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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viper Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don Trip-Feelin like mike. Griffin has chosen "Don't Waste My Time" by Jim Johnston as his entrance music. Marlon Griffin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viper Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlon Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin tries to clinch but Prince is having none of it.
Griffin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Griffin tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Griffin looks to move away, Prince throws a big counter combo bu Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prince counters with a three punch combo that has Griffin backing up. Griffin nods at Prince to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Prince circles away.
Prince throws a big counter combination but Griffin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Griffin looks to move away, Prince throws a big counter combo bu Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Prince swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prince paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prince keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prince appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Griffin looks to move away, Prince throws a big counter combo bu Griffin just gets out of the way.
Prince leaves Griffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Prince circles away.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Prince keeps it at a distance.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prince circles away quickly and effectively.
Prince is looking for a counter combo.
Griffin tries to clinch up
and Prince counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Prince circles away.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viper Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prince seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Prince swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
It looked like Prince was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Prince seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Griffin tries to clinch but Prince is having none of it.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prince is looking for a counter combo.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Griffin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Prince counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Griffin has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viper Prince!
Viper Prince really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Marlon Griffin spoke after the fight, saying 'The miracle is comin!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justice Naruhodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgess has chosen travis barker push em as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
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189 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justice Naruhodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruhodo closes the distance and clinches up with Burgess, looking for a takedown. Naruhodo pushes Burgess against the cage but Burgess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Naruhodo with a hook.
Naruhodo cracks Burgess with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naruhodo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burgess defending well as Naruhodo loads up on a big left hand.
Burgess stuffs the takedown attempt from Naruhodo. Naruhodo gets slowly back to his feet.
Naruhodo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naruhodo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Burgess scores with a four punch combination!
Naruhodo misses with a body punch
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Naruhodo.
Burgess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naruhodo circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgess clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naruhodo.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naruhodo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naruhodo shoots in but no luck this time.
Burgess looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Naruhodo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgess throws a right hand that Naruhodo ducks under and follows up with a left that Naruhodo also avoids with ease.
Naruhodo misses with a wild body shot.
Burgess scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Naruhodo missing with a left hand there. Burgess was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burgess fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgess throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burgess misses with a double jab.
Naruhodo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naruhodo throws a body punch but Burgess moves out of range.
No joy there for Naruhodo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Burgess's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Naruhodo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burgess was covering up waiting for the punch and Naruhodo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naruhodo is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naruhodo is one step ahead there.
Naruhodo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naruhodo looking to pass the guard.
Burgess trying to keep a closed guard but Naruhodo is proving a slippery customer.
Burgess wants to stand up but Naruhodo is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo preventing the sweep.
Naruhodo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naruhodo working some strikes from top position.
Burgess trying to keep a closed guard but Naruhodo is proving a slippery customer.
Naruhodo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Naruhodo 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.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Naruhodo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burgess not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naruhodo stops Burgess from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naruhodo is looking to wear down Burgess with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Naruhodo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burgess's half guard.
Burgess tries to get to full guard but Naruhodo has control of the leg.
Naruhodo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess is trying to stand up here but Naruhodo is controlling him well.
Naruhodo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naruhodo is looking to take a break and control but Burgess is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burgess wants to control but Naruhodo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naruhodo winds up and cracks Burgess with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naruhodo is thwarting Burgess's attempts to control the position.
Burgess tries to kick Naruhodo off but Naruhodo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Naruhodo tries to pass to full mount but Burgess defends it.
Burgess wants to control but Naruhodo is keeping busy.
Burgess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naruhodo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Naruhodo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burgess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naruhodo.
Naruhodo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Naruhodo cracks Burgess with a good jab.
Naruhodo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naruhodo misses with a body shot.
Burgess lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naruhodo backs up against the cage.
Burgess dips to his left and cracks Naruhodo with an uppercut!
Naruhodo shoots in for a double leg but Burgess sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burgess lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naruhodo misses the jab.
Justice Naruhodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naruhodo dodges the punch combination from Burgess.
Naruhodo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgess's waist but Burgess gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naruhodo off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Burgess scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naruhodo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgess manages to avoid it.
Naruhodo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burgess connects with a solid leg kick.
