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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor The Notourious (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor The Notourious!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Notourious lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Julio Reyes has been cut.
The Notourious lands a jab to Reyes's midsection.
Reyes has his takedown stuffed
and The Notourious counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but The Notourious shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Reyes backs off The Notourious throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Reyes is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Notourious sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes moves forwards but The Notourious connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Notourious tries to score with a low kick but Reyes moves his leg out of the way.
The Notourious lands with a right that hurts Reyes. Reyes looks to clinch but The Notourious throws a short knee that drops Reyes. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Conor The Notourious!
Post fight, an emotional Conor The Notourious said 'Nates a little bitch'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Raphael Adamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tre Spar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamson looking to score a takedown here. Spar is defending well but Adamson drives through and ends up in Spar's guard.
Spar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adamson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spar.
Adamson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adamson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Spar working to try and regain half guard.
Spar is trying to reverse the position but instead Adamson has taken his back - oops!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamson is hanging on to Spar's back as he tries to escape.
Spar has hold of Adamson's leg, trying to break free but it's let Adamson lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Spar is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Adamson throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raphael Adamson!
Raphael Adamson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Tre Spar had this to say: 'I'd like to thank my opponent thanks for the lesson of humility, the fans, Also everyone at Bobby B's ill get back there and train for the next one'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by Aint No Sunshine. Roberto De Leon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leon connects with a body shot that sends Dickinson's belly button to the back.
De Leon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
De Leon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickinson shoots in and bounces De Leon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Leon keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson is really struggling to control De Leon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Leon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dickinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Leon has his feet on Dickinson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Leon to keep the fight standing.
Dickinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
Dickinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
De Leon slows down the pace here.
De Leon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson being controlled against the cage.
De Leon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from De Leon. Those never looked like landing.
Dickinson tries to counter with a takedown but De Leon is quick to defend against it.
De Leon has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Leon's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Leon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
De Leon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by De Leon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Leon.
De Leon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson successfully pulls guard.
De Leon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
De Leon forces Dickinson back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Leon.
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Leon smiles and moves away.
Dickinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Leon did well to prevent Dickinson getting side control.
De Leon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dickinson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Leon clinches.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
De Leon lands a nice shot to the body.
De Leon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Leon moves into the clinch.
De Leon throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
De Leon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto De Leon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Leon moves into range and clinches up with Dickinson.
De Leon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Leon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
De Leon avoiding damage.
De Leon breaks from the clinch.
Dickinson shoots for a takedown but De Leon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Leon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberto De Leon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickinson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Leon lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Leon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dickinson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Leon.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Leon just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Leon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Leon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickinson avoids the damage to the body.
De Leon scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dickinson is rocked!
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Leon smiles and moves away.
De Leon clinches with his opponent.
De Leon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Dickinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
De Leon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dickinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Leon smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Leon moves into the clinch.
Dickinson seems to have got his legs back now.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
Dickinson prevents a body shot from De Leon.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Leon moves into range and clinches up with Dickinson.
Dickinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Leon to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Leon controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickinson drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
De Leon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Leon has closed the distance and engaged Dickinson in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Leon.
De Leon trying to land knees to the body.
De Leon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Leon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Leon wants to counter the offense by Dickinson and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto De Leon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
De Leon rushes Dickinson and presses him up against the cage.
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Leon but De Leon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from De Leon. Those never looked like landing.
De Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Leon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
De Leon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Leon lands with a light punch inside.
De Leon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dickinson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Leon to keep the fight standing.
A short right from De Leon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on De Leon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dickinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Leon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Leon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickinson or not.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
A short right from De Leon.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from De Leon.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
De Leon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from De Leon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
A short right from De Leon.
De Leon is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Leon pushes Dickinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from De Leon on the inside.
De Leon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Leon is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Leon is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
Dickinson being controlled against the cage.
De Leon breaks the clinch.
Dickinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Leon swivels and escapes.
De Leon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Leon moves into the clinch.
De Leon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
David Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
De Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Leon pushes Dickinson up against the cage in a clinch.
De Leon is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Leon lands with a short shot to the head.
De Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickinson avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from De Leon.
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Leon pushes Dickinson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Leon controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto De Leon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Leon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto De Leon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Lagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Crocombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonidas Lagos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Crocombe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lagos with a nice cross.
Crocombe throws a looping overhand right but Lagos ducks down to avoid it.
Lagos tries to clinch but Crocombe is having none of it.
Crocombe lands a jab to Lagos's midsection.
