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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amelio Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marty Mcfly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Amelio Iglesias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Mcfly!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iglesias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcfly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Iglesias breaks from the clinch.
Mcfly lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcfly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iglesias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcfly misses with a wild combination.
Mcfly gets tackled into the cage by Iglesias. Iglesias maintains the clinch.
Mcfly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcfly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfly manages to break the clinch.
Iglesias doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcfly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Amelio Iglesias has been cut.
Mcfly throws an overhand right that drops Iglesias like a sack of potatoes! Mcfly dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Mcfly!
Marty Mcfly tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Armsslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Armsslow looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Armsslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armsslow closes the distance and clinches up with Plouman, looking for a takedown. Armsslow pushes Plouman against the cage but Plouman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armsslow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plouman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Armsslow's guard.
Plouman advances to half guard.
Plouman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Armsslow could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Plouman has cracked it and Armsslow is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Plouman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Plouman!
Rodrigo Plouman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claire James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeljko Mavrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is angry cats talking. A fine choice. Claire James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zeljko Mavrovic's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Claire James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zeljko Mavrovic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mavrovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mavrovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mavrovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear James down.
Mavrovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mavrovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Mavrovic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
James's coaches at Hilo Fight lab have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mavrovic taking a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mavrovic working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavrovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Mavrovic.
As Mavrovic looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo bu Mavrovic just gets out of the way.
James misses with the combination.
Mavrovic throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James misses with the combination.
James throws out a loose jab but Mavrovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a nice looking combination but Mavrovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mavrovic slips a jab and a cross from James.
Mavrovic throws a counter combo.
James is breathing heavily.
Mavrovic misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavrovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by James.
Mavrovic clinches.
James pulls guard effortlessly.
Mavrovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mavrovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mavrovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James blocks a head kick by Mavrovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mavrovic.
Mavrovic moves out of range as James strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
Mavrovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mavrovic misses with a series of wild punches.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mavrovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Mavrovic is now in James's guard.
Mavrovic throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James wants to stand but Mavrovic is controlling the position.
Mavrovic stands up and waves to James to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mavrovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Mavrovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mavrovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mavrovic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows James to get to his feet.
James misses with the combination.
Mavrovic darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Mavrovic into the cage.
Mavrovic shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Mavrovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Claire James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Mavrovic.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeljko Mavrovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mavrovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mavrovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mavrovic shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James throws a right hand that Mavrovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Mavrovic also avoids with ease.
Mavrovic is looking for the big counter here.
James blocks a head kick by Mavrovic.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Mavrovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mavrovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Claire James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Mavrovic.
James swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mavrovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mavrovic throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mavrovic drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Mavrovic.
Mavrovic tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mavrovic to keep the fight standing.
Mavrovic breaks from the clinch.
Mavrovic is looking to land body kicks.
James throws a series of punches but Mavrovic moves out of range.
Mavrovic throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Mavrovic throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Mavrovic looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavrovic misses with a low kick.
Mavrovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James loads up on a big right hand but Mavrovic slips the punch.
Claire James is winning the standup battle so far.
James misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James catches Mavrovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mavrovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mavrovic manages to break the clinch.
Mavrovic pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Mavrovic breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mavrovic tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
Mavrovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James looks to throw the jab but Mavrovic is out of range.
Mavrovic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mavrovic closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
James fails to pull guard.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mavrovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mavrovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mavrovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mavrovic avoids the body shot from James.
Mavrovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James avoids the head kick by Mavrovic.
Mavrovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Mavrovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Mavrovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Claire James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mavrovic pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mavrovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mavrovic jumps guard and drags James to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mavrovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mavrovic controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
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 Claire James will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Mavrovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from James misses.
Mavrovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mavrovic misses with a right hand
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Mavrovic backing up. Mavrovic nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
James checks the leg kick.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
James misses with a wild combination.
Mavrovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mavrovic clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mavrovic breaks the clinch.
Mavrovic misses with a head kick.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mavrovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavrovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
A head kick misses from Mavrovic.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James misses with an uppercut.
Mavrovic slips a jab and a cross from James.
Nice sprawl there from James as Mavrovic shoots in.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mavrovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Mavrovic misses
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mavrovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavrovic throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James is looking to counter punch.
Mavrovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mavrovic.
Mavrovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Claire James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Mavrovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mavrovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Mavrovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mavrovic moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mavrovic pulls James into guard.
Mavrovic striking from the bottom.
Mavrovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mavrovic has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Mavrovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mavrovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mavrovic seems keen to control James's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mavrovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James throws a nice looking combination but Mavrovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mavrovic scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claire James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claire James!
Claire James decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Jeblowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeblowme has chosen Time To Waste as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Button!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Howard Jeblowme!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Button cracks a nice hook into Jeblowme's ribs.
Jeblowme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Button counters with a straight right hand.
Button cracks Jeblowme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Jeblowme misses its intended target.
Jeblowme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Button to score with a decent uppercut.
Jeblowme misses with a right hand
and Button counters with a right hand to the body.
Button seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Button lands with a shot to the body.
Jeblowme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Button.
Button connects with a looping right hand.
Jeblowme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeblowme throws a looping overhand right but Button ducks down to avoid it.
Jeblowme throws an off balance right hand
and Button counters with a straight right hand.
Button lands with a nice body punch.
Jeblowme looks winded!
Jeblowme takes one to the chin there.
Jeblowme takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howard Jeblowme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Button connects with a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Button has knocked Jeblowme down with a huge combo! Button steps away and waves a wobbly Jeblowme back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jeblowme is rocked!
It looks like Howard Jeblowme has been cut.
Button changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeblowme is still on wobbly legs! Can Button finish him?
Button lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jeblowme off his feet! Jeblowme tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Button!
In his post fight interview, Charlie Button gave a big smile as he said 'Nom nom I really ate you up boi'.
The defeated Howard Jeblowme had this to say: 'Fuck the mother fucking goat'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Ajer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogan Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Ajer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogan Redban!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redban stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ajer misses with a takedown attempt - Redban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ajer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redban but Redban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ajer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ajer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Redban counters with a three punch combo that has Ajer backing up. Ajer nods at Redban to acknowledge the strikes.
Bryan Ajer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redban swats away the attempt to clinch by Ajer.
Redban keeps the fight on the outside.
Redban fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redban fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redban gets to his feet. Ajer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ajer closes the distance and clinches.
Redban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ajer has him pressed against the cage.
Redban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redban managing to block the knees to the body from Ajer.
Redban pulls guard.
Redban pulls Ajer in close to his closed guard and prevents Ajer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ajer 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.
Redban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ajer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redban bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ajer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redban jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ajer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redban on the ground.
Redban keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ajer's head.
Redban is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajer has wrist control.
Ajer is looking to stand up but Redban isn't so interested in that idea.
Redban stays in close to Ajer's body and controls the position.
Redban is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ajer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ajer has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Redban has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ajer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Redban has picked Ajer up - he's going for a ride! Redban dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Redban seems to be looking for submissions.
Redban thows a huge punch but Ajer dodges it nicely.
Redban wants to work for an arm triangle but Ajer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban seems to be looking for submissions.
Redban thows a huge punch but Ajer dodges it nicely.
Redban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redban wants to pass the guard but Ajer is defending well.
Redban is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ajer wants to get back to his feet.
Redban looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Redban dominated that round.
That's time! Ajer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redban lands a nice hook to Ajer's body. Ajer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryan Ajer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ajer gets tackled into the cage by Redban. Redban maintains the clinch.
Ajer manages to break the clinch.
Ajer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ajer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ajer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redban now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ajer moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Redban has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Redban manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ajer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Redban looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ajer is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajer tries to stand but Redban is controlling from the bottom.
Redban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redban seems keen to control Ajer's posture.
Redban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ajer manages to get himself to full guard.
Redban stands up from Ajer's guard - Redban perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ajer tries to clinch up.
Ajer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redban.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redban fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ajer avoids it really well and circles away.
Ajer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ajer somewhat.
Redban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ajer tries to clinch but Redban moves out of range.
Redban shoots in looking for a takedown but Ajer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryan Ajer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogan Redban.
Ajer shoots in for a double leg but Redban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redban now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ajer tries to clinch there but Redban circles away.
Redban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redban fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban dips to his left and cracks Ajer with an uppercut!
Ajer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Redban counters with a two punch combo.
