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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Butrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Butrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butrovic looks to land a right hand but Zsorats moved out of range.
Butrovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zsorats napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zsorats manages to work his way to half guard, despite Butrovic's best efforts.
Butrovic seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsorats is looking for a sweep. Butrovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butrovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zsorats doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Butrovic.
Zsorats looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsorats is not content to let Butrovic control the position.
Butrovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Butrovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zsorats has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butrovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zsorats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zsorats moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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.
Butrovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Butrovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsorats.
Zsorats gets caught flat footed, as Butrovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Butrovic trying to control but Zsorats is working from the bottom.
Butrovic is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Butrovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zsorats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats controls Butrovic momentarily but Butrovic frees himself.
Butrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsorats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butrovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zsorats keeping moving, preventing Butrovic from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zsorats lands with a thumping leg kick.
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.
Zsorats gets caught napping as Butrovic dives in and scores a takedown. Zsorats manages to retain guard.
Zsorats looking for a sweep. Not yet Zsorats, not yet.
Butrovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zsorats's guard.
Zsorats is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsorats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats looking for a sweep. Not yet Zsorats, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butrovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zsorats is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Butrovic, into his guard.
Butrovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Butrovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Butrovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsorats.
Butrovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Butrovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Butrovic throws a head kick that misses.
Zsorats throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Butrovic throws a head kick but Zsorats moves out of range.
Zsorats is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zsorats throws a lazy right hand but Butrovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butrovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Butrovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zsorats manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zsorats lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butrovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butrovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zsorats puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Butrovic is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Butrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zsorats slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zsorats passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Butrovic!
Butrovic wants to hold on but Zsorats pushes him away.
Hannibal Butrovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zsorats is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A head kick misses from Butrovic.
Zsorats throws a head kick that misses.
Zsorats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butrovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Butrovic finds it's way through Zsorats's defenses.
Zsorats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsorats appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsorats.
Zsorats misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butrovic ducks under a wild hook from Zsorats.
Butrovic misses with a body shot.
Zsorats only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butrovic misses with a head kick.
Zsorats feints a counter leg kick.
Hannibal Butrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsorats.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsorats.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zsorats or perhaps it was just good defense by Butrovic, which made it look bad.
Butrovic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zsorats is looking for a sweep.
Butrovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zsorats tries to buck Butrovic off but Butrovic is having none of it.
Butrovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zsorats knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Butrovic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zsorats rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Butrovic's guard! Nice work there by Zsorats!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control but Butrovic is working from the bottom.
Zsorats preventing the sweep.
Zsorats advances to half guard.
Zsorats tries to pass to full mount but Butrovic defends it.
Zsorats wants to control but Butrovic is keeping him busy.
Zsorats blocks the strikes from Butrovic.
Butrovic is not content to let Zsorats control the position.
Zsorats looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emmanuel Zsorats will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Butrovic throws a body punch but Zsorats moves out of range.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick.
Butrovic checks a leg kick.
Butrovic lands a body shot.
Butrovic shoots in and bounces Zsorats off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Butrovic looking to sit in guard and control but Zsorats gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butrovic keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
Zsorats tries to free his leg and advance position but Butrovic is retaining full guard.
Butrovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control but Butrovic is working from the bottom.
Butrovic 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.
Zsorats is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Butrovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Butrovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Zsorats is retaining full guard.
Butrovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zsorats is proving hard to escape from.
Butrovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zsorats dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zsorats stands and throws Butrovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butrovic keeps working.
Zsorats slows the pace down.
Butrovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Zsorats is chipping away with strikes.
Butrovic wants to control but Zsorats postures up.
Butrovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zsorats wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Butrovic's face as Zsorats controls the position.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butrovic keeps working.
Butrovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Butrovic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zsorats seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butrovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zsorats takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Butrovic missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butrovic throws a jab when Zsorats was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic dives in and scores a takedown into Zsorats's guard.
Zsorats keeping moving, preventing Butrovic from controlling successfully.
Zsorats being controlled here, momentarily.
Butrovic is fighting to break Zsorats's control of his arms but Zsorats is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butrovic postures up.
Butrovic trying to move into half guard but instead Zsorats has managed to sweep!
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 Hannibal Butrovic.
I think Butrovic 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Butrovic!
Hannibal Butrovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov comes into the arena with Hangar 18 blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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198 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoroji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashorov.
Both fighters circling a little - Okoroji finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Okoroji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Okoroji.
Okoroji moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okoroji fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bashorov.
Bashorov lands a jab to the head.
Okoroji with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bashorov to score with a decent uppercut.
Okoroji scores with a takedown into Bashorov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoroji advances to half guard.
Bashorov is looking for a sweep. Okoroji is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoroji content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Okoroji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji is looking to take a break and control but Bashorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bashorov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Bashorov trying to control the position.
Okoroji throws a big right hand that misses.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bashorov is on top in guard.
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Bashorov postures up.
Okoroji bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bashorov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is looking to work some ground and pound but Bashorov has wrist control.
Bashorov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bashorov keeping full guard, as Okoroji tries to pass.
Bashorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bashorov, not yet.
Bashorov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Okoroji works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bashorov wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Bashorov won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji with the ground and pound but Bashorov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bashorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okoroji manages to get himself to full guard.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoroji trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji 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.
Okoroji throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Bashorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okoroji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bashorov swivels and escapes.
Bashorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okoroji staying out of range there.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bashorov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okoroji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Okoroji saw that one coming.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoroji fails to land with a series of punches.
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot.
Yakubu Okoroji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Okoroji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov misses with a combination
and Okoroji counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bashorov!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Okoroji are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Okoroji is trying to get an arm triangle but Bashorov is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bashorov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov regains half guard.
Okoroji tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bashorov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okoroji performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bashorov tries to roll over but Okoroji keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Okoroji throwing shots but Bashorov is blocking nicely.
Okoroji tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bashorov.
Bashorov won't allow Okoroji to pass to mount.
Bashorov is looking to control Okoroji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bashorov avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Okoroji was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bashorov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Okoroji's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Bashorov won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov trying to get back to full guard but Okoroji takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bashorov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Okoroji has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bashorov's face.
Okoroji wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bashorov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji wants to stand but Bashorov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bashorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okoroji is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bashorov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bashorov!
Okoroji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bashorov trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Okoroji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okoroji might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bashorov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bashorov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okoroji misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okoroji.
Okoroji wants to clinch up but Bashorov keeps it at a distance.
Okoroji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okoroji throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looks like Bashorov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okoroji lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bashorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Okoroji moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Bashorov coming out on top.
Bashorov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Okoroji to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okoroji is one step ahead there.
Okoroji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bashorov wants to sweep here but Okoroji controlling him for the moment.
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Bashorov is retaining full guard.
Bashorov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Okoroji frees his head nicely. Oh but Bashorov has switched to an armbar! Okoroji is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Karim Bashorov!
A relieved looking Karim Bashorov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majja comes to the cage accompanied by Afroman - Because I Got High. Anderson has chosen Black Veil Brides - The Legacy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
32 - 13 - 1 |
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185 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Guru Majja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Majja's guard.
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Majja dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Majja trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Majja has passed into side control.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Majja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majja decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Majja circles away easily
and Majja makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Majja was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majja has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anderson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majja works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Majja after a bit of a struggle.
Guru Majja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Majja after a bit of a struggle.
Majja lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Majja.
Majja prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Majja.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majja.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Majja is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Majja lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Majja pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Majja lands a body shot.
Majja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majja lands an uppercut.
Majja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has Majja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Majja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is working for takedown but Majja is calmly controlling the position for now.
Majja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson wants a takedown.
Majja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Majja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Majja lands a left hand.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Majja - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Majja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja prevents a takedown attempt there.
Majja stalling.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Majja manages to get underhooks.
Majja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majja lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Majja breaks from the clinch.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Majja circles away.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Majja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Majja cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Majja. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Majja Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Anderson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guru Majja!
Guru Majja decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mutombo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wyclef Jean - 911. 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Kurokawa Kenji!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenji fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Kenji misses.
It looked like Mutombo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid body kick from Kenji.
Mutombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenji misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
Mutombo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Kenji.
Mutombo ducks right into an uppercut from Kenji.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mutombo, as that shot connected.
Mutombo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenji finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Kenji.
Mutombo loads up on a big right hand but Kenji slips the punch.
Kenji flicks out a counter leg kick but Mutombo steps away.
Kenji throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Kenji misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji throws a body kick that misses
and Mutombo counters with a series of strikes. Kenji will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kurokawa Kenji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenji is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenji misses with a low kick.
Kenji lands a jab to the head.
Mutombo jabs Kenji to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenji lands a leg kick that knocks Mutombo off balance momentarily.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenji lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mutombo's sensitive parts.
Mutombo staying out of range there.
Kenji throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mutombo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mutombo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mutombo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Mutombo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mutombo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kenji throws a head kick but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo looks for a takedown but Kenji sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mutombo. Kenji shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenji misses with an uppercut.
Kenji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mutombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenji misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
Kenji thows a leg kick but Mutombo checks it
and Mutombo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kenji blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutombo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutombo throwing shots but Kenji is blocking nicely.
Kenji is holding on to half guard well.
Kenji slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kenji's head.
Kenji is pulling down on Mutombo's head to control his posture.
Mutombo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenji is retaining full guard.
Mutombo wants to control from the top but Kenji keeps moving.
Mutombo connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Kenji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutombo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenji has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenji managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mutombo checks the leg kick.
Kurokawa Kenji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenji thows a leg kick but Mutombo checks it
and Mutombo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kenji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutombo.
Mutombo wants to pass the guard but Kenji is keeping the position.
Mutombo landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mutombo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kenji misses with a low kick.
Mutombo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenji off the cage and back into range.
Kenji throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenji thows a leg kick but Mutombo checks it
and Mutombo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kenji thinking.
A jab from Mutombo finds it's way through Kenji's defenses.
Kenji takes one on the button.
