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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton comes to the cage accompanied by Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All. Odoacer has chosen Entrance of the Gladiator as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Stapleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Odoacer. No joy for Stapleton on that attempt.
Stapleton looks to score with a jab to the body but Odoacer is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Odoacer throws a looping overhand right but Stapleton ducks down to avoid it.
Odoacer works the jab nicely.
Odoacer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Odoacer lands in his opponent's guard.
Stapleton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Odoacer preventing the sweep.
Stapleton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odoacer.
Stapleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stapleton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odoacer throws a big right hand that misses.
Odoacer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odoacer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odoacer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Odoacer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stapleton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odoacer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Odoacer distracts Stapleton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stapleton is looking for a triangle but Odoacer pushes his legs off easily.
Odoacer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Odoacer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odoacer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton controls Odoacer momentarily but Odoacer frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stapleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Stapleton, not yet.
Stapleton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Odoacer's guard.
Stapleton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Odoacer is trying to control the position but Stapleton postures up.
Odoacer pulls Stapleton in close to prevent any damage.
Stapleton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stapleton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Odoacer is proving hard to escape from.
Odoacer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer keeping full guard, as Stapleton tries to pass.
Stapleton stopping the sweep attempt from Odoacer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stapleton shoots in for a takedown but Odoacer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stapleton tries a head kick but it misses.
Stapleton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odoacer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Stapleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stapleton wants to clinch up but Odoacer keeps it at a distance.
Stapleton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odoacer.
Odoacer misses with a looping right.
Stapleton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stapleton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Odoacer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stapleton at a distance.
Odoacer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odoacer scores with a sloppy right hand. Stapleton should have avoided that one.
Odoacer blocks a head kick by Stapleton.
Odoacer takes the fight into the clinch.
Stapleton tightens his grip and picks Odoacer up, before dumping him to the ground. Odoacer manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stapleton wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
Odoacer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stapleton's guard.
Stapleton has an active guard here but Odoacer has managed to pass into half guard.
Stapleton trying to control here.
Odoacer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stapleton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Odoacer prevents Stapleton from improving his position.
Odoacer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Odoacer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Odoacer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Stapleton'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.
Odoacer moves into range and clinches up with Stapleton.
Stapleton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stapleton slips under a jab from Odoacer.
A swing and a miss from Odoacer.
Stapleton shoots in looking for a takedown but Odoacer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stapleton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stapleton shoots in but Odoacer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stapleton tries for a takedown but Odoacer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stapleton sets himself, and Odoacer steps forward looking for the clinch! Stapleton avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Stapleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stapleton misses the shot to the body.
Odoacer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Odoacer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Odoacer cracks Stapleton with a hook to the temple - Stapleton is on wobbly legs here! Odoacer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stapleton falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Odoacer wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Flavius Odoacer!
A relieved looking Flavius Odoacer 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neptune Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy has chosen Simian Mobile Disco - Sacrifice as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neptune Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Camatta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loveladdy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Loveladdy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camatta.
Loveladdy moves in looking to clinch but Camatta pushes him off.
Loveladdy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Loveladdy looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.
Camatta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loveladdy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loveladdy wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Loveladdy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camatta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loveladdy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camatta lands a right hook to the body.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camatta.
Loveladdy unleashes a big counter combination but Camatta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loveladdy swings for the body but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camatta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camatta cracks Loveladdy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camatta scores with a hook.
Loveladdy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loveladdy slips under a jab from Camatta.
Camatta throws a low kick but Loveladdy moves out of range easily.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy avoids the body shot from Camatta.
Loveladdy moves out of range as Camatta strikes.
Donk. Camatta catches Loveladdy right on the button with a cross.
Camatta misses with a wild body shot.
Loveladdy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta punishes Loveladdy's body with a nice straight punch.
Camatta missing with a left hand there. Loveladdy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loveladdy misses with a body shot.
Loveladdy dodges the punch combination from Camatta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camatta. Loveladdy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta throws a hook but Loveladdy avoids it easily.
Loveladdy slips under a jab.
Camatta throws a jab when Loveladdy was well out of range.
Neptune Loveladdy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
Camatta throws a series of punches but Loveladdy avoids them all with ease.
