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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sands has chosen Sweet Dreams - By: Joey Badass as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Sands!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in and drives through. Sands sprawls well.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sands throws out the jab.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sands lands the left hand.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Sands. Those never looked like landing.
Smith is looking to clinch but Sands is avoiding it.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith 's head backwards.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sands as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Smith . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Sands.
Sands instigates a clinch.
Sands is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Sands manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Sands postures up.
Sands is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to control the position but Sands postures up.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sands lands a couple of digs.
Sands won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Sands wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Sands cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Sands controlling him for the moment.
Sands passes into half guard.
Sands is pressing down on Smith 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Sands working the head and body with strikes.
Smith wants to control but Sands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sands connects with a nice short shot to Smith 's temple.
Sands tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Sands looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sands lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sands is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sands to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sands is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sands scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sands is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sands to get the leverage.
Sands looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sands on the ground.
Sands wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Sands winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sands is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sands trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sands is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sands lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith tries to buck Sands off but Sands is having none of it.
Smith prevents Sands from moving into mount.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Sands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Sands eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands'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.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sands.
Sands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith throws Sands to one side and escapes!
Sands wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Sands swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Sands and move into the clinch.
Sands clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sands has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sands has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sands walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sands checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Sands looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Smith . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sands tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Sands looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Sands drives through and ends up in Smith 's guard.
Sands passes Smith 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sands working Smith over with strikes.
Sands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is pressing down on Sands's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith keeping full guard, as Sands tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Sands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Sands trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sands is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sands trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sands connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sands content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sands wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Sands passes Smith 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Sands.
Sands is nestled in close to Smith , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sands lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sands working Smith over with strikes.
Sands is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Sands stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands moves nicely into side control.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sands is very close to passing his half guard.
Sands is working for a submission of some sort.
Sands has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carl Sands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sands working Smith over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sands lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sands shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sands showed some decent athleticism there.
Sands is thwarting Smith 's attempts to control the position.
Sands is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Sands working Smith over with strikes.
Sands wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Sands.
Sands is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sands.
Sands is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Sands is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sands lands with a punch from half guard.
Sands is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Sands is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith wants to control but Sands is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sands is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith !
Smith tries to hold on but Sands pushes him away.
Sands is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Sands's body position as best he can.
Sands working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sands goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sands is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Sands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sands wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Sands is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Sands is keeping the position.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith 's guard.
Sands lands a couple of elbows.
Sands advances to half guard.
Smith wants to control but Sands is keeping busy.
Sands is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is in trouble now - Sands has advanced to mount!
Smith tries to lock up and control but Sands gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hugo Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Sands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sands can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Sands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sands 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Sands!
Carl Sands took some time post fight to say the following; 'One way or another; I'm looking to put people to sleep. But I will also gladly grab a limb. I want to let it be known I'm not going anywhere. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Niguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister has chosen Shell Shocked as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Niguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
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.
Lannister getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Niguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lannister.
Lannister catches Niguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niguez walks into a straight right hand from Lannister.
Niguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lannister moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lannister punishes Niguez's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lannister.
Lannister connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Niguez momentarily.
Niguez dodges the punch combination from Lannister.
Niguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lannister dips to his left and cracks Niguez with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lannister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Niguez on the side of the head.
Lannister jabs at Niguez's body.
Lannister scores with a punch to the head.
Lannister lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lannister tests Niguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lannister scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lannister drops Niguez with a beautiful combination! Niguez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lannister is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lannister scores with a jab.
Niguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lannister.
Niguez dodges the punch combination from Lannister.
Niguez attempts a counter takedown but Lannister avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister jabs Niguez right on the nose. Niguez blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister drops Niguez with a beautiful combination! Niguez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lannister is looking for the KO!
Niguez is rocked!
Niguez gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lannister gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Niguez is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaos Coming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaos Coming could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Gregory's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaos Coming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gregory shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coming eats them both and turns towards Gregory to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gregory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Coming misses the target.
Gregory tries to bum rush Coming with a series of wild strikes but Coming uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Coming misses its target.
Gregory lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gregory fails to land with a series of punches.
Gregory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coming was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregory drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coming has Gregory pulled in close to control his posture.
Gregory really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory tries to stand but Coming is controlling from the bottom.
Gregory must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coming is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gregory rolls with it to try and escape but Coming cranks on the arm and Gregory is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaos Coming!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Reealopubo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Muratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reealopubo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chop Suey. The key to victory for Joe Reealopubo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Reealopubo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Muratov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Muratov back into the cage.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Muratov is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
Muratov looking for a takedown.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Muratov is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muratov is trying to push Reealopubo away but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Reealopubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muratov is defending well for now.
Muratov is trying to break the clinch but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muratov can't break the clinch.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Muratov throws an elbow that misses.
Muratov is working for takedown but Reealopubo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muratov has a takedown stuffed.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
Nice takedown defense from Reealopubo. No joy for Muratov on that attempt.
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov wants to break free but Reealopubo has control.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muratov is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muratov just leaning against Reealopubo, taking a breather.
Muratov avoiding damage as Reealopubo throws knees to the body.
Muratov tries to land knees in the clinch but Reealopubo avoids the damage to the body.
Muratov is working Reealopubo over against the cage.
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Reealopubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reealopubo clinches up with Muratov and pushes him back against the cage.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Muratov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Reealopubo connects with a knee to the head.
Muratov breaks from the clinch.