Kenji throws a leg kick
and Mutombo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutombo lands a head shot.
Kenji throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenji throws an overhand right that lands on Mutombo's shoulder, as Mutombo tries to avoid the shot.
Mutombo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenji gets tackled into the cage by Mutombo. Mutombo maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mutombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo is trying to maintain a safe position but Kenji gets an underhook and turns Mutombo into the cage.
Kenji throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Kenji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mutombo gets through Kenji's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Kurokawa Kenji has been cut.
Kenji has had enough of the clinch but Mutombo keeps him there for the moment.
Mutombo takes a shot to the head.
Mutombo is trying to stall.
Kenji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mutombo on the inside.
Kenji misses with the head strike.
Mutombo missing with knees to the body.
Mutombo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji is working Mutombo over against the cage.
Kenji is trying to break the clinch but Mutombo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mutombo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mutombo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenji throws a low kick but Mutombo avoids it.
Mutombo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mutombo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kenji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Kenji was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mutombo tries to work over Kenji's front leg with a kick but Kenji checks it.
Kenji moves out of range of the body kick from Mutombo.
Mutombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kenji.
Kenji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Kenji throws a head kick but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo tries to counter with a takedown but Kenji is quick to defend against it.
Kurokawa Kenji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenji will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mutombo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kenji misses with a leg kick
and Mutombo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mutombo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenji wants to counter with a clinch but Mutombo pushes him away.
Jab by Mutombo.
Mutombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenji looks to throw a body kick
and Mutombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenji tries to score with a low kick but Mutombo moves his leg out of the way.
Mutombo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenji sprawls and moves away.
Kenji throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kenji is predictable there
and Mutombo counters with a low kick, right behind Kenji 's knee.
Kenji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
An attempted straight right counter from Mutombo misses the target.
Kenji ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
Kenji appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kenji tests Mutombo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Mutombo finds it's target.
Mutombo looks to land a combination. Kenji sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenji.
Kenji throws a leg kick
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
Mutombo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Kenji.
Mutombo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenji's half guard.
Mutombo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenji can do to turn this around?
Kenji blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutombo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurokawa Kenji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kenji throws a right hand that misses
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Kenji misses
and Mutombo counters with a series of strikes. Kenji will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mutombo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. Kenji looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kenji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenji connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mutombo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenji takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenji.
Mutombo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kenji under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mutombo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutombo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mutombo slips under a jab from Kenji.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Kenji.
Mutombo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenji sprawls and moves away.
Mutombo checks a leg kick.
Mutombo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kenji misses with a leg kick
enabling Mutombo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenji throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mutombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenji tries to work over Mutombo's front leg with a kick but Mutombo checks it.
Kenji connects with a solid leg kick.
Mutombo moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenji.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Mutombo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji throws a leg kick
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenji pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenji scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Kenji is predictable there
and Mutombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Mutombo.
A low kick from Kenji is predictable there
and Mutombo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kenji turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mutombo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenji.
Mutombo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenji circles away.
Kenji is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kenji looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenji is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kenji misses with an uppercut
and Mutombo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kenji thinking.
Kenji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenji throws a sloppy head kick
and Mutombo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kenji really felt that one!
Kenji will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kenji finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a double jab.
Kenji misses with a low kick.
Kenji tried to score with a low kick but Mutombo checks it.
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
Mutombo lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenji throws a head punch that misses.
Kenji taking a breather.
Mutombo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kenji up against the cage.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenji has a couple of punches blocked by Mutombo.
Kenji misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenji tries to circle away but Mutombo has him pinned against the cage.
Kurokawa Kenji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutombo has Kenji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kenji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZaZa Mutombo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mutombo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
A very excited looking ZaZa Mutombo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is call to prayer. Dog has chosen Beat It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Crazy Dog struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Dog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dog cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Dog ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dog counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Dog to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dog manages to get himself to full guard.
Dog is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GTI that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog working a defensive guard here.
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.
Dog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith stands and steps away. Dog gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog has a takedown stuffed.
Paul Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Dog.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a leg kick but Dog checks it
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dog trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dog preventing the sweep.
Dog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.
Dog lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dog cracks Smith with a good jab.
Crazy Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Smith.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog connects with a jab.
Dog drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Dog to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith won't allow Dog to pass to mount.
Dog seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Dog is looking for a kimura here.
Dog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Dog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Dog trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Dog defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Paul Smith has been cut.
Dog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog slips a straight right by Smith.
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 Paul Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Smith's cut.
That's time! 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.
Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Smith misses.
Dog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Dog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Dog controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dog trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog is controlling Smith's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Dog won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dog wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dog reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Dog forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Crazy Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Dog sits in half guard.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Dog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dog avoids it really well and circles away.
And Dog tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crazy Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smith!
Paul Smith took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The Jihad has arrived. The Order 777 is ready to fight. The future will judge us as the resistance when liberals were begging the enemy to takeover. No surrender, ever!'.
Crazy Dog was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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139 lbs
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135 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Flodder does no damage.
Flodder keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Flodder.