Naruhodo looking to score a takedown here. Burgess is defending well but Naruhodo drives through and ends up in Burgess's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgess is keeping the position for now.
Naruhodo trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naruhodo throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgess controls Naruhodo momentarily but Naruhodo frees himself.
Naruhodo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burgess trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhodo prevents Burgess from getting back to his feet.
Naruhodo cracks Burgess with a solid left hand.
Burgess pulls Naruhodo in close to his closed guard and prevents Naruhodo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Naruhodo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burgess wants to stand and escape but Naruhodo is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Naruhodo throwing strikes from guard but Burgess blocks nicely.
Naruhodo throwing strikes but missing.
Burgess trying to keep a closed guard but Naruhodo is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the body from Naruhodo misses
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naruhodo throws a nice looking combination but Burgess bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burgess doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burgess throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Naruhodo misses the target.
Burgess throws a counter combo.
Burgess lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Naruhodo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burgess defends well and Naruhodo ends up having to push Burgess into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Naruhodo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgess throws a series of strikes that have Naruhodo backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo misses the shot to the body.
Burgess closes the distance and clinches.
Burgess digs a right hand into Naruhodo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Naruhodo's gas tank.
Naruhodo is trying to push Burgess away but Burgess has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burgess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naruhodo lands a jab to the nose.
Burgess lands a really nice looking cross but Naruhodo seems unphased.
Burgess clinches with his opponent.
Burgess misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess wants to take the fight to the mat but Naruhodo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naruhodo prevents Burgess from breaking the clinch.
Naruhodo blocks an uppercut.
Naruhodo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burgess manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Naruhodo.
Naruhodo misses with a hook
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.
Anthony Burgess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Naruhodo.
A swing and a miss from Naruhodo.
Naruhodo throws a body punch but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess tries to clinch up.
Burgess gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Naruhodo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Naruhodo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burgess's head.
Burgess is looking to stand up but Naruhodo isn't so interested in that idea.
Naruhodo won't allow Burgess to sweep him here.
Burgess controls Naruhodo momentarily but Naruhodo frees himself.
Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Burgess 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! 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.
Burgess throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burgess ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Naruhodo backs off Burgess throws a huge counter combo but Naruhodo manages to avoid it all.
Naruhodo misses with an uppercut
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naruhodo looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgess is just out of range.
Burgess looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burgess's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burgess duly obliges.
A combination from Burgess does no damage.
Burgess misses with a series of wild punches.
Naruhodo ducks right into an uppercut from Burgess.
Naruhodo connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhodo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burgess avoids it really well and circles away.
Burgess is looking for the big counter here.
Naruhodo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo moves out of range of the body kick from Burgess.
A jab lands there for Naruhodo.
Naruhodo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burgess wants to control but Naruhodo passes into side.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
Burgess wants to get back to his feet.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
Burgess taking a bit of punishment here - Naruhodo scoring with strikes.
Burgess is trying to control Naruhodo's posture but Naruhodo avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgess is working to avoid the ground and pound but Naruhodo connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess sneaks back into half guard.
Naruhodo is trying to control. Burgess wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Naruhodo connects with a nice short shot to Burgess's temple.
Naruhodo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burgess does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burgess taking some punishment here, with Naruhodo in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess is looking to escape.
Burgess wants to control but Naruhodo is keeping busy.
Burgess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naruhodo.
Ground and pound from Naruhodo.
Burgess is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naruhodo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burgess regains full guard. Nicely done.
Naruhodo connects with a couple of short punches.
Burgess is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo is standing up over Burgess. Burgess looks to escape but Naruhodo dives into side control.
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Naruhodo trying to control the position but Burgess is working away.
Burgess is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Burgess is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Naruhodo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burgess is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burgess is trying to buck Naruhodo off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo cracks Burgess with a big right hand but Burgess just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Naruhodo crashes against the mat.
Burgess can't do much from the bottom here.
Burgess is working to avoid the ground and pound but Naruhodo connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Burgess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naruhodo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Naruhodo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Naruhodo working the body and head with strikes.
Burgess is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Naruhodo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naruhodo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Naruhodo!
