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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Van Bastet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bikram Kunwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Bastet comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Fuck That. Bikram Kunwar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Van Bastet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bikram Kunwar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Bastet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Bastet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kunwar as he avoids it easily.
Kunwar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Bastet defends it well.
Van Bastet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kunwar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kunwar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Bastet keeps working.
Kunwar wants to free his trapped foot but Van Bastet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kunwar seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Van Bastet has recovered full guard.
Kunwar wants to get up but he can't break Van Bastet's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kunwar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunwar trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Bastet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Van Bastet's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Van Bastet wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunwar stands up from Van Bastet's guard - Kunwar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kunwar takes one to the chin there.
Van Bastet lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Bastet throws a head kick that misses
and Kunwar counters with a shoot takedown. Van Bastet fights it but they end up in guard.
Kunwar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kunwar tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Bastet is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunwar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kunwar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kunwar trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Bastet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunwar passes Van Bastet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Bastet throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kunwar is looking for a kimura here.
Kunwar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kunwar works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunwar tries for a kimura but Van Bastet is defending well.
Kunwar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kunwar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Bastet is trying to control Kunwar's posture but Kunwar avoids it.
Kunwar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Bastet has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Van Bastet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kunwar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Bastet, who protects the arm well.
Kunwar lands an elbow.
Kunwar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Bastet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Bastet tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kunwar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kunwar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Bastet keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunwar is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Bastet is defending well.
Kunwar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Bastet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Bastet sneaks back into half guard.
We've been informed that Kunwar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kunwar wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Bastet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kunwar seems to be working for a kimura but Van Bastet defends the submission attempt.
Kunwar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Bastet defends it well.
Kunwar is looking for a kimura but Van Bastet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kunwar to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bikram Kunwar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kunwar ducks under a wild hook from Van Bastet.
Van Bastet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Bastet throws a hook to the side of Kunwar's head but Kunwar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kunwar moves away from the strike by Van Bastet.
Van Bastet closes the distance and clinches up with Kunwar, looking for a takedown. Van Bastet pushes Kunwar against the cage but Kunwar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Bastet throws an off balance right hand
and Kunwar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Bastet's guard.
Kunwar pushing down on Van Bastet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kunwar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Bastet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunwar is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Bastet frees his head quite easily.
Kunwar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Bastet is now in Kunwar's guard. A big mistake from Kunwar there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunwar has his foot on Van Bastet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Bastet works his way back into a safe position though.
Kunwar is trying to control the position but Van Bastet postures up.
Kunwar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kunwar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Bastet wants to get up but he can't break Kunwar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bikram Kunwar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kunwar lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Kunwar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kunwar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kunwar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kunwar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Bastet throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Bastet preventing the sweep.
Van Bastet throws a strike but Kunwar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kunwar trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Bastet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunwar slips nicely into half guard.
Kunwar is working for a kimura but Van Bastet is defending it quite comfortably.
Kunwar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Bastet is not content to let Kunwar control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Bastet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kunwar is working away from the top position though.
Van Bastet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kunwar pulls his head out easily.
Van Bastet is trying to maintain the position but Kunwar is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kunwar is looking for a kimura but Van Bastet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kunwar to get the leverage.
Kunwar trying to control from half guard but Van Bastet is working away.
Kunwar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Bastet wants to get back to his feet.
Kunwar is taking a breather. Van Bastet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kunwar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Van Bastet tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kunwar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bikram Kunwar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tafari Mengestu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatchawan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Animal. Mengestu has chosen Stephen Marley ft. Capleton, Sizzla - Rock Stone 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tafari Mengestu!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatchawan thows a body kick. Mengestu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mengestu misses with a series of wild punches.
Chikatchawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mengestu.
Chikatchawan scores with a head kick.
Mengestu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
It looked like Chikatchawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mengestu checks a leg kick nicely.
Mengestu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chikatchawan.
Mengestu throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mengestu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chikatchawan is just out of range.
Chikatchawan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mengestu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chikatchawan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Chikatchawan does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mengestu misses with a straight right.
Mengestu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chikatchawan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mengestu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chikatchawan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mengestu throws a hook but Chikatchawan blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mengestu misses the target.
Mengestu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands a front kick.
Mengestu looks to land a right hand but Chikatchawan moved out of range.
