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GENERATION #19 BLACK vs STEIN PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Katu Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebyn Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio comes into the arena with Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi kuin kukaan blaring out of the sound system. Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
A quick step to the side and Partio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Partio tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Partio counters with a good low kick that Dall was not able to check.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Partio misses.
Dall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Partio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Partio is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
Dall tries to move to mount but Partio blocks the move with his legs.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Partio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dall trying to control the position but Partio is working away.
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
Dall works to advance to full mount. Partio defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Partio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to control but Partio is having none of it.
Dall moves to the back.
Partio turns into Dall and is now in his guard.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is stalling in the full guard.
Partio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Partio defends well.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Dall blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Dall blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ebyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall throws a right and a left that Partio avoids nicely.
Dall throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
Dall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Partio rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio connects with a solid leg kick.
Partio feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall misses with a hook to the body
and Partio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Partio scores with a nice right hand.
Partio moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Partio throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Partio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Dall swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Dall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a hook
and Partio counters with a low kick, right behind Dall 's knee.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Dall cracks Partio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Katu Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partio stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Partio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands a slapping body shot.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partio throws a head kick that misses
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Partio won't be happy with that.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
Partio looks to move to half guard but instead Dall has passed into mount! Damn!
Dall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dall avoids the attempt from Partio to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Partio is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Partio keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Partio is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katu Partio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Partio throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Partio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio gets full guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Partio is looking to escape.
Partio wants to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall controlling the pace for now.
Partio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dall works his way into side control.
Dall tries for a kimura but Partio is defending well.
Partio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to pass to mount but Partio is defending the position.
Dall is thwarting Partio's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Partio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partio is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall wants to take a breather but Partio manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dall.
Partio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebyn Dall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ebyn Dall!
After winning the bout, Ebyn Dall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miklos Horvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miklos Horvath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Pearson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horvath.
Pearson lands the left hand.
Pearson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horvath momentarily.
No luck for Pearson with that takedown attempt.
Horvath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horvath tried to counter with a leg kick but Pearson avoided it.
Horvath connects with a high kick.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horvath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horvath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pearson goes for a double leg but Horvath avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horvath continues to drive forward.
Horvath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horvath thuds his shin into the meat of Pearson's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horvath counters with a nice leg kick.
Pearson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horvath swivels and escapes.
It looked like Horvath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miklos Horvath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Pearson.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Horvath.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvath throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
Pearson wants to counter the offense by Horvath and move into the clinch position.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horvath tests Pearson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horvath scores with a leg kick.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horvath throws a body shot but no joy.
Horvath lands a big head kick that sends Pearson to the canvas! Horvath follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miklos Horvath!
Miklos Horvath thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitsu Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin has chosen Company town as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bors Ysengrin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsu Misawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bors Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misawa slips a jab from Ysengrin.
Misawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ysengrin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Misawa's head.
Ysengrin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Misawa throws a body punch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Misawa misses its target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ysengrin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Misawa lands a jab to the nose.
Misawa blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Ysengrin misses.
Misawa ducks under a wild hook from Ysengrin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin cracks Misawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Misawa rushes Ysengrin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Misawa.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Ysengrin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Misawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ysengrin pulls Misawa into guard.
Misawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Misawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Misawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Misawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ysengrin is positioning himself well to prevent Misawa advancing to mount.
Well, if Misawa 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Misawa trying to control from half guard but Ysengrin is working away.
Misawa is controlling the pace.
Misawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ysengrin keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa is pressing down on Ysengrin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ysengrin is holding on for now.
Misawa wants to control but Ysengrin is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ysengrin cracks the inside of Misawa's front leg.
Ysengrin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ysengrin misses with a low kick.
Ysengrin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Misawa sprawls well. Misawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ysengrin gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Misawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mitsu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bors Ysengrin.
Ysengrin shoots in for a double leg but Misawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Misawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ysengrin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Misawa.
Ysengrin connects with a body shot that sends Misawa's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a jab to the head.
Ysengrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misawa with a nice cross.
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!
Misawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ysengrin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bors Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin tries to score with a low kick but Misawa moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bors Ysengrin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.
Ysengrin throws an overhand right that lands on Misawa's shoulder, as Misawa tries to avoid the shot.
Misawa slips a jab and a cross from Ysengrin.
Misawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ysengrin - that will leave a mark!
Ysengrin misses with the combination.
Misawa throws out a loose jab but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Misawa moves out of range as Ysengrin strikes.
Ysengrin throws an off balance right hand
and Misawa counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Ysengrin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa presses Ysengrin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Misawa tries to work over Ysengrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.