A less than humble Justice Naruhodo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rham Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Truman Goverdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota comes into the arena with Won't Let You Down - Chamillionaire blaring out of the sound system. Rham Kota has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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235 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rham Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Truman Goverdeen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goverdeen!
Kota looking to score a takedown here. Goverdeen is defending well but Kota drives through and ends up in Goverdeen's guard.
Goverdeen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goverdeen's head.
Goverdeen has momentary wrist control but Kota slips an elbow through the middle.
Kota landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like Truman Goverdeen has been cut.
Goverdeen looks winded!
Kota works over Goverdeen with some ground and pound from guard.
Goverdeen has momentary wrist control but Kota slips an elbow through the middle.
Kota postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goverdeen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kota chips away with some ground and pound.
Goverdeen is still in real trouble! Can Kota finish him?
Kota gets to his feet and stands over Goverdeen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Goverdeen felt that one! Kota unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Goverdeen from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rham Kota!
Our winner, Rham Kota, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brotiz Bruttz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Adams looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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216 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotiz Bruttz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Adams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bruttz chips away with some ground and pound.
Bruttz passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bruttz throws a strike but Adams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruttz pushing down on Adams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bruttz winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adams looks winded!
Bruttz working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruttz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Adams is not content to let Bruttz control the position.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bruttz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruttz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bruttz drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bruttz.
Bruttz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adams has hold of Bruttz's hands but Bruttz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bruttz is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Bruttz wants to pass the guard but Adams is defending well.
Bruttz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bruttz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adams is not content to let Bruttz control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruttz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bruttz working Adams over with strikes.
Bruttz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams has hold of Bruttz's hands but Bruttz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bruttz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bruttz throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Bruttz 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.
Bruttz lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bruttz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
Bruttz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Adams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bruttz.
Bruttz is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Bruttz slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Adams is not content to let Bruttz control the position.
Bruttz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruttz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bruttz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bruttz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams has hold of Bruttz's hands but Bruttz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bruttz.
Bruttz is looking for a kimura but Adams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bruttz to get the leverage.
Bruttz working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruttz thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely.
Bruttz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brotiz Bruttz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bruttz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brotiz Bruttz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruttz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bruttz gets a takedown into half guard.
Bruttz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bruttz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bruttz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adams!
Adams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruttz working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Lucas Adams has been cut.
Adams taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Lucas Adams's cut even more.
Bruttz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Adams looks a forlorn figure.
Adams is rocked!
The cut above Lucas Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lucas Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brotiz Bruttz!
A victorious Brotiz Bruttz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slenderman Creeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slenderman Creeper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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31
165 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
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25
158 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slenderman Creeper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creeper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Creeper! But no joy.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creeper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creeper manages to break the clinch.
Creeper tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Creeper is staying active underneath Knight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Knight is looking for a kimura but Creeper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knight to get the leverage.
Creeper is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight trying to pass the guard but Creeper defending well.
Creeper is trying to stand.
Creeper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Creeper is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Creeper leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Creeper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice combination there by Knight.
Creeper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knight sprawling to the canvas! Knight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Creeper finish him?!
Knight is rocked!
Creeper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Creeper clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Creeper avoiding damage.
Creeper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knight jumps guard but Creeper stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creeper has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Creeper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Creeper scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knight dives in and grabs Creeper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Creeper pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
Creeper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Creeper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creeper's waist but Creeper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Creeper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Creeper lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Creeper avoids it really well and circles away.
Knight looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slenderman Creeper dominated that round.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Creeper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
Knight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creeper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knight tries to advance to mount but Creeper denies him.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Creeper keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to move to mount but Creeper blocks the move with his legs.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knight tries for a kimura but Creeper is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knight staying calm.
Knight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Creeper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Creeper keeps working.
Creeper wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creeper clobbers Knight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Creeper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Creeper prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Creeper prevents it.
Creeper lands a left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creeper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Travis Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Creeper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Creeper wants it to stay on the feet.
Creeper closes the distance and clinches.
Creeper lands with a short shot to the head.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Creeper lands a shoulder strike.
Creeper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight shoots and misses
and Creeper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Creeper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight trying to control but Creeper is working from the bottom.