Lagos wants to clinch up but Crocombe keeps it at a distance.
Crocombe throws an off balance right hand
and Crocombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crocombe throws a sloppy body shot
and Lagos counters with a nice uppercut.
Lagos has managed to clinch.
Lagos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crocombe backwards.
Crocombe is trying to force a seperation but Lagos has the dominant position.
Lagos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lagos.
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!
Lagos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lagos tries to work over Crocombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crocombe is trying to break the clinch but Lagos is controlling him.
Lagos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lagos lands with a short shot to the head.
Lagos pushes Crocombe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crocombe wants to get back to striking at distance but Lagos won't allow it.
Crocombe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lagos has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocombe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crocombe.
Crocombe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lagos has him pressed against the cage.
Crocombe tries to circle away but Lagos has him pinned against the cage.
Lagos tries a body shot but Crocombe blocks it.
Lagos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lagos.
Lagos keeps control of Crocombe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lagos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lagos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lagos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lagos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lagos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lagos gets through Crocombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lagos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crocombe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crocombe has had enough of the clinch but Lagos keeps him there for the moment.
Crocombe is trying to break the clinch but Lagos has him pressed against the cage.
Crocombe is looking to break free of the clinch but Lagos has double underhooks.
Lagos lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crocombe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagos has Crocombe pressed against the cage, preventing Crocombe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lagos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lagos lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lagos.
Crocombe prevents a body shot from Lagos.
Lagos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crocombe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lagos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lagos lands a nice shot to the body.
Lagos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crocombe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Lagos.
Crocombe looks winded!
Lagos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lagos scores with a shot to the side of Crocombe's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lagos.
Lagos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lagos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lagos on the inside.
Crocombe tries to break the clinch but Lagos is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Lagos.
Lagos lands a hook that snaps the head of Crocombe backwards.
Lagos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crocombe backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crocombe is trying to push Lagos away but Lagos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Lagos.
Lagos lands an uppercut.
Lagos gets through Crocombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lagos lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lagos.
Crocombe is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lagos.
Crocombe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lagos finish him?
Nice body punch from Lagos - that landed with a thud.
Lagos lands with a short shot to the head.
Lagos creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Crocombe with a big uppercut! Crocombe tries to clinch up but Lagos pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Crocombe to the mat! Crocombe covers up and Lagos unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonidas Lagos!
Our winner, Leonidas Lagos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaqen Hghar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the cage accompanied by Ride Wit Me - Nelly. Hghar has chosen Funky Polak - Pamiętaj as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaqen Hghar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hghar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry wants to control but Hghar postures up.
Landry is looking to regain half guard here but Hghar keeps moving and retains side control.
Hghar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Landry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hghar connects with a decent elbow.
Hghar trying to control the position but Landry is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hghar misses with the ground and pound.
Landry can't do much from the bottom here.
Landry tries to buck Hghar off but Hghar is having none of it.
Landry manages to get back to half guard.
Hghar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Landry is just riding it out for now. Hghar eventually gives up the hold.
Landry is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Midnight MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hghar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Landry defends it well.
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.
Hghar trying to mount his opponent but Landry defends it.
Landry wants to control but Hghar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Landry is defending against the submission attempts here by Hghar.
Landry is trying to maintain the position but Hghar is very close to passing his half guard.
Landry keeping hold of Hghar's head, controlling as best he can.
Landry trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hghar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Landry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Landry gets full guard.
Hghar stopping the sweep attempt from Landry.
Hghar wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Hghar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landry looks to land a combination but Hghar avoids it well.
Hghar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Landry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hghar scores with a takedown into Landry's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hghar advances position into side control!
Landry prevents Hghar from improving position.
Hghar working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hghar throws a strike aimed at the side of Landry's head but Landry avoids it well.
Landry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaqen Hghar 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.
Landry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hghar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hghar shoots in looking for a takedown but Landry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hghar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Landry misses with a hook
and Hghar counters with a straight right hand.
Landry scores with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Landry. No joy for Hghar on that attempt.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Landry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hghar.
Landry misses with a right hand
and Hghar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hghar.
Ed Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaqen Hghar.
Landry looks to score with a jab to the body but Hghar is just out of range.
Hghar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Landry to the mat! Landry manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Landry pulls Hghar in close to his closed guard and prevents Hghar from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hghar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hghar passes Landry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hghar wants to work for an arm triangle but Landry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hghar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Landry still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Landry has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hghar is looking to regain half guard here but Landry keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry is looking to take a break and control but Hghar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hghar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hghar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Landry off and has taken his back!
