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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saiyan Southbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saiyan Southbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southbrook rushes Salgado and presses him up against the cage.
Salgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
Southbrook wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salgado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southbrook backwards.
Southbrook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salgado presses Southbrook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Southbrook taking a breather.
Salgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salgado clinches up with Southbrook and pushes him back against the cage.
Southbrook breaks the clinch.
Salgado scores with a sloppy right hand. Southbrook should have avoided that one.
Salgado tries to bum rush Southbrook with a series of wild strikes but Southbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Southbrook looks up at the clock. Bad move! Salgado lands a right hand from hell, dropping Southbrook. Salgado pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zerk Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Brinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zerk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy Brinks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brinks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin avoids it really well and circles away.
Brinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benjamin.
Nice defenses there by Brinks.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Brinks circles away.
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch but Brinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut. Brinks saw that one coming.
Brinks defending well as Benjamin loads up on a big left hand.
Brinks staying out of range there.
Benjamin feints a jab promting Brinks to slip. Benjamin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brinks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benjamin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Brinks's head but Brinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brinks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Benjamin missing with a left hand there. Brinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brinks wants to counter the offense by Benjamin and move into the clinch position.
Brinks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brinks content to stall in guard here.
Brinks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benjamin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benjamin duly obliges.
Benjamin throws a looping overhand right but Brinks ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brinks! But no joy.
Brinks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benjamin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brinks content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Benjamin has locked up a guillotine! Benjamin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Brinks is holding on here and Benjamin must be using up a lot of energy. Brinks has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Benjamin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zerk Benjamin!
An out of breath Zerk Benjamin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Arbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne has chosen Break Bread as his entrance music. Cam Payne will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Arbuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Payne!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne with a poor takedown
letting Arbuckle counter with a right hand.
It looks like Cam Payne has been cut.
Payne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arbuckle avoids it really well and circles away.
Arbuckle with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Arbuckle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roger Arbuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Payne.
Payne fails with the takedown
and Arbuckle counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne has managed to clinch.
Payne wants to take the fight to the mat but Arbuckle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arbuckle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Payne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arbuckle avoids it really well and circles away.
Arbuckle avoids the head kick by Payne.
Arbuckle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payne wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbuckle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Payne misses with a leg kick
letting Arbuckle counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Cam Payne's cut even more.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Payne looks to land a combination but Arbuckle avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arbuckle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arbuckle wants it to stay on the feet.
Arbuckle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbuckle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payne with a poor takedown
and Arbuckle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Payne won't be happy with that.
Payne struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Arbuckle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Payne is trying to get back to his feet.
Arbuckle landing a few strikes.
The cut above Cam Payne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cam Payne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roger Arbuckle!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keyser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Afro Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keyser Soze!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze shoots in for a takedown but Samurai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samurai throws a hook but Soze avoids it easily.
Soze moves out of range of the strikes.
Samurai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samurai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soze.
Soze scores with a jab to the body.
Soze dodges the punch combination from Samurai.
Soze moves in looking to clinch but Samurai pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samurai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soze tries to clinch but Samurai moves out of range.
Samurai swinging wildly here.
Soze shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Samurai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soze is controlling him.
Soze wants to pass the guard but Samurai is keeping the position.
Soze stops Samurai from standing up.
Soze throws an elbow that misses. Samurai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soze's guard. Nice move by Samurai!
Samurai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Samurai gets to his feet - Soze follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soze connects with a nice cross there... Samurai is looking wobbly and Soze recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Samurai to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Soze jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keyser Soze!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stelling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. London Calling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Stelling is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Chiasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 54 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Stelling !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiasson dives in and scores a takedown into Stelling 's guard.
Chiasson is pushing down on Stelling 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stelling is fighting to maintain full guard but Chiasson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chiasson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chiasson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chiasson passes to full mount!
Stelling looks winded!
Chiasson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiasson forces the positional change into back control.
Chiasson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stelling .
Chiasson is working for a rear naked choke. Stelling is not defending it well and Chiasson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Stelling refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Stelling 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Chiasson!
The defeated Jack Stelling had this to say: 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavior Reo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Android Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavior Reo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Eighteen !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xavior Reo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eighteen wants to counter with a clinch but Reo pushes him away.
Reo closes the distance and pushes Eighteen back into the cage.
Eighteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eighteen has clasped his hands together around Reo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Eighteen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eighteen tries for a kimura but Reo is defending well.
Reo regains half guard.
Reo actively working from the bottom here.
Reo is defending against the submission attempts here by Eighteen .
Eighteen prevents Reo from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen wants to control but Reo is keeping him busy.
Eighteen is trying to work for a kimura but Reo is defending well.
Reo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eighteen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eighteen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reo keeping moving, preventing Eighteen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eighteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reo is keeping the position for now.
Reo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eighteen forces his way into half guard.
Eighteen trying to control the action but Reo is working from the bottom.
Reo wants to improve his position but Eighteen is controlling well.
Reo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eighteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Reo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reo actively working from the bottom here.
Reo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen postures up in Reo's guard and throws a big left but Reo blocks it.
Reo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eighteen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eighteen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reo is breathing heavily.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving.
Reo wants to sweep but no luck.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving.
Reo looking for a guillotine here but Eighteen defends easily.
Eighteen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eighteen throwing strikes but missing.
Reo keeping moving, preventing Eighteen from controlling successfully.
Reo has a closed guard, preventing Eighteen from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eighteen trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reo has managed to clinch.
Eighteen blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eighteen uses from the top position.
Eighteen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eighteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Reo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eighteen looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Android Eighteen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Eighteen shoots in and drives through. Reo sprawls well.
Reo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eighteen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eighteen closes the distance and clinches up with Reo, looking for a takedown. Eighteen pushes Reo against the cage but Reo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eighteen moves out of range as Reo throws a body kick.
Eighteen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eighteen darts in looking for a takedown but Reo gets double underhooks and turns Eighteen into the cage.
Xavior Reo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Eighteen .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen goes for a double leg but Reo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reo continues to drive forward.
Reo takes a swing at Eighteen 's ribcage but misses.
And Eighteen tries to counter it with a takedown but Reo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reo wants it to stay on the feet.
Reo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reo has Eighteen up against the cage in a clinch.
Reo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eighteen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reo smiles and moves away.
Reo feints and as Eighteen raises his hands in defense, Reo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eighteen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eighteen 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.
Eighteen keeping full guard, as Reo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eighteen trying to control from half guard but Reo is working away.
Reo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eighteen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eighteen is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eighteen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eighteen trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eighteen has managed to get both his arms back between Reo's legs - danger averted.
Eighteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Reo is retaining full guard.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving.
Reo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eighteen is aware though and is defending well.
Eighteen trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom.
Reo working for a triangle but Eighteen defends it easily.
Eighteen trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom.
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.
Eighteen is looking to stand up but Reo won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eighteen can do to turn this around?
Eighteen avoids a kick to the body.
Eighteen shoots in looking for a takedown but Reo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eighteen 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reo lands with a kick to the temple. Eighteen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reo takes a swing at Eighteen 's ribcage but misses.
Eighteen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reo swivels and escapes.
Reo just misses with a punch to the body.
Reo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reo counters with a straight right hand.
Reo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eighteen is out of range and Reo settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavior Reo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Eighteen shoots for a takedown but Reo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eighteen gets the takedown into side control.
Eighteen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eighteen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reo manages to get back to half guard.
Reo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reo is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eighteen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eighteen .
Reo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eighteen wants to stand up but Reo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Eighteen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reo is just riding it out for now. Eighteen eventually gives up the hold.
Eighteen not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reo working for a triangle but Eighteen defends it easily.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving.
Eighteen wants to pass the guard but Reo is keeping the position.
Reo looking for a guillotine here but Eighteen defends easily.
Eighteen forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen is keen to just control but Reo is a slippery customer.
Eighteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Reo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eighteen is looking to take a break and control but Reo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reo.
Eighteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reo is keeping the position for now.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving.
Reo working for a triangle but Eighteen defends it easily.
Eighteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eighteen passes into half guard.
Eighteen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reo is refusing to be controlled, as Eighteen sits in half guard.
Reo is trying to get back to full guard.
Reo actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eighteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reo sees it coming and defends easily.
Reo is looking for a sweep. Eighteen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Android Eighteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eighteen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leland Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Barret (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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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leland Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Barret!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer misses with a wild body shot.
Palmer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barret.
Palmer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barret to the ground. Palmer is now in Barret's guard.
Barret looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Palmer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but Barret is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barret looking for a kimura from the bottom but Palmer passes into side control!
