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Just Bleed Midweek 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Hanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Gregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vincent Hanna has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Hanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Gregoire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanna 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.
It looks like Nick Gregoire has been cut.
Hanna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Hanna has knocked Gregoire down with a huge combo! Hanna steps away and waves a wobbly Gregoire back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregoire.
Gregoire tries to clinch up.
Hanna tries to bum rush Gregoire with a series of wild strikes but Gregoire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregoire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gregoire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanna is keeping the position for now.
Hanna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregoire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregoire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gregoire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gregoire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanna looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanna looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanna!
Hanna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gregoire is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gregoire trying to control but Hanna flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Gregoire is really stuck here.
Gregoire is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gregoire tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanna stands up.
Jab from Hanna.
Gregoire looks winded!
Hanna clinches up with Gregoire and pushes him back against the cage.
Gregoire is trying to pull guard but Hanna has him pressed against the cage.
Gregoire tries to pull guard but Hanna won't allow it.
Vincent Hanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gregoire.
Gregoire tries to pull guard but Hanna holds him up against the cage and eventually Gregoire drops back down to his feet.
Gregoire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gregoire tries to pull guard but Hanna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hanna breaks from the clinch.
Hanna lands a left and a right that send Gregoire crashing to the mat, dazed. Hanna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gregoire is rocked!
That has opened up Nick Gregoire's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hanna comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gregoire falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gregoire was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Hanna!
Vincent Hanna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Kannemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sasha Dulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Kannemeyer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kannemeyer to the mat! Kannemeyer manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannemeyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dulin manages to get himself to full guard.
Kannemeyer trying to control but Dulin is working from the bottom.
Dulin looking for a guillotine here but Kannemeyer defends easily.
Kannemeyer wants to control from the top but Dulin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dulin has control of Kannemeyer's left arm, preventing Kannemeyer from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin keeping full guard, as Kannemeyer tries to pass.
Kannemeyer throwing strikes from guard but Dulin blocks nicely.
Dulin keeping moving, preventing Kannemeyer from controlling successfully.
Kannemeyer wants to pass the guard but Dulin is keeping the position.
Dulin wants to sweep here but Kannemeyer controlling him for the moment.
Dulin wants to stand up but Kannemeyer is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dulin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kannemeyer is aware though and is defending well.
Dulin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dulin, not yet.
Kannemeyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kannemeyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kannemeyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dulin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kannemeyer is just out of range.
Kannemeyer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dulin jabs at Kannemeyer's body.
Kannemeyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kannemeyer decides to pull guard.
Dulin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kannemeyer is keeping the position for now.
Dulin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannemeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kannemeyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dulin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kannemeyer wants to get back to his feet but Dulin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dulin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kannemeyer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've been informed that Kannemeyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dulin being controlled here, momentarily.
Kannemeyer passes Dulin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kannemeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dulin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kannemeyer.
Kannemeyer works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dulin!
Kannemeyer working the ground and pound effectively.
Kannemeyer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dulin's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kannemeyer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kannemeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dulin is working to get back to half guard.
Kannemeyer is landing with some decent strikes but Dulin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dulin is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Kannemeyer dominated that round.
That's time! Dulin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dulin looks to throw the jab but Kannemeyer is out of range.
Dulin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kannemeyer counters with a series of strikes. Dulin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Dulin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dulin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kannemeyer tries a quick counter leg kick but Dulin is wise to it.
Dulin misses with a body shot.
Dulin seems to have got his legs back now.
Kannemeyer tries for a takedown but Dulin circles away easily
and Dulin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kannemeyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dulin misses with a low kick.
Dulin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kannemeyer quickly recovers to half guard.
Dulin prevents Kannemeyer from standing back up.
Dulin trying to pass the guard but Kannemeyer defending well.
Dulin wants to control but Kannemeyer is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannemeyer is trying to stand up here but Dulin is controlling him well.
Kannemeyer wants to control but Dulin is keeping busy.
Kannemeyer is trying to stand up here but Dulin is controlling him well.
Dulin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kannemeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Dulin trying to control from half guard but Kannemeyer is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sasha Dulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannemeyer throws a body kick that misses.
Dulin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dulin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dulin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kannemeyer swivels and escapes.
Kannemeyer is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kannemeyer.
Kannemeyer with the counter takedown but Dulin avoids it easily.
