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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Halder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baxter has chosen Thunder as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Halder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baxter.
Halder instigates a clinch.
Halder lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Freddy Baxter has been cut.
A short right from Halder on the inside.
Baxter tries to pull guard but Halder won't allow it.
Halder can't find room to land a body shot as Baxter controls the action.
Baxter tries to pull guard but Halder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baxter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blake Halder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Baxter.
Baxter blocking some punches.
Halder lands a nice elbow.
Halder missing with knees to the body.
Halder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baxter after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halder.
Halder is pressed up against the cage. Baxter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halder down to the mat. Halder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baxter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halder looking to score a takedown here. Baxter is defending well but Halder drives through and ends up in Baxter's guard.
Halder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halder throws a big right hand that misses.
Baxter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baxter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Halder.
Baxter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baxter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxter is keeping the position for now.
Halder throws a big elbow that misses.
Baxter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Halder from controlling successfully.
Halder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halder wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Halder is looking to work some ground and pound but Baxter has wrist control.
Baxter keeping full guard, as Halder tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halder checks a low kick from Baxter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halder cracks Baxter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halder catches Baxter with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Baxter forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blake Halder!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Halder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Freddy Baxter had this to say: ' '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Batraz Farniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lop Lopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batraz Farniev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Batraz Farniev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lop Lopp!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farniev lands a two punch combo.
Farniev tries a low kick but Lopp avoids it.
Lopp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lopp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lopp is stalling here. Farniev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lopp seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Farniev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lopp tries to improve position but can't.
Farniev working away.
Farniev gets to mount! Lopp was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lopp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farniev lands a nice shot to the head.
Farniev lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Lopp can't escape the position.
Farniev lands with some strikes.
Lopp bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Farniev looking for a sweep. Not yet Farniev, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopp being controlled here momentarily.
Farniev looking to control.
Lopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopp won't allow Farniev to sweep him here.
Lopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Farniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farniev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farniev keeping moving, preventing Lopp from controlling successfully.
Lopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farniev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopp is one step ahead there.
Farniev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopp's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Farniev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farniev postures up.
Lopp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopp is on top in guard.
Lopp looking to sit in guard and control but Farniev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopp throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopp, not yet.
Lopp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopp working a defensive guard but Farniev passes into half guard.
Farniev working the head and body with strikes.
Lopp is trying to get back to full guard.
Farniev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lopp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Farniev loads up on a big left hand. Lopp felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Farniev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lopp can't hide his disappointment, as Farniev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batraz Farniev!
Our winner, Batraz Farniev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner comes to the cage accompanied by Champions. Alex Vargas 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 4, fighting out of London, Zak Drezner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Drezner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drezner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drezner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vargas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch but Drezner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drezner throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas slips under a jab.
Drezner with a hook.
Drezner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vargas's hands.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Drezner.
Vargas cracks Drezner with an open hand slap.
Drezner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
Drezner throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
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!
Drezner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vargas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Drezner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drezner misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Vargas.
Vargas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drezner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Drezner misses.
Drezner throws a nice head kick!
Drezner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot lands for Vargas.
Drezner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Drezner catches Vargas right on the button with a cross.
Drezner moves into the clinch.
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Vargas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vargas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vargas, as that shot connected.
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!
Vargas is looking to chop away at Drezner's legs.
Vargas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drezner.
Drezner misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drezner was well out of range. Poor timing from Vargas.
Drezner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drezner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vargas digs a good body shot into Drezner's ribs.
Vargas walks into a straight right hand from Drezner.
Drezner moves out of range of the leg kick from Vargas.
As Vargas backs away, Drezner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vargas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Drezner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vargas cracks Drezner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drezner dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vargas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drezner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vargas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drezner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vargas counters with a straight right hand.
Drezner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vargas.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Drezner misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner loads up on a big right hand but Vargas slips the punch.
Alex Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Drezner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Drezner.
Vargas defending well as Drezner loads up on a big left hand.
Drezner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vargas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Vargas misses its intended target.
Vargas digs a good hook to Drezner's body.
Drezner scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.
Drezner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drezner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drezner throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vargas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drezner under the eye.
Vargas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drezner throws a leg kick
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drezner tries a head kick but it misses.