Travis Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper controlling Knight's posture.
Creeper wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Creeper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knight won't allow Creeper to get back to his feet.
Knight pushes down on Creeper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knight is keen to just control but Creeper is a slippery customer.
Knight tries to pass to full mount but Creeper defends it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight shoots in but Creeper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Creeper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Creeper.
A little jabbing left from Creeper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Creeper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Creeper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
As Knight backs off Creeper throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Creeper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
Creeper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight tests Creeper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Creeper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Creeper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight misses with a takedown
and Creeper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slenderman Creeper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Creeper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slenderman Creeper!
Slenderman Creeper was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between IP Freely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaudencio Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freely kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Trooper. Gaudencio Roman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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31
140 lbs
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26
130 lbs
6 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, IP Freely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaudencio Roman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman gets caught flat footed, as Freely shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Freely's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Freely pushing down on Roman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Freely is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roman!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freely controlling the position easily from mount.
Freely jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Freely tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Freely keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freely is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freely swings around for an armbar but Roman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Freely's guard.
Freely is looking for a triangle but Roman pushes his legs off easily.
Freely looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Freely is retaining full guard.
Freely controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman wants to control from the top but Freely keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman lying in Freely's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Freely decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Roman taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). IP Freely!
A victorious IP Freely thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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32
218 lbs
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39
215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Palmares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pukki's coach down at Fighting Fitness & Freedom was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pukki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Palmares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Palmares missing with knees to the body.
Palmares dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Palmares prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pukki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pukki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palmares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palmares as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Palmares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Pukki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palmares's waist but Palmares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pukki off to one side.
Palmares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pukki misses with an uppercut. Palmares saw that one coming.
Palmares pushes Pukki up against the cage in a clinch.
Palmares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmares wants to stall.
Pukki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Palmares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Palmares manages to pull guard.
Pukki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pukki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki trying to control but Palmares is working from the bottom.
Pukki stops Palmares from standing up.
Palmares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pukki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
Palmares seems keen to control Pukki's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palmares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pukki's waist but Pukki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palmares off to one side.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palmares as he jumps to the side.
Pukki shoots in but no luck this time.
Pukki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Pukki.
Palmares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pukki darts in looking for a takedown but Palmares gets double underhooks and turns Pukki into the cage.
Pukki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palmares swivels and escapes.
Palmares has closed the distance and engaged Pukki in a clinch.
Palmares stops a takedown attempt from Pukki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmares has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pukki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palmares has Pukki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pukki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Palmares tries to pull guard but Pukki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pukki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palmares's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmares.
Palmares is trying to break the clinch but Pukki has him pressed against the cage.
Palmares jumps guard.
Pukki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pukki advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is trying to get an arm triangle but Palmares is defending well.
Pukki prevents Palmares from escaping the position.
Palmares is trying to control Pukki's posture but Pukki avoids it.
Pukki is chipping away with strikes.
Palmares defending against the ground and pound.
Pukki working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pukki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palmares has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pukki but great work by Palmares.
Pukki is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Palmares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palmares drives through and clinches with Pukki against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pukki tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pukki has Palmares pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pukki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Palmares tumbling to the mat - Pukki dives into Palmares's guard.
Palmares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pukki can do to turn this around?
Palmares wants to sweep here but Pukki controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki throws a big elbow that misses.
Palmares has momentary wrist control but Pukki slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pukki trying to control but Palmares is working from the bottom.
Palmares controls Pukki momentarily but Pukki frees himself.
Palmares keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Palmares pulls Pukki in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pukki gets tackled into the cage by Palmares. Palmares maintains the clinch.
Palmares manages to pull guard.
Pukki passes Palmares's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palmares.
Pukki trying to control but Palmares is working from the bottom.
Palmares working a defensive guard here.
Palmares keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Palmares looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmares is looking to stand up but Pukki isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Palmares wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palmares blocks a low kick nicely.
Palmares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palmares gets the takedown into side control.
Pukki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palmares off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Pukki biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pukki working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Palmares tries to escape but Pukki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pukki struggling to land strikes to the head as Palmares covers up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pukki lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Palmares.
