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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! 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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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nakara darts in looking for a takedown but St Pierre gets double underhooks and turns Nakara into the cage.
Nakara scores with a takedown into St Pierre's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Nakara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakara chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakara working some strikes from top position.
Nakara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre trying to control the position.
Nakara throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre controls Nakara momentarily but Nakara frees himself.
St Pierre has his foot on Nakara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakara works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakara throws a strike but St Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Pierre has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nakara to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! St Pierre is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nakara pulls down on the head and he's put St Pierre to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tebato Nakara!
After winning the bout, Tebato Nakara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie St Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griffin Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Patrick's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mercy. Griffin Heath has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie St Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Griffin Heath!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Heath.
A punch lands to the side of St Patrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jamie St Patrick has been cut.
Heath cracks St Patrick with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! St Patrick falls to his knees and Heath doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Heath!
The defeated Jamie St Patrick had this to say: 'He ain't gonna be so lucky next time...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krom Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krom Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Kong clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones looks to clinch
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Kong has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands an 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!
Jones digs a right hand into Kong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kong's gas tank.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones keeps control of Kong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Kong taking a breather.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Jones pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Jones moves to clinch but Kong breaks away
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Krom Kong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones wants to clinch
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Kong counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Jones looks to move away, Kong throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krom Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Kong blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nathan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Jones prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Kong.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones drives through and clinches with Kong against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kong.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones works on Kong's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kong.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Krom Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones tries to clinch up
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Kong breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krom Kong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones working aggressively here.
Kong wants to break free but Jones has control.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Kong can't break the clinch.
A short left from Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands a body punch.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones looks to clinch
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones forces Kong back against the cage and clinches.
Jones pushes Kong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones switches off momentarily and Kong cracks him with a monster right hand! Jones topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kong dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krom Kong!
After winning the bout, Krom Kong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Arroyo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruarc Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arroyo is looking to improve his position.
Arroyo regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arroyo wants to get back to his feet but Harris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Arroyo looking to control.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arroyo wants to reverse the position here. Harris has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Arroyo is forced to tap! Arroyo looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ruarc Harris!
Post fight, Ruarc Harris took to the microphone: 'To all the women that we love best, we love em best when there undressed. And when there dead and long forgotten, we will dig em up and screw them rotten.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Bezerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezerra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Bezerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezerra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bezerra throws a counter high kick but Timebmb was just alert enough to avoid it.
Timebmb shoots for a takedown but Bezerra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bezerra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Timebmb shoots and misses
and Bezerra counters with a series of strikes. Timebmb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bruno Bezerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezerra feints and then cracks Timebmb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timebmb down.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown but Bezerra shows good takedown defense.
Bezerra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Timebmb.
Timebmb closes the distance and clinches up with Bezerra, looking for a takedown. Timebmb pushes Bezerra against the cage but Bezerra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timebmb.
Timebmb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Timebmb misses with a takedown attempt - Bezerra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bezerra misses with a head kick.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bezerra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Timebmb throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bezerra can't do much from the bottom here.
Bezerra is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Timebmb throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bezerra wants to control but Timebmb postures up.
Timebmb lands a few punches from side control.
Timebmb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Timebmb with the ground and pound but Bezerra regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bezerra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timebmb.
Bezerra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timebmb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezerra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Timebmb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timebmb is working Bezerra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Timebmb throws a big right hand that misses.
Timebmb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bezerra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Timebmb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bezerra trying to keep a closed guard but Timebmb is proving a slippery customer.
Timebmb throwing strikes but missing.
Bezerra looking for a guillotine here but Timebmb defends easily.
Bezerra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timebmb defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb landing with the ground and pound.
Timebmb throws a big elbow that misses.
Timebmb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timebmb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Timebmb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Timebmb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Timebmb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bezerra is looking for a triangle but Timebmb pushes his legs off easily.
Timebmb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bezerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timebmb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Timebmb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bezerra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timebmb is aware though and is defending well.
Timebmb is in close to Bezerra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb stands up over Bezerra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timebmb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timebmb chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timebmb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timebmb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timebmb chips away with some ground and pound.
Timebmb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timebmb won't allow Bezerra to sweep him here.
Bezerra working a defensive guard here.
Timebmb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bezerra trying to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timebmb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bezerra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timebmb defends it easily.