Dulin misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Kannemeyer.
Dulin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kannemeyer is looking for the big counter here.
Kannemeyer moves in looking to clinch but Dulin pushes him off.
Kannemeyer defending well as Dulin loads up on a big left hand.
Kannemeyer wants to counter with a clinch but Dulin pushes him away.
Dulin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kannemeyer takes a swing at Dulin's ribcage but misses.
Dulin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kannemeyer gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Kannemeyer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer is keen to just control but Dulin is a slippery customer.
Kannemeyer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kannemeyer raining down shots from the mount!
Dulin is squirming around, avoiding Kannemeyer's attempts to control the action.
Kannemeyer thowing shots but they're missing.
Kannemeyer breaks from Dulin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer lands a heavy elbow.
Dulin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kannemeyer drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dulin! More shots from Kannemeyer and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kannemeyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dum Debble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Petrucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dum Debble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silvio Petrucci!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrucci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Debble in his tracks.
Debble throws a right hand that misses
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Debble misses with a body shot
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Debble misses the target.
Debble misses with an uppercut. Petrucci saw that one coming.
Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Petrucci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Debble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrucci takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrucci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Debble throws out the jab.
Petrucci throws a lazy right hand but Debble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrucci throws a one two combo.
Debble lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrucci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Debble looks to land a right hand but Petrucci moved out of range.
Debble throws a looping overhand right but Petrucci ducks down to avoid it.
Petrucci scores with a one two! Debble had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petrucci slips a straight right by Debble.
Petrucci tries to bum rush Debble with a series of wild strikes but Debble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Debble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrucci moves away.
Petrucci lands an overhand right.
Petrucci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silvio Petrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Petrucci misses.
Petrucci cracks a nice hook into Debble's ribs.
Debble misses with a right hand
enabling Petrucci to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Petrucci blocks a jab.
Debble swings for the body but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci looks to throw the jab but Debble is out of range.
Debble throwing a counter right hand but Petrucci manages to avoid it.
Petrucci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving 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!
Debble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Debble misses
letting Petrucci counter with a right hand.
Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Petrucci tries to close the distance and clinch but Debble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Debble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrucci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrucci digs a good body shot into Debble's ribs.
Debble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrucci looks to score with a jab to the body but Debble is just out of range.
Petrucci is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Debble had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Debble slips a straight right by Petrucci.
Petrucci blocks a jab.
Debble misses with a hook. Petrucci ducked under it nicely.
Debble misses with a right hand
and Petrucci counters with a straight right hand.
Petrucci sizes up Debble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Debble throws a hook but Petrucci avoids it easily.
Petrucci slips a straight right by Debble.
Petrucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Petrucci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Debble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debble throws a body punch but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci moves away from the strike by Debble.
Petrucci throws a right and a left that both miss.
Debble swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Debble misses the target.
Petrucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrucci closes the distance and clinches.
Debble lands with a light punch inside.
Debble misses with the head strike.
Debble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrucci is trying to push Debble away but Debble has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Debble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrucci backwards.
Debble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Debble lands a nice uppercut.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Petrucci fails to land.
Debble working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debble lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Debble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Debble misses with some punches.
Petrucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Debble on the inside.
Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrucci manages to break the clinch.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrucci moves away.
Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Petrucci misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Petrucci.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Debble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrucci doesn't seem bothered though.
Debble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrucci.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrucci throws a predictable looking body shot
and Debble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Debble misses with an uppercut. Petrucci saw that one coming.
Petrucci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble.
Debble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Dum Debble will probably get the nod.
That's time! Debble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrucci misses with a wild body shot.
Debble swings widly with a right hand
and Petrucci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrucci lands with a good body shot.
Debble checks a low kick from Petrucci.
Petrucci staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrucci darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silvio Petrucci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrucci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Debble misses with a hook. Petrucci ducked under it nicely.
Petrucci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Debble cracks Petrucci with a good jab.
Debble dips to his left and cracks Petrucci with an uppercut!
Petrucci is rocked!
Debble cracks Petrucci on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Petrucci falls backwards against the cage. Debble follows up with more strikes that drop Petrucci to his knees. Debble keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Petrucci! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dum Debble!
In his post fight interview, Dum Debble started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaniscley Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmaid Ahdoodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmaid Ahdoodi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaniscley Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmaid Ahdoodi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva is trying to ground and pound but Ahdoodi uses the momentary lack of control by Silva to regain half guard.
