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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Maddox there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Maddox.
Maddox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maddox throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Maddox drops Nelson with a beautiful combination! Nelson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maddox is looking for the KO!
Nelson is rocked!
It looks like Rock Nelson has been cut.
Maddox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alfalfa Meal in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maddox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Maddox finish him?
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maddox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Maddox gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nelson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Maddox!
An out of breath Marc Maddox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sultan Aliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliev's entrance music is Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal. A fine choice. Pyrrhus Epirus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sultan Aliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pyrrhus Epirus!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliev moves in looking to clinch but Epirus pushes him off.
Epirus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aliev closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Aliev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Epirus manages to break the clinch.
Aliev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epirus counters with a head kick. That will keep Aliev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aliev wants to clinch up but Epirus keeps it at a distance.
Aliev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epirus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epirus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epirus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Epirus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aliev smiles and moves away.
Sultan Aliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aliev loads up on a big right hand but Epirus slips the punch.
Aliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Aliev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Epirus circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Epirus sprawls well. Epirus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aliev gets slowly back to his feet.
Aliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aliev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epirus gets control of Aliev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Epirus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aliev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aliev is in close to Epirus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aliev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Epirus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aliev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Epirus has tightened it up now! Aliev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pyrrhus Epirus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Run Fedder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stop War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedder comes into the arena with "Austrian Death Machine- Get To The Choppa" blaring out of the sound system. Stop War 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Run Fedder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stop War!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
War shoots in but no luck this time.
Fedder stuffs the takedown attempt from War. War gets slowly back to his feet.
War shoots in for a takedown but Fedder shows good takedown defense.
Fedder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but War manages to circle out of the way.
Run Fedder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stop War.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War fails to land the takedown.
Fedder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedder gets a clinch.
Fedder decides to pull guard.
War is pushing down on Fedder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fedder is fighting to maintain full guard but War has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fedder is trying to stand back up but War is controlling him
War is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
War trying to mount his opponent but Fedder defends it.
Fedder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
War wants to stand but Fedder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
War wants to pass the guard but Fedder is defending well.
War is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fedder is in all sorts of trouble here.
War is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fedder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fedder is controlling an arm, preventing War from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fedder tries to reverse the position but War maintains control.
Fedder regains half guard.
War is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
War trying to advance position but Fedder counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War wants to control from the top but Fedder keeps moving.
War stopping the sweep attempt from Fedder.
Fedder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fedder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, War has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
War scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fedder manages to mount him!
War gets back to half guard.
War is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. War manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
War looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedder lands a couple of digs.
Fedder trying to control the position from guard on top but War is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
War is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
War keeping moving, preventing Fedder from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now War is on top in guard.
War looking to pass the guard.
Fedder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
War works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Run Fedder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
War gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fedder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stop War has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fedder stops War from standing up.
War kicks Fedder off and gets to his feet.
War misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War with the counter takedown but Fedder avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
War is looking to stand up but Fedder isn't so interested in that idea.
Fedder preventing the sweep.
War wants to stand but Fedder is controlling the position.
War had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fedder defends it easily.
War is breathing heavily.
War is looking to stand up but Fedder isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fedder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
War 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.
Fedder drops back looking for a leg! War is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and War manages to kick Fedder off! Fedder jumps back into War's guard.
War 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
War is still trying to improve position.
War not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fedder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedder prevents War from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fedder pushes War up against the cage in a clinch.
Fedder gets control of War's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fedder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as War accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fedder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
War is looking to escape.
War gets back to full guard.
War wants to stand but Fedder is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedder wants to control from the top but War keeps moving.
Fedder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fedder distracts War with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
War keeping moving, preventing Fedder from controlling successfully.
War wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fedder stops War from standing up.
War looking for a sweep. Not yet War, not yet.
Fedder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
War is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fedder is controlling him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Run Fedder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fedder closes the distance and clinches.
War lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
War wants to free his trapped foot but Fedder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fedder wants to control but War is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fedder.
War is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
War stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fedder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. War defends it easily.
War works a leg free and moves into half guard.
War takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedder looking for submissions off his back.
War frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
War wants to get back to his feet but Fedder is holding on tight.