Landry is really stuck here.
Well, with Hghar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Landry is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hghar is not going to allow Landry to sit and survive in this position.
Jaqen Hghar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landry is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hghar working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Landry is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Hghar has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Landry taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaqen Hghar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Godding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waymon Lattimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lattimore has chosen Cut the Cord - Shinedown as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Big right hand |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Godding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waymon Lattimore!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godding throws an overhand right that lands on Lattimore's shoulder, as Lattimore tries to avoid the shot.
Lattimore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Godding is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Godding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lattimore is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the body from Lattimore misses
and Godding counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Godding.
Lattimore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lattimore missing with knees to the body.
Godding tries to work over Lattimore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lattimore breaks the clinch.
Lattimore lands with a straight right. Godding didn't see that one coming.
Godding tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lattimore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lattimore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godding.
Lattimore tries to bum rush Godding with a series of wild strikes but Godding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lattimore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Godding momentarily.
Lattimore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godding.
Lattimore digs a good hook to Godding's body.
Lattimore moves out of range of the strikes.
Waymon Lattimore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godding misses with a straight right.
Godding throws a jab but it's blocked by Lattimore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattimore tries to bum rush Godding with a series of wild strikes but Godding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lattimore throws a right and a left that Godding avoids nicely.
Godding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lattimore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lattimore. Godding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lattimore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lattimore duly obliges.
Godding throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lattimore.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lattimore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lattimore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lattimore.
Godding takes a swing at Lattimore's ribcage but misses.
Lattimore throws a right hand that Godding ducks under and follows up with a left that Godding also avoids with ease.
Lattimore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godding forces Lattimore back against the cage and clinches.
Godding stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Godding avoiding damage as Lattimore throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godding misses with some punches.
Godding swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lattimore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lattimore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lattimore breaks from the clinch.
Lattimore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lattimore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Godding tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lattimore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Godding misses with a body shot.
Lattimore scores with a punch to the head.
Godding has managed to clinch.
Lattimore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Godding misses with a body punch.
Lattimore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lattimore misses with the combination.
Lattimore loads up on a big right hand but Godding slips the punch.
Godding connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godding takes a swing at Lattimore's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Godding misses.
Lattimore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Godding.
The fighters circling - Godding throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lattimore jabs at Godding's body.
Lattimore shoots in and drives through. Godding sprawls well.
Godding takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Godding misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lattimore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godding throws a hook but Lattimore blocks it.
Godding throws a one two combo.
Lattimore just misses with a punch to the body.
Godding tries to counter by clinching up but Lattimore breaks away and moves out of range.
Godding lands a jab to Lattimore's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godding jabs Lattimore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Godding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lattimore manages to avoid it.
Lattimore is looking for the big counter here.
Lattimore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Godding doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore lands with a cross.
Godding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Godding gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lattimore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Godding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lattimore's efforts to push away.
Lattimore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godding lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Godding lands a nice shot to the body.
Godding lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lattimore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Godding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lattimore was well out of range. Poor timing from Godding.
Lattimore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Godding rather than just go for the knockout.
Lattimore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godding throws a jab but it's blocked by Lattimore.
Lattimore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Godding takes one on the button.
Godding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lattimore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Waymon Lattimore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Godding throws a right and a left that Lattimore avoids nicely.
Lattimore feints a jab promting Godding to slip. Lattimore then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Godding slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Chris Godding has been cut.
Lattimore throws a series of punches but Godding moves out of range.
Godding scores with a nice right hand.
Lattimore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Godding in his tracks.
Godding takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Godding avoids a punch combination nicely.
Godding swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Godding lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Waymon Lattimore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Godding.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lattimore throws out a loose jab but Godding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godding looks to land a left hand but Lattimore moved out of range nicely.
Lattimore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Godding looks to score with a jab to the body but Lattimore is just out of range.
Lattimore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lattimore swats away the attempt to clinch by Godding.
Chris Godding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lattimore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Godding throws a hook but Lattimore blocks it.
Godding with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lattimore to score with a decent uppercut.
Godding has managed to clinch.
Lattimore wants to get back to striking at distance but Godding won't allow it.
Good body shot from Godding.
Godding throws a head punch that misses.
Lattimore blocks an uppercut.
Lattimore wants to break free but Godding has control.
Godding scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godding tries to throw a body punch but Lattimore avoids it by throwing Godding back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Godding fails to land.