Milat connects with a right hand. Flodder shakes it off.
Milat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flodder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Milat.
Milat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Milat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flodder looks for a takedown but Milat sprawls well.
Flodder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flodder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milat tries a head kick but it misses.
Flodder feints and as Milat raises his hands in defense, Flodder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
My spies in NexGen Fight Team inform me that Flodder has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flodder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flodder is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flodder won't allow Milat to sweep him here.
Milat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flodder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flodder wants to control from the top but Milat keeps moving.
Flodder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Milat has his foot on Flodder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flodder works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Milat looking to control.
Flodder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Milat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flodder, into his guard.
Milat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flodder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Milat defends well.
Flodder is looking for a triangle but Milat pushes his legs off easily.
Milat trying to control the position from guard on top but Flodder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flodder looking for a guillotine here but Milat defends easily.
Flodder keeping moving, preventing Milat from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder wants to control but Milat passes easily into half guard.
Flodder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Milat pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Milat.
Milat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flodder is not content to let Milat control the position.
Milat working over Flodder with some ground and pound. Flodder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Milat works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Milat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Flodder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Flodder gets back to half guard.
Flodder is looking for a sweep. Milat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Milat trying to control from half guard but Flodder is working away.
Flodder is looking for a sweep. Milat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milat wants to take a breather but Flodder is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flodder drops Milat with a beautiful combination! Milat stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Flodder is looking for the KO!
Milat is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Ivan Milat has been cut.
Milat catches Flodder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Milat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milat slips under a jab from Flodder.
Flodder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Milat throws a sloppy head kick and Flodder moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flodder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flodder ducks right into an uppercut from Milat.
Flodder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Milat.
Good leg kick by Milat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flodder throws a right and a left that Milat avoids nicely.
Milat seems to have got his legs back now.
Flodder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Milat to the mat! Milat manages to get full guard.
Milat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milat keeping moving, preventing Flodder from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Milat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Milat pulls Flodder in close to prevent any damage.
Milat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flodder is one step ahead there.
Kees Flodder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flodder trying to control but Milat is working from the bottom.
Milat looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Flodder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flodder digs a good body shot into Milat's ribs.
Milat lands a glancing blow to the side of Flodder's head.
Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flodder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kees Flodder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flodder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Milat misses with a body kick.
Flodder closes the distance and clinches up with Milat, looking for a takedown. Flodder pushes Milat against the cage but Milat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Milat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flodder.
Milat moves in looking to clinch but Flodder pushes him off.
Milat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flodder throws a nice looking combination but Milat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milat closes the distance and clinches.
Flodder has Milat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Milat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivan Milat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kees Flodder.
Flodder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milat is defending well.
Flodder has Milat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Milat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flodder is breathing heavily.
Flodder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flodder takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Milat.
Milat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Milat lands an elbow just above Flodder 's eye.
Milat throws a head punch that misses.
Flodder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flodder avoids a wild elbow strike from Milat.
Flodder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Milat struggles to land a body shot inside as Flodder controls his hands.
Milat gets through Flodder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flodder has hold of one of Milat's legs. Milat is fighting the takedown attempt but Flodder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Flodder trying to control the position from guard on top but Milat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Milat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Milat controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Milat off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Flodder is not going to allow Milat to sit and survive in this position.
Flodder doesn't have the hooks in and Milat manages to turn into his guard.
Flodder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Milat is aware though and is defending well.
Milat trying to control but Flodder is working from the bottom.
Flodder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Milat defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kees Flodder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flodder throws a hook but Milat avoids it easily.
Milat rushes Flodder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flodder.
Flodder tries to score a body lock takedown but Milat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Milat is pressed up against the cage. Flodder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Milat down to the mat. Milat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Milat doesn't manage to clinch there - Flodder circles away.
Flodder moves out of range of the body kick.
Milat throws a wild body kick that Flodder sees coming a mile off.
Milat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flodder throws a looping overhand right but Milat ducks down to avoid it.
Milat is looking to counter the offense by Flodder and move into the clinch.
Milat lands a nice looking body shot.
Flodder swings for the body but Milat moves out of range.
Milat is looking to clinch.
And Flodder tries to counter it with a takedown but Milat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Milat lands but Flodder takes it in his stride.
A big left from Flodder misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Milat tenderised Flodder's leg. Flodder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flodder catches Milat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flodder misses with a series of wild punches.
Milat is looking to counter the offense by Flodder and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Milat.
Milat cracks Flodder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flodder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Milat on the side of the head.
Flodder misses with a series of wild punches.
Milat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milat stuffs the takedown.
Ivan Milat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kees Flodder.
Milat clinches up with Flodder and pushes him back against the cage.
Milat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flodder is looking for a takedown.
Flodder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Milat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flodder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Milat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Milat misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flodder wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Milat.
Milat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flodder backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flodder backwards.
Flodder is trying to force a seperation but Milat has the dominant position.
Flodder is working for takedown but Milat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Milat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flodder dodges an elbow strike from Milat.
Flodder blocks an uppercut.
Milat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flodders head.
Milat can't find room to land a body shot as Flodder controls the action.