Ysengrin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ysengrin lands a body punch.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Ysengrin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin blocks an elbow strike.
Ysengrin blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Ysengrin.
A short left from Misawa.
Misawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Misawa uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ysengrin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Misawa trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Misawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Misawa lying in Ysengrin's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ysengrin decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Misawa taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bors Ysengrin!
A very excited looking Bors Ysengrin 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Baxster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsuda Taro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buzz Baxster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Buzz Baxster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matsuda Taro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxster tries to clinch up but Taro circles away and keeps his distance.
Taro is looking for the big counter here.
Taro throws a shot to the body.
Baxster lands a leg kick that knocks Taro off balance momentarily.
Taro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baxster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Baxster.
Taro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baxster's head backwards.
Taro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baxster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baxster ducks under a wild hook from Taro.
Baxster connects with the punch.
Baxster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taro's sensitive parts.
Taro sizes up Baxster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxster keeps Taro at a distance using the push kick.
Taro thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Baxster was looking to counter with a kick there.
Baxster moves out of range as Taro strikes.
Baxster jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good work by Baxster as he checks the leg kick.
Baxster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taro throws a body punch but Baxster moves out of range.
Baxster moves out of range as Taro strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baxster!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baxster cracks Taro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Baxster finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baxster with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baxster.
That kick from Baxster tenderised Taro's leg. Taro is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Taro misses
and Baxster counters with a left and a right that stings Taro.
Taro looks to land a right hand but Baxster moved out of range.
Taro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Taro is predictable there
and Baxster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taro misses with an uppercut
and Baxster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taro. Baxster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baxster is out of range and Taro settles back down.
Taro misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Baxster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taro.
Taro scores with a jab. Baxster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Buzz Baxster has been cut.
Taro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taro misses with a leg kick
and Baxster counters with a body kick that stops Taro in his tracks momentarily.
Baxster throws a looping overhand right but Taro ducks down to avoid it.
Baxster clinches with his opponent.
Taro wants to get back to striking at distance but Baxster won't allow it.
Taro working aggressively here.
Baxster landing knees to the body.
Baxster lands a knee to the body.
Baxster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taro's face.
Taro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baxster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taros head.
Baxster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Taro.
Baxster lands a knee to the head.
Baxster letting Taro take a breather here.
Taro's coach down at Team Alpha Male was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baxster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taro takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Baxster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baxster has him pressed against the cage.
Baxster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taro tries a body shot but Baxster blocks it.
Taro tries to circle away but Baxster has him pinned against the cage.
Baxster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taro blocks an uppercut.
Baxster prevents Taro from breaking the clinch.
Taro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taro tries to stall but Baxster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baxster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baxster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baxster lands a shoulder strike.
Taro tries to break the clinch but Baxster is controlling the position.
Baxster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taro scores with a shot to the side of Baxster's head.
Baxster lands with a short shot to the head.
Baxster landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxster tries to work over Taro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Taro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Baxster.
A nice left hand lands by Taro.
Baxster scores with a knee to the head.
Taro breaks the clinch.
Taro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baxster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taro throws out the jab.
Baxster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taro's sensitive parts.
Baxster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taro at a distance.
Baxster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baxster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taro, pushing him back against the cage.
Taro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baxster has him pressed against the cage.
Baxster connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baxster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baxster lands a nice knee to the body.
Taro managing to block the knees to the body from Baxster.
Taro lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Baxster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Baxster's cut.
That's time! Baxster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baxster lands a nice hook to Taro's body. Taro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Taro misses the target.
Good leg kick by Baxster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baxster scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baxster lands a nice looking body shot.
Baxster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taro's head.
Baxster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxster scores with a push kick.
Baxster moves out of range of the leg kick from Taro.
As Taro looks to move away, Baxster throws a big counter combo but Taro just gets out of the way.
Taro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taro scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taro swings widly with a right hand
and Taro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick from Baxster.
Taro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baxster moves away.
Baxster has closed the distance and engaged Taro in a clinch.
Taro managing to block the knees to the body from Baxster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro is looking to control Baxster's arms but Baxster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taro has his back to the cage.
Taro takes a shot to the head.
Taro tries to throw a body punch but Baxster avoids it by throwing Taro back against the cage.
Baxster connects with a knee to the head.
Baxster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baxster as Taro tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Baxster.
Taro misses with some punches.
Baxster landing knees to the body.
Taro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baxster.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baxster.
Baxster lands an elbow inside that Taro shrugs off.
Baxster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baxster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taro is breathing heavily.
Baxster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Baxster landing knees to the head.
Taro has had enough of the clinch but Baxster keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baxster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taro backwards.
