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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Pillowhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Silver Bullet - Bring Forth The Guillotine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douche Pillowhands!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw misses with the combination.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
Pillowhands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shaw throws a nice head kick!
Pillowhands avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Pillowhands feints the counter takedown.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw throws a hook but Pillowhands avoids it easily.
Shaw misses with a hook. Pillowhands ducked under it nicely.
Pillowhands feints the counter takedown.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pillowhands doesn't seem phased though.
Shaw tries to land a front kick but Pillowhands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pillowhands feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Shaw misses.
Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
Pillowhands takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaw throws a wild body kick that Pillowhands sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from Shaw lands but Pillowhands takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pillowhands has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pillowhands and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shaw throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pillowhands counters with a single leg into guard. Shaw didn't expect that.
Shaw has Pillowhands pulled in close to control his posture.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Pillowhands controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to stand up but Pillowhands isn't so interested in that idea.
Shaw looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pillowhands puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pillowhands stops Shaw from standing up.
Shaw is trying to keep Pillowhands in close.
Shaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pillowhands stops Shaw from standing up.
Shaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaw has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaw lands with a nice body punch.
Pillowhands takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shaw lands a nice shot that snaps Pillowhands's head back.
Pillowhands ducks right into an uppercut from Shaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Pillowhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
Mick Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Pillowhands is out of range.
Shaw shoots in and bounces Pillowhands off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pillowhands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaw.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Pillowhands keeps moving.
Pillowhands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shaw throws a right and a left that Pillowhands avoids nicely.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pillowhands can do to turn this around?
Pillowhands blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pillowhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaw with a hook.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Pillowhands moved out of range.
Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shaw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pillowhands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaw misses with a hook. Pillowhands ducked under it nicely.
Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Pillowhands is out of range.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
Mick Shaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Pillowhands moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pillowhands.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
Shaw lands with a slapping head kick.
Shaw thumps Pillowhands with a low kick.
Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pillowhands's head backwards.
Pillowhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Pillowhands's ribs.
Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shaw lands with a right hand.
Mick Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Pillowhands moved out of range nicely.
Mick Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaw gets a clinch.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Pillowhands controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pillowhands changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pillowhands.
Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw throws a right hand that Pillowhands ducks under and follows up with a left that Pillowhands also avoids with ease.
Shaw lands with a kick to the temple. Pillowhands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shaw takes a swing at Pillowhands's ribcage but misses.
Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw drives through and clinches with Pillowhands against the cage.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pillowhands up against the cage.
Pillowhands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pillowhands lands a takedown into guard.
Pillowhands is standing up over Shaw. Shaw looks to escape but Pillowhands dives into side control.
Shaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is positioning himself well to prevent Pillowhands advancing to mount.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Shaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pillowhands controls the pace.
Pillowhands pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw is trying to stand up here but Pillowhands is controlling him well.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Pillowhands is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Shaw dominated that second round.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Pillowhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Pillowhands tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pillowhands tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Pillowhands.
Pillowhands is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Our sources have told us that Shaw has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Shaw.
Pillowhands ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shaw takes a swing at Pillowhands's ribcage but misses.
Shaw thuds his right hand into Pillowhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaw rushes Pillowhands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw is trying to stall.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw tries a body shot but Pillowhands blocks it.
Pillowhands has Shaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Pillowhands changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Douche Pillowhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mick Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Pillowhands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaw misses the jab.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pillowhands blocks a head kick by Shaw.
And Pillowhands tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice cross by Shaw.
Pillowhands avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Shaw does no damage.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pillowhands.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Pillowhands is just out of range.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pillowhands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaw moves into the clinch.
Pillowhands is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Pillowhands.
Mick Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw is struggling to control the position.
Pillowhands lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Pillowhands avoids them all with ease.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Pillowhands's front leg but catches the back leg as Pillowhands tries to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pillowhands takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pillowhands is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shaw cracks Pillowhands with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaw, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Shaw!