Muratov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reealopubo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratov controlling the action here.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muratov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reealopubo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muratov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reealopubo is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muratov trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Muratov throwing shots but Reealopubo is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muratov not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reealopubo clinches up with Muratov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muratov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reealopubo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muratov shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo shows good takedown defense.
Muratov gets tackled into the cage by Reealopubo. Reealopubo maintains the clinch.
Reealopubo connects with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Muratov trying to land knees to the body.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Muratov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Reealopubo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muratov can't break the clinch.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reealopubo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muratov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratov pulls guard effortlessly.
Muratov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reealopubo tries to stand but Muratov is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muratov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muratov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muratov can do to turn this around?
Muratov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo missing with knees to the body.
Muratov has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Muratov wants to break free but Reealopubo has control.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muratov tries a knee to the head but Reealopubo blocks it.
Muratov is working for takedown but Reealopubo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Muratov blocks it.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muratov avoids it.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reealopubo walks away with a smile on his face. Muratov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muratov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Muratov feints and as Reealopubo raises his hands in defense, Muratov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reealopubo wants to get back to his feet but Muratov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Muratov pushes down on Reealopubo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reealopubo wants to get back to his feet.
Muratov is trying to control. Reealopubo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dmitry Muratov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muratov stops Reealopubo from getting back to his feet.
Reealopubo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muratov on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratov moves nicely into side control.
Muratov is putting a hurting on Reealopubo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Muratov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reealopubo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reealopubo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reealopubo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Reealopubo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reealopubo clinches up with Muratov and pushes him back against the cage.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but Muratov blocks with his arms.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muratov blocks it with crossed arms.
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov is having none of it.
Muratov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reealopubo is fending him off so far but Muratov persists. Nope, Reealopubo circles away and we're back to standing.
Reealopubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Muratov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Muratov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muratov fails to land the takedown.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratov shoots in looking for a takedown but Reealopubo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muratov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muratov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muratov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo avoids it really well and circles away.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Muratov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muratov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reealopubo is fending him off so far but Muratov persists. Nope, Reealopubo circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Muratov circles away.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch.
Reealopubo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reealopubo closes the distance and clinches.
Muratov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reealopubo crunches a lovely knee into Muratov's ribcage.
Muratov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reealopubo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muratov is defended easily by Reealopubo.
Muratov keeps the fight on the outside.
Muratov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reealopubo circles away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up.
Muratov throws a counter combo.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Muratov circles away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up.
Muratov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reealopubo throws a body shot but no joy.
Muratov unleashes a big counter combination but Reealopubo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muratov dives in for a single leg takedown but Reealopubo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reealopubo moves in looking to clinch but Muratov pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Muratov moves out of range.
Joe Reealopubo is winning the standup battle so far.
Muratov shoots in but Reealopubo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo has Muratov up against the cage in a clinch.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reealopubo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muratov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reealopubo smiles and moves away.
Reealopubo wants to clinch.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch but Muratov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muratov shoots in but Reealopubo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muratov can't break the clinch.
Muratov wants the takedown. Reealopubo is fighting it off but Muratov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reealopubo's guard against the cage.
Reealopubo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joe Reealopubo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.
Dmitry Muratov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reealopubo throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Reealopubo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reealopubo, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Reealopubo!
A relieved looking Joe Reealopubo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chat Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidian Newsto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Thing. The key to victory for Chat Watts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chat Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illidian Newsto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
Watts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Newsto tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
Newsto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watts is looking to take a break and control but Newsto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newsto tries to buck Watts off but Watts is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Newsto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watts is one step ahead there.
Newsto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Watts is defending well. Newsto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Watts has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Newsto celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Illidian Newsto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Monk told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhys Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Monk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder lands with a shot to the body.
Rhys Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Crowder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monk doesn't seem phased though.
Monk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crowder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monk tries to move into range but Crowder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like William Monk has been cut.
Monk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Crowder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monk.
Crowder scores with a shot to the body.
Crowder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crowder cracks Monk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowder thuds his right hand into Monk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder lands with a straight right. Monk didn't see that one coming.
Crowder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monk is rocked!
Crowder connects with a body shot that sends Monk's belly button to the back.
Monk is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowder finish him?
Crowder throws an overhand right that drops Monk like a sack of potatoes! Crowder dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhys Crowder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derick Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derick Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Avon Barksalot!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksalot throws a head kick that misses.
Barksalot is looking to chop away at Nice's legs.
Barksalot misses with a right hand
and Nice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barksalot thinking.
Barksalot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice swings for the body but Barksalot moves out of range.
Barksalot wants to counter with a clinch but Nice pushes him away.
Barksalot throws a shot from downtown. Nice moves away and avoids it.
Barksalot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooh!!! Barksalot has knocked Nice down with a huge combo! Barksalot steps away and waves a wobbly Nice back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nice is rocked!
It looks like Derick Nice has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksalot misses with a head kick.
Nice looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barksalot!
Barksalot tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nice is cranking Barksalot's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Barksalot! He's tightened the choke and Barksalot is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derick Nice!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Lindberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk. Lindberg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: At The Gates - The Book of Sand. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hendrix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomas Lindberg!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hendrix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lindberg as he avoids it easily.
Hendrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a nice right hand.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendrix has time to react.
Hendrix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendrix somewhat.
The crowd cheers as Lindberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hendrix doesn't seem phased though.
Lindberg cracks Hendrix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hendrix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendrix somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Lindberg. No joy for Hendrix on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andre Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hendrix is rocked!
Jab from Lindberg.
Oh Hendrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindberg has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lindberg circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hendrix tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lindberg wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomas Lindberg!
Tomas Lindberg is the new featherweight champion!
Tomas Lindberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Andre Hendrix had this to say: 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.
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