Ahdoodi works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahdoodi is on top in guard.
Ahdoodi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahdoodi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahdoodi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahdoodi connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahdoodi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahdoodi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahdoodi distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahdoodi trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahdoodi on the ground.
Ahdoodi stops Silva from standing up.
Ahdoodi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahdoodi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Ahdoodi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ahdoodi advances position into side control!
Ahdoodi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Ahdoodi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahdoodi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahdoodi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets caught napping as Ahdoodi dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Ahdoodi manages to pass to half guard.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahdoodi.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ahdoodi throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva pushes Ahdoodi off looking to stand but Ahdoodi dives back in and keeps control.
Ahdoodi trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Ahdoodi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahdoodi is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva won't allow Ahdoodi to pass to mount.
Ahdoodi slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahdoodi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahdoodi throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva is not content to let Ahdoodi control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmaid Ahdoodi dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ahdoodi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Silva working the ground and pound.
It looks like Ahmaid Ahdoodi has been cut.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva working away.
Ahdoodi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva winds up and cracks Ahdoodi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahdoodi is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahdoodi has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahdoodi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ahdoodi is breathing heavily.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahdoodi working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahdoodi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Ahdoodi's brow.
That has opened up Ahmaid Ahdoodi's cut even more.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The cut above Ahmaid Ahdoodi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Ahdoodi has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahdoodi is rocked!
Ahmaid Ahdoodi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ahmaid Ahdoodi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joaniscley Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neil McCauley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Syder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syder has chosen La Coka Nostra Feat. B-Real - I'm An American as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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134 lbs
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136 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil McCauley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Syder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCauley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCauley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Syder avoids it really well and circles away.
Syder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCauley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCauley closes the distance but Syder moves to the side
and Syder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCauley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCauley throws a right hand that Syder ducks under and follows up with a left that Syder also avoids with ease.
Syder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCauley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As McCauley backs off Syder throws a huge counter combo but McCauley manages to avoid it all.
McCauley throws a sloppy head kick and Syder moves out of range easily.
McCauley wants to clinch
and Syder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Neil McCauley has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCauley shoots and misses
and Syder counters with a big right hand! Oh McCauley is in trouble here! Syder follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Syder!
After the fight, Justin Syder was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto has chosen Tomoki Hasegawa - Lemon Song 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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145 lbs
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142 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeshi Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hashimoto counters with a nice double leg 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.
DeSalvo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSalvo wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeSalvo actively working from the bottom here.
Hashimoto prevents DeSalvo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeSalvo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeSalvo drives through with a takedown into Hashimoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DeSalvo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hashimoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hashimoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hashimoto!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSalvo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
DeSalvo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto wants to stand but DeSalvo has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is trying to work for a sweep but Hashimoto has mounted him!
DeSalvo wants to control but Hashimoto is having none of it.
Hashimoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeSalvo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSalvo tries to lock up and control but Hashimoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeSalvo is looking to get to half guard.
DeSalvo tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeSalvo is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSalvo tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
DeSalvo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hashimoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hashimoto tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
DeSalvo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
DeSalvo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo wants to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Hashimoto is looking to stand but DeSalvo has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hashimoto content just to control the position here.
DeSalvo is trying desperately to improve position.
DeSalvo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashimoto avoids the attempt from DeSalvo to control.
DeSalvo regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's time! DeSalvo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeSalvo lands with a good body shot.
DeSalvo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DeSalvo is looking to pass Hashimoto's guard but actually Hashimoto recovers to full guard.
Hashimoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSalvo content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hashimoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo has an active guard here but Hashimoto has managed to pass into half guard.
DeSalvo strikes from the bottom but Hashimoto passes into mount!
Hashimoto avoids the attempt from DeSalvo to control.
DeSalvo is looking to get to half guard.
Hashimoto controlling from the full mount.
Hashimoto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo tries to lock up and control but Hashimoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeSalvo is working to get back to half guard.
DeSalvo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hashimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hashimoto blocks DeSalvo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Takeshi Hashimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hashimoto stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt - Hashimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hashimoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hashimoto shoots in and drives through. DeSalvo sprawls well.