Flodder is trying to drag Milat to the mat but Milat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flodder misses with a punch to the body.
Milat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flodder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Milat stalling the fight.
Milat misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat misses with an elbow over the top.
Milat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flodder can do to turn this around?
With the fighters up against the cage, Milat throws an elbow but misses.
Flodder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Milat prevents it.
Milat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivan Milat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Milat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Milat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milat tries a body shot but Flodder blocks it.
Flodder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Milat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flodder backwards.
Milat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milat lands a right hand.
Flodder is rocked!
Milat throws a punch but it's blocked by Flodder.
Milat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Milat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flodder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat taking a breather.
Milat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flodder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Milat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Milat has Flodder pressed against the cage.
Milat lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milat misses with a knee strike.
Flodder looking for a takedown.
Flodder managing to block the knees to the body from Milat.
Milat pushes Flodder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flodder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flodder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flodder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milat clobbers Flodder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kees Flodder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milat tries to clinch there but Flodder circles away.
Milat is looking to clinch but Flodder is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flodder.
Milat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch but Flodder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flodder throws a hook to the side of Milat's head but Milat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flodder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milat but Milat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Milat tries to clinch but Flodder moves out of range.
Milat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flodder is still on wobbly legs! Can Milat finish him?
Milat lands a brutal head kick. Flodder looks out on his feet and Milat throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ivan Milat!
Ivan Milat retains his bantamweight title!
Ivan Milat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salty comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elmo Salty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws a right and a left that Salty avoids nicely.
Salty is looking to counter punch.
Salty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speed misses with a double jab.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salty moves away.
Speed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick by Speed misses
and Salty counters with a stiff right hand.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Salty moves out of range easily.
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Salty wants to clinch but Speed slips to the side
and Speed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salty thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salty wants it to stay on the feet.
Salty is looking to counter with head kicks.
Speed jabs Salty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Speed throws an overhand right that lands on Salty's shoulder, as Salty tries to avoid the shot.
Salty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Elmo Salty has been cut.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Salty moves out of range easily.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salty moves away.
Speed tries for a takedown but Salty circles away easily
and Salty counters with a stiff right hand.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salty thinks about countering with a body kick.
Speed takes one to the chin there.
Speed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salty eats them both and turns towards Speed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Speed or perhaps it was just good defense by Salty, which made it look bad.
Elmo Salty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Speed.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salty throws a sloppy head kick and Speed moves out of range easily.
Speed misses with a lunging right hand
and Salty counters with a stiff right hand.
Salty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salty closes the distance and pushes Speed back into the cage.
Speed can't find room to land a body shot as Salty controls the action.
Salty prevents a body shot from Speed.
Salty trying to land knees to the body.
Speed breaks from the clinch.
Salty slips under a jab from Speed.
Salty avoids the head kick by Speed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Speed.
Speed connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Speed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salty counters by clinching up.
Speed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speed is trying to maintain a safe position but Salty gets an underhook and turns Speed into the cage.
Speed breaks from the clinch.
Tyson Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed darts in looking for a takedown but Salty gets double underhooks and turns Speed into the cage.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Salty tries to counter by clinching up but Speed breaks away and moves out of range.
Salty moves into the clinch.
Salty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salty misses with an elbow strike.
Speed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speed throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salty swivels and escapes.
Salty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speed.
Salty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salty punishes Speed's body with a nice straight punch.
Speed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salty rather than just go for the knockout.
Salty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed lands a left and a right that send Salty crashing to the mat, dazed. Speed thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Speed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmo Salty'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.
Salty lands a big head kick that sends Speed tumbling to the mat! Salty takes a step backwards and waves Speed back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salty wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Salty stuffs the takedown attempt from Speed. Speed gets slowly back to his feet.
Salty tries to clinch up but Speed circles away and keeps his distance.
Elmo Salty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speed.
Salty is looking to clinch.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Speed got wobbled bad by a big combination! Salty presses forward with punches and knees until Speed stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Speed closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmo Salty!
Elmo Salty made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'He was supposed to be the bigger and stronger fighter right? He supposed to beat me on the stand up, ground, everywhere ayt? That happened 5 in a row now. Thank you GREEN!160'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan's entrance music is Get Up Again. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jax Teller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Teller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
TheMan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TheMan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. TheMan showed some decent athleticism there.
TheMan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Teller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stan TheMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller is looking to slow TheMan down with leg kicks.
A left lands for TheMan.
Teller misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan with a jab.
TheMan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Teller takes a step back to recover.
Teller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teller missing with a left hand there. TheMan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but TheMan ducks down to avoid it.
TheMan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
TheMan forces Teller back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Teller.
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
TheMan scores with a shoulder strike.
TheMan throws a punch but it's blocked by Teller.
TheMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teller tries to land a front kick but TheMan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a head kick but TheMan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by TheMan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheMan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
TheMan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from TheMan.
Teller is rocked!
TheMan misses with a straight right.
Teller is still on wobbly legs! Can TheMan finish him?
TheMan cracks the inside of Teller's front leg.
Teller looks to throw the jab but TheMan is out of range.
