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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Like a surgeon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tyson Speed had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Edwards.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Speed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Speed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards cracks Speed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Speed lands a big head kick that sends Edwards tumbling to the mat! Speed takes a step backwards and waves Edwards back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Blake Edwards has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
Speed throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Speed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Edwards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Speed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Speed scores with a head kick. Edwards tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Speed slips a jab from Edwards.
Speed misses with a combination
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Speed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Speed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Speed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Blake Edwards's cut even more.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Speed throws a shot to the body.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
Edwards lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick from Speed lands but Edwards takes it in his stride.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Speed is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Speed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwards is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Speed does it's job there.
Speed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Speed checks a leg kick.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Speed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Speed is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
Speed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speed.
Speed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The cut above Blake Edwards's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Speed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards delivers a nice body kick.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edwards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Speed walks straight into a right hand from Edwards - that's dropped him! Edwards jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Speed from any more punishment! Speed complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blake Edwards!
An out of breath and clearly excited Blake Edwards thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ikki De Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Biteyourcockov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fenix's entrance music is Bleak. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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289 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ikki De Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Biteyourcockov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biteyourcockov throws a jab when De Fenix was well out of range.
A jab from De Fenix misses.
De Fenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biteyourcockov.
De Fenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biteyourcockov lands with an overhand left.
De Fenix missing with a left hand there. Biteyourcockov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biteyourcockov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Biteyourcockov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biteyourcockov wants to control from the top but De Fenix keeps moving.
De Fenix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biteyourcockov trying to move into half guard but instead De Fenix has managed to sweep!
De Fenix passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Biteyourcockov tries to buck De Fenix off but De Fenix is having none of it.
De Fenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lull in the action here as De Fenix stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fenix tries to advance position but instead Biteyourcockov slips a leg back in to half guard.
De Fenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biteyourcockov keeps working.
Biteyourcockov is looking for a sweep. De Fenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biteyourcockov is trying to stand back up but De Fenix is controlling him
De Fenix is looking to take a break and control but Biteyourcockov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biteyourcockov tries to roll over but De Fenix keeps him under control.
Biteyourcockov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Fenix pulls his head out easily.
De Fenix stalling.
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.
Biteyourcockov wants to get back to full guard.
De Fenix stalling away here and it's allowed Biteyourcockov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
De Fenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Biteyourcockov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biteyourcockov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biteyourcockov looking for a guillotine here but De Fenix defends easily.
Biteyourcockov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Fenix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Fenix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Fenix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biteyourcockov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Fenix defends it easily.
De Fenix is pushing down on Biteyourcockov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biteyourcockov is fighting to maintain full guard but De Fenix has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Fenix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Biteyourcockov regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Fenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biteyourcockov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov looking for subs off his back but De Fenix has passed one foot through into half guard.
De Fenix controlling the pace.
Biteyourcockov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biteyourcockov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Fenix trying to control from half guard but Biteyourcockov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biteyourcockov trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Biteyourcockov will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Fenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Fenix thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Biteyourcockov if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Biteyourcockov misses.
Biteyourcockov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Sergei Biteyourcockov has been cut.
Sergei Biteyourcockov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Fenix throws a big shot that misses.
Biteyourcockov misses with a wild body shot.
Biteyourcockov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Fenix cracks Biteyourcockov with a big right hand and Biteyourcockov goes down!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biteyourcockov has his foot on De Fenix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Fenix works his way back into a safe position though.
De Fenix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biteyourcockov is keeping the position for now.
Biteyourcockov is looking for a triangle here but De Fenix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Biteyourcockov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Fenix's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biteyourcockov wants to improve his position but De Fenix is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if De Fenix 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.
De Fenix lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Fenix wants to free his trapped foot but Biteyourcockov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Biteyourcockov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Biteyourcockov 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Fenix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biteyourcockov is keeping the position for now.
De Fenix pushes down on Biteyourcockov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Fenix controlling the pace.