War wants to take Fedder's back but he can't do it this time.
Fedder is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, War has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War looking for the RNC.
War gets his hands free as Fedder looks to control.
War looking to break Fedder's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fedder remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise War will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fedder showing good submission defense here.
Fedder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fedder regains half guard.
War wants to pass to mount but Fedder is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fedder.
Fedder looking to hit a scissor sweep but War is one step ahead there.
War wants to control from the top but Fedder keeps moving.
War wants to pass the guard but Fedder is keeping the position.
Fedder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in War's guard.
War is looking to stand up but Fedder isn't so interested in that idea.
War looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedder is one step ahead there.
War keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
War looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fedder stops War from standing up.
War looking for a sweep. Not yet War, not yet.
Fedder stops War from standing up.
Stop War has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
War is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
War wants to stand and escape but Fedder is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fedder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stop War.
I think Fedder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Run Fedder!
A very excited looking Run Fedder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Chuckhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud . Chuckhaven has chosen whip it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Chuckhaven!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a jab but it's blocked by Chuckhaven.
Arlovski sets himself, and Chuckhaven steps forward looking for the clinch! Arlovski avoids it this time.
Chuckhaven tries to bum rush Arlovski with a series of wild strikes but Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chuckhaven walks into a left hand.
It looks like Paul Chuckhaven has been cut.
Arlovski throws a hook but Chuckhaven avoids it easily.
Arlovski cracks a nice hook into Chuckhaven's ribs.
Arlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arlovski sets himself, and Chuckhaven steps forward looking for the clinch! Arlovski avoids it this time.
Arlovski misses with a straight left.
Arlovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arlovski misses the shot to the body.
Chuckhaven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arlovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chuckhaven slips a jab from Arlovski.
Arlovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice combo by Arlovski! Oh, that's hurt him - Chuckhaven falls to the canvas and Arlovski follows him into side control.
Chuckhaven is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuckhaven tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Chuckhaven is still in real trouble! Can Arlovski finish him?
Chuckhaven is working to get back to half guard.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet but Chuckhaven is holding on tight.
Chuckhaven is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlovski has a good base and remains in mount.
Arlovski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckhaven really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arlovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chuckhaven on the ground.
Chuckhaven wants to hold on but Arlovski pushes him away.
Chuckhaven seems to have recovered his senses.
Arlovski tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Chuckhaven is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlovski has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuckhaven gets back to half guard.
Chuckhaven has a hand on Arlovski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arlovski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet but Chuckhaven is holding on tight.
Chuckhaven sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chuckhaven is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Arlovski is going to stand back up.
Chuckhaven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlovski pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven is looking to improve his position.
Chuckhaven is trying to control but can't.
Chuckhaven wants to improve his position but Arlovski is controlling well.
Chuckhaven keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuckhaven wants to improve his position but Arlovski is controlling well.
Chuckhaven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlovski pulls his head out easily.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven looking for submissions off his back.
Chuckhaven is trying to get back to full guard.
Chuckhaven actively working from the bottom here.
Chuckhaven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chuckhaven is looking for a sweep. Arlovski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuckhaven gets full guard.
Chuckhaven is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chuckhaven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlovski defends well.
Chuckhaven pulls Arlovski in close to his closed guard and prevents Arlovski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chuckhaven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arlovski is aware though and is defending well.
Chuckhaven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arlovski defends well.
Arlovski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chuckhaven to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Arlovski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chuckhaven pulls down on the head and he's put Arlovski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Chuckhaven!
A determined Paul Chuckhaven didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruised Rib Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruised Rib Aldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terrence Funk's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruised Rib Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrence Funk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funk tries for a takedown but Aldo circles away easily
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funk misses with a takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Aldo's head coaches at El Tico 's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Funk. Funk maintains the clinch.
Funk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Funk tries for a takedown but Aldo manages to get underhooks.
Bruised Rib Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Funk.
Funk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Funk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Funk manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk is staying tight to Aldo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Funk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Funk landing strikes.
Funk lands a few punches from side control.
Aldo dodges the ground and pound from Funk.
Aldo is trying to escape the position but Funk is controlling the position.
Funk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Funk controlling the position.
Funk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk is working Aldo over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Funk controlling from side mount.