Chikatchawan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mengestu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mengestu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mengestu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatchawan moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Chikatchawan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mengestu connects with a jab.
Chikatchawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chikatchawan cracks the inside of Mengestu's front leg.
Mengestu just misses with a punch to the body.
Chikatchawan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mengestu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mengestu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chikatchawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chikatchawan misses the target.
Mengestu swings for the body but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan scores with a spinning back kick!
Mengestu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mengestu avoids the body shot from Chikatchawan.
Mengestu throws out a counter right but Chikatchawan avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Mengestu misses.
Mengestu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chikatchawan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mengestu defending well as Chikatchawan loads up on a big left hand.
Mengestu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chikatchawan connects with a crisp jab.
Chikatchawan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mengestu works Chikatchawan's body with a nice hook.
Chikatchawan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mengestu on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan looks to land a left hand but Mengestu moved out of range nicely.
Mengestu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chikatchawan slips under a jab from Mengestu.
Chikatchawan looks to land a right hand but Mengestu moved out of range.
Mengestu avoids the head kick by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan missing with a left hand there. Mengestu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mengestu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mengestu digs a good body shot into Chikatchawan's ribs.
Mengestu lands with an overhand left.
Chikatchawan scoring well with a low kick there.
Mengestu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mengestu.
Mengestu misses with a lunging right hand
and Chikatchawan counters with a thumping low kick.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Mengestu saw that one coming.
Mengestu throws a jab when Chikatchawan was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Chikatchawan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Mengestu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chikatchawan doesn't seem phased though.
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mengestu.
Mengestu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mengestu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mengestu throws a hook to the side of Chikatchawan's head but Chikatchawan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Mengestu slaps the foot to one side.
Chikatchawan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chikatchawan takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan throws a front kick aimed at Mengestu's knee but Mengestu avoids it well.
Mengestu looks to throw the jab but Chikatchawan is out of range.
Mengestu scores with a hook to the body. Chikatchawan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mengestu looks to land a right hand but Chikatchawan moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tsoko Chikatchawan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mengestu blocks the body kick.
Chikatchawan takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a head kick that misses
and Mengestu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mengestu throws a hook but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Mengestu swings for the body but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mengestu misses the target.
It appears Chikatchawan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mengestu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mengestu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatchawan moves away.
Chikatchawan scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan slips under a jab from Mengestu.
Chikatchawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mengestu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Mengestu throws a looping overhand right but Chikatchawan ducks down to avoid it.
Mengestu thuds his right hand into Chikatchawan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan looks to land a left hand but Mengestu moved out of range nicely.
Chikatchawan misses the jab.
Mengestu avoids the head kick by Chikatchawan.
Mengestu scores with a jab. Chikatchawan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chikatchawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mengestu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chikatchawan at a distance.
Chikatchawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a leg kick
and Mengestu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mengestu throws a hook but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Mengestu moves out of range as Chikatchawan throws a body kick.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.
Mengestu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mengestu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mengestu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mengestu slips a straight right by Chikatchawan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Chikatchawan misses
and Mengestu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mengestu avoids the head kick by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy body kick
letting Mengestu counter with a right hand.
Mengestu misses with a hook.
Chikatchawan takes one to the chin there.
Chikatchawan takes one on the button.
Chikatchawan scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Chikatchawan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mengestu misses with a few strikes there.
Chikatchawan slips a jab from Mengestu.
Chikatchawan throws a big counter combination but Mengestu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chikatchawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mengestu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mengestu misses with a lunging right hand
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mengestu's knee momentarily.
Chikatchawan fakes the leg kick and cracks Mengestu in the body.
Chikatchawan connects with a right hand. Mengestu shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mengestu to score with a decent uppercut.
Tafari Mengestu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Chikatchawan misses its intended target.
Chikatchawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mengestu.
Chikatchawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Mengestu thuds a left hand into Chikatchawan's body.
Mengestu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chikatchawan.
Mengestu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chikatchawan finds it's way round the side to connect with Mengestu's head.
Mengestu misses with an uppercut. Chikatchawan saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Chikatchawan misses
and Chikatchawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping left.
Mengestu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chikatchawan jabs Mengestu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chikatchawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mengestu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan tests Mengestu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Mengestu slaps the foot to one side.