Timebmb landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
That's time! Bezerra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Timebmb fails with the takedown
and Bezerra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bezerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timebmb misses with a takedown attempt - Bezerra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timebmb with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bezerra counters with a straight right hand.
Bruno Bezerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bezerra as he jumps to the side.
Timebmb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timebmb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timebmb ducks right into an uppercut from Bezerra.
Timebmb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bezerra's waist but Bezerra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Timebmb off to one side.
Bezerra connects with a right hand. Timebmb shakes it off.
Timebmb misses with a takedown
and Bezerra counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb looks for a takedown but Bezerra sprawls well.
Bezerra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Timebmb is breathing heavily.
Bezerra lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Bezerra does it's job there.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Bezerra lands a left and a right that send Timebmb crashing to the mat, dazed. Bezerra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Timebmb is rocked!
Bezerra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timebmb can do to turn this around?
Timebmb fails with a takedown attempt.
Timebmb is still on wobbly legs! Can Bezerra finish him?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bezerra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezerra cracks Timebmb with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Bezerra!
Bruno Bezerra decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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192 lbs
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29
195 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Malone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Artist stuns Malone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Artist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Artist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Artist trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone tries to buck Artist off but Artist is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Artist is working for a kimura but Malone is defending it quite comfortably.
Malone tries to roll over but Artist keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone trying to hold on to Artist's head to control him but Artist postures up.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Artist sits in half guard.
Artist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Artist seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Artist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Artist is working for a kimura but Malone is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Artist trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Artist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malone sees it coming and defends easily.
Malone is not content to let Artist control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artist is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artist.
Artist throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.
Artist seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malone sees it coming and defends easily.
Artist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Artist.
Artist stalling.
Artist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well.
Artist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Artist wants to take a breather but Malone is having none of it.
Artist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone is looking to improve his position.
Malone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Artist wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone being controlled here, momentarily.
Artist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artist trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Artist is pushing down on Malone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malone is fighting to maintain full guard but Artist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Artist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malone sees it coming and defends easily.
Malone moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Artist dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Artist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Artist on the side of the head.
Artist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone tests Artist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artist shoots in looking for a takedown. Malone tries to sprawl out of it but Artist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Artist shoots in for a double leg but Malone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malone misses with a straight left.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Artist moved out of range nicely.
The Artist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Artist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malone was covering up waiting for the punch and Artist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Malone pushes Artist off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone misses with a hook.
Artist changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Artist or perhaps it was just good defense by Malone, which made it look bad.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Artist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artist changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Artist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artist showed some decent athleticism there.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Artist postures up.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Artist trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Artist is controlling him.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Artist's guard.
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malone is looking to advance position but Artist has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artist looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Artist tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
Artist with good strikes from the mount here!
Artist scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Malone?
Malone is trying to escape the mount.
Malone regains half guard.
Malone wants to improve his position but Artist is controlling well.
The Artist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Malone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Malone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Malone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Malone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Malone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Artist tries to improve position but can't.
Malone landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Malone crashes against the mat.
Malone throws a strike aimed at the side of Artist's head but Artist avoids it well.
Malone working the ground and pound.
Malone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Artist is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a strike aimed at the side of Artist's head but Artist avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artist is looking for a sweep.
Artist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Artist is rocked!
Malone throws a strike aimed at the side of Artist's head but Artist avoids it well.
Oh Artist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone working the strikes but Artist uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Artist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malone thows a huge punch but Artist dodges it nicely.
Malone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malone lands a big elbow - Artist is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Malone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Malone!
A very excited looking Sam Malone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by Freaks and Geeks - By: Childish Gambino. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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31
180 lbs
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40
185 lbs
24 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Powers thuds a left hand into Marshall's body.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marshall clinches with his opponent.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Powers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Powers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powers taking a breather.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
Marshall jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Marshall.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Powers takes one on the button.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall slows down the pace here.
Powers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powers blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Powers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers avoids the elbow strike from Marshall, against the cage.
Marshall jumps guard but Powers stands there with Marshall around his waist. Marshall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Powers.
Marshall fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Powers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Powers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powers's elbow.
Marshall pulls guard successfully.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall postures up and lands a big shot to Powers's brow.
Marshall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marshall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powers's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall chips away with some ground and pound.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marshall thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marshall 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.
Marshall trying to control from Powers's half guard. Powers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marshall landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Powers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshall's head backwards.
Marshall misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall dips to his left and cracks Powers with an uppercut!