Lattimore breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore keeps the fight on the outside.
Lattimore misses with a straight left.
Godding throws a jab but it's blocked by Lattimore.
Good shot there by Godding.
Waymon Lattimore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godding misses with a hook
enabling Lattimore to counter with a crisp jab.
Lattimore lands a lovely overhand right.
Lattimore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godding manages to avoid it.
Lattimore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godding.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Godding closes the distance and pushes Lattimore back into the cage.
Lattimore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godding lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Godding lands a nice uppercut.
Godding swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lattimore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lattimore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godding lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Godding.
Godding lands with a left to the head.
Godding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lattimore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Godding avoids it.
Godding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Godding working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Godding misses with the head strike.
Lattimore is trying to push Godding away but Godding has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lattimore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lattimore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Godding pinned against the cage. Godding gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lattimore is breathing heavily.
Godding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lattimore.
A telegraphed right hand from Godding misses the target.
Godding has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godding.
Lattimore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godding swings wildly with an uppercut but Lattimore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lattimore has had enough of the clinch but Godding keeps him there for the moment.
Chris Godding has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godding.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godding lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Godding.
Godding can't find room to land a body shot as Lattimore controls the action.
Godding struggles to land a body shot inside as Lattimore controls his hands.
Godding tries to throw a body punch but Lattimore avoids it by throwing Godding back against the cage.
Godding misses with some punches.
Godding pushes Lattimore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godding lands a hook that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards.
Godding cracks Lattimore with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Godding.
Lattimore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lattimore lands a nice hook to Godding's body. Godding takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Godding looks to throw the jab but Lattimore is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Godding dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Godding'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Godding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lattimore was well out of range. Poor timing from Godding.
Godding misses with a hook
and Lattimore counters with a left to the body.
Lattimore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godding.
Lattimore feints the counter takedown.
Godding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lattimore.
Godding connects with a right hand. Lattimore shakes it off.
Godding tries to clinch up
and Lattimore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godding throws a jab but it's blocked by Lattimore.
Lattimore takes a swing at Godding's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godding lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Godding misses with a wild body shot.
Godding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godding looks to throw the jab but Lattimore is out of range.
Lattimore throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattimore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lattimore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Godding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Lattimore.
Lattimore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godding moves away.
Godding is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lattimore.
Godding misses with a hook
and Lattimore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lattimore moves away.
Lattimore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Godding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godding misses the jab.
Lattimore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Godding looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lattimore throws a series of punches but Godding avoids them all with ease.
Lattimore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godding.
Lattimore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lattimore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Godding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godding.
It seemed like Lattimore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lattimore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Godding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lattimore.
Lattimore scores with a one two! Godding had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lattimore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godding's head backwards.
Godding throws an off balance right hand
and Lattimore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Godding misses its intended target.
Godding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lattimore.
Lattimore cracks Godding with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Godding forces Lattimore back against the cage and clinches.
Godding misses with the head strike.
Godding cracks Lattimore with a nice body shot.
Lattimore wants to break free but Godding has control.
Lattimore working hard to break the clinch.
Godding lands a body punch.
Godding is working Lattimore over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godding lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards.
A short right from Godding.
A right handed body shot lands from Godding.
Godding lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Godding throws a head punch that misses.
Lattimore is trying to push Godding away but Godding has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Godding scores with a nice short uppercut.
Godding lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Godding.
Godding lands with a light punch inside.
Godding scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Godding pushes Lattimore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godding working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godding lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lattimore or not.
Godding works on Lattimore's body with a couple of short punches.
Godding lands a nice uppercut.
Godding lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Godding.
A shot in the inside from Godding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Godding scores with a nice short uppercut.
Godding lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Godding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lattimore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Godding.
Godding lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Godding lands a left hand.
Godding gets through Lattimore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godding.
Lattimore is rocked!
Godding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lattimore is still on wobbly legs! Can Godding finish him?
Godding lands with a left to the head.
Godding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Godding lands with a right to the head.
Godding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lattimore can do to turn this around?
Lattimore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Godding working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lattimore prevents a body shot from Godding.
Godding pushes Lattimore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Godding showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Godding 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Godding!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aung San Suu Kyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Aung San Suu Kyi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Aung San Suu Kyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suu Kyi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Lee moves out of range as Suu Kyi throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suu Kyi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Suu Kyi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suu Kyi can pounce on him.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suu Kyi on his heels. He'll look to pass Suu Kyi's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Suu Kyi keeps moving.