Taro is trying to break the clinch but Baxster is controlling him.
Baxster keeps control of Taro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baxster throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro.
Baxster lands with a short shot to the head.
Baxster prevents a body shot from Taro.
Baxster gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baxster.
Baxster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baxster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baxster scores with a knee to the head.
Taro is rocked!
Baxster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taro is still on wobbly legs! Can Baxster finish him?
Baxster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baxster gets through Taro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baxster.
Baxster misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Baxster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxster tries a knee to the head but Taro blocks it.
Baxster lands a body shot.
Taro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taro tries a body shot but Baxster blocks it.
Baxster pushes Taro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Baxster on the inside.
Baxster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taro backwards.
Taro has had enough of the clinch but Baxster keeps him there for the moment.
Taro is trying to break free.
Taro seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Taro.
Baxster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taro avoiding damage as Baxster throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxster scores a nice knee to the body.
Baxster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taro can do to turn this around?
Taro is trying to break the clinch but Baxster has him pressed against the cage.
Baxster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baxster lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baxster backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taro tries to work over Baxster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baxster lands a damaging elbow.
Taro working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Baxster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taro blocks it with crossed arms.
Taro lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baxster obliges.
Buzz Baxster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Baxster.
Baxster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Baxster as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Baxster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Baxster'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. And we move into the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baxster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baxster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Taro misses.
Taro throws a body shot but no joy.
Taro thows a leg kick but Baxster checks it
and Baxster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baxster connects with an inside leg kick.
Baxster delivers a nice body kick.
Taro misses with a left hand
and Baxster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taro's knee momentarily.
Taro throws a poor cross that misses
and Baxster counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baxster.
Taro stalks Baxster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baxster's face. Baxster staggers backwards, shaken.
Baxster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baxster swinging wildly here.
Buzz Baxster is winning the standup battle so far.
Taro throws a head kick but Baxster moves out of range.
Baxster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro throws a leg kick
and Baxster finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Taro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Taro does no damage.
Taro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxster.
Baxster is looking to counter the offense by Taro and move into the clinch.
Baxster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baxster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taro.
Baxster is looking to land body kicks.
Baxster throws a series of punches but Taro avoids them all with ease.
Baxster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baxster tries to clinch but Taro is having none of it.
Baxster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taro misses with a body shot.
Taro misses with an uppercut
and Baxster counters with a good low kick that Taro was not able to check.
Taro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taro looks to land a right hand but Baxster moved out of range.
Matsuda Taro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buzz Baxster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxster avoids the body shot from Taro.
Taro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baxster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Baxster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baxster half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Baxster.
Baxster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baxster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baxster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxster.
Baxster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baxster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taro moves away.
Taro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baxster lands a right hook to the body.
Baxster throws a combination. Taro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Taro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxster throws a head kick that misses
and Taro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taro misses with a left hand
and Baxster counters with a nice body shot.
Baxster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baxster stalks Taro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taro's face. Taro staggers backwards, shaken.
Taro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taro misses the shot to the body.
Matsuda Taro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taro misses with a looping right.
As Taro backs away, Baxster returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taro swings widly with a right hand
and Baxster counters with a nice leg kick.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taro throws a big shot that misses.
Taro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taro throws a body kick that misses.
Baxster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taro manages to avoid it.
Taro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Baxster.
Taro throws a wild body kick that Baxster sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Baxster does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taro throws a sloppy body shot
and Baxster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxster moves out of range of the strikes.
Baxster thinks about countering with a body kick.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baxster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baxster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taro's head.
Taro just misses with a punch to the body.
Baxster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taro.
Taro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taro connects with a crisp jab.
Taro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Baxster misses.
Taro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxster scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Baxster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baxster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Baxster!
Buzz Baxster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joko Lelono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen mama said knock you out 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joko Lelono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Lelono counters with an outside leg kick.
Lelono lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson throws a one two combo.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Lelono moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lelono to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lelono tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Lelono has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lelono sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lelono tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.
A big head kick from Lelono and Nelson is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Nelson is rocked!
Lelono has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lelono gets to his feet and stands over Nelson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nelson felt that one! Lelono unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nelson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joko Lelono!
During a confident post fight interview, Joko Lelono thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cono McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen foggy dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cono McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miller regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor is taking a breather. Miller 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.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGregor is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is pressing down on McGregor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
Miller trying to control the position.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGregor has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
Miller passes McGregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Miller passes to full mount!
Miller working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McGregor turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Miller off and cradles McGregor's limp body as Miller celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ralph Miller!