Biteyourcockov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biteyourcockov keeps trying to improve his position.
De Fenix is trying to control. Biteyourcockov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biteyourcockov wants to get back to full guard.
De Fenix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov looking for submissions off his back.
De Fenix wants to control but Biteyourcockov is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Biteyourcockov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Fenix pulls his head out easily.
Biteyourcockov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biteyourcockov actively working from the bottom here.
De Fenix works his way into side control.
De Fenix scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov tries to buck De Fenix off but De Fenix is having none of it.
Biteyourcockov is still trying to improve position.
De Fenix taking a breather here.
Biteyourcockov looking for a sweep but De Fenix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
De Fenix scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Biteyourcockov?
Biteyourcockov wants to control but De Fenix is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Fenix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Fenix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Biteyourcockov is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikki De Fenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Biteyourcockov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
De Fenix misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biteyourcockov.
De Fenix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Fenix takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Fenix scoring well with a low kick there.
Biteyourcockov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Biteyourcockov misses.
Ikki De Fenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Biteyourcockov punishes De Fenix's body with a nice straight punch.
Biteyourcockov misses with a takedown attempt - De Fenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ikki De Fenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Biteyourcockov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fenix thuds his right hand into Biteyourcockov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biteyourcockov slips under a jab from De Fenix.
Biteyourcockov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Fenix.
Biteyourcockov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biteyourcockov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fenix connects with a solid leg kick.
De Fenix is looking to slow Biteyourcockov down with leg kicks.
Biteyourcockov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Fenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Fenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biteyourcockov's head.
De Fenix ducks under a wild hook from Biteyourcockov.
De Fenix throws an overhand right that lands on Biteyourcockov's shoulder, as Biteyourcockov tries to avoid the shot.
Biteyourcockov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fenix scores with a jab to the head.
De Fenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Fenix misses with a straight left.
De Fenix lands a slapping body shot.
Biteyourcockov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Fenix.
De Fenix bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Biteyourcockov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Biteyourcockov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fenix pushes down on Biteyourcockov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Biteyourcockov is still in real trouble! Can De Fenix finish him?
De Fenix moves into full mount! Biteyourcockov won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fenix trying to control but Biteyourcockov is having none of it.
Biteyourcockov seems to have recovered his senses.
Biteyourcockov is working to get back to half guard.
De Fenix controlling from the full mount.
Biteyourcockov is looking to improve his position but De Fenix isn't that keen on the idea.
De Fenix trying to control but Biteyourcockov is having none of it.
De Fenix looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fenix lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Biteyourcockov hang on?
Biteyourcockov is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Fenix cracks Biteyourcockov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Biteyourcockov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Fenix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biteyourcockov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Fenix controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biteyourcockov gets back to half guard.
Biteyourcockov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Fenix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biteyourcockov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Fenix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Biteyourcockov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikki De Fenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Fenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikki De Fenix!
After winning the bout, Ikki De Fenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kert Nigobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Captain Beefheart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kert Nigobson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kert Nigobson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nigobson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kert Nigobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nigobson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beefheart.
Nigobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Beefheart.
Beefheart misses with a straight left.
Nigobson cracks the inside of Beefheart's front leg.
Beefheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Nigobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beefheart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beefheart checks a low kick from Nigobson.
Nigobson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nigobson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beefheart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nigobson somewhat.
Beefheart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beefheart is looking to land body kicks.
Nigobson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nigobson.
Nigobson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beefheart. That did some damage!
Beefheart throws a push kick but Nigobson slaps the foot to one side.
Beefheart avoids a kick to the body.
Beefheart throws a leg kick but Nigobson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart misses with a body shot.
Nigobson jabs Beefheart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beefheart is looking to slow Nigobson down with leg kicks.
Nigobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beefheart.
Beefheart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nigobson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beefheart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice jab there from Nigobson.
Beefheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nigobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nigobson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beefheart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nigobson rushes Beefheart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nigobson.