Drezner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vargas misses with a hook.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drezner takes a step back to recover.
Drezner tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
Drezner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Vargas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vargas throws a low kick, looking for Drezner's leg but Drezner calmly moves out of range.
Vargas looks for the body kick but Drezner saw that one coming.
Vargas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drezner's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drezner throws a leg kick but Vargas moved away.
Vargas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vargas slips under a jab from Drezner.
Drezner is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vargas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vargas avoids the head kick by Drezner.
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Drezner counters with a right hand to the body.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Drezner avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Drezner does no damage.
Vargas throws a hook but Drezner avoids it easily.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Drezner staying out of range there.
Drezner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drezner throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
Vargas misses with a left hand
and Drezner counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Drezner blocks the leg kick.
Drezner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drezner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Vargas throws a right hand that misses
and Drezner counters with a head kick.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Drezner.
Drezner misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas slips a straight right by Drezner.
Alex Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Drezner moved out of range nicely.
Drezner tries to clinch up.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas feints a jab promting Drezner to slip. Vargas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drezner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drezner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vargas. That did some damage!
Drezner throws an off balance right hand
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drezner. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drezner misses with an uppercut.
Drezner ducks right into an uppercut from Vargas.
Drezner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drezner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vargas.
Vargas lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drezner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drezner looks for the body kick but Vargas saw that one coming.
Vargas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throws a nice head kick!
Vargas clinches up with Drezner and pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vargas working aggressively here.
Drezner is trying to push Vargas away but Vargas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vargas keeps control of Drezner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drezner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vargas.
Drezner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vargas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drezner's head backwards.
Drezner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vargas lands a slapping body shot.
Drezner looks to score with a jab to the body but Vargas is just out of range.
Vargas feints a counter leg kick.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drezner.
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Drezner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas slips under a jab from Drezner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas scores with a nice strike.
Drezner avoids a kick to the body.
Vargas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drezner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas swings for the body but Drezner moves out of range.
Drezner is looking to counter punch.
Drezner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drezner lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drezner.
Drezner slips under a jab.
Drezner misses with an uppercut
and Vargas counters with an outside leg kick.
Drezner missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drezner pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drezner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drezner throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Drezner avoids it with no problem.
Drezner misses with a right hand
and Vargas counters with a left to the body.
Vargas scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vargas throws out a leg kick but Drezner moves out of range and Vargas only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas swings widly with a right hand
and Drezner counters with a left and a right that stings Vargas.
Vargas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drezner.
Drezner ducks right into an uppercut from Vargas.
A low kick from Drezner is predictable there
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Drezner.
Drezner is rocked!
Vargas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Drezner! Vargas dives in looking to finish! Drezner is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Vargas!
The defeated Zak Drezner had this to say: 'Would like to congratulate my opponent for an amazing fight he's a warrior and he deserved to win tonight i have no excuses i lost so im just going to have to suck it up and come back more focused and stronger for my next fight thank you '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spotted Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coenan has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Spotted Cow 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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spotted Cow!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cow scores with a hook to the body. Coenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cow doesn't manage to clinch there - Coenan circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Coenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cow is just out of range.
Cow throws a leg kick but Coenan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Coenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coenan back to the cage. Cow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cow lands with an uppercut that bounces Coenan off the cage and back into range.
Cow moves out of range of the strikes.
Coenan has closed the distance and engaged Cow in a clinch.
Cow jumps guard but Coenan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coenan prevents a body shot from Cow.
Coenan tries to throw a body punch but Cow avoids it by throwing Coenan back against the cage.
Cow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cow's elbow.
Cow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coenan has Cow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Coenan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cow.
Cow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Cow blocking some punches.
Cow misses with an elbow strike.
Cow prevents a body shot from Coenan.
Cow lands with a right to the head.
Cow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coenan lands a body punch.
Coenan lands a shoulder strike.
Coenan tries to work over Cow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cow pushes off an throws an elbow but Coenan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coenan tries to throw a body punch but Cow avoids it by throwing Coenan back against the cage.
Coenan scores with a shot to the side of Cow's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coenan.
Cow manages to pull guard.
Cow seems keen to control Coenan's posture.
Coenan with a nice head shot there.
Cow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coenan controlling the position for now.