Funk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aldo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Funk landing strikes.
Funk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aldo is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Funk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Funk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aldo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk taking a breather here.
Aldo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Funk.
Funk controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funk working the body and head with strikes.
Aldo regains half guard, as Funk was trying to land strikes.
Aldo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funk scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Funk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Funk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Funk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Funk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aldo works Funk's body with a nice hook.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Funk. Funk gets slowly back to his feet.
Funk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aldo on his heels. He'll look to pass Aldo's guard now, I'm sure.
Funk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Terrence Funk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funk wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Funk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Funk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funk connects with a couple of short punches.
Funk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Funk chips away with some ground and pound.
Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk cracks Aldo with a solid left hand.
Funk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funk with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk working some strikes from top position.
Funk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Funk working some strikes from top position.
Funk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Funk stands and throws Aldo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Funk taking a breather here.
Funk lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Funk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aldo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Funk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo parries the strikes from Funk easily there. Funk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aldo to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aldo some visible discomfort.
Funk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aldo some visible discomfort.
Funk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aldo parries the strikes from Funk easily there. Funk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aldo to escape.
Aldo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Funk.
Funk landing a few strikes.
Funk working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Funk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Funk crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Funk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aldo dodges the ground and pound from Funk.
Funk controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aldo to see if he's OK.
Funk slows the pace down.
Aldo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Funk cracks Aldo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Funk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Funk darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Funk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Funk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Funk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funk advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Funk is working Aldo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aldo dodges the ground and pound from Funk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk lands some shots froms side control.
Funk landing strikes.
Funk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aldo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Funk slows the pace down.
Funk throws a strike aimed at the side of Aldo's head but Aldo avoids it well.
Funk working the ground and pound.
Funk working the strikes but Aldo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Funk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Funk there.
Bruised Rib Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Funk.
Nice strikes from Funk there.
Funk lands with a punch from half guard.
Funk working Aldo over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Funk lands a nice short elbow.
Funk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk is nestled in close to Aldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aldo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funk.
Funk is nestled in close to Aldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aldo has hold of Funk's hands but Funk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Funk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Funk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Terrence Funk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Funk.
Funk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funk is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldo has wrist control.
Funk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Funk slips nicely into half guard.
Funk 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Funk lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Funk in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Funk 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Funk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Baris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Morris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Baris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Morris!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baris drops an elbow to the side of Morris's head.
Morris tries to get to full guard but Baris has control of the leg.
Baris 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.
Baris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing that Baris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morris should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baris'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris trying to hold on to Baris's head to control him but Baris postures up.
Baris is taking a breather. Morris says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baris working the head and body with strikes.
Baris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Baris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morris for as long as he can get away with.
Baris thows a huge punch but Morris dodges it nicely.
Baris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
Baris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baris showed some decent athleticism there.
Baris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Baris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Baris throwing shots but Morris is blocking nicely.
Morris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Baris seems content to control.
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.
Ground and pound from Baris.
Baris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Baris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Baris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baris.
The strikes coming from Baris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Baris is working Morris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baris trying to control the action but Morris is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Baris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is being controlled here.
Baris cracks Morris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baris working the ground and pound.
Baris passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Morris!
Morris can't escape the position.
Baris lands with some strikes.
Baris controlling from mount.
Morris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Baris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morris is rocked!
Baris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Baris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Baris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Morris is still in real trouble! Can Baris finish him?
Baris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morris seems to have recovered his senses.
Baris working Morris over with strikes here.
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!
Baris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Baris is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Aleksander Baris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Baris with shots to the head and body - Morris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baris is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Baris looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baris unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Morris wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Baris celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Baris!
An out of breath Aleksander Baris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Khaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaric The Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaliev's entrance music is T-Wayne - Nasty Freestyle. A fine choice. The Visigoth has chosen Aelfric - Gautis Bida (The Prayer of Gaut) 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Khaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alaric The Visigoth!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Visigoth circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Visigoth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khaliev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Khaliev blocks a head kick by The Visigoth.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khaliev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaliev wants to take the fight to the mat but The Visigoth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Visigoth blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaliev lands with a light punch inside.