Palmares just looking to survive in the bad position.
Pukki scores with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joulu Pukki 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. This is the final round!
Palmares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joulu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmares shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pukki's guard.
Palmares distracts Pukki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pukki looking to control.
Palmares wants to control from the top but Pukki keeps moving.
Pukki is pulling down on Palmares's head to control his posture.
Palmares wanted to stand there but Pukki had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pukki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pukki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Palmares goes for a double leg but Pukki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pukki continues to drive forward.
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
Palmares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pukki shoots in and bounces Palmares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pukki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pukki throwing strikes from guard but Palmares blocks nicely.
Pukki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joulu Pukki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmares has wrist control.
Palmares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pukki trying to control but Palmares is working from the bottom.
Palmares keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palmares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pukki counters with a right hand to the body.
Palmares fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Palmares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palmares.
Pukki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pukki connects with a crisp jab.
Palmares gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pukki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pukki passes Palmares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Palmares taking some punishment here, with Pukki in his half guard.
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palmares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pukki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pukki is looking to advance position but Palmares won't allow it.
Pukki wants to control but Palmares is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Pukki.
Palmares is looking to control Pukki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palmares avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmares is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pukki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joulu Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pukki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joulu Pukki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Caskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon has chosen Life Is Beautiful as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kid Caskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caskey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brandon in his tracks.
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Caskey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Caskey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Caskey throws a front kick aimed at Brandon's knee but Brandon avoids it well.
Brandon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caskey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brandon's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brandon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brandon.
Brandon trying to control the action but Caskey is working from the bottom.
Caskey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brandon on the ground.
Brandon is putting a hurting on Caskey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caskey parries the strikes from Brandon easily there. Brandon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Caskey to escape.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Caskey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon decides to stand back up. Brandon steps back and let's Caskey get back to his feet.
Brandon dives in and grabs Caskey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caskey pushes down on Brandon's head and hops out.
Caskey gets caught flat footed, as Brandon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Caskey wants to stand but Brandon is controlling the position.
Brandon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caskey's guard.
Caskey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caskey tries to get out of the position.
Brandon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caskey defending well though.
Brandon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caskey 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.
Brandon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Caskey defend it? Brandon steps over the head and cranks it - Caskey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brandon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Brandon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Junior Brandon made sure he mentioned Zombie Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshawn Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshawn Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Viceroy looks to land a combination but Lynch avoids it well.
Lynch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lynch instigates a clinch.
Lynch lands an elbow that stopped Viceroy in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Lord Viceroy has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viceroy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lynch's brow.
Viceroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viceroy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lynch told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Viceroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viceroy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viceroy avoids a wild elbow strike from Lynch.
Viceroy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Lynch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lynch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Viceroy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Viceroy fails to land.
Lynch blocks the elbow strike.
Viceroy misses with the head strike.
Lynch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lynch pushes off an throws an elbow but Viceroy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Viceroy.
Lynch lands an elbow just above Viceroy 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy avoids the elbow strike from Lynch, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viceroy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynch tries a body shot but Viceroy blocks it.
Lynch pushes off an throws an elbow but Viceroy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Viceroy letting Lynch take a breather here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Viceroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viceroy tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
Viceroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynch lands an elbow inside.
Viceroy dodges an elbow strike from Lynch.
Viceroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Viceroy's brow.
Lynch misses with an elbow over the top.
Lynch pushes off an throws an elbow but Viceroy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Viceroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viceroy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lynch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viceroy avoids the elbow strike from Lynch, against the cage.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viceroy has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viceroy misses with a knee strike.
Viceroy blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Viceroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viceroy tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Viceroy back against the cage.
Viceroy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lynch lands an elbow that stopped Viceroy in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Viceroy.
A head punch on the inside from Viceroy fails to land.
Viceroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viceroy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viceroy takes an elbow to the temple.
Lynch lands an elbow inside that Viceroy shrugs off.
Viceroy misses with some punches.
Viceroy tries a knee to the head but Lynch blocks it.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
Viceroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viceroy misses with a knee strike.
Lynch tries to throw a body punch but Viceroy avoids it by throwing Lynch back against the cage.
Viceroy pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Viceroy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Viceroy fails to land.