Loveladdy looks to score with a jab to the body but Camatta is just out of range.
Camatta throws a lazy right hand but Loveladdy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camatta backing away here, and Loveladdy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta takes a swing at Loveladdy's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Loveladdy.
Camatta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loveladdy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Camatta!
Loveladdy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camatta doesn't seem bothered though.
Camatta slips a jab and a cross from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camatta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Camatta duly obliges.
Loveladdy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta swats away the attempt to clinch by Loveladdy.
An attempted straight right counter from Camatta misses the target.
Loveladdy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camatta misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta closes the distance and clinches up with Loveladdy, looking for a takedown. Camatta pushes Loveladdy against the cage but Loveladdy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Loveladdy responds with a good body kick, but Camatta manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Camatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camatta misses with a few strikes there.
Loveladdy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Loveladdy misses the shot to the body.
Camatta misses the shot to the body.
Loveladdy slips a jab from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a straight right.
Loveladdy tries to counter with a clinch but Camatta shakes him off and moves away.
Loveladdy avoids the body shot from Camatta.
Loveladdy blocks a leg kick.
Loveladdy moves out of range as Camatta strikes.
Loveladdy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Loveladdy moved out of range nicely.
Loveladdy tries a quick counter leg kick but Camatta is wise to it.
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Loveladdy is out of range.
Camatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loveladdy scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
Loveladdy flicks out a counter leg kick but Camatta steps away.
Camatta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loveladdy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camatta rather than just go for the knockout.
Loveladdy misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Camatta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camatta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loveladdy can do to turn this around?
Loveladdy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camatta misses with a hook
and Loveladdy counters with a low kick, right behind Camatta 's knee.
Loveladdy ducks right into an uppercut from Camatta.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta lands a jab to Loveladdy's midsection.
Loveladdy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camatta.
A countering left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loveladdy wants it to stay on the feet.
Camatta looks to land a right hand but Loveladdy moved out of range.
Loveladdy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Loveladdy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camatta scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Loveladdy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Camatta misses with a few strikes there.
Camatta misses with a hook to the body
and Loveladdy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Loveladdy throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Loveladdy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Camatta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Camatta throws a body punch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Loveladdy tries a quick counter leg kick but Camatta is wise to it.
Camatta tries to score with a low kick but Loveladdy moves his leg out of the way.
Loveladdy lands a slapping body shot.
Loveladdy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camatta to score with a decent uppercut.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Loveladdy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
Loveladdy connects with a body shot that sends Camatta's belly button to the back.
Loveladdy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Camatta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camatta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loveladdy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta misses with an uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Camatta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loveladdy doesn't seem phased though.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Loveladdy.
Camatta misses with a straight right.
Loveladdy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
A jab from Camatta misses.
Loveladdy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Loveladdy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loveladdy has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Camatta cracks Loveladdy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loveladdy slips a jab from Camatta.
Loveladdy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Camatta - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camatta swings for the body but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Loveladdy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Loveladdy throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Loveladdy tries to move into range but Camatta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loveladdy tries to clinch up but Camatta circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Camatta coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loveladdy. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loveladdy takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Camatta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Camatta misses.
Camatta scores with the left hand. Loveladdy knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a good low kick that Camatta was not able to check.
Loveladdy misses with a body shot.
A jab from Camatta misses.
Camatta lands with a nice body punch.
Camatta works the jab nicely.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Loveladdy's head but Loveladdy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses.
Loveladdy looks for the body kick but Camatta saw that one coming.
Loveladdy throws a series of strikes that have Camatta backpedaling.
Loveladdy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Loveladdy takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Camatta connects with a body shot that sends Loveladdy's belly button to the back.
Loveladdy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
Camatta throws the left hand but Loveladdy avoids the punch easily.
Camatta tests Loveladdy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camatta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy misses the shot to the body.
Camatta throws a lazy uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Loveladdy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Loveladdy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camatta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loveladdy doesn't seem bothered though.
Camatta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta misses the jab.
Loveladdy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loveladdy blocks a jab.
Loveladdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
A countering left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses.
Antonio Camatta is winning the standup battle so far.
Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Loveladdy slips under a jab from Camatta.