Our winner, Mick Shaw, 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.
The defeated Douche Pillowhands had this to say: 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chimaera's choice of entrance music: The Vikings warrior spirit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saukko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saukko misses with a body punch
and Chimaera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Chimaera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saukko's knee momentarily.
Chimaera misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Saukko.
As Saukko backs off Chimaera throws a huge counter combo but Saukko manages to avoid it all.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimaera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chimaera tries to clinch there but Saukko circles away.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
Saukko swings for the body but Chimaera moves out of range.
Saukko connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saukko swats away the attempt to clinch by Chimaera.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chimaera scores with a head kick. Saukko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chimaera.
Saukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimaera moves into the clinch.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but Saukko blocks it.
Chimaera blocking some punches.
Saukko taking a breather.
Chimaera can't find room to land a body shot as Saukko controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saukko throws an elbow but misses.
Chimaera blocks a body shot from Saukko.
Saukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaera closes the distance and pushes Saukko back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko lands an elbow just above Chimaera 's eye.
It looks like The Chimaera has been cut.
Chimaera lands with a left to the head.
Saukko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chimaera with a knee to the head.
Saukko lands an uppercut.
Saukko tries to throw a body punch but Chimaera avoids it by throwing Saukko back against the cage.
Saukko misses with an elbow strike.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saukko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saukko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Chimaera.
Saukko leaning against his opponent.
Chimaera blocks an elbow strike.
Chimaera has a couple of punches blocked by Saukko.
Chimaera lands a body punch.
Chimaera takes an elbow to the temple.
Chimaera lands a left hand.
Saukko pushes Chimaera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chimaera misses with a body punch.
Chimaera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saukko backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko tries to throw a body punch but Chimaera avoids it by throwing Saukko back against the cage.
Saukko misses with an elbow over the top.
Saukko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Chimaera throws a counter combo.
Saukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chimaera is out of range and Saukko settles back down.
Chimaera throws a body kick that misses.
Chimaera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimaera connects with a single shot there.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Chimaera slips the punch.
Chimaera unleashes a big counter combination but Saukko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chimaera gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chimaera.
Saukko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chimaera throws a punch but it's blocked by Saukko.
Saukko takes a shot to the head.
Saukko is rocked!
Chimaera unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Saukko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chimaera is unloading with more strikes now! Saukko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Chimaera!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Chimaera thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Feltre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feltre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Someday Never Comes. Dixie Small could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Felipe Feltre's chin.
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small throws a shot from downtown. Feltre moves away and avoids it.
Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Feltre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Feltre throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Feltre misses the jab.
Feltre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Feltre tries to sprawl but Small drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Small wants to pass to mount but Feltre is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feltre is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre trying to control but Small postures up.
Small looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre wants to get back to full guard.
Feltre keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small 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.
Small is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feltre tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feltre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feltre is looking to improve his position.
Feltre taking some punishment here, with Small in his half guard.
Feltre has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily.
Small stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small wants to pass the guard but Feltre is defending well.
Small wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy.
Feltre wants to improve his position but Small is controlling well.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Small winds up and cracks Feltre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Small sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Feltre gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Small content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Small controls from within his opponent's guard.
Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Small defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feltre just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Small was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Feltre.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Small manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Feltre on his heels. He'll look to pass Feltre's guard now, I'm sure.
Feltre has his foot on Small's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Small works his way back into a safe position though.
Feltre can't keep his opponent in guard - Small advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Small drops an elbow to the side of Feltre's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Feltre wants to get back to full guard.
Feltre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Small takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small 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.
Small 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.
Small scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Feltre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Small is taking a breather. Feltre 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.
Small trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Small looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Feltre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Feltre is looking to control Small's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feltre avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small trying to control the pace.
Small wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily.
Small works his way into side control.
Feltre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Feltre struggling a bit here.
Small cracks Feltre with a big elbow.
Dixie Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Small's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Small 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.