DeSalvo tries to counter with a takedown but Hashimoto is quick to defend against it.
Hashimoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeSalvo.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeSalvo shoots in for a double leg but Hashimoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hashimoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt - Hashimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSalvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto stuffs the takedown attempt from DeSalvo. DeSalvo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hashimoto feints the counter takedown.
DeSalvo fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo dives in and grabs Hashimoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hashimoto pushes down on DeSalvo's head and hops out.
Hashimoto feints the counter takedown.
Hashimoto has a takedown stuffed.
DeSalvo feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Hashimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeSalvo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
DeSalvo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hashimoto tries to stand but DeSalvo is controlling from the bottom.
Hashimoto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSalvo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a body punch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSalvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeSalvo scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from DeSalvo misses
and Hashimoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeSalvo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hashimoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hashimoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeSalvo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hashimoto passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hashimoto easily slips into full mount!
DeSalvo is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSalvo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hashimoto tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
DeSalvo is looking to improve his position.
Hashimoto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under DeSalvo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo trying to control from the bottom.
Hashimoto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
DeSalvo wants to improve his position but Hashimoto is controlling well.
Hashimoto decides to stand up.
DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hashimoto sprawls well. Hashimoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSalvo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeSalvo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hashimoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo tries to sprawl but Hashimoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Hashimoto really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeSalvo has his takedown stuffed
and Hashimoto counters with a single leg into guard. DeSalvo didn't expect that.
Hashimoto wants to stand but DeSalvo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DeSalvo is looking for a triangle here but Hashimoto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
DeSalvo is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto gets to mount! DeSalvo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo tries to reverse the position but Hashimoto maintains control.
Hashimoto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
DeSalvo is trying desperately to improve position.
Hashimoto controlling from the full mount.
DeSalvo tries to hold on but Hashimoto pushes him away.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hashimoto gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hashimoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSalvo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeSalvo shoots for a takedown but Hashimoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hashimoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeSalvo was covering up waiting for the punch and Hashimoto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hashimoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hashimoto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeSalvo is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
DeSalvo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashimoto defends well.
Hashimoto passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
DeSalvo tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg.
DeSalvo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hashimoto pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hashimoto prevents DeSalvo from improving his position.
Hashimoto wants to stand up but DeSalvo is controlling the position.
DeSalvo looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hashimoto has a takedown stuffed.
DeSalvo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSalvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeSalvo as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown but Hashimoto shows good takedown defense.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo fails to land the takedown.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from DeSalvo misses.
DeSalvo dives in and grabs Hashimoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hashimoto pushes down on DeSalvo's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeSalvo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hashimoto defends well and DeSalvo ends up having to push Hashimoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hashimoto with the counter takedown but DeSalvo avoids it easily.
Hashimoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Hashimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSalvo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hashimoto sprawls well. He's pushed DeSalvo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Hashimoto tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSalvo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo fails with the takedown
and Hashimoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeSalvo's guard.
DeSalvo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeSalvo working for a triangle but Hashimoto defends it easily.
DeSalvo has a closed guard, preventing Hashimoto from standing up.
DeSalvo is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep.
DeSalvo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hashimoto stacks DeSalvo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hashimoto!
DeSalvo wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto tries to stand but DeSalvo is controlling his head.
Hashimoto stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSalvo misses with a takedown attempt - Hashimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Hashimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hashimoto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Hashimoto!
Takeshi Hashimoto is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chance Birmbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobious Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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178 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Birmbaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobious Khan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Birmbaum can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Birmbaum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birmbaum.
Khan forces Birmbaum back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Birmbaum presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birmbaum or not.
Khan gets through Birmbaum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Birmbaum misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum wants a takedown.
Birmbaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Birmbaum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Birmbaum takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Birmbaum works Khan's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Birmbaum throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
Birmbaum sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! Birmbaum avoids it this time.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Tobious Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Birmbaum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Birmbaum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khan.
Birmbaum throws a one two combo.
Birmbaum scores with a leg kick.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Birmbaum counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birmbaum shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Birmbaum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Birmbaum scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Birmbaum.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Birmbaum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Birmbaum advances to mount.
Birmbaum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Birmbaum wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Khan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Birmbaum tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Khan tries to hold on but Birmbaum postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
Khan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Birmbaum with good strikes from the mount here!