Powers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall jabs Powers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Powers takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers misses with a body kick.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Marshall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powers.
Powers stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Marshall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall.
Powers has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
Powers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powers looking to stall.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall wants to stall.
Marshall lands a left hand.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall is trying to pull guard but Powers has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Powers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powers blocks an elbow strike.
Marshall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Powers back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshall.
Marshall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powerss head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marshall throws an elbow but misses.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?
A short left from Marshall.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powers misses with some punches.
Powers is looking to control Marshall's arms but Marshall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Powers has his back to the cage.
Powers throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshall lands an uppercut.
Marshall has Powers pressed against the cage.
Powers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powers lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall is trying to pull guard but Powers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powers.
Marshall pulls guard successfully.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Marshall has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall scoring with some ground and pound.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Powers slips under a jab.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Powers gets tackled into the cage by Marshall. Marshall maintains the clinch.
Powers lands an uppercut.
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Powers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Marshall digs a right hand into Powers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powers's gas tank.
Marshall jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Marshall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Powers can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Powers.
Mason Marshall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Powers blocks an uppercut.
Marshall lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marshall.
Powers pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Powers blocking some punches.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powers lands a shoulder strike.
Powers wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall pushes Powers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Powers walks away with a smile on his face. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall swings for the body but Powers moves out of range.
Powers throws out a counter right but Marshall avoids it with no problem.
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Marshall cracks Powers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Powers throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Powers tries a quick counter leg kick but Marshall is wise to it.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall fails to land with a series of punches.
Troy Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Powers misses the target.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powers misses with a body shot.
Marshall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Marshall is out of range.
Marshall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marshall throws a hook but Powers avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powers! But no joy.
Powers misses with a wild body shot.
Troy Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powers slips a straight right by Marshall.
Powers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marshall is out of range.
Marshall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Powers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powers throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
It looked like Marshall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers misses with a two punch combination.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Powers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powers moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Marshall shoots in and drives through. Powers sprawls well.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall connects with a crisp jab.
Powers throws a low kick, looking for Marshall's leg but Marshall calmly moves out of range.
Powers blocks a jab.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Powers misses its intended target.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall tests Powers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall!
Mason Marshall took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm happy to be here in Hypnotic. I'm looking to do big things. I'm coming for that title. '.
Troy Powers spoke after the fight, saying 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. The key to victory for Charles Kamen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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32
270 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Kamen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nielsen clinches up against the cage.
Nielsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamen.
Nielsen works on Kamen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nielsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kamen.
Nielsen takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nielsen.
Nielsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kamen.
A short right from Kamen on the inside.
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen stalling in the clinch but Kamen improves position.
Kamen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nielsens head.
Nielsen stalling against the cage.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nielsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow.
Kamen is leaning against Nielsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nielsen taking a breather.
Nielsen tries to work over Kamen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nielsen tries to stall but Kamen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamen can't find room to land a body shot as Nielsen controls the action.
A short right from Kamen on the inside.
Nielsen tries to throw a body punch but Kamen avoids it by throwing Nielsen back against the cage.
Kamen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kamen.
Nielsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nielsen scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kamen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nielsen or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Kamen.
Nielsen blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamen's elbow.
Kamen can't find room to land a body shot as Nielsen controls the action.
Kamen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Kamen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nielsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamen misses with some punches.
Nielsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamen gets an underhook and turns Nielsen into the cage.
Kamen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamen.
Good body shot from Kamen.
Nielsen looks winded!
Nielsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamen.
Kamen lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamen tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nielsen blocks an uppercut.
Nielsen can't find room to land a body shot as Kamen controls the action.
Kamen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamen lands a left hand.
Nielsen is rocked!
That has opened up Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut even more.
Kamen lands with a light punch inside.
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamen finish him?
Kamen throws a big uppercut that drops Nielsen! More strikes from Kamen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nielsen lies dazed against the cage as Kamen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
After the fight, Charles Kamen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clawnes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My name is MUD. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
212 lbs
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seppo Silvennoinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Clawnes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvennoinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clawnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvennoinen avoids the body shot from Clawnes.
Silvennoinen connects with a right hand. Clawnes shakes it off.
Silvennoinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a body punch but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clawnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvennoinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clawnes lands a nice hook to Silvennoinen's body. Silvennoinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silvennoinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Clawnes counters with a left to the body.
Clawnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Silvennoinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Clawnes.
That kick from Clawnes tenderised Silvennoinen's leg. Silvennoinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvennoinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clawnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Silvennoinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clawnes.
Clawnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Silvennoinen misses
and Clawnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silvennoinen lands with a nice combination. Clawnes backs away looking to recover.
Silvennoinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silvennoinen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clawnes.
Clawnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvennoinen tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Clawnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silvennoinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Silvennoinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvennoinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvennoinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position but Clawnes is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen swings around for an armbar but Clawnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silvennoinen's guard.
Clawnes landing with the ground and pound.
Silvennoinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Clawnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silvennoinen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Clawnes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvennoinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clawnes jabs at Silvennoinen's body.
Clawnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Silvennoinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clawnes misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Silvennoinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silvennoinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clawnes.
Silvennoinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Seppo Silvennoinen has been cut.
Silvennoinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Clawnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clawnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clawnes lands with a shot to the body.
Silvennoinen is breathing heavily.
Clawnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clawnes as he jumps to the side.
Silvennoinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Silvennoinen should have avoided that one.
Silvennoinen is rocked!
Silvennoinen looks for a takedown but Clawnes sprawls well.
Oh Silvennoinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Clawnes tenderised Silvennoinen's leg. Silvennoinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvennoinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Silvennoinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clawnes wants to get back to his feet but Silvennoinen is dominant here and he's now got Clawnes's back!
Clawnes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silvennoinen's arms.
Despite being in a bad position, Clawnes is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Clawnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Clawnes.
Clawnes tries to land a front kick but Silvennoinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silvennoinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silvennoinen is looking to pass Clawnes's guard but actually Clawnes recovers to full guard.
Silvennoinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clawnes is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen won't allow Clawnes to sweep him here.
Silvennoinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clawnes is keeping the position for now.
Silvennoinen is looking to pass into half guard but Clawnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clawnes is in guard.
Clawnes is in close to Silvennoinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clawnes trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
Clawnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvennoinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clawnes postures up in Silvennoinen's guard and throws a big left but Silvennoinen blocks it.
Clawnes throws an elbow that misses. Silvennoinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clawnes's guard. Nice move by Silvennoinen!
Seppo Silvennoinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silvennoinen preventing the sweep.
Clawnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Silvennoinen looking to pass the guard.
Silvennoinen wants to control from the top but Clawnes keeps moving.
Silvennoinen stopping the sweep attempt from Clawnes.
Silvennoinen trying to move into half guard but instead Clawnes has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes throws an elbow that misses. Silvennoinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clawnes's guard. Nice move by Silvennoinen!
Clawnes working a defensive guard here.
Silvennoinen advances to half guard.
Silvennoinen is looking for a kimura here.
Silvennoinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clawnes sees it coming and defends easily.
Silvennoinen trying to pass the guard but Clawnes defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is looking for a kimura but Clawnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silvennoinen to get the leverage.
Silvennoinen is thwarting Clawnes's attempts to control the position.
Silvennoinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Clawnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silvennoinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clawnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clawnes trying to control the position here.
Silvennoinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 Seppo Silvennoinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clawnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silvennoinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Silvennoinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clawnes lands a left and a right that send Silvennoinen crashing to the mat, dazed. Clawnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Clawnes looks to throw the jab but Silvennoinen is out of range.
Clawnes ducks under a wild hook from Silvennoinen.
Clawnes throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Silvennoinen colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Clawnes as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Silvennoinen is left battered and dazed whilst Clawnes and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes is the new light heavyweight champion!
Thomas Clawnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Seppo Silvennoinen spoke after the fight, saying 'Shut the fuck up'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankoli comes into the arena with Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
212 lbs
31 - 9 - 0 |
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32
215 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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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
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shankoli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gruber back to the cage. Shankoli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
Shankoli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shankoli breaks the clinch.
Shankoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Gruber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shankoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Shankoli - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber moves out of range as Shankoli throws a body kick.
Shankoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruber.
Gruber is looking to clinch.
Gruber shoots and misses
enabling Shankoli to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shankoli sneaks out the side door and pushes Gruber away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gruber dives in and grabs Shankoli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shankoli pushes down on Gruber's head and hops out.
Gruber has his takedown stuffed
and Shankoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ravi Shankoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Gruber.
Shankoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shankoli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gruber moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shankoli lands an uppercut.
Gruber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shankoli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gruber with a poor takedown
and Shankoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shankoli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shankoli clinches with his opponent.
Shankoli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shankoli.
That has opened up Hans Gruber's cut even more.
Shankoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shankoli cracks Gruber with a good jab.
Gruber blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli misses with a head kick.
Gruber feints the counter takedown.
Gruber moves to clinch but Shankoli breaks away
and Shankoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruber wants to clinch
and Gruber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shankoli misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Shankoli misses its intended target.
Gruber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gruber shoots and misses
and Shankoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Shankoli takes a swing at Gruber's ribcage but misses.
Shankoli scores with a nice body kick.
Shankoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Gruber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shankoli is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gruber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shankoli seems keen to control Gruber's posture.
Gruber throws a big right hand that misses.
Shankoli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shankoli holds on and takes a little breather.
Shankoli trying to keep a closed guard but Gruber is proving a slippery customer.
Shankoli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been informed that Gruber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gruber landing with the ground and pound.
Gruber is working Shankoli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Shankoli wants to stand but Gruber is controlling the position.
Gruber lands a couple of elbows.
Gruber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gruber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shankoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shankoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gruber.
Gruber is fighting to break Shankoli's control of his arms but Shankoli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shankoli kicks Gruber off and gets to his feet.
Gruber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gruber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shankoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shankoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gruber throws an off balance right hand
and Shankoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shankoli lands a high kick!
The cut above Hans Gruber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shankoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gruber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Shankoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Gruber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shankoli throws a head kick that Gruber semi-blocks.
Gruber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shankoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shankoli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gruber.
Gruber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gruber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shankoli tries to keep at a distance but Gruber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shankoli manages to break the clinch.
Shankoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gruber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shankoli defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shankoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hans Gruber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gruber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shankoli sprawls well initially but Gruber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber prevents Shankoli from improving his position.
Gruber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shankoli wants to get back to full guard.
Shankoli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shankoli continues to stall.
Shankoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gruber is working away from the top position though.
Shankoli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shankoli is trying to stand back up but Gruber is controlling him
Gruber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shankoli wants to control but Gruber is keeping busy.
Shankoli wants to get back to full guard.
Gruber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shankoli taking some punishment here, with Gruber in his half guard.
Shankoli is doing well to control the position and prevent Gruber from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shankoli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruber.
Gruber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shankoli tries to roll over but Gruber keeps him under control.
Gruber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gruber slips a nice elbow through Shankoli's hands, connecting with Shankoli's forehead.
Shankoli keeping hold of Gruber's head, controlling as best he can.
Gruber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shankoli defending well though.
Shankoli is trying to maintain the position but Gruber is very close to passing his half guard.
Shankoli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruber.
Shankoli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gruber prevents Shankoli from improving his position.
Shankoli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruber.
Shankoli trying to control but Gruber postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gruber is on him like a limpet, forcing Shankoli back against the cage.
Gruber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shankoli regains guard immediately.
Shankoli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shankoli is looking to stand up but Gruber isn't so interested in that idea.
Shankoli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gruber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gruber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shankoli holds on and takes a little breather.
Shankoli working a defensive guard here.
Gruber being controlled here momentarily.
Gruber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gruber lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gruber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shankoli's head.
Gruber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shankoli is controlling Gruber's posture.
Gruber throws a big right hand that misses.
Gruber postures up.
Gruber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shankoli controls Gruber momentarily but Gruber frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hans Gruber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hans Gruber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gruber moves in looking to clinch but Shankoli pushes him off.
Gruber's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gruber duly obliges.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gruber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gruber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shankoli as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Shankoli. Those never looked like landing.
Shankoli cracks Gruber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gruber scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gruber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hans Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli throws a combination. Gruber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shankoli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli tries to bum rush Gruber with a series of wild strikes but Gruber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shankoli.
Gruber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shankoli sneaks out the side door and pushes Gruber away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gruber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ravi Shankoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Shankoli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gruber.
Ravi Shankoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Gruber.
A left lands for Shankoli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankoli moves away from the strike by Gruber.
Gruber looks for a takedown but Shankoli sprawls well.
Shankoli clinches up with Gruber and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shankoli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shankoli works on Gruber's body with a couple of short punches.
Gruber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shankoli.
Gruber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shankoli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gruber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gruber is trying to drag Shankoli to the mat but Shankoli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gruber wants a takedown.
Shankoli breaks the clinch.
Gruber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gruber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shankoli counters with a three punch combo that has Gruber backing up. Gruber nods at Shankoli to acknowledge the strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Gruber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ravi Shankoli!
Ravi Shankoli looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.
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