Cow thows a huge punch but Coenan dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coenan wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cow connects with a nice short shot to Coenan's temple.
Coenan is breathing heavily.
Cow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coenan is rocked!
Coenan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cow.
Oh Coenan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cow tries to pass to full mount but Coenan defends it.
Coenan seems to have got his legs back now.
Coenan trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coenan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cow trying to pass the guard but Coenan defending well.
Cow thows a huge punch but Coenan dodges it nicely.
Coenan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cow trying to control from half guard but Coenan is working away.
Cow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coenan is refusing to be controlled, as Cow sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coenan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spotted Cow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Coenan blocks the low kick.
Coenan misses with a takedown
enabling Cow to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cow.
Coenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Cow.
Cow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coenan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cow is on him like a limpet, forcing Coenan back against the cage.
Cow lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coenan's brow.
Coenan throws a head punch that misses.
Coenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coenan misses with a body punch.
Coenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coenan tries to stall but Cow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coenan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coenan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coenan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cow is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hildebrand Coenan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Hildebrand Coenan has been cut.
Cow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cow taking a breather.
Cow lands an uppercut.
Cow lands an elbow just above Coenan 's eye.
Cow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Coenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cow blocking some punches.
Coenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cow is struggling to control the position.
Spotted Cow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coenan misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Cow.
Cow prevents a body shot from Coenan.
Cow lands an elbow inside that Coenan shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coenan.
Cow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cow controls his hands.
Cow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coenan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cow.
Cow lands an elbow inside.
Cow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coenan wants to stall.
Cow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coenan has a couple of punches blocked by Cow.
Cow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coenan misses with a punch to the body.
Coenan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coenan.
Coenan takes an elbow to the temple.
Cow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Cow.
Cow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coenan blocks an elbow strike from Cow.
Coenan tries a body shot but Cow blocks it.
Coenan tries a body shot but Cow blocks it.
Coenan has Cow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coenan avoids the elbow strike from Cow, against the cage.
Coenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cow blocking some punches.
Coenan misses with the head strike.
Cow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coenan's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coenan has a couple of punches blocked by Cow.
Coenan blocks an elbow strike from Cow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spotted Cow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hildebrand Coenan'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cow lands a jab to Coenan's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Cow.
Coenan slips a straight right by Cow.
Coenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spotted Cow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coenan misses with a hook.
Cow closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Coenan counter with a right hand.
Cow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cow lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cow misses with a head kick.
Coenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cow scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Cow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Cow.
Cow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow scores with a takedown into Coenan's guard.
Cow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cow trying to control but Coenan is working from the bottom.
Cow is stalling in the full guard.
Cow wants to control from the top but Coenan keeps moving.
Cow is looking to stand up but Coenan won't let him.
Spotted Cow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cow throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coenan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cow defends it nicely.
Cow stuns Coenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spotted Cow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cow.
Coenan needs to keep his hands up - Cow had a free shot at his head there.
Cow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coenan on his heels. He'll look to pass Coenan's guard now, I'm sure.
Cow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cow trying to control but Coenan is working from the bottom.
Cow stopping the sweep attempt from Coenan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow lands a couple of digs.
Coenan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cow with a nice head shot there.
Cow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coenan is working an open guard so Cow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Coenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Coenan as Cow shoots in.
Cow scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Cow finds it's way through Coenan's defenses.
Cow moves away from the strike by Coenan.
Cow has managed to clinch.
Cow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hildebrand Coenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coenan working aggressively here.
Coenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cow misses with a body punch.
Coenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cow slows down the pace here.
Coenan misses with a punch to the body.
Coenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cow.
Cow prevents a body shot from Coenan.
Cow lands a damaging elbow.
Coenan blocks an elbow strike from Cow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coenan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spotted Cow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spotted Cow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (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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288 lbs
25 - 16 - 2 |
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247 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
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan delivers a nice body kick.
Doe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doe slips a straight right by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Doe throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Doe moves out of range.
Doe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Doe slips the punch.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Doe moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doe attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doe.
Doe misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doe throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doe is out of range.
Doe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Doe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doe misses with a left hand
and Morgan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Doe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morgan.
Doe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morgan. That one must have hurt.
