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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boo Lee!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee clinches.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Lee.
A short left from Lee.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Jones is rocked!
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Lee pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Lee unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boo Lee!
Boo Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louden Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, self starter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louden Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pacquiao's half guard.
Pacquiao kicks Hurley off and gets back to his feet.
Hurley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hurley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Hurley will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Hurley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hurley doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Hurley tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Hurley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao lands a head kick!
Hurley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao lands a high kick!
It looks like Louden Hurley has been cut.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Hurley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
Hurley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hurley throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao scores with a one two! Hurley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hurley gets a clinch.
Pacquiao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pacquiao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hurley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pacquiao can't get the takedown.
Louden Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Pacquiao.
Hurley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hurley but Hurley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Hurley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hurley keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao looking for a takedown.
Pacquiao gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hurley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pacquiao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hurley breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Hurley.
As Hurley backs off Pacquiao throws a huge counter combo but Hurley manages to avoid it all.
Pacquiao leaves Hurley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurley.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao misses with the body kick
and Hurley counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao throws out a counter right but Hurley avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Pacquiao lands.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hurley feinted with a counter takedown.
Hurley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pacquiao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hurley's waist but Hurley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pacquiao off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurley fails to land with a series of punches.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Pacquiao throws a counter combo.
Hurley misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pacquiao misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt - Hurley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hurley.
Hurley blocks a head kick by Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louden Hurley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pacquiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hurley pinned against the cage. Hurley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hurley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pacquiao.
Hurley tries for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away easily
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses.
Hurley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Hurley misses its intended target.
Pacquiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley darts in trying to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a one-two to the body.
Louden Hurley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Hurley with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louden Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurley looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
Pacquiao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hurley misses with a hook. Pacquiao ducked under it nicely.
Hurley fails to land the takedown.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Hurley misses with a looping left.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Matt Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt - Hurley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacquiao scores with a head kick.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacquiao shoots in and gets a takedown into Hurley's guard.
Hurley wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Hurley walks into a stiff left hand from Pacquiao.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hurley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pacquiao - the referee stops the clock and Hurley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pacquiao. Hurley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hurley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurley somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacquiao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao throws the kick towards the body but Hurley avoids it.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hurley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pacquiao fails with the takedown.
Hurley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combo that has Hurley backing up. Hurley nods at Pacquiao to acknowledge the strikes.
Pacquiao looks for a takedown but Hurley sprawls well.
Hurley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacquiao manages to circle out of the way.
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that Hurley avoids nicely.
Hurley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.
Hurley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pacquiao!
Pacquiao sneaks out the side door and pushes Hurley away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Hurley backing away here, and Pacquiao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hurley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacquiao unleashes a big counter combination but Hurley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Hurley's body. Hurley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louden Hurley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao tries a low kick but Hurley avoids it.
Pacquiao throws a body kick that misses.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hurley rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurley on the side of the head.
Hurley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacquiao 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.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Hurley has a takedown stuffed.
As Hurley backs off Pacquiao throws a huge counter combo but Hurley manages to avoid it all.
Hurley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louden Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Hurley misses.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hurley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacquiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hurley clinches with his opponent.
Hurley breaks from the clinch.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Hurley tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Hurley moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Pacquiao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from Hurley.
Hurley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Hurley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiao works Hurley's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley dives in for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pacquiao feints and then cracks Hurley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurley down.
Pacquiao lands a head kick. Hurley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hurley throws a right hand that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Hurley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Hurley's body. Hurley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hurley moves to clinch but Pacquiao breaks away
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hurley checks a leg kick.
Pacquiao shoots for a double leg takedown but Hurley sprawls well. He's pushed Pacquiao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurley.
Some wild striking there from Hurley.
Pacquiao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hurley takes one to the side of the head.
Pacquiao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hurley wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Hurley moves out of range easily.
Pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hurley looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hurley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hurley is in Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hurley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hurley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Louden Hurley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Hurley misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Pacquiao!
Our winner, Matt Pacquiao, 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.
In defeat, Louden Hurley stepped up to the mic, saying 'the fuck man'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulysseus Xenophobus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Jeremiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Jeremiah has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulysseus Xenophobus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jeremiah!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremiah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xenophobus.
Jeremiah misses with a looping left.