Lee postures up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suu Kyi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suu Kyi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Suu Kyi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Suu Kyi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suu Kyi defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Suu Kyi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suu Kyi with a nice head shot there.
Lee is looking to cinch up a triangle. Suu Kyi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lee's body to avoid the submission. Lee has instead reached around Suu Kyi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddy Lee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Tool - Pushit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Raphael Bowie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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40
210 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raphael Bowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bowie. Bowie obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Bowie.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowie tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor dives in and grabs Bowie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowie pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Bowie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
Bowie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowie as he avoids it easily.
Raphael Bowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Taylor.
Bowie throws a leg kick that misses.
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor looks to land a strike but Bowie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor postures up in Bowie's guard and throws a big left but Bowie blocks it.
Taylor stops Bowie from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor postures up in Bowie's guard and throws a big left but Bowie blocks it.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor prevents Bowie from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Bowie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Bowie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Bowie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bowie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowie thumps Taylor with a low kick.
Bowie lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowie cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Raphael Bowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Bowie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowie continues to drive forward.
A nice combination there by Bowie.
Bowie leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bowie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - Bowie coming out on top.
Bowie lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Bowie scores with a nice head shot.
Bowie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowie tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowie to the ground. Bowie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowie sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bowie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bowie connects with a body shot.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Bowie tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bowie scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Bowie sprawls well.
Bowie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowie, which made it look bad.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Bowie shows good takedown defense.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Bowie throws a quick counter head kick but Taylor was just out of range.
Bowie throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Bowie throws a head kick that misses.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Bowie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bowie connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Bowie - just one landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bowie enables Taylor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bowie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. Bowie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Bowie!
Bowie wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Bowie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Some wild striking there from Bowie.
Sean Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowie avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Bowie, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Bowie against the cage but Bowie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raphael Bowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Taylor.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowie scores with a nice body kick.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bowie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowie.
Bowie tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor dives in and grabs Bowie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowie pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Bowie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Bowie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowie counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Bowie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowie.
Bowie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowie.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Bowie throws a counter high kick but Taylor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bowie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowie lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowie finish him?
Bowie misses with a head kick.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowie connects with the punch.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Bowie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowie continues to drive forward.
Bowie slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Bowie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Bowie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Bowie.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowie defends it nicely.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Bowie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bowie continues to drive forward.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bowie.
Bowie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bowie.
Bowie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bowie cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
Bowie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowie is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Bowie circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowie tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowie to the ground. Bowie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bowie. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Raphael Bowie is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Bowie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Bowie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bowie.
That kick from Bowie tenderised Taylor's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bowie.
Nice body punch from Bowie.
Bowie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bowie lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Taylor goes down and covers up as Bowie starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Bowie!
Raphael Bowie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilev comes to the cage accompanied by Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bartlet's choice of entrance music: The Clash - Police And Thieves. Josiah Bartlet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrik Vasilev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vasilev throws a good cross that connects.
Vasilev lands with an overhand left.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasilevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vasilev lands a head kick!
Bartlet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasilev swivels and escapes.
Vasilev with a jab.
Vasilev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartlet doesn't seem bothered though.
Bartlet cracks Vasilev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet throws a push kick but Vasilev slaps the foot to one side.
Vasilev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vasilev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Vasilev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartlet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartlet.
Nice body kick there by Vasilev.
Vasilev connects with the punch.
Bartlet misses with a leg kick.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartlet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet lands a jab-cross combination.
Vasilev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bartlet tries a low kick but Vasilev avoids it.
Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartlet or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasilev, which made it look bad.
Vasilev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartlet.
Vasilev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartlet catches Vasilev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vasilev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vasilev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vasilev moves in looking to clinch but Bartlet pushes him off.
Bartlet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws out a loose jab but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasilev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bartlet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartlet.
Vasilev moves out of range of the strikes.
Adrik Vasilev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasilev cracks a nice hook into Bartlet's ribs.
Bartlet throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Bartlet misses with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasilev.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Bartlet.
Vasilev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bartlet sizes up Vasilev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vasilev stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartlet. Bartlet gets slowly back to his feet.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasilev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bartlet misses with a low kick.
As Bartlet tries to get set, Vasilev tries to push him back and clinch up but Bartlet manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasilev counters with a good low kick that Bartlet was not able to check.
Bartlet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bartlet throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
As Bartlet backs away, Vasilev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bartlet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasilev has time to react.
Vasilev avoids a kick to the body.