Morgan wants to slow Doe down by chopping away at his legs.
Doe checks a leg kick.
Morgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morgan cracks Doe with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan cracks Doe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan defending well as Doe loads up on a big left hand.
Doe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doe winds up and cracks Morgan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Doe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Morgan manages to get to full guard.
Doe passes into half guard.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is still trying to improve position.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Morgan looking to control.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Doe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doe landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan has control of Doe's left arm, preventing Doe from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe advances to half guard.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Doe sits in half guard.
Doe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morgan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Doe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgan won't allow Doe to pass to mount.
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doe is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Doe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doe wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doe.
Doe just misses with a punch to the body.
Doe shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doe somewhat.
Doe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doe gets the takedown into side control.
Doe landing strikes.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Morgan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Doe working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan prevents Doe from moving into mount.
Morgan wants to control but Doe postures up.
The strikes coming from Doe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Who's going to make the next move?
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Doe is working Morgan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Doe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morgan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Doe.
Sloppy strikes there by Doe.
Doe trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Doe.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Doe trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
John Doe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan dodges the ground and pound from Doe.
Doe laying and praying for a moment but Morgan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Morgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Doe wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doe is looking to stall here but Morgan recovers full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Doe blocks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Morgan.
Doe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doe scores with a nice strike.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe gets the takedown into side control.
Doe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morgan!
Morgan wants to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
Doe controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan moves out of range as Doe strikes.
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Doe blocks a jab.
Doe blocks a leg kick.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Doe.
A solid body kick from Morgan.
Doe lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doe. That did some damage!
Doe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doe throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Doe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Doe throws an elbow but Morgan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morgan is trying to control Doe's posture but Doe avoids it.
Doe moves into full mount!
Doe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Doe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Doe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Doe throws some wild stikes that Morgan manages to avoid easily.
Doe looking to ground and pound but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Doe landing shots from mount.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doe trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Doe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poor strikes thrown by Doe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe with the ground and pound from mount.
Morgan is rocked!
Doe breaks from Morgan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morgan is still in real trouble! Can Doe finish him?
Doe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Morgan out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Doe goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Doe!
Post fight, John Doe stared into the camera and said 'Holy shit, 2 fights in a row with a game-plan and 2 wins.. Guess this is what I'm best at..'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
218 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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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
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crusoe.
Dynamite throws a hook but Crusoe blocks it.
Crusoe walks into a left hand.
Dynamite misses with a leg kick
and Crusoe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crusoe in particular looking to stall.
Crusoe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Crusoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crusoe pulls his head out easily.
Crusoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dynamite is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Crusoe seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Crusoe.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dynamite.
Black Dynamite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dynamite cracks the inside of Crusoe's front leg.
Dynamite throws a leg kick but Crusoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dynamite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Dynamite is quick to defend against it.
Dynamite misses with a straight left.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Dynamite is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite misses with a leg kick
and Crusoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crusoe.
Crusoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite pulls Crusoe in close to his closed guard and prevents Crusoe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crusoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dynamite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crusoe is one step ahead there.
Crusoe is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Crusoe off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Dynamite misses
and Crusoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dynamite won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusoe happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robinson Crusoe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dynamite looks to land a body kick but Crusoe moved away.
Crusoe walks into a straight right hand from Dynamite.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dynamite, as that shot connected.
Crusoe checks a leg kick.
Dynamite turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crusoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dynamite.
Crusoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crusoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Dynamite is trying to improve his position.
Dynamite can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe controls the position.
Dynamite tries to improve position but can't.
Crusoe controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Dynamite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crusoe controls the position from side control.
Crusoe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dynamite for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.
Dynamite is trying to control Crusoe's posture but Crusoe avoids it.
Dynamite is looking to reverse the position.
Dynamite is trying to escape the position but Crusoe is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dynamite is trying to control Crusoe's posture but Crusoe avoids it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dynamite throws a body punch but Crusoe moves out of range.
Crusoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dynamite sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a right hand
and Crusoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Crusoe controls the position from side control.
Dynamite sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe stalling.
Robinson Crusoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Crusoe is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dynamite wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robinson Crusoe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dynamite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dynamite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dynamite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dynamite misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dynamite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Black Dynamite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dynamite wants to slow Crusoe down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dynamite can pounce on him.
Crusoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dynamite throws a push kick but Crusoe slaps the foot to one side.
Crusoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Black Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Crusoe off balance momentarily.
Dynamite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusoe.
Dynamite throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crusoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a poor cross that misses
and Crusoe counters with a shoot takedown. Dynamite fights it but they end up in guard.
Crusoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
Crusoe controlling from the top position.
Black Dynamite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite has Crusoe pulled in close to control his posture.
Crusoe content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dynamite throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crusoe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dynamite!
Crusoe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dynamite tries to improve position but can't.
Crusoe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Robinson Crusoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Black Dynamite.
I think Crusoe 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robinson Crusoe!
A relieved looking Robinson Crusoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Black Dynamite was interviewed post fight and said 'you mothafuckaz...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chester Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato has chosen Call to prayer of islam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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181 lbs
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175 lbs
28 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Sato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sato misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Sato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sato.
Man misses with a body shot.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sato lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man prevents a body shot from Sato.
Man pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sato misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Man.
Sato cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Sato misses.
Sato moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Man misses with a head kick.
A jab from Sato does it's job there.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Rumina Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sato connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sato! But no joy.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Sato.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man closes the distance and pushes Sato back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man tries to work over Sato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Chester Man has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Sato.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man instigates a clinch.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Sato blocks an elbow strike.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Sato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sato scores with a shoulder strike.
Sato is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Sato misses with a body punch.
Sato lands with a light punch inside.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Sato.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Man connects with a crisp jab.
Man lands with a hook. Sato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sato lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
Sato slips a jab from Man.
Sato moves out of range as Man strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sato.
Sato explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Man stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sato slips under a jab from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chester Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chester Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man walks into a jab.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sato connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sato, as that shot connected.
Sato throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
Sato throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man misses with a straight right.
Sato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato slips a straight right by Man.
Man misses the jab.
Man looks for the body kick but Sato saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sato, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man blocks a body shot from Sato.
Sato lands a nice uppercut.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Rumina Sato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sato tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satos head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sato is out of range.
Sato throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Sato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato slips a jab from Man.
Sato scores with a leg kick.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
Man has Sato up against the cage in a clinch.
Sato throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Sato is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sato has his back to the cage.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chester Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sato dodges an elbow strike from Man.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Man slips under a jab from Sato.
Man is looking to counter the offense by Sato and move into the clinch.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato with a hook.
Sato misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Sato.
Man misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely.
Sato cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Man slips under a jab from Sato.
Man swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sato looks to throw a body kick
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Man.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Sato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Sato works Man's body with a nice hook.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Sato throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rumina Sato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chester Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sato lands a knee to the head.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Man.
Sato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
Sato lands a right hook to the body.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sato on the side of the head.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Sato off the cage and back into range.
Man throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sato is out of range.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sato, right into the meat.
Sato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sato is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Sato staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
Man motions for Sato to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sato! But no joy.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Sato digs a good hook to Man's body.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sato motions for Man to come forward. Sato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sato connects with a solid leg kick.
Sato lands a jab.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sato jabs at Man's body.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Man forces Sato back against the cage and clinches.
Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Man is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Man misses with a straight right.
Sato checks a low kick from Man.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sato moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato scores with a hook.
Man throws a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Man misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man breaks the clinch.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Sato connects with a looping right hand.
Man is rocked!
Sato cracks Man on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Man falls backwards against the cage. Sato follows up with more strikes that drop Man to his knees. Sato keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Man! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumina Sato!
Rumina Sato is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rumina Sato gave a big smile as he said 'Remember, a vote for islam is a vote for retardation.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aragus comes to the cage accompanied by Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore. Hunt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Comfortably Numb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kip Aragus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Aragus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Aragus tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt misses the body punch
and Aragus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aragus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Aragus.
Aragus ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aragus's sensitive parts.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aragus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunt did well to prevent Aragus getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aragus wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt tries to roll over but Aragus keeps him under control.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hunt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hunt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hunt!
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Aragus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hunt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aragus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Aragus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Hunt drops an elbow to the side of Aragus's head.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aragus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aragus is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aragus defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aragus closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aragus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aragus's guard.