Birmbaum controlling from mount.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birmbaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birmbaum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Birmbaum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Birmbaum trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Birmbaum.
Khan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Birmbaum's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance Birmbaum!
Our winner, Chance Birmbaum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakub Chlapik will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob misses with a body shot.
Chlapik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bob is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A low kick from Chlapik is predictable there
and Bob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chlapik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chlapik effectively controlling the action here.
Chlapik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chlapik swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob prevents a body shot from Chlapik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Chlapik gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bob paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Chlapik just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob thuds his shin into the meat of Chlapik's side.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chlapik misses the jab.
Bob feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Chlapik moved out of range.
Bob scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws a push kick but Chlapik slaps the foot to one side.
Chlapik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bob, pushing him back against the cage.
Chlapik prevents a body shot from Bob.
Chlapik is struggling to control the position.
Bob is leaning against Chlapik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Chlapik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Chlapik.
Chlapik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chlapik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chlapik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chlapik blocks a body shot from Bob.
Bob pushes Chlapik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chlapik lands a shoulder strike.
Bob lands a shoulder strike.
Chlapik misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chlapik looks to clinch
and Bob counters with a good low kick that Chlapik was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob throws out a leg kick but Chlapik moves out of range and Bob only half commits.
Chlapik lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Bob.
Chlapik lands a right hook to the body.
Bob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chlapik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Chlapik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bob counters with a good low kick that Chlapik was not able to check.
Chlapik takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chlapik tries to land a leg kick but Bob saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Bob as he checks the leg kick.
Bob darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chlapik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bob cracks Chlapik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chlapik takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chlapik thows a body kick. Bob tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob thuds a left hand into Chlapik's body.
Bob scores with a nice strike.
Bob with a jab.
Chlapik is rocked!
Chlapik throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.
Bob misses with a kick to the body.
Bob gets tackled into the cage by Chlapik. Chlapik maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bob.
Chlapik is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Chlapik misses with some punches.
Chlapik seems to have recovered his senses.
Bob breaks the clinch.
Chlapik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bob counters with a good low kick that Chlapik was not able to check.
Bob lands a slapping body shot.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Bob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob checks a low kick from Chlapik.
Chlapik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bob was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chlapik swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Chlapik! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silent Bob!
A very excited looking Silent Bob rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jorens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dan Jorens enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasper Saunders !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Jorens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jorens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Dan Jorens has been cut.
Jorens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saunders .
Jorens forces Saunders back against the cage and clinches.
Jorens tries a body shot but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorens.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorens.
It looks like Kasper Saunders has been cut.
Jorens lands a right hand.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jorens is keeping busy.
Jorens misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Saunders 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jorens working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorens misses with the head strike.
Saunders tries to circle away but Jorens has him pinned against the cage.
Jorens gets underhooks to prevent Saunders 's takedown attempt.
Jorens tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jorens.
Jorens working aggressively here.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike from Jorens.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Jorens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorens misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorens tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Jorens back against the cage.
Jorens has Saunders pressed against the cage, preventing Saunders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders .
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jorens is keeping busy.
Jorens can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Jorens misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorens misses with some punches.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders .
Jorens pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jorens's coach down at Restricted area was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jorens's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jorens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jorens misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jorens tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jorens misses with some punches.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Jorens keeps control of Saunders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jorens digs a right hand underneath Saunders 's ribcage. Saunders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorens lands an uppercut.
Jorens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorens.
Saunders is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorens working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jorens dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saunders jabs Jorens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Jorens misses.
Jorens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders .
Saunders is looking for a counter combo.
Saunders loads up on a big right hand but Jorens slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jorens in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saunders swings for the body but Jorens moves out of range.
Jorens avoids the body shot from Saunders .
Saunders works over Jorens's head and body with a nice combination.
Saunders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jorens moves away from the strike by Saunders .
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Jorens misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
As Jorens looks to move away, Saunders throws a big counter combo but Jorens just gets out of the way.
Saunders tries to work over Jorens's front leg with a kick but Jorens checks it.
Saunders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jorens.
Saunders is looking for a counter combo.
Saunders tried to score with a low kick but Jorens checks it.