The Visigoth blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Khaliev - that landed with a thud.
Khaliev slowing the pace effectively.
The Visigoth working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Visigoth is looking to break free of the clinch but Khaliev has double underhooks.
Khaliev tries to pull guard but The Visigoth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khaliev working aggressively here.
Khaliev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khaliev.
Khaliev pushes The Visigoth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Visigoth breaks from the clinch.
Khaliev moves into range and clinches up with The Visigoth.
Khaliev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Visigoth after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Khaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khaliev tries to pull guard but The Visigoth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Visigoth is trying to break the clinch but Khaliev is controlling him.
Khaliev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khaliev misses with some punches.
Khaliev wants a takedown but no success here.
Khaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Khaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaliev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Visigoth after a bit of a struggle.
The Visigoth breaks from the clinch.
Khaliev has closed the distance and engaged The Visigoth in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Visigoth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khaliev has him pressed against the cage.
Khaliev jumps guard but The Visigoth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khaliev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khaliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Visigoth just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Khaliev fails to land.
Khaliev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Visigoth is defending well.
The Visigoth tries to break free but Khaliev pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khaliev.
Khaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Visigoth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khaliev misses with the head strike.
Khaliev is looking for a takedown.
The Visigoth is trying to break the clinch but Khaliev has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khaliev.
Khaliev misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khaliev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Visigoth breaks from the clinch.
Khaliev drives through and clinches with The Visigoth against the cage.
Khaliev tries for a takedown but The Visigoth manages to get underhooks.
Khaliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khaliev lands a hook that snaps the head of The Visigoth backwards.
The Visigoth can't break the clinch.
Khaliev throws a head punch that misses.
Khaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Visigoth smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliev has The Visigoth up against the cage in a clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Khaliev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Visigoth is looking to slow Khaliev down with leg kicks.
Khaliev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khaliev drives through and clinches with The Visigoth against the cage.
The Visigoth tries to break the clinch but Khaliev is controlling the position.
Khaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaliev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khaliev lands a body shot.
The Visigoth is trying to break the clinch but Khaliev is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Visigoth breaks the clinch.
Khaliev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Visigoth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khaliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khaliev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khaliev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khaliev lands with a right to the head.
Khaliev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khaliev manages to pull guard.
Khaliev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khaliev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Visigoth defends it easily.
The Visigoth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khaliev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khaliev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Visigoth defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Visigoth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khaliev is working an open guard so The Visigoth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Visigoth swats away the attempt to clinch by Khaliev.
The Visigoth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The Visigoth swats away the attempt to clinch by Khaliev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Visigoth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khaliev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Visigoth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khaliev tries to clinch there but The Visigoth circles away.
The Visigoth throws a fast counter high kick but Khaliev manages to duck under it in time.
Khaliev blocks a head kick by The Visigoth.
Khaliev throwing a counter right hand but The Visigoth manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev rushes The Visigoth and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khaliev.
Adam Khaliev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Visigoth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khaliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Visigoth prevents it.
The Visigoth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaliev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaliev controlling the action here for a moment.
Khaliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Visigoth smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Khaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Visigoth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev clinches up against the cage.
The Visigoth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Khaliev's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khaliev gets a clinch.
Khaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
Khaliev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Visigoth's efforts to push away.
The Visigoth tries to break the clinch but Khaliev is controlling the position.
Khaliev fails to pull guard.
Khaliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Visigoth can do to turn this around?
Khaliev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khaliev drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Visigoth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khaliev tries to clinch but The Visigoth moves out of range.
Khaliev moves into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Khaliev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Khaliev tries to clinch but The Visigoth moves out of range.
The Visigoth thinks about the counter body kick.
The Visigoth keeps the fight on the outside.
Khaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Visigoth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khaliev backing away here, and The Visigoth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khaliev doesn't manage to clinch there - The Visigoth circles away.
A head kick misses from The Visigoth.
Khaliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khaliev clinches up with The Visigoth and pushes him back against the cage.
Khaliev lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Alaric The Visigoth has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Visigoth is trying to push Khaliev away but Khaliev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Visigoth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khaliev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khaliev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Khaliev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Visigoth.
Khaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
The Visigoth manages to break the clinch.