Lynch blocking some punches.
Lynch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viceroy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viceroy scores with a hook to the body.
Viceroy tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
Lynch lands an elbow inside.
Lord Viceroy's cut is getting worse.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Viceroy controls the action.
Viceroy blocks an elbow strike from Lynch.
Viceroy dodges an elbow strike from Lynch.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Viceroy dodges an elbow strike from Lynch.
Viceroy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viceroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Viceroy's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to throw a body punch but Viceroy avoids it by throwing Lynch back against the cage.
Lynch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Viceroy has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Viceroy misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viceroy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viceroy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lynch lands a damaging elbow.
Lynch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lynch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lynch takes a shot to the head.
Viceroy tries to land a knee to the head but Lynch blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lynch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Viceroy's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from Viceroy.
Lynch looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch blocking some punches.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses.
Viceroy cracks Lynch with a nice body shot.
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 Lord Viceroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lord Viceroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Viceroy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Viceroy lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viceroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viceroy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viceroy lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord Viceroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viceroy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lynch momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lynch tries to clinch but Viceroy is having none of it.
Viceroy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viceroy lands with a hook. Lynch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Viceroy does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Viceroy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Viceroy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab by Viceroy.
Lynch clinches with his opponent.
Viceroy throws an elbow that misses.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viceroy's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Viceroy's brow.
Lynch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lynch misses with an elbow strike.
Viceroy avoids a wild elbow strike from Lynch.
Viceroy gets through Lynch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lynch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viceroy's defenses.
Viceroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viceroy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Viceroy's brow.
Viceroy blocks an elbow strike from Lynch.
Lynch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lynch throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viceroy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynch throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viceroy lands a left hand.
Viceroy dodges an elbow strike from Lynch.
Viceroy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Viceroy scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viceroy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynch lands an elbow that stopped Viceroy in his tracks for a moment.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viceroy blocks an elbow strike.
Viceroy misses with the head strike.
Viceroy blocks the elbow strike.
Viceroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around?
Viceroy gets through Lynch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch.
Lynch blocking some punches.
Viceroy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viceroy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viceroy lands a nice shot to the body.
Viceroy drops Lynch onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lynch is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Viceroy dodges an elbow strike from Lynch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch avoids a wild elbow strike from Viceroy.
Viceroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Viceroy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lynch is rocked!
Viceroy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viceroy scores with a shot to the side of Lynch's head.
Lynch is still on wobbly legs! Can Viceroy finish him?
Lynch dodges an elbow strike from Viceroy.
Viceroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynch seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Viceroy.
Lord Viceroy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viceroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viceroy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Viceroy.
Lynch tumbles to the floor! Viceroy threw a big shot that dropped him and now Viceroy is on top looking to finish! Lynch has guard but can he survive?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viceroy loads up on a big left hand. Lynch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Viceroy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lynch can't hide his disappointment, as Viceroy celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Viceroy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lord Viceroy made sure he mentioned V-Mask Clothing (10%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhtred Bebbanburg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 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
15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebbanburg checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Collins lunges at Bebbanburg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bebbanburg's hand.
Collins motions for Bebbanburg to come forward. Collins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Collins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bebbanburg's calf.
Collins cracks the inside of Bebbanburg's front leg.
Bebbanburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bebbanburg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bebbanburg tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Collins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bebbanburg is out of range and Collins settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bebbanburg checks a leg kick.
Bebbanburg blocks a jab.
Bebbanburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bebbanburg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bebbanburg feinted with a counter takedown.
Bebbanburg takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bebbanburg.
Steve Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins misses with a body shot
and Bebbanburg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Collins!
Bebbanburg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bebbanburg scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bebbanburg's best efforts.
Bebbanburg trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins wants to control but Bebbanburg is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bebbanburg connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Bebbanburg prevents Collins from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bebbanburg trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins moves into full guard.
Bebbanburg stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.
Bebbanburg postures up.
Bebbanburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bebbanburg chips away with some ground and pound.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bebbanburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bebbanburg's guard.
Bebbanburg working a defensive guard here.