Xenophobus is looking to counter punch.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the side of Jeremiah's head but Jeremiah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xenophobus scores with a one two! Jeremiah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jeremiah fails to land with a series of punches.
Xenophobus swinging wildly here.
Xenophobus throws out a loose jab but Jeremiah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeremiah tries to bum rush Xenophobus with a series of wild strikes but Xenophobus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeremiah throws a body punch but Xenophobus moves out of range.
Xenophobus misses the jab.
Jeremiah throws out a counter right but Xenophobus avoids it with no problem.
Jeremiah misses with a few strikes there.
Jeremiah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xenophobus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xenophobus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xenophobus misses the shot to the body.
Jeremiah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Jeremiah misses.
Jeremiah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xenophobus's hands.
Jeremiah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xenophobus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jeremiah thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenophobus throws a body punch but Jeremiah moves out of range.
Jeremiah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xenophobus.
Xenophobus jabs Jeremiah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good exchange - Xenophobus coming out on top.
Xenophobus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenophobus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jeremiah missing with a left hand there. Xenophobus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xenophobus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremiah looks to land a left hand but Xenophobus moved out of range nicely.
Xenophobus throws a body punch but Jeremiah moves out of range.
Jeremiah throws a looping overhand right but Xenophobus ducks down to avoid it.
Jeremiah misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Xenophobus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeremiah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jeremiah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeremiah misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiah cracks Xenophobus with a good jab.
Jeremiah might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jeremiah throws a lazy uppercut
and Xenophobus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeremiah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xenophobus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xenophobus swings for the body but Jeremiah moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jeremiah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xenophobus lands a nice shot that snaps Jeremiah's head back.
Nice body punch from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus just misses with a punch to the body.
Xenophobus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xenophobus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xenophobus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeremiah.
Jeremiah unleashes a big counter combination but Xenophobus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus stalks Jeremiah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jeremiah's face. Jeremiah staggers backwards, shaken.
Xenophobus staying out of range there.
Jeremiah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xenophobus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus scores with a nice strike.
Xenophobus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jeremiah. Jeremiah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xenophobus looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeremiah is just out of range.
Jeremiah throws a body punch but Xenophobus moves out of range.
Xenophobus throws a body shot but no joy.
Xenophobus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Xenophobus lands.
Jeremiah is rocked!
Jeremiah misses with a straight right.
Jeremiah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xenophobus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeremiah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jeremiah.
Xenophobus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jeremiahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jeremiah is still on wobbly legs! Can Xenophobus finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xenophobus slips a straight right by Jeremiah.
Xenophobus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremiah seems to have recovered his senses.
Xenophobus rushes Jeremiah and presses him up against the cage.
Xenophobus misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xenophobus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Xenophobus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xenophobus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeremiah's elbow.
Jeremiah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiah just leaning against Xenophobus, taking a breather.
Xenophobus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jeremiah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xenophobus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xenophobus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xenophobus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xenophobus just leaning against Jeremiah, taking a breather.
Xenophobus is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jeremiah misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xenophobus blocks a body shot from Jeremiah.
Xenophobus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xenophobus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeremiah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xenophobus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeremiah can do to turn this around?
Jeremiah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremiah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xenophobus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jeremiah scrambles back to his feet.
Jeremiah avoids the body shot from Xenophobus.
Jeremiah throws out a counter right but Xenophobus avoids it with no problem.
Xenophobus jabs at Jeremiah's body.
Xenophobus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xenophobus tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeremiah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeremiah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeremiah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jeremiah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeremiah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremiah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xenophobus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jeremiah walks into a straight right hand from Xenophobus.
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!
Xenophobus lands a slapping body shot.
Xenophobus scores with a jab to the body.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremiah slips a jab and a cross from Xenophobus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenophobus catches Jeremiah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xenophobus misses with a body shot.
As Xenophobus backs off Jeremiah throws a huge counter combo but Xenophobus manages to avoid it all.
Jeremiah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xenophobus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeremiah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xenophobus lands a nice shot that snaps Jeremiah's head back.
Xenophobus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jeremiah walks into a jab.
Xenophobus is looking to wear down Jeremiah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xenophobus throws out a powerful jab.
Walter Jeremiah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xenophobus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jeremiah tries to work over Xenophobus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xenophobus keeps control of Jeremiah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jeremiah holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jeremiah has a couple of punches blocked by Xenophobus.