Teller avoids the head kick by TheMan.
Teller seems to have recovered his senses.
Teller is looking to clinch but TheMan is avoiding it.
TheMan half committed to a counter leg kick.
TheMan lands the left hand.
Teller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan pushes Teller up against the cage in a clinch.
Teller lands a right hand.
TheMan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Teller fails to land.
Teller tries a knee to the head but TheMan blocks it.
TheMan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
TheMan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from TheMan on the inside.
Teller lands with a short shot to the head.
TheMan takes an elbow to the forehead.
TheMan dodges an elbow strike from Teller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller misses with a punch on the inside.
Teller scores with a nice hook to the head.
TheMan prevents a body shot from Teller.
Teller lands an elbow inside.
Stan TheMan's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller blocking some punches.
TheMan lands with a right to the head.
TheMan lands with a left to the head.
TheMan throws a head punch that misses.
Teller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
TheMan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TheMan slips a jab from Teller.
TheMan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
TheMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
TheMan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
TheMan motions for Teller to come forward. TheMan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
TheMan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teller. Teller obviously looking to wear him down.
TheMan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TheMan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Teller to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teller.
TheMan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teller throws a push kick but TheMan slaps the foot to one side.
TheMan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller avoids the body shot from TheMan.
TheMan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TheMan lunges at Teller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teller's hand.
Teller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but TheMan ducks down to avoid it.
TheMan lands with an uppercut that bounces Teller off the cage and back into range.
TheMan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teller is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller ducks right into an uppercut from TheMan.
TheMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan slips under a jab.
TheMan closes the distance and clinches.
TheMan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from TheMan on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on TheMan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
TheMan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tellers head.
TheMan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Teller to his knees! TheMan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan TheMan!
Stan TheMan retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Stan TheMan, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PoopyPants comes to the cage accompanied by Deathly Quiet. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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222 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, BitchFace PoopyPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PoopyPants is looking to clinch but Yamada is avoiding it.
PoopyPants throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamada has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as PoopyPants is landing a low percentage of strikes.
PoopyPants misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Yamada misses with a left hand
and Yamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamada slips a straight right by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants looks to throw the jab but Yamada is out of range.
Yamada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PoopyPants swivels and escapes.
Yamada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for PoopyPants!
Yamada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but PoopyPants is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
PoopyPants is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada wants to control but PoopyPants is keeping him busy.
PoopyPants throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A cross from PoopyPants lands.
PoopyPants misses with a jab to the body
and Yamada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PoopyPants's guard.
Yamada wants to control from the top but PoopyPants keeps moving.
Yamada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants pushes Yamada off and gets back to his feet.
PoopyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Yamada feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada avoids the head kick by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants pushes Yamada up against the cage in a clinch.
PoopyPants lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Keiichi Yamada has been cut.
PoopyPants misses with a punch to the body.
PoopyPants working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamada manages to break the clinch.
BitchFace PoopyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PoopyPants misses with a hook. Yamada ducked under it nicely.
Yamada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
PoopyPants misses the shot to the body.
Yamada with the counter takedown but PoopyPants avoids it easily.
PoopyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PoopyPants.
Yamada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
PoopyPants missing with a left hand there. Yamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
PoopyPants tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PoopyPants sprawls well. PoopyPants wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamada gets slowly back to his feet.
PoopyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamada is defended easily by PoopyPants.
BitchFace PoopyPants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiichi Yamada.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PoopyPants.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from PoopyPants.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown but PoopyPants shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yamada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamada is looking to take a break and control but PoopyPants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PoopyPants tries to get to full guard but Yamada has control of the leg.
PoopyPants pushes Yamada off but Yamada dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BitchFace PoopyPants dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keiichi Yamada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yamada takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamada is defended easily by PoopyPants.
Sloppy strikes from PoopyPants. Those never looked like landing.
Yamada feints the counter takedown.
PoopyPants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Yamada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but PoopyPants defends it well.
PoopyPants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada tries for a takedown but PoopyPants circles away easily
and PoopyPants counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? PoopyPants is fending him off so far but Yamada persists. Nope, PoopyPants circles away and we're back to standing.
BitchFace PoopyPants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiichi Yamada.
Yamada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. PoopyPants tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamada is in PoopyPants's guard.
Yamada trying to control but PoopyPants is working from the bottom.
PoopyPants seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamada drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and PoopyPants dives on top into guard.
PoopyPants gets to his feet - Yamada follows without any prompting.
BitchFace PoopyPants is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PoopyPants takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Yamada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
PoopyPants looks to land a right hand but Yamada moved out of range.
Yamada tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as PoopyPants lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamada doesn't seem phased though.
BitchFace PoopyPants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PoopyPants connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants stuffs the takedown.
Yamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into PoopyPants's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PoopyPants keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
Yamada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamada advances to half guard.
PoopyPants is trying to escape back to his feet but Yamada uses the scramble to pass into side control.
PoopyPants gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is pressing down on PoopyPants's thigh, looking to free his foot. PoopyPants is holding on for now.
Yamada 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.