Bartlet throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Bartlet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
Vasilev sizes up Bartlet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Vasilev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartlet scores with a jab.
Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vasilev on his heels. He'll look to pass Vasilev's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bartlet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vasilev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartlet manages to get himself to full guard.
Bartlet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet has his foot on Vasilev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasilev works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartlet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasilev is aware though and is defending well.
Vasilev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness inform us that Bartlet has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vasilev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartlet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasilev has managed to get both his arms back between Bartlet's legs - danger averted.
Vasilev throwing strikes from guard but Bartlet blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrik Vasilev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
That's time! Vasilev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vasilev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Bartlet.
A left lands for Bartlet.
Vasilev misses with a double jab.
Bartlet throws a right hand that misses
and Vasilev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartlet thinking.
Vasilev throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Bartlet misses
and Vasilev counters by moving into the clinch.
Vasilev avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body.
Bartlet pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasilev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vasilev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartlet's elbow.
Vasilev tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing Vasilev back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasilev's defenses.
Vasilev lands a good knee to the midsection. Bartlet won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Bartlet fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilev moves out of range as Bartlet throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev tests Bartlet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartlet tries to clinch up.
Bartlet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilev momentarily.
Bartlet swings for the body but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasilev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bartlet is able to avoid easily.
Vasilev connects with a looping right hand.
Vasilev connects with a body shot.
Bartlet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasilev misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilev slips under a jab.
Bartlet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasilev is looking to wear down Bartlet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bartlet wants to land a leg kick but Vasilev is out of range.
Vasilev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vasilev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bartlet's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bartlet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bartlet.
Vasilev 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.
Vasilev wants to get back to his feet but Bartlet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bartlet cracks Vasilev with a solid left hand.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses. Vasilev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bartlet's guard. Nice move by Vasilev!
Vasilev trying to control but Bartlet is working from the bottom.
Bartlet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasilev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartlet looking for a sweep. Not yet Bartlet, not yet.
Bartlet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasilev is fighting to break Bartlet's control of his arms but Bartlet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vasilev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bartlet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bartlet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Josiah Bartlet has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bartlet is on top in guard.
Vasilev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilev's guard and throws a big left but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev wants to get back to his feet but Bartlet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
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!
Vasilev blocks a head kick by Bartlet.
Bartlet has a takedown stuffed.
Vasilev staying out of range there.
Bartlet swings widly with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Bartlet.
Vasilev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasilev lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasilev throws a sloppy head kick
and Bartlet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bartlet.
Vasilev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasilev stops a takedown attempt from Bartlet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartlet feints a counter leg kick.
Bartlet misses with a kick to the body
and Vasilev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartlet misses with a low kick as Vasilev jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bartlet throws a head kick but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vasilev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartlet was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilev.
Bartlet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bartlets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vasilev punishes Bartlet's body with a nice straight punch.
Bartlet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilev.
Bartlet avoids the head kick by Vasilev.
Bartlet scores with a head kick.
Bartlet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasilev looks to land a combination but Bartlet avoids it well.
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.
Bartlet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bartlet throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Bartlet lands a jab to the head.
Vasilev connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev is looking to slow Bartlet down with leg kicks.
A cross from Bartlet lands.
Bartlet misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Vasilev there.
Bartlet looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilev is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilev. Bartlet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartlet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Vasilev.
Vasilev throws a jab when Bartlet was well out of range.
Vasilev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab.
Bartlet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilev connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilev throws a head kick but Bartlet moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartlet was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilev.
A big right from Bartlet misses.
Bartlet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vasilev lands a head shot.
Bartlet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bartlet looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Vasilev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartlet can do to turn this around?
Bartlet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasilev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Josiah Bartlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Vasilev finds it's way through Bartlet's defenses.
Bartlet misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bartlet misses with a wild body shot.
Adrik Vasilev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasilev lands the left hand.
Bartlet rushes Vasilev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilev avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasilev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bartlet is trying to pull guard but Vasilev has him pressed against the cage.
Vasilev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartlet is defending well for now.
Bartlet manages to break the clinch.
Bartlet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vasilev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vasilev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasilev cracks a nice hook into Bartlet's ribs.
A jab from Bartlet misses.
Vasilev tried to counter with a leg kick but Bartlet avoided it.
Bartlet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasilev connects with a right hand. Bartlet shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilev throws a leg kick which misses Bartlet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartlet tries to avoid it.
Vasilev cracks Bartlet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasilev, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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