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!
A right hand to the body from Jeremiah.
Jeremiah throws a head punch that misses.
Jeremiah looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiah being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Xenophobus on the inside.
Xenophobus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jeremiah in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Xenophobus tries a body shot but Jeremiah blocks it.
Xenophobus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jeremiah tries to stall but Xenophobus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xenophobus is struggling to control the position.
Ulysseus Xenophobus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xenophobus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jeremiah backwards.
Xenophobus can't find room to land a body shot as Jeremiah controls the action.
Jeremiah can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jeremiah is looking to break free of the clinch but Xenophobus has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeremiah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jeremiah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ulysseus Xenophobus is winning the standup battle so far.
Xenophobus tries to bum rush Jeremiah with a series of wild strikes but Jeremiah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremiah was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenophobus ducks under a wild hook from Jeremiah.
A shot to the liver by Jeremiah. Beautiful body shot.
Xenophobus lands with a shot to the body.
Xenophobus slips a jab and a cross from Jeremiah.
Jeremiah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jeremiah scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Xenophobus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jeremiah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiah lands a jab to the nose.
Jeremiah throws the left hand but Xenophobus avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xenophobus. Jeremiah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xenophobus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeremiah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeremiah misses with an uppercut. Xenophobus saw that one coming.
Jeremiah misses with a few strikes there.
Xenophobus slips a straight right by Jeremiah.
Xenophobus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeremiah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus connects with a jab.
Jeremiah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jeremiah counters with a nice uppercut.
Xenophobus lands a jab to the head.
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremiah was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
Jeremiah misses with a hook
and Xenophobus counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xenophobus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeremiah.
A big left from Jeremiah misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Xenophobus misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jeremiah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Xenophobus there.
Xenophobus jabs Jeremiah right on the nose. Jeremiah blinks but takes it well.
Xenophobus misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Xenophobus lands.
A punch lands to the side of Xenophobus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xenophobus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremiah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jeremiah throws a series of punches but Xenophobus moves out of range.
Xenophobus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeremiah looks to land a combination but Xenophobus avoids it well.
A jab from Jeremiah misses.
Jeremiah misses with a straight left.
Xenophobus moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Xenophobus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xenophobus defending well as Jeremiah loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Jeremiah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenophobus ducks under a wild hook from Jeremiah.
Xenophobus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremiah slips a jab and a cross from Xenophobus.
Jeremiah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeremiah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Jeremiah misses.
Xenophobus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xenophobus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xenophobus swinging wildly here.
Xenophobus lands with a cross.
Jeremiah misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Xenophobus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeremiah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xenophobus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeremiah misses with a two punch combination.
Xenophobus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jeremiah.
Jeremiah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xenophobus jabs Jeremiah right on the nose. Jeremiah blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Xenophobus does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremiah throws a series of punches but Xenophobus avoids them all with ease.
Xenophobus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeremiah.
Xenophobus ducks under a wild hook from Jeremiah.
Xenophobus closes the distance and pushes Jeremiah back into the cage.
Jeremiah scores with a hook to the body.
Xenophobus leaning against his opponent.
Jeremiah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jeremiah breaks the clinch.
Xenophobus lands a jab to Jeremiah's midsection.
Xenophobus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeremiah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xenophobus scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xenophobus. Jeremiah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xenophobus lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus defending well as Jeremiah loads up on a big left hand.
Xenophobus scores with a nice strike.
Xenophobus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xenophobus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jeremiah, pushing him back against the cage.
Jeremiah tries to circle away but Xenophobus has him pinned against the cage.
Xenophobus blocks a body shot from Jeremiah.
Xenophobus lands a left hand.
Xenophobus lands a right hand.
Jeremiah is working Xenophobus over against the cage.
Xenophobus can't find room to land a body shot as Jeremiah controls the action.
Xenophobus leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Xenophobus.
Jeremiah tries to work over Xenophobus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Xenophobus as the two fighters clinch.
Walter Jeremiah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xenophobus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jeremiah or not.
Xenophobus lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jeremiah to his knees! Xenophobus keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysseus Xenophobus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Casey Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift comes to the cage accompanied by War Pigs. Black Jack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Jack!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack lands with a cross.
Swift jabs at Jack's body.
Jab by Jack.