Loveladdy is looking for the big counter here.
Camatta takes a swing at Loveladdy's ribcage but misses.
Loveladdy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Loveladdy's head but Loveladdy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camatta tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Loveladdy.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
Loveladdy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camatta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
Neptune Loveladdy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Camatta with that takedown attempt.
Camatta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loveladdy connects with a body shot.
Camatta lands a slapping body shot.
Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Loveladdy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
Loveladdy slips under a jab from Camatta.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Loveladdy - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta misses with an uppercut
and Loveladdy counters with a three punch combo that has Camatta backing up. Camatta nods at Loveladdy to acknowledge the strikes.
Camatta lands with a shot to the body.
Loveladdy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Camatta does no damage.
Loveladdy just misses with a punch to the body.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Loveladdy moved out of range nicely.
Camatta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy throws a shot to the body.
Loveladdy moves away from the strike by Camatta.
Loveladdy staying out of range there.
Loveladdy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Loveladdy is out of range.
Loveladdy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Camatta misses the target.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Loveladdy is just out of range.
Camatta throws a body punch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Loveladdy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta misses with a jab to the body
and Loveladdy counters with a nice leg kick.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camatta with a body shot.
Camatta lands a body shot.
Camatta swats away the attempt to clinch by Loveladdy.
Camatta misses with a lunging right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loveladdy blocks a jab.
Loveladdy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loveladdy manages to avoid it.
Loveladdy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camatta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loveladdy circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camatta misses with a shot to the body
and Loveladdy counters with a good low kick that Camatta was not able to check.
Camatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Antonio Camatta.
Well Camatta 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
After winning the bout, Antonio Camatta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Durlag Trollkiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton Teimosia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Durlag Trollkiller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teimosia checks a low kick from Trollkiller.
A little jabbing left from Teimosia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trollkiller moves into the clinch.
Trollkiller has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
Come on Trollkiller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trollkiller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teimosia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Teimosia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trollkiller taking a breather.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Trollkiller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teimosia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Trollkiller.
Trollkiller just leaning against Teimosia, taking a breather.
Trollkiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Trollkiller.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
A short right from Teimosia.
Teimosia pushes Trollkiller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trollkiller.
Trollkiller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollkiller blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Trollkiller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Trollkiller blocks it.
Trollkiller prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Trollkiller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trollkiller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trollkiller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Trollkiller tries to land a knee to the head but Teimosia blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Teimosia.
Trollkiller connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Trollkiller.
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
Teimosia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trollkiller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teimosia can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Trollkiller's head.
A short right from Teimosia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Trollkiller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollkiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Trollkiller fails to land.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trollkiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia tries to work over Trollkiller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trollkiller misses with some punches.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trollkiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Trollkiller stalling in the clinch but Teimosia improves position.
Teimosia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trollkillers head.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Trollkiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trollkiller backwards.
Trollkiller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trollkiller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollkiller prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Trollkiller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Teimosia blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trollkiller.
A short right from Teimosia.
Trollkiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trollkiller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Trollkiller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Trollkiller.
Trollkiller connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Trollkiller fails to land.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trollkiller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trollkiller throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Trollkiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia tries to work over Trollkiller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trollkiller tries to land knees in the clinch but Teimosia avoids the damage to the body.
Trollkiller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trollkiller misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Trollkiller.
Trollkiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trollkiller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teimosia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trollkiller has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
Trollkiller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trollkiller throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Trollkiller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Teimosia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Trollkiller controls his hands.
Trollkiller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hilton Teimosia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trollkiller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trollkiller drives through and clinches with Teimosia against the cage.
Trollkiller working aggressively here.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Trollkiller.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trollkiller.
Trollkiller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Teimosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trollkiller's elbow.
Teimosia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trollkillers head.
Trollkiller taking a breather.
Teimosia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trollkiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollkiller working aggressively here.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trollkiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trollkiller looking to slow down the pace here.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Trollkiller throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Teimosia is working Trollkiller over against the cage.
Teimosia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trollkiller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Teimosia up against the cage.
Trollkiller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teimosia blocks a body shot from Trollkiller.
Trollkiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trollkiller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trollkiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trollkiller backwards.
Teimosia lands a hook that snaps the head of Trollkiller backwards.