Small working Feltre over with strikes.
Feltre manages to get to full guard.
Small trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Small gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Small looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Small trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Feltre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feltre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Small has his hands clasped together but Feltre extends and breaks Small's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Feltre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sambo Rambo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
34 - 18 - 1 |
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World class 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
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambo Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Socha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo throws a sloppy head kick and Socha moves out of range easily.
Socha throws out a counter right but Rambo avoids it with no problem.
Rambo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Socha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Socha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Rambo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Socha is pushing Rambo's head away, looking to escape. Rambo manages to hold on to the position though.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Socha keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo tries to advance to mount but Socha denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Socha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Socha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Socha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha pushes Rambo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rambo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Socha prevents Rambo from moving into mount.
Rambo is working hard here to advance position.
Socha wants to control but Rambo postures up.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Socha keeps working.
Socha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Socha is right now.
Socha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rambo wants to control but Socha is keeping him busy.
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.
Socha is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control.
Rambo scoring with punches and elbows.
Rambo trying to control the action but Socha is working from the bottom.
Rambo tries to advance position but instead Socha slips a leg back in to half guard.
Rambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Socha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rambo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Socha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Rambo seems content to control.
Socha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rambo is working for a kimura but Socha is defending it quite comfortably.
Socha has his hands clasped together around Rambo's back. He's all about the action.
Socha gets back to full guard.
Socha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rambo looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rambo is controlling him.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Socha keeps moving.
Rambo passes Socha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rambo trying to control the action but Socha is working from the bottom.
Rambo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Socha!
Rambo is looking to work his way around to Socha's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Socha tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Socha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo trying to mount his opponent but Socha defends it.
Rambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Socha sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Rambo 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.
Rambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socha.
Socha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Socha tries to land a leg kick but Rambo saw it coming and moves away.
Rambo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Socha on his heels. He'll look to pass Socha's guard now, I'm sure.
Rambo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rambo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Socha keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Socha wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rambo prevents Socha from getting back to his feet.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Socha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sambo Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socha is keeping the position for now.
Rambo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Socha looking to control.
Rambo won't allow Socha to get back to his feet.
Socha is pulling down on Rambo's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Socha is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Socha circles away and we're back to standing.
Socha with a nice cross.
Rambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Socha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Socha sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socha as he avoids it easily.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt - Socha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Socha throws out a counter right but Rambo avoids it with no problem.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Socha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Socha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Socha pushes Rambo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rambo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rambo swings around for an armbar but Socha sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rambo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Socha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Socha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rambo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rambo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Socha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to get to full guard but Socha has control of the leg.
Socha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Socha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Socha is controlling well.
Socha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Socha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rambo moves into full guard.
Socha stands and steps away. Rambo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rambo scores with a takedown into Socha's guard.
Rambo looking to pass the guard.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Socha keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha wants to stand and escape but Rambo is having none of it.
Socha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Socha trying to control the position here.
Socha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rambo's guard.
Socha wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Socha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rambo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socha manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karl Socha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rambo shoots and misses
enabling Socha to counter with a crisp jab.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socha as he avoids it easily.
Socha looks to land a left hand but Rambo moved out of range nicely.
Rambo blocks a jab.
Rambo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Socha to score with a decent uppercut.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Socha moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo looking for a takedown.
Socha stops a takedown attempt from Rambo.
Rambo can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is trying to pull guard but Socha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rambo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rambo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Socha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Socha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rambo blocks an elbow strike.
Socha trying to stall but Rambo improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Socha.
Rambo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Socha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Socha right now.
Socha is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Socha wants to escape the position.
Socha looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rambo.
Socha is trying to stand back up.
Socha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rambo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Socha won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rambo off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo Rambo!
Sambo Rambo made sure to mention his sponsor, DC Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powell comes into the arena with 8 Mile blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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276 lbs
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250 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushman throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Powell misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crushman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Powell lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Powell checks a leg kick.