The defeated Cono McGregor had this to say: 'i will be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasmussen comes into the arena with Era – Ameno blaring out of the sound system. Pott has chosen Flume - Smoke & Retribution (Ekali Remix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Rasmussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Pott!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Rasmussen. That snapped Pott's head back.
Rasmussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasmussen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pott.
Pott closes the distance and clinches.
Rasmussen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasmussen misses with a knee strike.
Pott tries to pull guard but Rasmussen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rasmussen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasmussen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Christian Rasmussen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pott.
Rasmussen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pott 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.
Pott tries to pull guard but Rasmussen won't allow it.
A short left from Pott.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
Pott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasmussens head.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
A short right from Pott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott tries to pull guard but Rasmussen holds him up against the cage and eventually Pott drops back down to his feet.
Pott is trying to pull guard but Rasmussen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rasmussen trying to land knees to the body.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rasmussen.
Rasmussen misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pott fails to land.
Pott jumps guard but Rasmussen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
Rasmussen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Rasmussen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pott wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasmussen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasmussen backwards.
Rasmussen connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack Pott has been cut.
Rasmussen blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasmussen gets through Pott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasmussen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasmussen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rasmussen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rasmussen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pott is defending well for now.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but Pott blocks it.
Rasmussen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rasmussen working aggressively here.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rasmussen missing with knees to the body.
Pott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasmussen walks away with a smile on his face. Pott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rasmussen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rasmussen throws a big counter combination but Pott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rasmussen.
Jack Pott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pott misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott misses with a looping left.
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches.
Rasmussen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasmussen throws a head punch that misses.
Pott throws a punch but it's blocked by Rasmussen.
Pott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rasmussen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rasmussen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rasmussen throws a head punch that misses.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pott.
Rasmussen misses with a knee to the head.
Rasmussen misses with a knee to the head.
Rasmussen tries to throw a body punch but Pott avoids it by throwing Rasmussen back against the cage.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasmussens head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pott can't get the takedown.
Pott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rasmussen backwards.
Pott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rasmussen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasmussen has a couple of punches blocked by Pott.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
Pott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasmussen smiles and moves away.
Pott misses the jab.
Pott rushes Rasmussen and presses him up against the cage.
Pott tries to pull guard but Rasmussen won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Rasmussen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Pott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rasmussen has closed the distance and engaged Pott in a clinch.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Rasmussen.
Pott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasmussen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pott's elbow.
Pott wants a takedown.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rasmussen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pott.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
Pott lands an uppercut.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
Rasmussen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pott scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pott drags the fight down to the ground.
Pott is looking for a triangle but Rasmussen pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott can't keep his opponent in guard - Rasmussen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pott is refusing to be controlled, as Rasmussen sits in half guard.
Pott is trying to get back to full guard.
Rasmussen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pott wants to get back to full guard.
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasmussen prevents Pott from improving his position.
Pott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rasmussen looking to pass the guard.
Pott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasmussen is aware though and is defending well.
Rasmussen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen pushes Pott off looking to stand but Pott dives back in and keeps control.
Pott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasmussen keeps working.
Rasmussen wants to get back to his feet.
Pott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pott throwing shots but Rasmussen is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmussen is staying active underneath Pott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pott lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Pott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Pott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rasmussen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pott misses with an uppercut.
Pott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but Pott blocks it.
Pott wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Pott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rasmussen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pott can do to turn this around?
Rasmussen scores with a knee to the head.
Rasmussen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasmussen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pott is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rasmussen to the mat. Rasmussen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen keeping moving, preventing Pott from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rasmussen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Pott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasmussen has his feet on Pott's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rasmussen.
A nice combination there by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rasmussen throws a looping overhand right but Pott ducks down to avoid it.
Pott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rasmussen in his tracks.
Rasmussen wants to clinch up but Pott keeps it at a distance.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Pott avoids them all with ease.
Pott blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pott throws out a loose jab but Rasmussen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasmussen is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pott clinches up with Rasmussen and pushes him back against the cage.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pott gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pott landing some decent shots from guard.
Jack Pott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pott with a nice head shot there.
Rasmussen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pott is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pott thuds his right hand into Rasmussen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christian Rasmussen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pott has closed the distance and engaged Rasmussen in a clinch.
Pott is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rasmussen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Rasmussen fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rasmussen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pott trying to keep a closed guard but Rasmussen is proving a slippery customer.
Rasmussen is pushing down on Pott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pott is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasmussen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rasmussen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Christian Rasmussen.
I think Rasmussen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Rasmussen!
Christian Rasmussen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ester Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Avsketij (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ester Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasily Avsketij!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
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.
Avsketij tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maverick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avsketij is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avsketij looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avsketij closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avsketij can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avsketij looking to stall.