Trollkiller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trollkiller or not.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Trollkiller prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
Trollkiller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trollkiller's elbow.
A short right from Teimosia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Trollkiller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trollkiller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teimosia avoids it.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Trollkiller avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the cage.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Trollkiller working aggressively here.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trollkiller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia lands a body shot.
Trollkiller tries a knee to the head but Teimosia blocks it.
Trollkiller throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Trollkiller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Teimosia blocks it with crossed arms.
Trollkiller throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trollkiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Trollkiller is looking to control Teimosia's arms but Teimosia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trollkiller has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Trollkiller blocks it.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Trollkiller's head.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teimosia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trollkiller tries to land a knee to the head but Teimosia blocks with his arms.
Trollkiller has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollkiller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trollkiller trying to land knees to the body.
Teimosia managing to block the knees to the body from Trollkiller.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trollkiller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Trollkiller's head.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Trollkiller controls his hands.
Trollkiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trollkiller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trollkiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Trollkiller.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trollkiller cracks Teimosia with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Trollkiller is looking to control Teimosia's arms but Teimosia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trollkiller has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good exchange - Teimosia coming out on top.
Trollkiller is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Teimosia lands a big right hook! Trollkiller looks hurt but is still standing! Teimosia lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Trollkiller falls down and Teimosia dives in with a huge hammer fist! Trollkiller's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Teimosia runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hilton Teimosia! Hilton Teimosia retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Urai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sever the Wicked. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam Urai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Urai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Urai lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urai.
Urai throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robinson throws a hook but Urai avoids it easily.
Robinson dips to his left and cracks Urai with an uppercut!
Jab by Robinson.
Urai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Urai.
Urai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Urai sprawls well. Urai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Urai catches Robinson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urai misses the shot to the body.
Urai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Urai.
Urai throwing a counter right hand but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urai throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Urai throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urai throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Urai scores with a sloppy right hand. Robinson should have avoided that one.
Urai throws a body shot but no joy.
Urai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Sam Urai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Urai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urai. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Urai.
As Robinson tries to get set, Urai tries to push him back and clinch up but Robinson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson avoids the body shot from Urai.
Urai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urai forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Urai keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Urai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robinson tries a body shot but Urai blocks it.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Urai controls the action.
Robinson has hold of one of Urai's legs. Urai is fighting the takedown attempt but Robinson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Urai trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Urai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robinson is proving hard to escape from.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urai wants to stand but Robinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Urai pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Urai passes into side control.
Urai wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his arm.
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.
Robinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Urai is working away from the top position though.
Urai seems to be working for a kimura but Robinson defends the submission attempt.
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Urai.
Urai wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Urai is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Sam Urai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Urai tries to move into range but Robinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robinson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urai is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Urai circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Urai does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Urai. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
A big left from Urai misses.
Urai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Urai slips the punch.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urai punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Urai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Urai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urai closes the distance and clinches.
Urai is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Urai tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Urai tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Urai lands an elbow just above Robinson 's eye.
Robinson drags the fight down to the ground.
Urai tries to stand but Robinson is controlling from the bottom.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Urai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Urai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Urai passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to control Urai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
It looks like Urai is going to stand back up.
Urai controlling the action here.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Urai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Urai's back!
I really don't envy Urai right now.
Robinson looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urai is really stuck here.
Robinson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Urai can't escape the position.
Robinson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Urai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Urai trying to control the action but Robinson just sinks the hooks in.
Urai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Timothy Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robinson.
Urai trying to control the position but Robinson manages to sink in the hooks.
Robinson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Robinson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Urai is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Robinson tightening his grip on Urai, looking for the choke.
Urai wants to control his opponent's hands but Robinson gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timothy Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Urai.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urai.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Urai slips the punch.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urai tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urai to the ground. Urai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Urai tries to clinch up.
Urai has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Urai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson pulls Urai into guard.
Urai trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Urai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urai wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson looking for subs off his back but Urai has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Urai pulls his head out easily.
Urai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Urai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Urai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Urai.