Swift is rocked!
Jack steps in with a hook that catches Swift right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jack follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Swift looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Jack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxx Elorde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Plaskota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Maxx Elorde has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Maxx Elorde seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxx Elorde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Plaskota!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plaskota shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Elorde's guard.
Plaskota trying to control but Elorde is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plaskota passes Elorde's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plaskota seems to be working for a kimura but Elorde defends the submission attempt.
Plaskota thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plaskota is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elorde is in trouble now - Plaskota has advanced to mount!
Plaskota tries to control but Elorde wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaskota with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Elorde is looking to improve his position but Plaskota isn't that keen on the idea.
Plaskota jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Elorde manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Elorde is not content to let Plaskota control the position.
Plaskota is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Elorde looks calm but he's in trouble here. Plaskota gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Elorde is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Plaskota lets go of the hold and Elorde can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Plaskota!
An out of breath Mike Plaskota thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Shopionus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shopionus comes to the cage accompanied by Truck stop - Baja maja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Shopionus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzalez!
Gonzalez scores with a three punch combo!
Shopionus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shopionus moves away.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Shopionus counters with a nice body shot.
Shopionus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Shopionus.
It looks like Jesse Gonzalez has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Shopionus.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Shopionus avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ricky Shopionus has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Shopionus misses.
An inside leg kick from Shopionus misses.
Shopionus lands an overhand right.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shopionus misses the target.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shopionus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Shopionus misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Shopionus counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesse Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Shopionus moves out of range.
Good shot there by Shopionus.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez swings for the body but Shopionus moves out of range.
Shopionus scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Shopionus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shopionus.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Shopionus is just out of range.
Shopionus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Shopionus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shopionus lands a big uppercut and Gonzalez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gonzalez looks OK. Shopionus waves Gonzalez back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shopionus counters with a nice right hand that sends Gonzalez toppling to the canvas! Gonzalez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shopionus finish him?!
Gonzalez is rocked!
That has opened up Jesse Gonzalez's cut even more.
Shopionus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Shopionus finish him?
Shopionus scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Shopionus lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Shopionus!
An out of breath Ricky Shopionus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Mcfacepunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimaera comes to the cage accompanied by The Vikings warrior spirit. Mcfacepunch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ooh La La kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tiny Mcfacepunch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiny Mcfacepunch!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimaera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcfacepunch.
We've been told by Chimaera's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chimaera leaves Mcfacepunch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcfacepunch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut.
Tiny Mcfacepunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mcfacepunch misses its intended target.
Chimaera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chimaera moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Mcfacepunch as he checks the leg kick.
Chimaera backing away here, and Mcfacepunch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch shoots in for a takedown but Chimaera shows good takedown defense.
Mcfacepunch loads up on a big right hand but Chimaera slips the punch.
Chimaera keeps Mcfacepunch at a distance using the push kick.
Mcfacepunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chimaera misses the target.
Mcfacepunch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chimaera counters with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chimaera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chimaera ducks under a wild hook from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Mcfacepunch backs away, Chimaera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chimaera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mcfacepunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chimaera as he jumps to the side.
Chimaera tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcfacepunch avoided it.
We've been informed that Mcfacepunch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The Chimaera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny Mcfacepunch.
Chimaera misses with a head kick.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcfacepunch throws a shot from downtown. Chimaera moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera just misses with a punch to the body.
Chimaera lands a head kick. Mcfacepunch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chimaera throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mcfacepunch counter with a right hand.
It looks like The Chimaera has been cut.
Chimaera lands a nice looking body kick.
Chimaera thumps Mcfacepunch with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chimaera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcfacepunch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mcfacepunch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chimaera circles away.
Chimaera explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch tries to score with a low kick but Chimaera moves his leg out of the way.
Chimaera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chimaera feints and then cracks Mcfacepunch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcfacepunch down.
Mcfacepunch misses the jab.
Chimaera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mcfacepunch just manages to avoid it.
Chimaera slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcfacepunch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Mcfacepunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chimaera thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mcfacepunch shoots for a takedown but Chimaera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcfacepunch gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera is trying to stand.
Mcfacepunch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chimaera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chimaera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mcfacepunch working the head and body with strikes.
Mcfacepunch lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimaera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcfacepunch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcfacepunch wants to control but Chimaera is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chimaera wants to get back to his feet.