Barret is not content to let Palmer control the position.
Barret is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barret is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palmer off and has taken his back!
Will Barret go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barret is hanging on to Palmer's back as he tries to escape.
Palmer has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Barret.
Barret tries to keep control of the position but Palmer is staying busy.
Palmer takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Barret missing with strikes from the back.
Well, with Barret on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Palmer is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barret struggling to land strikes to the head as Palmer covers up.
Barret missing with strikes.
Barret tightening his grip on Palmer, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Palmer right now.
Barret is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barret throws strikes from the back but Palmer rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Palmer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barret postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barret looking to pass the guard.
Barret working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barret tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmer is retaining full guard.
Barret postures up in Palmer's guard and throws a big left but Palmer blocks it.
Barret throws an elbow that misses. Palmer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barret's guard. Nice move by Palmer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barret lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barret in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palmer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barret controls the pace.
Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barret is one step ahead there.
Barret is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barret trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barret trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barret is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barret drops back, looking for a kneebar! Palmer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Palmer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Palmer!
Barret sneaks back into half guard.
Barret is looking for a sweep. Palmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barret is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palmer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palmer's back!
Barret struggling to land strikes to the head as Palmer covers up.
Barret is trying to stick to Palmer's back but Palmer is turning into Barret. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barret's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Palmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Barret dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palmer lands with a nice body punch.
Barret listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barret has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palmer misses with a body shot
and Barret counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barret with a nice cross.
Palmer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barret looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barret lands with a good body shot.
Barret scores with a punch to 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!
Palmer throws an overhand right that lands on Barret's shoulder, as Barret tries to avoid the shot.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Barret.
Barret with a nice cross.
Palmer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Palmer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barret counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barret scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palmer in his tracks.
Palmer shoots in for a double leg but Barret sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barret swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barret lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Palmer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Barret dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Barret!
Wayne Barret really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Leland Palmer spoke after the fight, saying 'nooo'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abbe Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Metaxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbe Faria could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Atlas Metaxas's chin.
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35
265 lbs
28 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atlas Metaxas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faria.
Metaxas lands a glancing blow to the side of Faria's head.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metaxas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metaxas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metaxas ducks right into an uppercut from Faria.
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas scores with the left hand. Faria knows he should have avoided that one.
Faria throws a lazy right hand but Metaxas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metaxas clinches.
Faria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metaxas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metaxas avoids it.
Metaxas prevents a body shot from Faria.
Faria misses with a knee to the head.
Metaxas lands a hook that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Metaxas tries to work over Faria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faria is trying to stall.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faria.
Metaxas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faria or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Faria fails to land.
Faria misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faria.
Faria presses Metaxas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faria tries to land knees in the clinch but Metaxas avoids the damage to the body.
Faria has a couple of punches blocked by Metaxas.
Metaxas breaks from the clinch.
Metaxas scores with a jab to the body.
Metaxas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faria tries to clinch but Metaxas moves out of range.
It seemed like Metaxas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metaxas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Metaxas thuds his shin into the meat of Faria's side.
Faria takes the fight into the clinch.
Faria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metaxas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metaxas moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metaxas.
A short right from Metaxas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas tries to pull guard but Faria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Metaxas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faria misses with a knee strike.
Metaxas is leaning against Faria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metaxas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Metaxas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faria uses from the top position.
Faria working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metaxas's head.
Metaxas is trying to control the position but Faria postures up.
Metaxas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faria is looking to work some ground and pound but Metaxas has wrist control.
Faria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metaxas looking to control.
Faria makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metaxas is pulling down on Faria's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metaxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faria trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
Faria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metaxas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faria is aware though and is defending well.
Faria postures up in Metaxas's guard and throws a big left but Metaxas blocks it.
Metaxas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Metaxas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faria throwing strikes but missing.
Faria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faria working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faria lands a couple of elbows.
That has opened up Atlas Metaxas's cut even more.
Metaxas controls Faria momentarily but Faria frees himself.
Metaxas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faria defends it easily.
Faria makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Faria won't allow Metaxas to get back to his feet.
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 Abbe Faria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faria shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Faria tries to clinch but Metaxas moves out of range.
Good exchange - Faria coming out on top.
Faria finds Metaxas's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Metaxas flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Faria lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Metaxas will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abbe Faria!
A pretty intense looking Abbe Faria took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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