Aragus wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aragus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt advances position into side control!
Hunt trying to control the action but Aragus is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aragus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hunt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aragus's head.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Aragus blocks nicely.
Aragus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt postures up in Aragus's guard and throws a big left but Aragus blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick from Hunt lands but Aragus takes it in his stride.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aragus scores with a jab to the head.
Aragus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aragus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to control but Aragus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aragus blocks the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aragus manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt working some strikes from top position.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Merik Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt is in close to Aragus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aragus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Aragus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Aragus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aragus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Aragus moves into full mount! Hunt won't be happy about that!
Aragus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt!
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aragus keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aragus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aragus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Hunt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aragus reverses the position - he's now on top in Hunt's guard.
Aragus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aragus forces his way into half guard.
Hunt won't allow Aragus to pass to mount.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aragus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hunt has control of Aragus's left arm, preventing Aragus from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merik Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Aragus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt shoots in but Aragus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Aragus is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Merik Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Aragus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aragus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aragus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aragus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Aragus misses its intended target.
Hunt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aragus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragus moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Aragus clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aragus throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus is looking to clinch.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aragus slips a jab from Hunt.
Aragus tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Aragus moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Aragus avoids it easily.
Aragus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aragus tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Kip Aragus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Aragus tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Aragus feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Aragus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunt is pulling down on Aragus's head to control his posture.
Aragus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus trying to move into half guard but instead Hunt has managed to sweep!
Hunt trying to control but Aragus is working from the bottom.
Aragus keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt trying to control but Aragus is working from the bottom.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aragus's head.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aragus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Aragus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
Aragus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merik Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus being controlled here, momentarily.
Aragus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kip Aragus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aragus keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aragus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merik Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merik Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Merik Hunt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen DJ Khalil - China as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Meridius defends it well.
Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meridius moves into the clinch successfully.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Adrien Silva has been cut.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Meridius.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva avoiding damage as Meridius throws knees to the body.
Meridius lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Meridius.
Silva tries to pull guard but Meridius holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Meridius.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Maximus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrien Silva.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries for a takedown but Meridius manages to get underhooks.
Silva prevents a body shot from Meridius.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Meridius misses with an elbow over the top.
Meridius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meridius taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Meridius has him pressed against the cage.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Meridius misses with an elbow over the top.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meridius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meridius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meridius throws an elbow but misses.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Meridius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Meridius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Meridius stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva pulls guard.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meridius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva winds up and cracks Meridius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meridius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meridius defending well though.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meridius is trying to stand.
Meridius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meridius's head.
Meridius taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva stops Meridius from getting back to his feet.
Silva is trying to control. Meridius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva throwing shots but Meridius is blocking nicely.
Meridius is breathing heavily.
Meridius on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots but Meridius is blocking nicely.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Meridius is working away.
Meridius is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Meridius's hands, connecting with Meridius's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Silva trying to control the action but Meridius is working from the bottom.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looks to land a strike but Meridius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Maximus Meridius's cut is getting worse.
Meridius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Meridius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meridius wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva cracks Meridius with a solid left hand.
Maximus Meridius's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva stands up over Meridius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maximus Meridius's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrien Silva!
Post fight, an emotional Adrien Silva said 'Who's Next?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bammer misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Bammer misses.
Jab from Bammer.
Bammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Bammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bammer manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Bammer misses with a few strikes there.
Bammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to control but Bammer is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Bammer from advancing to side control.
Bammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Bammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the position for now.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bammer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Bammer is proving a slippery customer.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bammer from controlling successfully.
Smith pulls Bammer in close to prevent any damage.
Smith keeping full guard, as Bammer tries to pass.
Bammer stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to keep Bammer in close.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bammer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith keeping full guard, as Bammer tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pulling down on Bammer's head to control his posture.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bammer pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Bammer eventually gives up the hold.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bammer is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bammer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Smith has locked up a guillotine! Smith's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bammer is holding on here and Smith must be using up a lot of energy. Bammer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Smith gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Smith!
Paul Smith retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Paul Smith said 'The Jihad has arrived. The Order 777 is ready to fight. The future will judge us as the resistance when liberals were begging the enemy to takeover. No surrender, ever!'.
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