Collins trying to move into half guard but instead Bebbanburg has managed to sweep!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bebbanburg throwing strikes but missing.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bebbanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bebbanburg 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.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bebbanburg throws an elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bebbanburg's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebbanburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Bebbanburg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bebbanburg wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Collins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bebbanburg tries to counter with a takedown but Collins is quick to defend against it.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg tries to counter with a takedown but Collins is quick to defend against it.
Bebbanburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bebbanburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bebbanburg. Bebbanburg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Collins throws a head kick but Bebbanburg moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bebbanburg misses its target.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Bebbanburg seems unphased.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Bebbanburg counters with a single leg into guard. Collins didn't expect that.
Bebbanburg stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Collins working a defensive guard here.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bebbanburg's guard.
Collins won't allow Bebbanburg to sweep him here.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg pulls Collins in to control the position.
Bebbanburg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Collins controlling from the top position.
Collins wants to stand but Bebbanburg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bebbanburg is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bebbanburg controlling Collins's posture.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebbanburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bebbanburg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Collins tries to work over Bebbanburg's front leg with a kick but Bebbanburg checks it.
Steve Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Collins tenderised Bebbanburg's leg. Bebbanburg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bebbanburg shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bebbanburg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bebbanburg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Collins.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bebbanburg on the side of the head.
Collins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bebbanburg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Collins's guard.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uhtred Bebbanburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bebbanburg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bebbanburg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bebbanburg's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins stays in close to Bebbanburg's body and controls the position.
Bebbanburg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but Bebbanburg is working from the bottom.
Bebbanburg looking for a sweep. Not yet Bebbanburg, not yet.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Bebbanburg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bebbanburg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bebbanburg landing with the ground and pound.
Collins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bebbanburg is now in half guard.
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 Uhtred Bebbanburg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Collins throws a hook but Bebbanburg blocks it.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bebbanburg attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Bebbanburg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bebbanburg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.
It looks like Uhtred Bebbanburg has been cut.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Collins throws a body punch but Bebbanburg moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bebbanburg back to the cage. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Bebbanburg feinted with a counter takedown.
Bebbanburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg moves out of range as Collins strikes.
A quick step to the side and Bebbanburg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Collins finds it's way through Bebbanburg's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Collins.
Bebbanburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws a leg kick but Bebbanburg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bebbanburg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Collins just manages to avoid it.
Bebbanburg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bebbanburg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins thows a leg kick but Bebbanburg checks it
and Bebbanburg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Bebbanburg from controlling successfully.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Bebbanburg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Bebbanburg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Bebbanburg from controlling successfully.
Bebbanburg distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bebbanburg trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Bebbanburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bebbanburg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Bebbanburg.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a hook but Bebbanburg blocks it.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bebbanburg avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bebbanburg checks a low kick from Collins.
Bebbanburg feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bebbanburg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins is looking to score with low kicks.
Collins lands a nice hook to Bebbanburg's body. Bebbanburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bebbanburg blocks a head kick by Collins.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Collins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bebbanburg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Collins throws a body punch but Bebbanburg moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bebbanburg or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uhtred Bebbanburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bebbanburg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bebbanburg moves away.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Bebbanburg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Collins.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bebbanburg moves away.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Bebbanburg feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bebbanburg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uhtred Bebbanburg's cut.
That's time! Bebbanburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Collins tenderised Bebbanburg's leg. Bebbanburg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Bebbanburg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Bebbanburg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCollins.
Bebbanburg blocks a head kick by Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins checks a low kick from Bebbanburg.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Bebbanburg moved out of range nicely.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Bebbanburg counters with a takedown into side control.
Bebbanburg lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bebbanburg connects with a decent elbow.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Collins is trying to improve his position.
Bebbanburg working the body and head with strikes.
Collins is rocked!
Bebbanburg scoring with punches from side control.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Bebbanburg finish him?
Collins is trying to work for a sweep but Bebbanburg has mounted him!
A big strike lands for Bebbanburg! That's really hurt Collins and he's turned his back - Bebbanburg keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bebbanburg jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uhtred Bebbanburg!
Uhtred Bebbanburg retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Uhtred Bebbanburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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