Nigobson prevents a body shot from Beefheart.
Beefheart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beefheart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beefheart will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nigobson up against the cage.
Nigobson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart misses with a punch on the inside.
Nigobson wants a takedown.
Captain Beefheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kert Nigobson.
Nigobson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nigobson drags the fight down to the ground.
Beefheart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nigobson trying to keep a closed guard but Beefheart is proving a slippery customer.
Nigobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beefheart is one step ahead there.
Nigobson looking to control.
Nigobson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beefheart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nigobson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beefheart throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nigobson working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nigobson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Captain Beefheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nigobson throws a leg kick but Beefheart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beefheart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nigobson connects with a solid leg kick.
Beefheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nigobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefheart.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beefheart lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nigobson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nigobson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nigobson tries to clinch but Beefheart moves out of range.
Nigobson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beefheart is fending him off so far but Nigobson persists. Nope, Beefheart circles away and we're back to standing.
Beefheart checks a leg kick nicely.
Nigobson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beefheart's waist but Beefheart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nigobson off to one side.
Beefheart tries to counter by clinching up but Nigobson breaks away and moves out of range.
Nigobson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beefheart throws a leg kick but Nigobson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nigobson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beefheart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nigobson has Beefheart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beefheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beefheart gets underhooks to prevent Nigobson's takedown attempt.
Nigobson blocks an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Nigobson is trying to pull guard but Beefheart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Captain Beefheart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beefheart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beefheart checks a leg kick.
Nigobson throws a head kick that misses.
Nigobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nigobson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beefheart.
Nigobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beefheart. Beefheart obviously looking to wear him down.
Nigobson connects with an inside leg kick.
Beefheart misses with a few strikes there.
And Nigobson tries to counter it with a takedown but Beefheart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beefheart scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kert Nigobson has been cut.
A head kick from Beefheart lands but Nigobson takes it in his stride.
Beefheart is looking to score with low kicks.
Nigobson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beefheart defends it well.
Beefheart misses with a low kick.
Good work by Nigobson as he checks the leg kick.
Nigobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beefheart.
Nigobson misses with a low kick.
Beefheart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nigobson.
Captain Beefheart is winning the standup battle so far.
Beefheart moves out of range as Nigobson throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Beefheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beefheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart lands a nice shot that snaps Nigobson's head back.
Beefheart staying out of range there.
Beefheart tries to land a front kick but Nigobson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beefheart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nigobson can do to turn this around?
Nigobson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beefheart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nigobson's calf.
Nigobson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nigobson avoids a kick to the body.
Nigobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beefheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Nigobson is just out of range.
Nigobson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Beefheart tenderised Nigobson's leg. Nigobson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beefheart tries to close the distance and clinch but Nigobson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beefheart connects with a single shot there.
Nigobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nigobson checks a low kick from Beefheart.
Beefheart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nigobson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nigobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beefheart was well out of range. Poor timing from Nigobson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nigobson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beefheart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nigobson.
Nice defenses there by Beefheart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nigobson.
Beefheart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nigobson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nigobson misses with the combination.
Beefheart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That kick from Beefheart tenderised Nigobson's leg. Nigobson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nigobson lands a body shot.
Nigobson throws a head kick but Beefheart moves out of range.
Nigobson avoids the head kick by Beefheart.
Nigobson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Beefheart blocks the leg kick.
Beefheart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nigobson is out of range and Beefheart settles back down.
Nigobson lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beefheart.
Nigobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beefheart manages to avoid it.
Beefheart thuds his right hand into Nigobson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beefheart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beefheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Nigobson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nigobson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beefheart takes a step back to recover.
Beefheart throws a leg kick but Nigobson checks it.
Nigobson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beefheart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nigobson.
Beefheart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nigobson.
Beefheart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nigobson lands with a punch from half guard.
Beefheart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nigobson.