Urai tries to stand but can't do so whilst Robinson controls his leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Urai is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Urai throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urai's waist but Urai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
It looked like Urai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sam Urai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Robinson.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urai thuds a left hand into Robinson's body.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Urai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urai missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urai needs to keep his hands up - Robinson had a free shot at his head there.
Urai wants to clinch.
Urai digs a good hook to Robinson's body.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urai.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Robinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urai has time to react.
Urai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sam Urai is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Urai ducks down to avoid it.
Urai moves out of range of the strikes.
Urai throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Urai. Urai maintains the clinch.
Urai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Urai lands a damaging elbow.
Urai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Urai obliges.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Urai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Urai landing knees to the body.
Urai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robinson up against the cage.
Urai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Urai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Urai 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marcelo Aurelio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Altemio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Aurelio's belly button to the back.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Aurelio.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Aurelio controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Aurelio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aurelio struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Aurelio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aurelio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aurelio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aurelio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelio is retaining full guard.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelio has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez distracts Aurelio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aurelio is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Aurelio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez postures up.
Aurelio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Aurelio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanchez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aurelio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sanchez slows the pace down.
An elbow from Sanchez crashes against the mat.
Sanchez is chipping away with strikes.
Aurelio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aurelio!
Aurelio taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is landing with some decent strikes but Aurelio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.
Sanchez dominating with strikes here.
Aurelio is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altemio Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Aurelio's cut.
That's time! Aurelio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aurelio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aurelio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Aurelio's body. Aurelio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aurelio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aurelio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aurelio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Aurelio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelio.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aurelio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Aurelio.
Sanchez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aurelio is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marcelo Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio lands a jab-cross combination.
Aurelio throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aurelio rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelio throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Aurelio throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Aurelio misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Aurelio fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
Aurelio is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Aurelio is keeping the position.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aurelio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aurelio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aurelio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanchez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aurelio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanchez cracks Aurelio with a big right hand but Aurelio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Aurelio is working away.
Aurelio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aurelio down.
Aurelio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Aurelio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Aurelio is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sanchez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Altemio Sanchez!
Altemio Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Segal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Centurion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Segal!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segal misses with a double jab
and Centurion counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Centurion.
Segal throws a punch but it's blocked by Centurion.
Segal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Centurion lands with a light punch inside.
Segal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Centurion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Segal lands a shot to the body.
Segal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Centurion's elbow.
I was talking to Centurion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Segal managing to block the knees to the body from Centurion.
Segal misses with a punch on the inside.
Segal avoiding damage as Centurion throws knees to the body.
Segal can't find room to land a body shot as Centurion controls the action.
Segal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Centurion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Centurion lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Centurion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Segal avoiding damage as Centurion throws knees to the body.
Segal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Segal fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segal blocks an elbow strike from Centurion.
Segal stalling in the clinch but Centurion improves position.
Centurion struggles to land a body shot inside as Segal controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Segal.
Centurion throws an elbow that misses.
Segal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Centurion's elbow.
Centurion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Centurion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Segal takes a shot to the head.
Centurion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Segal is defending well for now.
Segal tries to work over Centurion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Segal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Centurion backwards.
Segal tries to break free but Centurion pushes him back against the cage.
Segal works on Centurion's body with a couple of short punches.
Centurion misses with some punches.
Centurion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Centurion prevents a body shot from Segal.
Centurion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Segal.
Segal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Centurion tries to land knees in the clinch but Segal avoids the damage to the body.
Segal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centurion misses with an elbow strike.
Segal lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Segal.
Nice body punch from Centurion - that landed with a thud.
Centurion being controlled against the cage.
Segal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Centurion.
Centurion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Centurion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Centurion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Segal blocks an elbow strike.
Centurion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Segal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Segal takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Segal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Segal avoiding damage as Centurion throws knees to the body.
Centurion misses with a body punch.
Centurion missing with knees to the body.
Segal is looking to control Centurion's arms but Centurion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Segal has his back to the cage.
Centurion tries a body shot but Segal blocks it.
Segal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Centurion.
Centurion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Centurion.
A short right from Centurion.
Segal is rocked!
Centurion digs a right hand underneath Segal's ribcage. Segal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Segal is still on wobbly legs! Can Centurion finish him?