Saunders tries to score with a low kick but Jorens moves his leg out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jorens looks to clinch
letting Saunders counter with a right hand.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Dan Jorens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorens throws a series of punches but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jorens stalks Saunders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saunders 's face. Saunders staggers backwards, shaken.
Saunders defending well as Jorens loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saunders pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jorens back to the cage. Saunders follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saunders has a takedown stuffed.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Kasper Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Jorens catches Saunders right on the button with a cross.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Jorens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jorens clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders 's elbow.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Jorens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders is looking to break free of the clinch but Jorens has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders stalling in the clinch but Jorens improves position.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dan Jorens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Saunders wants to stall.
Jorens lands a shoulder strike.
Saunders blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorens.
Saunders blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders trying to control the position but instead, Jorens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saunders into the cage.
Jorens working aggressively here.
Jorens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders 's elbow.
Jorens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch but Jorens keeps him there for the moment.
Jorens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Jorens.
Jorens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorens lands an uppercut.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Jorens misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorens misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jorens scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorens lands with a left to the head.
Jorens tries to work over Saunders 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorens tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing Jorens back against the cage.
Jorens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jorens on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorens has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders .
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Jorens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jorens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saunders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorens is just out of range.
A punch combination from Jorens misses.
Jorens moves into the clinch.
Jorens swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorens swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorens throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Jorens.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Jorens throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorens misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Jorens.
Jorens lands with a short shot to the head.
Jorens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorens scores with a shot to the side of Saunders 's head.
Jorens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jorens throws an elbow but misses.
Jorens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorens prevents Saunders from breaking the clinch.
Saunders tries to work over Jorens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is looking to control Jorens's arms but Jorens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saunders has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorens.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saunders looking to slow down the pace here.
Jorens lands a nice elbow.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Jorens pushes Saunders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
Jorens lands with a right to the head.
Jorens swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jorens fails to land.
Jorens throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jorens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jorens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jorens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jorens fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorens lands with a light punch inside.
Jorens throws a big uppercut that drops Saunders ! More strikes from Jorens and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Saunders lies dazed against the cage as Jorens celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jorens! Dan Jorens retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Dan Jorens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Sidious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlet Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adlet Mayer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adlet Mayer !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayer .
Mayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidious avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Mayer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayer lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer being controlled here momentarily.
Mayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sidious on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sidious tries to get out of the position.
Mayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayer postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Sidious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Adlet Mayer has been cut.
Sidious works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer connects with a single shot there.
Sidious keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayer fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sidious as Mayer shoots in.
Sidious lands a lovely overhand right.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayer darts in looking for a takedown but Sidious gets double underhooks and turns Mayer into the cage.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sidious as he connects with a hook.
Sidious with a nice cross.
Mayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayer somewhat.
Mayer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sidious was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayer throwing strikes but missing.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidious pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious trying to control the position.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidious moves in looking to clinch but Mayer pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adlet Mayer 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sidious's guard.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious controls Mayer momentarily but Mayer frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Sidious is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mayer .
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
Nice shot by Sidious.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Mayer misses with a takedown
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head.
That has opened up Adlet Mayer 's cut even more.
Sidious swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sidious on his heels. He'll look to pass Sidious's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayer being controlled here momentarily.
Mayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sidious is controlling Mayer 's posture.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Sidious sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayer is breathing heavily.
Sidious tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adlet Mayer 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mayer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayer showed some decent athleticism there.
Sidious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayer .
Mayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sidious trying to control from the bottom.
Mayer 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.
Mayer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer throwing shots but Sidious is blocking nicely.
Mayer thows a huge punch but Sidious dodges it nicely.
Mayer is trying to control. Sidious wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayer trying to control from Sidious's half guard. Sidious has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidious looking to control.
Mayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sidious has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sidious's waist but Sidious gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayer off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sidious, which made it look bad.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
Sidious scores with a jab.
Sidious fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious misses with a two punch combination.
Mayer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sidious lands a two punch combo.
Mayer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sidious darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sidious jabs at Mayer 's body.
Sidious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidious defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayer .
Sidious gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
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!
Mayer looking for a takedown.
Sidious stops a takedown attempt from Mayer .
Mayer is looking for a takedown.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sidious is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sidious down to the mat. Sidious avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sidious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adlet Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Sidious - just one landing.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sidious keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but Sidious defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Sidious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sidious, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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