Nigobson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nigobson with the ground and pound but Beefheart uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nigobson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beefheart isn't going anywhere.
Sloppy strikes there by Nigobson.
Nigobson throws a strike aimed at the side of Beefheart's head but Beefheart avoids it well.
Beefheart managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nigobson.
The ground and pound from Nigobson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nigobson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beefheart is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kert Nigobson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kert Nigobson's cut.
That's time! Beefheart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Beefheart. That snapped Nigobson's head back.
Nigobson throws a hook to the side of Beefheart's head but Beefheart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beefheart slips a straight right by Nigobson.
Beefheart throws a hook to the side of Nigobson's head but Nigobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nigobson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nigobson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nigobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigobson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beefheart is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigobson wants to control but Beefheart is keeping him busy.
Beefheart sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beefheart working a defensive guard here.
Nigobson throws an elbow that misses. Beefheart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nigobson's guard. Nice move by Beefheart!
Beefheart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nigobson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Nigobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigobson seems keen to control Beefheart's posture.
Nigobson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nigobson has control of Beefheart's left arm, preventing Beefheart from doing any damage.
Nigobson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nigobson is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson throws a strike but Beefheart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beefheart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nigobson is trying to control the position but Beefheart postures up.
Beefheart landing with the ground and pound.
Nigobson trying to keep a closed guard but Beefheart is proving a slippery customer.
Beefheart won't allow Nigobson to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beefheart is fighting to break Nigobson's control of his arms but Nigobson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nigobson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beefheart leaves Nigobson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beefheart throws a hook to the side of Nigobson's head but Nigobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beefheart lands a leg kick that knocks Nigobson off balance momentarily.
Beefheart throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nigobson.
Beefheart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beefheart clinches up with Nigobson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nigobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Beefheart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beefheart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Beefheart!
A relieved looking Captain Beefheart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has chosen Since the Flood- as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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31
244 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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36
232 lbs
28 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Escobar De Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez misses with a straight left.
We've been hearing reports that De Vega has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Vega throws out a powerful jab.
De Vega avoids the body shot from Velazquez.
De Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velazquez.
A big left from Velazquez misses.
De Vega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Velazquez tries to move into range but De Vega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kain Velazquez has been cut.
De Vega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Vega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Vega throws a right hand that misses
letting Velazquez counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vega avoids the head kick by Velazquez.
Velazquez looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vega is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velazquez throws a right and a left that De Vega avoids nicely.
De Vega lands a really nice looking cross but Velazquez seems unphased.
De Vega throws a low kick but Velazquez avoids it.
A left lands for De Vega.
Escobar De Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vega throws a hook but Velazquez blocks it.
De Vega misses with a lunging right hand
and Velazquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Vega thinking.
De Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velazquez lands with a nice combination. De Vega backs away looking to recover.
De Vega's corner calls for a 1-2. De Vega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velazquez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velazquez at a distance.
De Vega misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega throws a lazy uppercut
and Velazquez counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Velazquez. Beautiful body shot.
De Vega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by De Vega there.
De Vega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Velazquez can pounce on him.
Velazquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Vega is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Vega.
Velazquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Velazquez tenderised De Vega's leg. De Vega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kain Velazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velazquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Vega throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Velazquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Velazquez slips under a jab from De Vega.
De Vega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega misses with a body shot.
De Vega misses with an uppercut
and De Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velazquez throws a body punch but De Vega moves out of range.
Velazquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velazquez misses with a low kick.
Velazquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Vega rather than just go for the knockout.
Velazquez throws a poor cross that misses
and De Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Velazquez.
Velazquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Vega to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Velazquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Vega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Vega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Vega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Vega.
De Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Velazquez.
Velazquez keeping full guard, as De Vega tries to pass.
De Vega wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
De Vega wants to pass the guard but Velazquez is keeping the position.
De Vega wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
De Vega 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kain Velazquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kain Velazquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Vega throws a shot from downtown. Velazquez moves away and avoids it.