Centurion has Segal pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Segal is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Centurion - that's hurt Segal badly! Oh, another knee lands and Segal is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Segal doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Carlos Centurion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Vandam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami comes to the cage accompanied by The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Vandam!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulami throws a leg kick but Vandam checks it.
Vandam wants to counter the offense by Boulami and move into the clinch position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vandam.
A slow jab from Vandam misses its intended target.
Boulami checks a leg kick.
Boulami staying out of range there.
Boulami checks a low kick from Vandam.
Boulami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulami throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Vandam to counter with a crisp jab.
Vandam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boulami is able to avoid easily.
Boulami takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boulami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami looks to score with a jab to the body but Vandam is just out of range.
Vandam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boulami avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Boulami.
It looked like Boulami wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Vandam.
Boulami ducks under a wild hook from Vandam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vandam misses the target.
Boulami throws a low kick, looking for Vandam's leg but Vandam calmly moves out of range.
Boulami scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vandam doesn't seem bothered though.
Boulami throws a jab when Vandam was well out of range.
Boulami throws a big shot that misses.
Boulami keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Boulami misses its target.
Boulami is looking to chop away at Vandam's legs.
Vandam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vandam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boulami.
Boulami throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vandam.
Vandam scores with the left hand. Boulami knows he should have avoided that one.
Vandam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vandam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vandam blocks a head kick by Boulami.
Vandam throws a jab when Boulami was well out of range.
It appears Boulami was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boulami darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boulami has been working on his balance at Facebreaker Academy - Striking, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vandam.
Vandam digs a good hook to Boulami's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulami.
Boulami checks the leg kick.
Vandam cracks a nice hook into Boulami's ribs.
Boulami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vandam.
A swing and a miss from Boulami.
Boulami is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vandam's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boulami chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vandam can pounce on him.
Boulami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boulami moves out of range as Vandam strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vandam.
Boulami throws a low kick but Vandam moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Vandam.
Vandam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boulami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Vandam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vandam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boulami swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vandam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boulami has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boulami decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vandam has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boulami thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vandam's head.
Vandam is looking for a sweep. Boulami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vandam tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boulami thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vandam's head.
Boulami thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boulami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boulami thows a huge punch but Vandam dodges it nicely.
Boulami 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.
Boulami thows a huge punch but Vandam dodges it nicely.
Boulami landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boulami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vandam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandam trying to control but Boulami postures up.
Vandam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boulami.
Boulami is nestled in close to Vandam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boulami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vandam defending well though.
Boulami throws a strike but Vandam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vandam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulami is really struggling to control Vandam but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Vandam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boulami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vandam moves away.
Boulami takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vandam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vandam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vandam.
Vandam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulami.
Vandam cracks Boulami with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Boulami misses
and Vandam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vandam misses with a looping left.
Boulami is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boulami moves out of range as Vandam strikes.
Boulami attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulami. Boulami gets slowly back to his feet.
Boulami works over Vandam's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Boulami throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vandam's waist but Vandam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boulami off to one side.
Boulami shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vandam sprawls well. Vandam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boulami gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boulami has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vandam.
Vandam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boulami doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Vandam.
Vandam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boulami swings for the body but Vandam moves out of range.
Vandam avoids the body shot from Boulami.
Boulami uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vandam has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vandam. That's going to slow Boulami down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boulami crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vandam - the referee stops the clock and Boulami gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vandam. Boulami manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Vandam finds it's way through Boulami's defenses.
Boulami thuds his shin into the meat of Vandam's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandam misses with an uppercut. Boulami saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami misses with the combination.
Boulami looks to score with a jab to the body but Vandam is just out of range.
Boulami misses with a body kick.
Vandam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Boulami misses its target.
Boulami misses with a low kick.
Vandam throws the kick towards the body but Boulami avoids it.
Boulami checks a low kick from Vandam.
Boulami looks to land a left hand but Vandam moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vandam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vandam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulami.
A swing and a miss from Boulami.
Vandam flicks out a counter leg kick but Boulami steps away.
Boulami looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boulami throws out a leg kick but Vandam moves out of range and Boulami only half commits.
Vandam with the counter takedown but Boulami avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Boulami misses its intended target.