Mcfacepunch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chimaera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcfacepunch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chimaera avoids it really well and circles away.
Chimaera throws a big counter combination but Mcfacepunch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chimaera tries a low kick but Mcfacepunch avoids it.
Mcfacepunch tries to move into range but Chimaera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chimaera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcfacepunch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chimaera throws a wild body kick that Mcfacepunch sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch slips under a jab from Chimaera.
A slow jab from Mcfacepunch misses its intended target.
Mcfacepunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chimaera is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera lands a head kick!
That has opened up Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut even more.
Chimaera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Chimaera was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mcfacepunch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chimaera is trying to defend but Mcfacepunch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chimaera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chimaera slips under a jab.
Mcfacepunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaera.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chimaera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Chimaera.
Mcfacepunch moves out of range of the body kick from Chimaera.
Mcfacepunch with the counter takedown but Chimaera avoids it easily.
Mcfacepunch throws a shot from downtown. Chimaera moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chimaera moves into the clinch successfully.
Chimaera blocks an uppercut.
Chimaera working aggressively here.
Mcfacepunch digs a right hand into Chimaera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chimaera's gas tank.
Mcfacepunch tries to throw a body punch but Chimaera avoids it by throwing Mcfacepunch back against the cage.
Mcfacepunch lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mcfacepunch.
Chimaera takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcfacepunch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcfacepunch digs a right hand into Chimaera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chimaera's gas tank.
Mcfacepunch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimaera backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch lands a shot to the body.
Mcfacepunch just leaning against Chimaera, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Mcfacepunch fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch lands a body shot.
Come on Mcfacepunch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mcfacepunch lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Mcfacepunch.
Chimaera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcfacepunch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chimaera or not.
Still in the clinch, Mcfacepunch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tiny Mcfacepunch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcfacepunch lands a shoulder strike.
Mcfacepunch scores with a shot to the side of Chimaera's head.
Chimaera is rocked!
A body shot lands from Mcfacepunch.
Oh Chimaera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Mcfacepunch as the two fighters clinch.
Chimaera seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcfacepunch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcfacepunch lands a big right hand! Chimaera is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiny Mcfacepunch!
Tiny Mcfacepunch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fenix.
Fenix catches Bang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fenix darts in trying to clinch
so Bang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fenix is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fenix is defending well.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang wants a takedown.
Bang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fenix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Bang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bang tightens his grip and picks Fenix up, before dumping him to the ground. Fenix manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fenix trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Fenix is keeping the position.
Fenix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
Fenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fenix managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang looking to pass the guard.
Fenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bang preventing the sweep.
Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bang forces his way into half guard.
Fenix taking some punishment here, with Bang in his half guard.
Fenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Bang throwing shots but Fenix is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fenix is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fenix sees it coming and defends easily.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Fenix defends the submission attempt.
Fenix is trying to control but can't.
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.
Bang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bang misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bang punching from mount but Fenix doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fenix is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fenix and Bang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bang in side control, throwing shots but Fenix defends.
Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fenix rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bang's guard! Nice work there by Fenix!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miro Bang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fenix scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Fenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Bang is working for takedown but Fenix is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fenix scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
Bang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fenix clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang has his arm under Fenix's chin here. Game over son! Bang squeezes tightly and Fenix is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Ross is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross swings for the body but Sigurdsson moves out of range.
Ross slips under a jab from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson swings for the body but Ross moves out of range.
Sigurdsson scores with a hook to the body. Ross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sigurdsson throws an off balance right hand
and Ross counters with an outside leg kick.
Ross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sigurdsson trying to hold on to Ross's head to control him but Ross postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigurdsson tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
Sigurdsson is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigurdsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Sigurdsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sigurdsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ross trying to control the action but Sigurdsson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ross seems to be looking for submissions.
Sigurdsson wants to control but Ross is keeping busy.
Ross is trying to control the action in half guard but Sigurdsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ross delivers a nice body kick.
Sigurdsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sigurdsson missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigurdsson.
Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigurdsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sigurdsson scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
Ross misses with a body kick.
Sigurdsson looks to throw the jab but Ross is out of range.
Ross swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sigurdsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigurdsson digs a good hook to Ross's body.
Sigurdsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ross.
Ross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ragnar Sigurdsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigurdsson misses with a body shot.
Sigurdsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sigurdsson is looking to slow Ross down with leg kicks.
A jab from Sigurdsson does it's job there.
Ross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sigurdsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross is looking to score with low kicks.
Ross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson tries to move into range but Ross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Sigurdsson takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Sigurdsson lands a really nice looking cross but Ross seems unphased.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Sigurdsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sigurdsson throws a push kick but Ross slaps the foot to one side.
Ross throws a lazy body kick
enabling Sigurdsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigurdsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Sigurdsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Sigurdsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sigurdsson throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Ross drops his hands momentarily and Sigurdsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Sigurdsson misses its intended target.
Ross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sigurdsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ross defending well as Sigurdsson loads up on a big left hand.
Sigurdsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ross drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sigurdsson sprawls and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sigurdsson.
Ragnar Sigurdsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ross slips under a jab.
Ross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross defending well as Sigurdsson loads up on a big left hand.
Sigurdsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ross will feel that in the morning.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Sigurdsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sigurdsson lands a left and a right that send Ross crashing to the mat, dazed. Sigurdsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ross is rocked!
It looks like Dan Ross has been cut.
Ragnar Sigurdsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigurdsson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ross out cold! Ross corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ragnar Sigurdsson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ragnar Sigurdsson made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes into the arena with McFadden and Whitehead - Ain't no stopping us now blaring out of the sound system. Chad Tyrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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217 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrell throws a head kick that misses.
Tyrell ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
That kick from Tyrell tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martinez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinez misses with a left hand
and Tyrell counters with a nice body shot.
Tyrell throws a low kick but Martinez avoids it.
Tyrell defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Tyrell lands but Martinez takes it in his stride.
It looks like Javier Martinez has been cut.
Tyrell throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Martinez attempts a counter takedown but Tyrell avoids it well and moves away.
Tyrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts.
Martinez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyrell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez lunges at Tyrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrell's hand.
Tyrell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martinez swings for the body but Tyrell moves out of range.
Chad Tyrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyrell takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Martinez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinez.
Tyrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Tyrell finds it's way through Martinez's defenses.
Tyrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyrell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martinez if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Tyrell misses.
Tyrell throws a shot from downtown. Martinez moves away and avoids it.
Tyrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrell moves away.
Tyrell counters with a body kick.
Tyrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell misses with a low kick.
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrell has hold of Martinez's hands but Martinez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyrell controlling the position for now.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyrell's head.
Tyrell is controlling Martinez's trapped leg to prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Tyrell is trying to control but can't.
Martinez is pressing down on Tyrell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyrell is holding on for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyrell is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyrell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyrell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyrell is pulling down on Martinez's head to control his posture.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyrell pulls Martinez in close to his closed guard and prevents Martinez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at Altaca gym inform us that Tyrell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tyrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyrell pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyrell seems keen to control Martinez's posture.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Tyrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martinez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tyrell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Martinez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martinez lands a jab to Tyrell's midsection.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrell.
Martinez tries to counter with a takedown but Tyrell is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Tyrell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyrell scores with a hook.
A low kick from Tyrell is predictable there
and Martinez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyrell's guard.
Martinez is working Tyrell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martinez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyrell trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Martinez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrell looking to control.
Martinez lands a couple of digs.
Tyrell trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyrell has wrist control.
Tyrell is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Tyrell is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
Tyrell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Tyrell controlling him for the moment.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Tyrell from controlling successfully.
Martinez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Martinez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Martinez striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Tyrell passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tyrell controlling the action here.
Tyrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Martinez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tyrell controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell works his way into full mount!
Feeble punches landing from Martinez - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Martinez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tyrell blocks Martinez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount.
Martinez is controlling an arm, preventing Tyrell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tyrell pulls Martinez in close to his closed guard and prevents Martinez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyrell's head.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Tyrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyrell has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tyrell misses with a body shot.
Tyrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Tyrell throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Tyrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martinez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Tyrell misses.
Martinez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Tyrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyrell's half guard.
Tyrell is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyrell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez landing some decent shots from guard.
Tyrell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martinez landing with the ground and pound.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Tyrell keeps moving.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyrell controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyrell is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez gets to his feet and stands over Tyrell, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tyrell felt that one! Martinez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tyrell from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez is the new light heavyweight champion!
Javier Martinez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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