Mengestu loads up on a big right hand but Chikatchawan slips the punch.
Mengestu missing with a left hand there. Chikatchawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chikatchawan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chikatchawan slips under a jab from Mengestu.
Mengestu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chikatchawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mengestu to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Chikatchawan tenderised Mengestu's leg. Mengestu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chikatchawan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chikatchawan scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mengestu at a distance.
Chikatchawan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chikatchawan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tafari Mengestu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chikatchawan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Mengestu.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.
Chikatchawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mengestu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mengestu misses the jab.
Chikatchawan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chikatchawan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Chikatchawan.
Mengestu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mengestu.
A countering left hand to the body from Mengestu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mengestu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chikatchawan lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mengestu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Mengestu throws a hook but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Mengestu staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mengestu's sensitive parts.
Mengestu misses with a looping right.
Chikatchawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mengestu fails to land with a series of punches.
Chikatchawan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chikatchawan misses the shot to the body.
Chikatchawan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chikatchawan slips under a jab.
A big right from Mengestu misses.
Chikatchawan lands a right hook to the body.
Mengestu misses with a straight left.
Mengestu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chikatchawan.
Mengestu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chikatchawan tries to bum rush Mengestu with a series of wild strikes but Mengestu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chikatchawan lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mengestu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chikatchawan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikatchawan throws a lazy right hand but Mengestu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mengestu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan scores with a nice body kick.
Chikatchawan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mengestu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mengestu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chikatchawan is looking to slow Mengestu down with leg kicks.
Chikatchawan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chikatchawan fakes the leg kick and cracks Mengestu in the body.
Chikatchawan slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chikatchawan misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mengestu lands with a nice body punch.
Chikatchawan moves out of range as Mengestu strikes.
Mengestu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chikatchawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mengestu.
Chikatchawan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chikatchawan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mengestu swinging wildly here.
Chikatchawan misses with a right hand
enabling Mengestu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mengestu throws a body punch but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan lands with an uppercut that bounces Mengestu off the cage and back into range.
Mengestu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a body kick.
Chikatchawan throws a head kick that misses.
Chikatchawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatchawan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chikatchawan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mengestu counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Mengestu misses its intended target.
Chikatchawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mengestu.
Mengestu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Chikatchawan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chikatchawan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mengestu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chikatchawan tests Mengestu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mengestu looks to land a left hand but Chikatchawan moved out of range nicely.
Mengestu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chikatchawan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tafari Mengestu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tafari Mengestu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Loki Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaos Coming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaos Coming is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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146 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Loki Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaos Coming!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer drives through with a takedown into Coming's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Coming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coming controlling the position.
Destroyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coming's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Coming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Coming is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Coming is retaining full guard.
Coming is looking to stand back up but Destroyer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer tries to pass to full mount but Coming defends it.
Coming tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.
Coming controlling the position well.
Coming tries to get to full guard but Destroyer has control of the leg.
Coming controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Destroyer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coming keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Coming is trying to stand up here but Destroyer is controlling him well.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Coming is working from the bottom.
Coming is looking to control Destroyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coming avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coming shoots in and gets a takedown into Destroyer's guard.
Coming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer working for submissions but it's allowed Coming to get to half guard.
Destroyer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coming working for a submission but Destroyer is keeping him at bay.
Coming is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Destroyer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Destroyer is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coming looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Destroyer tries to hold on but Coming postures up.
Destroyer is working to get back to half guard.
Coming looking to secure an arm triangle but Destroyer defends it well.
Coming is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Destroyer is surviving well by controlling Coming's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coming is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Destroyer is surviving well by controlling Coming's body position as best he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Destroyer gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaos Coming dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coming shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coming was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Destroyer tries to improve position but can't.
Coming wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Destroyer, who protects the arm well.
Coming working away.
Coming is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Destroyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coming is trying to get an arm triangle but Destroyer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer can't do much from the bottom here.
Destroyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destroyer looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coming seems to be working for a kimura but Destroyer defends the submission attempt.
Coming is looking for a kimura here.
Destroyer tries to get to full guard but Coming has control of the leg.
Coming is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Destroyer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer looking for submissions off his back.
Destroyer trying to control but Coming postures up.