Kain Velazquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Vega misses with a hook.
Velazquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Vega.
And De Vega counters with a quick kick to the body but Velazquez blocks it.
De Vega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Velazquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kain Velazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Vega throws a poor cross that misses
and Velazquez counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Velazquez.
Velazquez connects with an inside leg kick.
De Vega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Vega rushes Velazquez and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez wants to get back to striking at distance but De Vega won't allow it.
De Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velazquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by De Vega.
De Vega has Velazquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velazquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Vega lands a right hand.
De Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Velazquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velazquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velazquez connects with a jab.
De Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velazquez.
De Vega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velazquez at a distance.
Nice defenses there by De Vega.
Velazquez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velazquez doesn't seem bothered though.
De Vega misses with a series of wild punches.
De Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velazquez misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - De Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Velazquez.
Velazquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velazquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Vega checks a leg kick.
Velazquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vega manages to avoid it.
De Vega tests Velazquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez shoots in and drives through. De Vega sprawls well.
De Vega looks to land a right hand but Velazquez moved out of range.
De Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velazquez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Velazquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Vega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Vega or perhaps it was just good defense by Velazquez, which made it look bad.
Velazquez takes a swing at De Vega's ribcage but misses.
De Vega moves in looking to clinch but Velazquez pushes him off.
A nice side step and Velazquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Vega has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a nice looking combination but De Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vega takes the fight into the clinch.
De Vega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Velazquez wants to break free but De Vega has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Vega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velazquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from De Vega misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velazquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 Escobar De Vega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kain Velazquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Vega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Velazquez swinging wildly here.
Velazquez throws a solid leg kick but De Vega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velazquez.
It looked like De Vega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Vega misses the jab.
De Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Velazquez. Those never looked like landing.
Velazquez avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Vega.
Velazquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Vega looks to throw the jab but Velazquez is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez throws a big shot that misses.
De Vega cracks a nice hook into Velazquez's ribs.
De Vega connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - De Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velazquez throws a fast counter high kick but De Vega manages to duck under it in time.
De Vega throws a good cross that connects.
Velazquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velazquez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Velazquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Velazquez ducks under a wild hook from De Vega.
De Vega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Velazquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega drives through with a takedown into Velazquez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velazquez keeping moving, preventing De Vega from controlling successfully.
Velazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velazquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velazquez wants to improve his position but instead De Vega has moved into half guard.
Velazquez wants to improve his position but De Vega is controlling well.
Velazquez gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Vega landing with the ground and pound.
Velazquez trying to control the position.
De Vega landing some decent shots from guard.
Velazquez is trying to keep De Vega in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Velazquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Vega throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Velazquez lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Velazquez.
A quick step to the side and De Vega tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velazquez misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Vega.
Velazquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Velazquez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Escobar De Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Vega 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Escobar De Vega!
Escobar De Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love comes to the cage accompanied by Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
36 - 24 - 0 |
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30
218 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class 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
36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puppy Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroya's corner calls for a 1-2. Stroya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stroya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Love counters with a nice body shot.
Stroya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stroya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stroya passes into half guard.
Stroya wants to free his trapped foot but Love is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stroya is trying to control the action in half guard but Love is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love is looking for a sweep. Stroya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stroya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Love blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stroya.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love is pulling down on Stroya's head to control his posture.
Love preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Love is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stroya wants to pass the guard but Love is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stroya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stroya thuds his right hand into Love's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Love is not content to let Stroya control the position.
Stroya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stroya wants to free his trapped foot but Love is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stroya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroya trying to mount his opponent but Love defends it.
Love keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stroya.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stroya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Love needs to keep his hands up - Stroya had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroya.
Stroya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Love was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stroya.
Stroya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Love to score with a decent uppercut.
Stroya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stroya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stroya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Love managing to control the position.
Stroya looking to pass the guard.