Maverick throws a punch but it's blocked by Avsketij.
Maverick throws a head punch that misses.
Maverick lands an uppercut.
It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
Maverick can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
Maverick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maverick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avsketij is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Avsketij is pressed up against the cage. Maverick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avsketij down to the mat. Avsketij avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ester Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avsketij tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maverick keeps the fight on the outside.
Maverick feinted with a counter takedown.
Maverick throws the left hand but Avsketij avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avsketij closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Avsketij blocks an uppercut.
Avsketij has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Avsketij misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maverick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avsketij defends it nicely.
Avsketij is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Avsketij pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick looking for a takedown.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avsketij pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maverick lands an uppercut.
Avsketij prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avsketij is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avsketij fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avsketij tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
Nice cross by Maverick.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avsketij but Avsketij pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maverick tries to bum rush Avsketij with a series of wild strikes but Avsketij uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avsketij is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ester Maverick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maverick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Avsketij looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maverick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avsketij keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Maverick.
Avsketij is pushing Maverick's head away, looking to escape. Maverick manages to hold on to the position though.
Maverick landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Maverick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avsketij defending against the ground and pound.
Maverick is looking to take a break and control but Avsketij is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avsketij can do to turn this around?
Avsketij taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avsketij wants to get back to his feet but Maverick drags him back down.
Maverick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Avsketij managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maverick.
Maverick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maverick trying to control the position but Avsketij is working away.
Maverick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Avsketij is avoiding damage well.
Maverick cracks Avsketij with a big elbow.
Maverick throwing strikes but Avsketij manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Avsketij content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Avsketij working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is looking to regain half guard here but Avsketij keeps moving and retains side control.
Avsketij controls the position from side control.
Maverick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Avsketij is not content to let Maverick control the position.
Maverick misses with a head shot. Avsketij uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maverick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avsketij works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avsketij avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maverick stands up over Avsketij, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avsketij is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Avsketij keeps moving.
Maverick throws an elbow that misses. Avsketij uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maverick's guard. Nice move by Avsketij!
Maverick wants to hit a switch here but Avsketij passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maverick there!
Avsketij controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maverick tries to hold on but Avsketij postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ester Maverick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Maverick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maverick shoots in and bounces Avsketij off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ester Maverick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maverick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avsketij works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick stops Avsketij from standing up.
Maverick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maverick trying to control but Avsketij is working from the bottom.
Avsketij wants to get back to his feet but Maverick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick works over Avsketij with some ground and pound from guard.
Maverick with a nice head shot there.
Maverick throwing strikes but missing.
Avsketij preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maverick throws a big elbow that misses.
Maverick is working Avsketij over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Avsketij utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maverick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maverick throwing strikes but missing.
Maverick throws a big right hand that misses.
Maverick throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasily Avsketij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avsketij can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick throws a strike but Avsketij rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maverick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avsketij is one step ahead there.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ester Maverick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avsketij trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Avsketij must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maverick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick looking to control.
Maverick 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.
Maverick is really struggling to control Avsketij but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maverick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avsketij is aware though and is defending well.
Maverick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Avsketij stalks Maverick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maverick's face. Maverick staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ester Maverick has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avsketij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maverick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avsketij.
Avsketij walks into a stiff left hand from Maverick.
Maverick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Avsketij counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ester Maverick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maverick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ester Maverick!
In defeat, Vasily Avsketij stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whuut!?!! In training it was going better. Shit '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David C. Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suklaa Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin and Suklaa Muna. Marvin comes into the arena with Superman Theme blaring out of the sound system. Muna has chosen Mercedes Bentso - Munaton Mies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David C. Marvin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suklaa Muna!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Muna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marvin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muna but Muna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muna throws out a counter right but Marvin avoids it with no problem.
Muna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marvin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marvin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marvin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Muna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muna looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marvin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marvin wants to work for an arm triangle but Muna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muna trying to hold on to Marvin's head to control him but Marvin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muna is just riding it out for now. Marvin eventually gives up the hold.
Marvin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marvin prevents Muna from standing back up.
Marvin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Muna tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David C. Marvin!
David C. Marvin retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking David C. Marvin 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 Rod Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Stein 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Elias Stein!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black lands a body punch.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein lands an uppercut.
It looks like Rod Black has been cut.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein prevents a body shot from Black.
Stein prevents a body shot from Black.
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Stein scores with a shoulder strike.
Black misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Black.
Stein prevents a body shot from Black.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Stein is rocked!
Nice body punch from Black.
Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Stein looks winded!
Black cracks Stein with a nice body shot.
Black lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stein to his knees! Black keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Black!
Rod Black retains his heavyweight title!
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