Coming has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Destroyer defend it? Coming steps over the head and cranks it - Destroyer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Coming!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaos Coming!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doug Stanhope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanhope comes to the cage accompanied by Mishka Shubaly - The Only One Drinking Tonight. Kyrie Irving has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Doug Stanhope's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Stanhope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyrie Irving!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irving waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanhope.
We've been told by Stanhope's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stanhope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Doug Stanhope has been cut.
Irving scores with a jab. Stanhope acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stanhope throws a right hand that misses
and Irving counters with a nice uppercut.
Irving takes one on the button.
Stanhope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stanhope moves forwards but Irving connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Irving misses its intended target.
Stanhope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irving scores with the left hand. Stanhope knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanhope lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stanhope.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irving. Stanhope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irving misses the jab.
Irving lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanhope circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanhope lands with an uppercut that bounces Irving off the cage and back into range.
Irving misses with a wild body shot.
Irving fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Irving scores with a four punch combination!
Irving misses with a looping left.
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irving walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irving scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stanhope.
Irving slips a jab and a cross from Stanhope.
The fighters circling - Irving throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irving looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanhope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
Stanhope throws a looping overhand right but Irving ducks down to avoid it.
Stanhope clobbers Irving with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Stanhope misses.
It seemed like Irving was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanhope misses with a straight right.
Irving takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanhope moves away from the strike by Irving.
Irving looks to throw the jab but Stanhope is out of range.
A big right from Stanhope misses.
Stanhope loads up on a big right hand but Irving slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irving, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanhope takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irving on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanhope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irving slips a jab from Stanhope.
Irving scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanhope doesn't seem bothered though.
Stanhope scores with a decent looking hook.
Doug Stanhope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irving throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanhope scores with a jab to the head.
Stanhope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanhope moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanhope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanhope misses with a body shot
and Irving counters with a crisp one two that drops Stanhope! Irving thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stanhope to his feet! Stanhope is in big trouble!
Stanhope is rocked!
Irving thuds a left hand into Stanhope's body.
Oh Stanhope is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irving looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanhope seems to have got his legs back now.
Irving waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanhope.
Stanhope connects with a single shot there.
Stanhope changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanhope throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanhope scores with a shot to the body.
Irving avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanhope misses with a body shot
and Irving counters with a straight right hand.
Stanhope scores with a jab.
Irving lands a slapping body shot.
Stanhope throws a lazy right hand but Irving sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanhope misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Irving. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irving.
Irving throws a hook to the side of Stanhope's head but Stanhope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanhope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irving.
Stanhope clobbers Irving with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanhope misses the shot to the body.
Stanhope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irving.
Irving slips a jab from Stanhope.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanhope misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Stanhope misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanhope throws a big shot that misses.
Stanhope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irving stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Irving fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanhope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanhope doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irving thuds his right hand into Stanhope's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stanhope throws out a loose jab but Irving uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Irving on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanhope misses the jab.
Stanhope walks into a left hand.
Doug Stanhope's cut is getting worse.
Irving misses with a double jab.
Irving takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irving misses with a body shot.
Stanhope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irving scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stanhope lands a nice hook to Irving's body. Irving takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stanhope lands with a hook. Irving tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stanhope takes a swing at Irving's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyrie Irving will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug Stanhope's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stanhope listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanhope lands a jab to Irving's midsection.
Irving punishes Stanhope's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanhope throws a hook but Irving avoids it easily.
Stanhope misses with a body shot.
Stanhope works the jab nicely.
Irving throws an overhand right that lands on Stanhope's shoulder, as Stanhope tries to avoid the shot.
Irving lands with a nice body punch.
Irving drops Stanhope with a beautiful combination! Stanhope stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Irving is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irving looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanhope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanhope misses the shot to the body.
Stanhope moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irving throws a right hand that Stanhope ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanhope also avoids with ease.
Stanhope looks to score with a jab to the body but Irving is just out of range.
Stanhope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irving finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanhope's head.
Irving misses with an uppercut. Stanhope saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irving throws a jab when Stanhope was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Stanhope tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanhope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irving momentarily.
Stanhope works over Irving's head and body with a nice combination.
Irving throws a hook to the side of Stanhope's head but Stanhope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irving has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stanhope looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving throws a combination. Stanhope tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stanhope just misses with a punch to the body.