Love preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stroya.
Stroya advances position into side control!
Love tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Stroya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stroya, right into the meat.
Stroya throws a head kick that misses.
Stroya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stroya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroya defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
Dee Stroya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stroya misses with a body shot
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stroya.
Stroya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stroya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stroya unleashes a big counter combination but Love bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroya.
Stroya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Love misses with a body shot.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroya.
Stroya thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love missing with a left hand there. Stroya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stroya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Love misses with a hook. Stroya ducked under it nicely.
Stroya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Love goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroya manages to avoid it.
Stroya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stroya throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Dee Stroya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Love.
Stroya throws a low kick but Love moves out of range easily.
Stroya misses with a looping left.
Love keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stroya.
Love checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Love on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stroya throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya avoids the body shot from Love.
Stroya just misses with a punch to the body.
Love throws a hook but Stroya blocks it.
Love scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Stroya misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
Love looks to land a right hand but Stroya moved out of range.
Love seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Love walks into a left hand.
Stroya jabs at Love's body.
Love slips a straight right by Stroya.
Stroya drops his hands momentarily and Love takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Love checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Stroya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Love gets caught napping as Stroya dives in and scores a takedown. Love manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya throwing strikes from guard but Love blocks nicely.
Stroya trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Love is controlling Stroya's posture.
Stroya trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dee Stroya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stroya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Love haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Love trying to control the position here.
Stroya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Stroya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Love's head.
Stroya postures up and lands a big shot to Love's brow.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stroya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
Stroya feints and then cracks Love's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Love down.
Love with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stroya to score with a decent uppercut.
Stroya avoids the body shot from Love.
Stroya is looking for the big counter here.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroya.
Stroya feints and then cracks Love's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Love down.
Love slips a jab from Stroya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Stroya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stroya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Love shoots in and drives through. Stroya sprawls well.
Stroya is looking to land body kicks.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroya was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
As Love backs off Stroya throws a huge counter combo but Love manages to avoid it all.
Stroya throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
Stroya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Love.
Stroya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Love is rocked!
Love gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stroya gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Love is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dee Stroya!
A relieved looking Dee Stroya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rubey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rubey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison slips a straight right by Rubey.
Rubey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rubey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Rubey 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.
Rubey moves away from the strike by Garrison.
Garrison throws a head kick but Rubey moves out of range.
Garrison throws a head kick but Rubey moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rubey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrison with the counter takedown but Rubey avoids it easily.
Garrison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rubey counters with a straight right hand.
Garrison lands with a good body shot.
Garrison throws out a powerful jab.
Rubey digs a good body shot into Garrison's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrison looks for a takedown but Rubey sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison throws an off balance right hand
letting Rubey counter with a right hand.
Rubey connects with a nice looking jab.
Garrison takes one to the side of the head.
Rubey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chris Rubey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubey cracks Garrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garrison is rocked!
Rubey moves out of range as Garrison throws a body kick.
Garrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Rubey finish him?
Garrison throws a big shot that misses.
Garrison drops his hands momentarily. Rubey doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Garrison staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Garrison doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Rubey!
A victorious Chris Rubey 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vice comes into the arena with Watch out, Vice is on a patrol! blaring out of the sound system. Miami Vice had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moonra throws an elbow but it misses.
Moonra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vice blocks a body shot from Moonra.
Moonra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vice.
Vice blocks a body shot from Moonra.
Moonra has a couple of punches blocked by Vice.
Moonra throws a head punch that misses.
Moonra misses with some punches.
Vice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vice takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vice.
Moonra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moonra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vice takes a shot to the head.
Moonra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moonra letting Vice take a breather here.
A short right from Moonra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Moonra fails to land.
Vice tries to circle away but Moonra has him pinned against the cage.
Moonra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vice.
Moonra struggles to land a body shot inside as Vice controls his hands.
Vice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Vice.
Moonra avoids the head kick by Vice.