Khaliev wants to clinch
and The Visigoth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khaliev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Khaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khaliev throws a punch but it's blocked by The Visigoth.
Khaliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Visigoth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khaliev is trying to drag The Visigoth to the mat but The Visigoth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Khaliev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Visigoth is trying to force a seperation but Khaliev has the dominant position.
Khaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Visigoth blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khaliev.
The Visigoth is trying to push Khaliev away but Khaliev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khaliev lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Visigoth.
Khaliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khaliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Visigoths head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khaliev misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Visigoth just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Khaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Visigoth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Visigoth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khaliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Visigoth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alaric The Visigoth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Visigoth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Visigoth throws a fast counter high kick but Khaliev manages to duck under it in time.
The Visigoth keeps the fight on the outside.
Khaliev wants to clinch but The Visigoth slips to the side
and The Visigoth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khaliev's knee momentarily.
Khaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Visigoth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Visigoth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khaliev tries to clinch
and The Visigoth counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Visigoth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Visigoth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Visigoth throws a fast counter high kick but Khaliev manages to duck under it in time.
The Visigoth circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adam Khaliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khaliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses.
Khaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Visigoth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Visigoth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Visigoth throws a leg kick
and Khaliev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alaric The Visigoth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Khaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Visigoth swats away the attempt to clinch by Khaliev.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Khaliev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khaliev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Khaliev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adam Khaliev made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandayu Momochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandayu Momochi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandayu Momochi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira misses with a looping left.
Moreira slips a jab from Momochi .
Moreira moves to clinch but Momochi breaks away
and Momochi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Momochi .
Moreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Momochi .
Momochi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Momochi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Momochi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi wants to finish this one by submission but Moreira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Momochi .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Momochi thowing shots but they're missing.
Momochi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi controlling from mount.
Momochi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moreira is on top in guard.
Momochi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Moreira is now in half guard.
Momochi is controlling Moreira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Momochi is trying to get back to full guard.
Moreira is thwarting Momochi 's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi is trying to maintain the position but Moreira is very close to passing his half guard.
Momochi is pressing down on Moreira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moreira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Momochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreira has managed to get both his arms back between Momochi 's legs - danger averted.
Momochi is looking for a triangle here but Moreira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Momochi prevents Moreira from improving position.
Momochi is looking to regain half guard here but Moreira keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Momochi actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi controlling the position well.
Moreira has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $900 fee). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Momochi trying to hold on to Moreira's head to control him but Moreira postures up.
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreira pulls his head out easily.
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Momochi keeps working.
That's four 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.
Momochi actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momochi trying to control from the bottom.
Momochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreira pulls his head out easily.
Momochi manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momochi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moreira is looking to clinch.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Momochi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Momochi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Momochi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Momochi lands a nice forearm strike.
Sandayu Momochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moreira prevents Momochi from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira tries to buck Momochi off but Momochi is having none of it.
Moreira wants to control but Momochi postures up.
Momochi is trying to get an arm triangle but Moreira is defending well.
Moreira can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi slows the pace down.
Moreira is not content to let Momochi control the position.
Moreira defending against the ground and pound.
Momochi is looking to take a break and control but Moreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Momochi controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Moreira is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandayu Momochi !
Sandayu Momochi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Artur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmoud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artur moves away.
Mahmoud misses with the combination.
Mahmoud with a nice cross.
That kick from Mahmoud tenderised Artur's leg. Artur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahmoud moves out of range of the strikes.
Artur sets himself, and Mahmoud steps forward looking for the clinch! Artur avoids it this time.
Artur misses the jab.
Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud wants the takedown. Artur is fighting it off but Mahmoud persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Artur's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mahmoud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Artur wants to get back to his feet but Mahmoud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Artur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahmoud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmoud throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmoud with a nice head shot there.
Mahmoud connects with a couple of short punches.
Mahmoud wants to control from the top but Artur keeps moving.
Artur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahmoud.
Artur trying to control the position.
Mahmoud works over Artur with some ground and pound from guard.
Mahmoud is in close to Artur's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Artur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Artur is trying to keep Mahmoud in close.
Mahmoud stands up over Artur, holding on to his feet. Mahmoud throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Artur is out cold! Mahmoud lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
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