Irving misses with a looping left.
Stanhope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irving.
Irving throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irving uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanhope.
Nice straight punches there by Stanhope. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stanhope.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Stanhope does no damage.
Irving steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanhope.
Irving looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irving slips under a jab from Stanhope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irving scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Stanhope finds it's way through Irving's defenses.
A cross from Irving lands.
Irving throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanhope. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanhope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irving sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irving takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stanhope swings for the body but Irving moves out of range.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irving misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Irving.
Stanhope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irving.
Stanhope with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irving on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Irving keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanhope.
A big left from Stanhope misses.
Stanhope fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanhope.
Irving swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving misses with a hook.
Stanhope scores with a punch to the head.
Stanhope walks into a left hand.
Stanhope misses with a wild body shot.
Irving throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanhope lands an overhand right.
Stanhope lands with a straight right. Irving didn't see that one coming.
Irving loads up on a big right hand but Stanhope slips the punch.
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanhope.
Irving throws a hook but Stanhope blocks it.
Irving gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Irving.
Stanhope looks to score with a jab to the body but Irving is just out of range.
Irving uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanhope.
Stanhope stuns Irving with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irving throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanhope on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irving misses with a right hand
and Stanhope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanhope throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Stanhope jabs at Irving's body.
Stanhope throws out a powerful jab.
Stanhope throws a big shot that misses.
Stanhope ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Stanhope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanhope jabs Irving right on the nose. Irving blinks but takes it well.
Irving misses with a hook. Stanhope ducked under it nicely.
Stanhope is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Irving loads up on a big right hand but Stanhope slips the punch.
Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanhope is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanhope throws the left hand but Irving avoids the punch easily.
Irving walks into a jab.
Stanhope lands with a good body shot.
Stanhope throws a sloppy body shot
and Irving counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stanhope digs a good hook to Irving's body.
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 Doug Stanhope will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug Stanhope's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stanhope with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irving tries to bum rush Stanhope with a series of wild strikes but Stanhope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanhope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Stanhope walks into a straight right hand from Irving.
Irving staying out of range there.
Stanhope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irving.
Stanhope throws a big shot that misses.
Irving throws out a counter right but Stanhope avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Stanhope there.
Stanhope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Irving.
Stanhope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stanhope scores with a nice head shot.
Irving cracks Stanhope with an open hand slap.
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!
Stanhope 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.
A slow jab from Irving misses its intended target.
Irving looks to land a combination but Stanhope avoids it well.
Irving takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanhope throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanhope blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Irving misses with a hook.
Stanhope misses with a wild body shot.
Irving misses with a series of wild punches.
Irving avoids the body shot from Stanhope.
Stanhope looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanhope is just out of range.
Irving looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanhope throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Irving moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanhope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irving doesn't seem bothered though.
Stanhope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irving ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irving looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanhope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Irving counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanhope lands a slapping body shot.
Stanhope sizes up Irving with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanhope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanhope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irving bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanhope throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Stanhope lands a glancing blow to the side of Irving's head.
Stanhope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irving gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stanhope looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanhope. Irving does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanhope lands with a good body shot.
Irving cracks Stanhope with an open hand slap.
Stanhope connects with a body shot that sends Irving's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanhope misses the target.
Stanhope uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stanhope works Irving's body with a nice hook.
Irving looks to land a combination. Stanhope sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for Irving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanhope slips under a jab.
Irving throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanhope on the side of the head.
Irving connects with a combination that backs up Stanhope into the cage. Irving lands a flurry of punches that gets past Stanhope's guard. Stanhope is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Irving bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyrie Irving!
A less than humble Kyrie Irving misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dion Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Evangelion OST - The Beast II kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dion Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Jones tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Jones is trying to break free.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Magomedov gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working aggressively here.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Magomedov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marat Magomedov!
Post fight, Marat Magomedov took to the microphone: 'You are looking at future of this division. You will learn to like what you see. You must learn.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Smut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bilbro Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxi Smut had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxi Smut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bilbro Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smut looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smut is looking for a sweep.
Baggins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baggins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baggins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baggins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baggins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smut's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Smut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baggins is working to tighten his grip on Smut's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Smut has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Baggins is really squeezing tight and eventually Smut passes out! Baggins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bilbro Baggins!