Moonra is looking to land body kicks.
Vice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moonra throws a fast counter high kick but Vice manages to duck under it in time.
Moonra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Vice.
Moonra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moonra is looking to chop away at Vice's legs.
Moonra swings widly with a right hand
and Vice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Moonra.
Vice is looking to land body kicks.
Moonra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moonra throws a chopping leg kick but Vice manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vice throws a head kick that Moonra semi-blocks.
Moonra throws a hook but Vice avoids it easily.
Vice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moonra's head.
Moonra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moonra missing with a left hand there. Vice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moonra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moonra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vice is breathing heavily.
Vice moves out of range of the body kick from Moonra.
Moonra cracks Vice with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vice looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Moonra finish him?
It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Moonra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moonra misses with a hook.
Vice was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice looks to score with a jab to the body but Moonra is just out of range.
Moonra checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moonra! But no joy.
Moonra throws a hook to the side of Vice's head but Vice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moonra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moonra lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vice falls backwards - clearly groggy! Moonra dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Moonra!
Our winner, Jacob Moonra, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Martin Jensen enters the cage!
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ottis Toole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Jensen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jensen.
Jensen looks to throw the jab but Toole is out of range.
A slow jab from Toole misses its intended target.
Toole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Jensen. That snapped Toole's head back.
It looks like Ottis Toole has been cut.
Jensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen throws a poor cross that misses
and Toole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Martin Jensen has been cut.
Toole misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toole.
Jensen swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Toole counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Toole from controlling successfully.
Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Toole from controlling successfully.
Jensen keeping full guard, as Toole tries to pass.
Toole lands a couple of elbows.
Toole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toole.
Our spies down at at Beauty School inform us that Jensen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jensen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing that Toole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Toole is just out of range.
Toole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Toole lands a couple of digs.
Toole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toole thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jensen wants to stand but Toole is controlling the position.
Toole wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Toole isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Jensen misses.
Jensen throws a big shot that misses.
Toole shoots in looking for a takedown but Jensen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jensen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jensen.
Jensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jensen jabs at Toole's body.
Toole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jensen thuds his right hand into Toole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toole.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toole.
Martin Jensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jensen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toole.
Toole shoots in and gets a takedown into Jensen's guard.
Toole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jensen working a defensive guard here.
Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toole.
Toole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jensen misses with an uppercut. Toole saw that one coming.
Jensen walks into a jab.
Jensen misses with an uppercut.
Toole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jensen sprawls and moves away.
Jensen throws a looping overhand right but Toole ducks down to avoid it.
Toole tries to move into range but Jensen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jensen takes one to the side of the head.
Jensen is rocked!
Jensen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toole in his tracks.
Jensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Toole finish him?
Jensen misses with a hook.
Jensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jensen misses with an uppercut. Toole saw that one coming.
Toole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jensen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Toole.
Toole throwing a counter right hand but Jensen manages to avoid it.
Toole cracks Jensen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jensen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Toole pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jensen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole!
A relieved looking Ottis Toole thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Plegua comes to the cage accompanied by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Plegua.
Kawajiri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
La Plegua throws a body shot but no joy.
La Plegua tries to clinch up.
La Plegua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
La Plegua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawajiri stuns La Plegua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La Plegua swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Kawajiri.
La Plegua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawajiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
La Plegua connects with a body shot.
Kawajiri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Plegua.
A combination from Kawajiri does no damage.
La Plegua tries to clinch but Kawajiri moves away
letting Kawajiri counter with a right hand.
La Plegua tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Kawajiri counter with a right hand.
La Plegua fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Plegua tries to clinch
and La Plegua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawajiri misses with a looping left.
La Plegua digs a good hook to Kawajiri's body.
La Plegua connects with a nice looking jab.
La Plegua dips to his left and cracks Kawajiri with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Plegua.
La Plegua moves in looking to clinch but Kawajiri pushes him off.