Powell takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Crushman.
Crushman has Powell pressed against the cage.
Powell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crushman lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crushman takes a shot to the head.
Powell has clasped his hands together around Crushman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crushman keeps working.
Powell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman is looking for a sweep.
Crushman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Powell drops an elbow to the side of Crushman's head.
Crushman has hold of Powell's hands but Powell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Powell working the head and body with strikes.
Crushman taking some punishment here, with Powell in his half guard.
Crushman is trying to control but can't.
Powell thows a huge punch but Crushman dodges it nicely.
Powell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crushman looking for submissions off his back.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman wants to get back to full guard.
Crushman trying to control here.
Crushman looking for submissions off his back.
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Crushman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Powell is thwarting Crushman's attempts to control the position.
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. Powell connects with a nice short shot to Crushman's temple.
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman is trying to maintain the position but Powell is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Powell.
Powell 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.
That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.
Crushman actively working from the bottom here.
Crushman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Powell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Crushman wants to control but Powell is having none of it.
Powell working the ground and pound effectively.
Daniel Crushman'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 Daniel Crushman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimi Powell!
A relieved looking Jimi Powell 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Business Time. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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173 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfram Stelzer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eluard lands a jab to Stelzer's midsection.
Eluard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eluard.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Eluard connects with a looping right hand.
Eluard misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Eluard.
Stelzer digs a good hook to Eluard's body.
Eluard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eluard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stelzer connects with a right hand. Eluard shakes it off.
Eluard fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stelzer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eluard throws a hook but Stelzer avoids it easily.
Stelzer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eluard sprawls and moves away.
Eluard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stelzer throws out the jab.
Eluard throws a combination that misses
and Eluard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Stelzer does it's job there.
Stelzer misses with a right hand
and Eluard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eluard walks into a straight right hand from Stelzer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer throws a sloppy body shot
and Eluard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stelzer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stelzer throws a body punch but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stelzer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eluard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stelzer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eluard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stelzer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Eluard is looking to take a break and control but Stelzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eluard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eluard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stelzer, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Stelzer's face as Eluard controls the position.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Stelzer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eluard tries for a kimura but Stelzer is defending well.
Eluard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stelzer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eluard working away.
That's four 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.
Stelzer tries to buck Eluard off but Eluard is having none of it.
Stelzer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Eluard is working for a submission of some sort.
Stelzer is staying active underneath Eluard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Stelzer is defending well.
Eluard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stelzer connects with a crisp jab.
Stelzer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stelzer misses with a hook
and Eluard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt - Stelzer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stelzer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stelzer misses the target.
Eluard misses with a double jab.
Stelzer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eluard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Eluard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eluard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stelzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stelzer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eluard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eluard takes a swing at Stelzer's ribcage but misses.
Eluard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stelzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stelzer throws a jab when Eluard was well out of range.
Eluard swinging wildly here.
Stelzer throws the left hand but Eluard avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stelzer.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Eluard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stelzer defends it nicely.
Stelzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Eluard.
Eluard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eluard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stelzer throws out the jab.
Stelzer clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer misses with a straight right.
Eluard is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eluard slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Eluard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eluard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stelzer pinned against the cage. Stelzer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolfram Stelzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.
Jab by Eluard.
Stelzer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eluard throws an off balance right hand
and Stelzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer works the jab nicely.
Stelzer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eluard.
It looked like Stelzer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eluard.
Jab, jab by Stelzer - just one landing.
Eluard shoots in but no luck this time.
Stelzer throws a hook but Eluard avoids it easily.
Donk. Stelzer catches Eluard right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelzer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eluard.
An attempted straight right counter from Stelzer misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfram Stelzer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stelzer lunges at Eluard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eluard's hand.
Eluard goes for a double leg but Stelzer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stelzer continues to drive forward.
Eluard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stelzer has time to react.
Eluard moves in looking to clinch but Stelzer pushes him off.