An out of breath Bilbro Baggins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chi Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Shell Shocked blaring out of the sound system. Gu has chosen Put It On-Big L as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kareem Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chi Gu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gu throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gu striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.
Gu keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gu is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control but Gu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu looking for a sweep. Not yet Gu, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gu wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Gu wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gu is still trying to improve position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Gu fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gu tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gu! Diaz lets Gu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gu is rocked!
Kareem Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chi Gu.
Gu looks winded!
Diaz flashes Gu a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Gu's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Gu crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Diaz punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kareem Diaz!
A relieved looking Kareem Diaz 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty The Viper Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matty The Viper Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzpatrick gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pritchard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzpatrick is working for a submission of some sort.
Fitzpatrick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard has a hand on Fitzpatrick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fitzpatrick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pritchard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pritchard wants to hold on but Fitzpatrick pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace for now.
Fitzpatrick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fitzpatrick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pritchard tries to hold on but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Pritchard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fitzpatrick pulls Pritchard in to control the position.
Fitzpatrick has his foot on Pritchard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pritchard works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzpatrick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pritchard's guard.
Fitzpatrick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard has his foot on Fitzpatrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzpatrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzpatrick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pritchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Pritchard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick forces his way into half guard.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the pace.
Fitzpatrick passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pritchard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitzpatrick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fitzpatrick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pritchard's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Pritchard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fitzpatrick working away.
Fitzpatrick has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pritchard is trying to escape the mount.
Fitzpatrick raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fitzpatrick wants to take Pritchard's back but he can't do it this time.
Fitzpatrick controlling from the full mount.
Pritchard tries to lock up and control but Fitzpatrick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick fails to advance to Pritchard's back.
Fitzpatrick looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzpatrick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pritchard for as long as he can get away with.
Pritchard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pritchard pinned against the cage. Pritchard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pritchard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick.
Pritchard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pritchard wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Fitzpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pritchard lands the left hand.
Pritchard scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzpatrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pritchard finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fitzpatrick staying calm.
Fitzpatrick cracks Pritchard with a big right hand but Pritchard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pritchard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fitzpatrick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pritchard is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fitzpatrick in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard tries to get to full guard but Fitzpatrick has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick prevents Pritchard from improving his position.
Fitzpatrick winds up and cracks Pritchard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pritchard is looking to control Fitzpatrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pritchard avoid being mounted?
Well, if Fitzpatrick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fitzpatrick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fitzpatrick prevents Pritchard from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick controlling his opponent.
Pritchard can't escape the position.
Fitzpatrick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pritchard?
Pritchard tries to lock up and control but Fitzpatrick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pritchard is working to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pritchard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fitzpatrick is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pritchard is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pritchard flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fitzpatrick anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pritchard and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fitzpatrick slips an arm under Pritchard chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fitzpatrick has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fitzpatrick is squeezing on Pritchard like an anaconda would it's prey. Pritchard fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Fitzpatrick!
Liam Fitzpatrick retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Liam Fitzpatrick misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Garbrandt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Garbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Larson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Larson.
Larson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Garbrandt swinging wildly here.
Erik Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbrandt manages to avoid it.
Larson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbrandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Larson.
Larson is trying to work for a kimura but Garbrandt is defending well.
Larson passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Garbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larson has hold of Garbrandt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Garbrandt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Garbrandt has given up his back.
Larson is working for a rear naked choke. Garbrandt is not defending it well and Larson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Garbrandt refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Garbrandt's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erik Larson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur The Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur The Axe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
letting The Axe counter with a right hand.
It looks like Gary Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Axe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control but The Axe is keeping him busy.
Jackson thows a huge punch but The Axe dodges it nicely.
The Axe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing shots but The Axe is blocking nicely.
The Axe tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson throwing shots but The Axe is blocking nicely.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to The Axe's temple.
Jackson not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Axe taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Axe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is taking a breather. The Axe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
The Axe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of The Axe's head.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Axe!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
The Axe looks winded!
The Axe taking shots to the head.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The Axe is rocked!
Jackson loads up with a big shot that hurts The Axe! He's pulled Jackson in close but Jackson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can The Axe survive? More strikes from Jackson and The Axe is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Jackson!
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