Kawajiri is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua wants to clinch but Kawajiri slips to the side
letting Kawajiri counter with a right hand.
La Plegua thows a leg kick but Kawajiri checks it
and Kawajiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from La Plegua misses.
Kawajiri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
La Plegua darts in trying to clinch
letting Kawajiri counter with a right hand.
La Plegua is rocked!
La Plegua misses the jab.
La Plegua fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Plegua swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri takes one to the side of the head.
Kawajiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Plegua fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kawajiri.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
La Plegua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawajiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from La Plegua.
La Plegua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Plegua throws a wild body kick that Kawajiri sees coming a mile off.
Kawajiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Plegua finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawajiri's head.
Kawajiri swats away the attempt to clinch by La Plegua.
La Plegua just misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua throws a lazy body kick
enabling Kawajiri to counter with a crisp jab.
La Plegua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
La Plegua darts in and clinches Kawajiri up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawajiri is trying to break free.
Kawajiri looking to slow down the pace here.
La Plegua swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua lands a nice uppercut.
Kawajiri is struggling to control the position.
Kawajiri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Plegua scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawajiri should have avoided that one.
Kawajiri is rocked!
La Plegua thumps Kawajiri with a low kick.
Kawajiri is still on wobbly legs! Can La Plegua finish him?
La Plegua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawajiri's hands.
Kawajiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
La Plegua jabs at Kawajiri's body.
La Plegua cracks a nice hook into Kawajiri's ribs.
La Plegua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawajiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Plegua tries to clinch up but Kawajiri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kawajiri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kawajiri swats away the attempt to clinch by La Plegua.
Kawajiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Plegua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
Kawajiri throws a counter combo.
Kawajiri takes one to the side of the head.
Kawajiri slips a jab and a cross from La Plegua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua moves out of range as Kawajiri strikes.
A swing and a miss from La Plegua.
La Plegua fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawajiri throws out a counter right but La Plegua avoids it with no problem.
La Plegua scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with a straight right.
Kawajiri checks the leg kick.
La Plegua misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kawajiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawajiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Plegua at a distance.
Kawajiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawajiri clobbers La Plegua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawajiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La Plegua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
La Plegua clinches with his opponent.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawajiri just leaning against La Plegua, taking a breather.
La Plegua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawajiri can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua tries to work over Kawajiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Kawajiri controls the action.
La Plegua lands with a right to the head.
La Plegua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawajiri breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua misses with a left hand
and Kawajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
La Plegua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Plegua throws a push kick but Kawajiri slaps the foot to one side.
And Kawajiri responds with a good body kick, but La Plegua manages to step out the way in time.
La Plegua throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kawajiri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawajiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Plegua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from La Plegua misses.
As La Plegua backs off Kawajiri throws a huge counter combo but La Plegua manages to avoid it all.
Kawajiri gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Kawajiri tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but La Plegua is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Kawajiri buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Kawajiri!! Kawajiri is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. La Plegua throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy La Plegua!
Andy La Plegua retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Andy La Plegua, 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 Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magomedov's choice of entrance music: Ave Maria. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson slips under a jab.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson slips under a jab.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Nice body kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Tyson lands a body shot.
Magomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tyson can't fight it off and eventually Magomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Tyson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyson seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyson is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magomedov's calf.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyson on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyson's guard now, I'm sure.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson's guard.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Tyson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tyson misses with a low kick as Magomedov jumps back.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Tyson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Tyson counters with a body kick.
Magomedov tries to land a body kick
and Tyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking.
Tyson works the jab nicely.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyson. That one must have hurt.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Konstantin Magomedov has been cut.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Rocky Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
A left lands for Tyson.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyson is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Tyson avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Tyson.
Tyson cracks the inside of Magomedov's front leg.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Tyson.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Magomedov off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Tyson follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Magomedov was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocky Tyson!
Rocky Tyson retains his heavyweight title!
Rocky Tyson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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