Stelzer swings for the body but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stelzer.
Eluard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eluard's head.
Eluard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stelzer scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
And Eluard tries to counter it with a takedown but Stelzer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stelzer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Eluard. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Eluard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eluard throws a jab when Stelzer was well out of range.
Stelzer throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.
Eluard slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stelzer lands a jab to Eluard's midsection.
Stelzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.
Stelzer jabs Eluard right on the nose. Eluard blinks but takes it well.
Wolfram Stelzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Stelzer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Eluard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stelzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Eluard misses with a takedown attempt
and Stelzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Eluard takes the fight into the clinch.
Eluard misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eluard.
Stelzer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eluard lands with a right to the head.
Eluard is looking to control Stelzer's arms but Stelzer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eluard has his back to the cage.
Stelzer is looking to break free of the clinch but Eluard has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard is trying to trip Stelzer. He has hold of a leg but Stelzer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eluard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stelzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eluard can do to turn this around?
Eluard trying to move into half guard but instead Stelzer has managed to sweep!
Stelzer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stelzer is looking to work some ground and pound but Eluard has wrist control.
Stelzer controlling from the top position.
Stelzer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stelzer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eluard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stelzer has managed to get both his arms back between Eluard's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.
Stelzer pushing down on Eluard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eluard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stelzer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stelzer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stelzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Eluard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfram Stelzer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Eluard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stelzer.
Stelzer scores with a punch to the head.
Eluard misses with a left hand
and Stelzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Eluard.
Eluard moves away from the strike by Stelzer.
Stelzer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eluard throws a right hand that Stelzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelzer also avoids with ease.
Stelzer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eluard throws a right hand that Stelzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Stelzer also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard tries for a takedown but Stelzer circles away easily
enabling Stelzer to counter with a crisp jab.
Eluard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard tries to move to full mount but Stelzer actually manages to regain half guard.
Stelzer is trying to get back to full guard.
Stelzer gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stelzer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stelzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stelzer trying to keep a closed guard but Eluard is proving a slippery customer.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Stelzer is keeping the position.
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.
Stelzer keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Stelzer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eluard pushes down on Stelzer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eluard works his way into full mount!
Stelzer is desperately trying to improve his position but Eluard has a good base and remains in mount.
Eluard trying to control but Stelzer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stelzer is controlling an arm, preventing Eluard from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Eluard controlling his opponent.
Eluard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Eluard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stelzer is looking to escape.
Stelzer is desperately trying to improve his position but Eluard has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stelzer tries to hold on but Eluard pushes him away.
Stelzer is squirming around, avoiding Eluard's attempts to control the action.
Stelzer can't escape the position.
Eluard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eluard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eluard controlling from the full mount.
Eluard trying to control but Stelzer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Eluard moves out of range as Stelzer strikes.
Martinez Eluard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eluard throws a lazy right hand but Stelzer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eluard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stelzer.
Stelzer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stelzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eluard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stelzer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard throws a body punch but Stelzer moves out of range.
Stelzer throws a poor cross that misses
and Eluard counters with a stiff right hand.
Eluard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Stelzer is keeping the position.
Stelzer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eluard stopping the sweep attempt from Stelzer.
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.
Eluard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stelzer is keeping the position for now.
Eluard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stelzer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eluard, into his guard.
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Eluard keeps moving.
Stelzer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eluard's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eluard looking to control but Stelzer passes into half guard.
Eluard wants to get back to full guard.
Eluard is looking to control Stelzer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eluard avoid being mounted?
Eluard is trying to stand.
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.
Eluard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stelzer is working away from the top position though.
Stelzer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eluard defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eluard misses with a combination
and Stelzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Eluard slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Stelzer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stelzer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eluard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stelzer shoots in but Eluard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Stelzer avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfram Stelzer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stelzer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
Wolfram Stelzer is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Wolfram Stelzer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Martinez Eluard had this to say: ' '.
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