Ajer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ajer has managed to clinch.
Ajer misses with a body punch.
Redban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ajer has him pressed against the cage.
Ajer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redban stops a takedown attempt from Ajer.
Ajer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban tries to land knees in the clinch but Ajer avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Redban.
Redban tightens his grip and picks Ajer up, before dumping him to the ground. Ajer manages to land in guard.
Redban throwing strikes from guard but Ajer blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redban passes Ajer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ajer is trying to stand up here but Redban is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redban is controlling the pace.
Redban is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ajer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Redban 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!
Redban thuds a left hand into Ajer's body.
Redban fails with the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redban has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ajer regains guard immediately.
Ajer wants to stand but Redban is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redban is standing up over Ajer. Ajer looks to escape but Redban dives into side control.
Redban in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Redban is controlling him well.
Redban working the ground and pound.
Redban in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Redban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ajer keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Redban controls the position.
Redban is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ajer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Redban stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Redban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ajer thinking.
Ajer tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ajer is fending him off so far but Redban persists. Nope, Ajer circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ajer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redban throws a low kick but Ajer avoids it.
Ajer is looking for a counter combo.
Ajer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Redban gets full guard.
Redban managing to control the position.
Redban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ajer manages to get himself to full guard.
Bryan Ajer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ajer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ajer tries to get out of the position.
Redban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ajer is working an open guard so Redban takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Redban shoots in for a takedown but Ajer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryan Ajer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogan Redban.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ajer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redban scores with a one two! Ajer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rogan Redban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Some wild striking there from Ajer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redban! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogan Redban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redban winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Redban!
Rogan Redban thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bago Biga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piere De Crote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biga comes into the arena with Ratamahatta blaring out of the sound system. Piere De Crote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bago Biga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piere De Crote!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biga cracks De Crote with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Biga misses with a head kick.
De Crote tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Biga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biga cracks the inside of De Crote's front leg.
Biga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Crote moves away.
Bago Biga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biga misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Crote moves out of range of the body kick.
De Crote should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Biga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Crote is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Crote changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biga tries to avoid it but De Crote manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biga to the ground. Biga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biga tries a head kick but it misses.
Biga throws a looping overhand right but De Crote ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Biga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Biga.
De Crote has his takedown stuffed
and Biga counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Crote won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Biga has an Americana. De Crote didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Biga is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Biga hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bago Biga!
During a confident post fight interview, Bago Biga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Buzaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Altair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Altair's choice of entrance music: Assassin's Creed. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoko Buzaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Altair!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buzaki looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
Altair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buzaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Altair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buzaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buzaki misses with an uppercut
and Altair counters with a stiff right hand.
Altair connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Altair blocks a jab.
Altair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Altair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buzaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Altair scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Buzaki lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buzaki lands with a shot to the body.
Buzaki misses with a body shot.
A big left from Buzaki misses.
Buzaki avoids the head kick by Altair.
Buzaki throwing a counter right hand but Altair manages to avoid it.
Buzaki misses with an uppercut.
Altair throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Buzaki's head.
Altair jabs at Buzaki's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buzaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair cracks a nice hook into Buzaki's ribs.
Buzaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buzaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buzaki misses with a right hand
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair lands with a nice body punch.
Altair's coach down at Darkness (B613) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Altair's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Altair.
Buzaki misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buzaki throws an overhand right that lands on Altair's shoulder, as Altair tries to avoid the shot.
Altair tries to bum rush Buzaki with a series of wild strikes but Buzaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buzaki misses with a right hand
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Altair sizes up Buzaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Altair misses with a kick to the body.
Altair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buzakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzaki misses with a left hand
and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buzaki looks to throw the jab but Altair is out of range.
Altair on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Altair moves away from the strike by Buzaki.
Buzaki throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Altair to counter with a crisp jab.
Altair on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buzaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Altair with a jab.
Jab by Altair.
Buzaki is rocked!
Buzaki throws a right and a left that Altair avoids nicely.
Altair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Buzaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altair finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buzaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Good standup being displayed there by Altair as he connects with a hook.
Altair punishes Buzaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Altair paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buzaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buzaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Altair scores with a counter punch that sends Buzaki to the canvas! Altair smells blood - he's punishing Buzaki with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Buzaki has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Altair!
After winning the bout, Anton Altair 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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