Boulami takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boulami takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vandam.
Boulami with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandam looks for a takedown but Boulami sprawls well.
Vandam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vandam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boulami shoots in for a takedown but Vandam shows good takedown defense.
Vandam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boulami has time to react.
Boulami has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boulami there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boulami is looking to wear down Vandam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boulami throws a low kick but Vandam moves out of range easily.
Boulami throws a body punch but Vandam moves out of range.
Vandam scores with a leg kick.
Boulami avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boulami misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Boulami misses its intended target.
Boulami lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandam scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandam lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boulami checks the leg kick.
Vandam blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Boulami misses.
Vandam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vandam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boulami.
Vandam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boulami is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vandam misses with a low kick.
Boulami half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boulami lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab by Vandam.
Vandam misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vandam.
Vandam has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vandam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boulami.
Boulami misses with a takedown
and Vandam counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Vandam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Boulami shoots in for a takedown but Vandam shows good takedown defense.
Vandam jabs Boulami right on the nose. Boulami blinks but takes it well.
Nice takedown defense from Vandam. No joy for Boulami on that attempt.
Vandam shoots in but Boulami avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vandam slips a straight right by Boulami.
A little jabbing left from Vandam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vandam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boulami momentarily.
Vandam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vandam clobbers Boulami with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vandam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vandam lands a body shot.
Vandam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vandam tries to clinch but Boulami moves away
and Boulami counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billy Vandam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulami's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vandam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boulami scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vandam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boulami. That did some damage!
Boulami takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vandam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boulami attempts a counter takedown but Vandam avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Vandam.
Boulami takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boulami keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boulami tries to land a body kick
and Vandam counters with a two punch combo.
Boulami shoots in for a double leg but Vandam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulami gets a double leg takedown into Vandam's guard.
Boulami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vandam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulami trying to control but Vandam is working from the bottom.
Boulami sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vandam working for a triangle but Boulami defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boulami throwing strikes from guard but Vandam blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulami wants to control from the top but Vandam keeps moving.
Boulami throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandam controls Boulami momentarily but Boulami frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vandam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boulami's hands.
Vandam throws a body shot but no joy.
Boulami looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boulami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vandam. Vandam obviously looking to wear him down.
Omar Boulami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vandam looks to land a body kick but Boulami moved away.
Boulami just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulami throws a leg kick
and Vandam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vandam lands a jab.
Vandam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boulami dips to his left and cracks Vandam with an uppercut!
Boulami misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vandam to the ground. Boulami is now in Vandam's guard.
Vandam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vandam is on top in guard.
Boulami is trying to control the position but Vandam postures up.
Billy Vandam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boulami looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vandam passes into half guard.
Omar Boulami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boulami trying to get back to full guard but Vandam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vandam controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Vandam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vandam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Vandam!
Billy Vandam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton comes to the cage accompanied by Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thornton off to one side.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Daniels wants to counter the offense by Thornton and move into the clinch position.
A big left from Thornton misses.
Thornton throws a lazy body kick
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton tries to land a front kick but Daniels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thornton.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton clinches up against the cage.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels has Thornton pressed against the cage.
Daniels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Daniels gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Daniels.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thornton throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Thornton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cartel Muerte in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thornton swings widly with a right hand
and Daniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thornton jabs at Daniels's body.
Thornton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daniels's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton wants to take a breather but Daniels is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thornton.
Thornton 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.
Thornton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton seems to be looking for submissions.
Thornton looks to land a strike but Daniels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thornton throws a big right hand that misses.
Thornton throws an elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thornton's guard. Nice move by Daniels!
Thornton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton wants to sweep but no luck.
Thornton looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Daniels trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton has Daniels pulled in close to control his posture.
Daniels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
Thornton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thornton looking for a sweep. Not yet Thornton, not yet.
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.
Thornton trying to control the position.
Thornton pulls Daniels in close to his closed guard and prevents Daniels from doing any damage or advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Daniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daniels counters with a leg kick.
Daniels rushes Thornton and presses him up against the cage.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thornton dives in for a single leg takedown but Daniels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Thornton throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Thornton.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Thornton rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.