PoopyPants makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and PoopyPants makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
PoopyPants doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamada circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from PoopyPants. Yamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
PoopyPants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Yamada tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
PoopyPants misses with a wild body shot.
PoopyPants with a body punch. A glancing blow.
PoopyPants throws an off balance right hand
and Yamada counters with a nice double leg into side control. PoopyPants won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PoopyPants is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BitchFace PoopyPants dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keiichi Yamada's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
PoopyPants throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PoopyPants's guard.
Keiichi Yamada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamada trying to control but PoopyPants is working from the bottom.
Yamada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control PoopyPants haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
PoopyPants looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PoopyPants wants to control but Yamada passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Yamada 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.
Yamada is thwarting PoopyPants's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada is looking for a kimura but PoopyPants is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamada to get the leverage.
Yamada wants to work for an arm triangle but PoopyPants is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
PoopyPants is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
PoopyPants misses with a wild body shot.
PoopyPants scores with a jab.
PoopyPants throws a head kick that misses
and Yamada counters with a nice double leg into side control. PoopyPants won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, PoopyPants has escaped the position, nice work there.
PoopyPants is looking for a sweep.
Yamada wants to lay and pray for a moment but PoopyPants keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yamada is trying to get an arm triangle but PoopyPants is defending well.
Yamada prevents PoopyPants from escaping the position.
PoopyPants regains half guard.
Yamada trying to control from half guard but PoopyPants is working away.
BitchFace PoopyPants is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
PoopyPants won't allow Yamada to pass to mount.
Yamada 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.
PoopyPants wants to improve his position but Yamada is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiichi Yamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think PoopyPants 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BitchFace PoopyPants!
BitchFace PoopyPants gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini has chosen Raffaella Carra - Rumore as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avreli throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcolini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Avreli lands a glancing blow to the side of Marcolini's head.
It looks like Marco Marcolini has been cut.
Avreli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Avreli or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcolini, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut lands for Marcolini. That snapped Avreli's head back.
Marcolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avreli was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcolini.
Marcolini's coach down at Warrior Dogs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marcolini's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Avreli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marcolini sprawls well initially but Avreli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marcolini wants to improve his position but Avreli is controlling well.
Avreli throwing shots but Marcolini is blocking nicely.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep. Avreli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Marcolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avreli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marcolini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avreli drops an elbow to the side of Marcolini's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marcolini is pulling down on Avreli's head. It's preventing any offense from Avreli, at least for the moment.
Marcolini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avreli won't allow Marcolini to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avreli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marcolini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcolini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marcolini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Avreli defends it easily.
Marcolini managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marcolini wants to sweep but no luck.
Marcolini keeps trying to improve his position.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcolini throws a jab when Avreli was well out of range.
Marcolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avreli connects with the punch.
Avreli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avreli with a nice cross.
Avreli gets a double leg takedown into Marcolini's guard.
Marcolini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avreli controls the pace.
Avreli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avreli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Avreli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcolini's head.
Avreli landing some decent shots from guard.
Avreli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marcolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Avreli is refusing to be controlled, as Marcolini sits in half guard.
Marcolini misses with a head shot. Avreli uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marcolini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avreli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avreli pulls Marcolini in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avreli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Avreli prevents Marcolini from improving his position.
Avreli trying to pass the guard but Marcolini defending well.
Marcolini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avreli.
Avreli drops an elbow to the side of Marcolini's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Avreli takes a swing at Marcolini's ribcage but misses.
Marcolini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marcolini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Avreli is defended easily by Marcolini.
Marcolini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avreli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcolini is looking to clinch.
It looked like Avreli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcolini.
Marcolini connects with a body shot that sends Avreli's belly button to the back.
Marcolini misses with a leg kick
and Avreli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Avreli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcolini wants to get back to full guard.
Avreli drops an elbow to the side of Marcolini's head.
Marcolini wants to control but Avreli is keeping busy.
Marcolini is not content to let Avreli control the position.
Marcolini tries to get to full guard but Avreli has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marcolini wants to sweep here but Avreli controlling him for the moment.
Marcolini keeping moving, preventing Avreli from controlling successfully.
Marcolini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avreli landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcolini trying to keep a closed guard but Avreli is proving a slippery customer.
Avreli controlling from the top position.
Marcolini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avreli wants to control from the top but Marcolini keeps moving.
Avreli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Avreli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcolini can do to turn this around?
Avreli working some strikes from top position.
Marcolini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcolini wants to stand up but Avreli is controlling him.
Avreli wants to control from the top but Marcolini keeps moving.
Avreli connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcolini looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcolini, not yet.
Avreli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Avreli trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Avreli cracks Marcolini with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mark Avreli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avreli landing with the ground and pound.
Avreli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcolini's head.
Avreli trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Avreli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marcolini wants to sweep here but Avreli controlling him for the moment.
Marcolini controls Avreli momentarily but Avreli frees himself.
Marcolini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avreli stopping the sweep attempt from Marcolini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcolini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Avreli defends it easily.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avreli cracks Marcolini with a solid left hand.
Avreli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Avreli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Avreli is in close to Marcolini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Avreli wants to pass the guard but Marcolini is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avreli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avreli with a nice head shot there.