Thornton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thornton can't break the clinch.
Daniels gets through Thornton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Thornton fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daniels holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels pushes Thornton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels slowing the pace effectively.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton tries to stall but Daniels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton wants to break free but Daniels has control.
Thornton pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Thornton digs a right hand underneath Daniels's ribcage. Daniels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Daniels holds him up against the cage and eventually Thornton drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Daniels.
Daniels is working Thornton over against the cage.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Thornton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daniels is trying to stall.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daniels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thornton pushes off an throws an elbow but Daniels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thornton.
Daniels stalling in the clinch but Thornton improves position.
Thornton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thornton pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thornton tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels is working Thornton over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thornton fails to land.
Daniels effectively controlling the action here.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thornton's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Daniels stalling in the clinch but Thornton improves position.
Thornton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Daniels is trying to keep an underhook but Thornton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thornton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daniels sees it coming and defends easily.
Thornton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daniels is trying to stand.
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 Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daniels! But no joy.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton feints and then cracks Daniels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daniels down.
Thornton connects with a right hand. Daniels shakes it off.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thornton.
Thornton tries a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
Thornton takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Thornton misses with an uppercut
and Daniels counters by clinching up.
Thornton blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thornton tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Thornton thows a leg kick but Daniels checks it
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels slips under a jab from Thornton.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Daniels counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
Daniels wants to clinch but Thornton slips to the side
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thornton off to one side.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thornton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
Thornton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels lands a hook that snaps the head of Thornton backwards.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Thornton's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thornton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Daniels.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Daniels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daniels regains guard.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels wants to stand up but Thornton is controlling him.
Thornton trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Thornton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Daniels throws a big counter head kick but Thornton avoids it with no problem.
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.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Daniels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Thornton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thornton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thornton in side control, throwing shots but Daniels defends.
Daniels wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thornton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thornton has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Thornton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton is rocked!
A short right from Daniels.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thornton is trying to drag Daniels to the mat but Daniels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels dips a shoulder and cracks Thornton with a mighty uppercut! Thornton falls back against the cage and Daniels unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thornton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Daniels screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Daniels!
Jack Daniels is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Jack Daniels was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragnarson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnarson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ragnarson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Ragnarson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnarson darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Ragnarson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnarson blocks a jab.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Ragnarson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarson shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Ragnarson moved out of range.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ragnarson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ragnarson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Ragnarson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson has a takedown stuffed.
Jones's coach down at Ironfist MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ragnarson gets the takedown into side control.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Jones holds on to Ragnarson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Ragnarson crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ragnarson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jones works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ragnarson is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ragnarson throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ragnarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ragnarson passes to full mount!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ragnarson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ragnarson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnarson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ragnarson breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ragnarson lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarson lands a big shot to the head and Jones winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
Gustav Ragnarson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Farrelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McColgan comes to the cage accompanied by The Gael. Farrelly has chosen The man that you FEAR as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
18 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Farrelly!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
McColgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farrelly.
McColgan scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Seamus Farrelly has been cut.
Farrelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McColgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McColgan misses with a body kick.
McColgan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Farrelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Farrelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McColgan can pounce on him.
McColgan scores with a hook.
McColgan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Farrelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McColgan thinking.
McColgan lands a body shot.
Rocky McColgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrelly misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McColgan throws the kick towards the body but Farrelly avoids it.
McColgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McColgan connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McColgan. Farrelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
McColgan wants to land a leg kick but Farrelly is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Farrelly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farrelly on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from McColgan. Farrelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McColgan throws a combination that misses
enabling Farrelly to counter with a crisp jab.
McColgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farrelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Farrelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McColgan is looking to land body kicks.
McColgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McColgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farrelly manages to avoid it.
Farrelly moves out of range of the leg kick from McColgan.
Farrelly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McColgan throws a low kick but Farrelly avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McColgan. That's going to slow Farrelly down.
McColgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McColgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McColgan scores with a hook.
Farrelly tries a low kick but McColgan avoids it.
McColgan cracks Farrelly with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Farrelly tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McColgan pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Farrelly is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky McColgan!
Rocky McColgan retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Rocky McColgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Seamus Farrelly was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck my life is over'.
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