Avreli stopping the sweep attempt from Marcolini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Avreli misses.
Avreli shoots for a takedown but Marcolini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avreli feints and as Marcolini raises his hands in defense, Avreli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marcolini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Avreli wants to control but Marcolini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcolini throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Avreli to regain full guard.
Marcolini trying to control but Avreli is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcolini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcolini stopping the sweep attempt from Avreli.
Avreli keeping full guard, as Marcolini tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Avreli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Avreli trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Marcolini trying to keep a closed guard but Avreli is proving a slippery customer.
Marcolini wants to sweep here but Avreli controlling him for the moment.
Avreli trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Avreli stands up over Marcolini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avreli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marcolini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Avreli trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Avreli stopping the sweep attempt from Marcolini.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcolini is on top in guard.
Marcolini wants to control from the top but Avreli keeps moving.
Avreli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcolini's guard.
Avreli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avreli postures up in Marcolini's guard and throws a big left but Marcolini blocks it.
Avreli won't allow Marcolini to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli wants to control from the top but Marcolini keeps moving.
Avreli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Avreli won't allow Marcolini to get back to his feet.
Avreli trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Marcolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marcolini wants to pass to mount but Avreli is defending the position.
Avreli trying to control here.
Avreli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marcolini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini trying to control from half guard but Avreli is working away.
Marcolini thows a huge punch but Avreli dodges it nicely.
Marcolini misses with a head shot. Avreli uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marcolini trying to control but Avreli is working from the bottom.
Avreli 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcolini drops back, looking for a kneebar! Avreli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Avreli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Avreli!
Avreli working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Avreli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marcolini blocks a head kick by Avreli.
Marcolini misses the shot to the body.
Avreli scores with a nice body kick.
Marcolini misses with a body shot
and Avreli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avreli connects with a leg kick. Marcolini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avreli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcolini was well out of range. Poor timing from Avreli.
Marcolini with the counter takedown but Avreli avoids it easily.
Avreli misses with a few strikes there.
Avreli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcolini.
Avreli slips a straight right by Marcolini.
Marcolini misses with a lunging right hand
so Avreli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avreli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Avreli scoring with some ground and pound.
Avreli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marcolini's head.
Marcolini looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcolini, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avreli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avreli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marcolini wants to hit a switch here but Avreli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marcolini there!
Marcolini gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Avreli.
Marcolini is in trouble now - Avreli has advanced to mount!
Marcolini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Marcolini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini trying to control the position from guard on top but Avreli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcolini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marcolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avreli is keeping the position for now.
Marcolini is looking to work some ground and pound but Avreli has wrist control.
Marcolini passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to stand but Avreli controls the position and pulls Marcolini into his guard.
Avreli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marcolini is looking to work some ground and pound but Avreli has wrist control.
Marcolini throws a big right hand that misses.
Avreli controlling the position.
Avreli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avreli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marcolini manages to get himself to full guard.
Avreli lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli stopping the sweep attempt from Marcolini.
Avreli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Avreli works over Marcolini with some ground and pound from guard.
Marcolini wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Avreli is now in half guard.
Avreli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcolini is looking to improve his position.
Marcolini is trying to stand.
Avreli works his way into side control.
Avreli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marcolini down.
Marcolini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marcolini is trying to control Avreli's posture but Avreli avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Avreli had his way with Marco Marcolini in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marcolini walks into a stiff left hand from Avreli.
Marcolini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcolini throws a shot from downtown. Avreli moves away and avoids it.
Avreli feinted with a counter takedown.
Mark Avreli is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Marcolini.
Avreli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcolini. Marcolini obviously looking to wear him down.
Avreli throws a looping overhand right but Marcolini ducks down to avoid it.
Avreli lands a nice shot to the body.
Avreli lands a jab to the head.
Marcolini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avreli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marcolini's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avreli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avreli is in close to Marcolini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Avreli lands a couple of elbows.
Avreli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcolini is on top in guard.
Marcolini passes Avreli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marcolini passes to side control.
Avreli is trying to get back to half guard.
Marcolini wants to control but Avreli is keeping him busy.
Avreli struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Marcolini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Avreli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marcolini working the ground and pound but Avreli is defending the strikes.
Avreli regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marcolini's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Marcolini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Avreli defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is trying to maintain the position but Marcolini is very close to passing his half guard.
Avreli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avreli gets back to full guard.
Marcolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avreli is keeping the position for now.
Marcolini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Avreli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Marco Marcolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marcolini scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marcolini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marcolini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marcolini fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcolini misses with a body shot.
Avreli defending well as Marcolini loads up on a big left hand.
Avreli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marco Marcolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcolini stuns Avreli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marco Marcolini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcolini misses the target.
Marcolini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avreli counters with a single leg into guard. Marcolini didn't expect that.
Marcolini is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Avreli lands a couple of elbows.
Marcolini throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Avreli cracks Marcolini with a solid left hand.
Avreli working some strikes from top position.
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 Mark Avreli.
Well Avreli 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Avreli!
Mark Avreli is the new heavyweight champion!
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