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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Katou (ranked 3334 p4p, 432 weight class) and Felix Duquet (ranked 5952 p4p, 644 weight class). Duquet has chosen Forever as his entrance music. Felix Duquet struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Katou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Duquet!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duquet scores with a head kick.
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.
Katou lands a left and a right that send Duquet crashing to the mat, dazed. Katou thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Felix Duquet has been cut.
Duquet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katou moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katou lands a body punch.
Duquet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Katou.
Katou manages to break the clinch.
Katou goes for a small jab and connects. Now Katou goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Duquet stumbles back but Katou runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Duquet to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Duquet will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Katou!
An out of breath Joe Katou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Felix Duquet spoke after the fight, saying 'I congratulate my opponent on his win, but mark words, I will be repaying him in spades.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Chow (ranked 1859 p4p, 201 weight class) and Mick Speed (ranked 3987 p4p, 359 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lesley Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mick Speed!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Speed circles away.
Chow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chow drives through with a takedown into Speed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chow wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Speed trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speed trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chow passes Speed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Speed wants to control but Chow is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow prevents Speed from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow is looking for a kimura but Speed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chow to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed is trying is best to control the position here.
Chow is trying to control the action in half guard but Speed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chow winds up and cracks Speed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Speed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chow is working for a submission of some sort.
Chow seems to be working for a kimura but Speed defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed is trying to get back to full guard.
Chow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chow wants to take a breather but Speed is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chow is looking for a kimura here.
Chow is trying to control. Speed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow winds up and cracks Speed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Speed wants to get back to full guard.
Chow seems to be looking for submissions.
Chow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Speed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chow wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Chow stands up over Speed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chow trying to control but Speed is working from the bottom.
Chow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Speed has Chow pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow wants to control from the top but Speed keeps moving.
Chow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Speed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chow has passed into side control.
Chow tries for a kimura but Speed is defending well.
Chow trying to control the action but Speed is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chow is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Speed is trying to escape and Chow transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Speed is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chow! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lesley Chow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Irons (ranked 4750 p4p, 531 weight class) and Rielly Adams (ranked 7480 p4p, 644 weight class). Adams has chosen Walk as his entrance music. Sean Irons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Irons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rielly Adams!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adams but Adams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Irons fails with the takedown
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irons looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Irons with a poor takedown
and Irons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Irons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irons is rocked!
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!
Adams drops Irons with a big left hand! Irons is injured, injured bad! Adams jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rielly Adams!
A victorious Rielly Adams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Megaton (ranked 1513 p4p, 205 weight class) and Denis Prager (ranked 2644 p4p, 336 weight class). Mike Megaton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Megaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denis Prager!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Megaton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Prager's knee momentarily.
No luck for Prager with that takedown attempt.
Megaton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Megaton wants it to stay on the feet.
Megaton throws a big counter combination but Prager scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mike Megaton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Prager.
Prager misses with a takedown
and Megaton counters with a low kick, right behind Prager 's knee.
Denis Prager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prager gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Megaton counters by moving into the clinch.
Prager has had enough of the clinch but Megaton keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prager tries for a takedown but Megaton manages to get underhooks.
Prager is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prager changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Megaton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prager fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prager wants to slow Megaton down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prager misses with a takedown
and Megaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Prager throws a combination that misses
and Megaton counters with a low kick, right behind Prager 's knee.
Prager fails with the takedown
and Megaton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prager thinking.
Megaton scores with a leg kick.
Prager falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Megaton counter with a right hand.
Megaton jabs Prager right on the nose. Prager blinks but takes it well.
Prager thows a leg kick but Megaton checks it
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Megaton slaps away a takedown attempt from Prager, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prager gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaton darts in and clinches Prager up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prager goes for a takedown in the clinch but Megaton prevents it.
Megaton lands a hook that snaps the head of Prager backwards.
Prager is looking for a takedown.
Prager is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Megaton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prager tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prager looking for a takedown.
Prager's coach down at Play House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Prager's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megaton.
A left hand lands to the body for Megaton.
Megaton stops a takedown attempt from Prager.
Prager tries to score a body lock takedown but Megaton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prager drops down looking for an ankle pick but Megaton pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prager, pushing him back against the cage.
Megaton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Megaton prevents the takedown attempt.
Prager tries to score a body lock takedown but Megaton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prager is working for takedown but Megaton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prager looks winded!
Prager has Megaton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Megaton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Megaton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prager or not.
Megaton lands a nice uppercut.
Prager is trying to pull guard but Megaton has him pressed against the cage.
Megaton pushes Prager back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prager drops down looking for an ankle pick but Megaton pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Megaton. That's going to slow Prager down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prager feints and as Megaton raises his hands in defense, Prager changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Megaton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Megaton working a defensive guard here.
Prager's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Megaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Megaton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Megaton tries to clinch up but Prager circles away and keeps his distance.
Denis Prager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prager gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Megaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Megaton drives through and clinches with Prager against the cage.
Megaton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Megaton lands a hook that snaps the head of Prager backwards.
Megaton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pragers head.
Megaton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Megaton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Megaton.
A short uppercut from Megaton.
Prager tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prager has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Megaton after a bit of a struggle.
Mike Megaton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Prager.
Megaton is pressed up against the cage. Prager has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Megaton down to the mat. Megaton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Megaton is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prager on the side of the head.
Megaton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prager tries to score a power double leg takedown but Megaton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prager somewhat.
Megaton is looking to counter the offense by Prager and move into the clinch.
Prager with a poor takedown
letting Megaton counter with a right hand.
Megaton lands a body shot.
Megaton scores with a decent looking hook.
Prager dives in for a single leg takedown but Megaton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Prager with a poor takedown
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Prager is breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Prager
and Megaton counters with a left to the body.
Megaton instigates a clinch.
Megaton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prager tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Megaton.
Megaton pushes Prager back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megaton.
Megaton gets underhooks to prevent Prager's takedown attempt.
Megaton gets underhooks to prevent Prager's takedown attempt.
Prager changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Megaton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Megaton moves into range and clinches up with Prager.
Prager is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Megaton lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Megaton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Megaton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prager.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prager has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Megaton after a bit of a struggle.
Prager has Megaton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Megaton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prager can't get the takedown.
Megaton pushes Prager back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Megaton on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Megaton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prager is rocked!
Prager has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Megaton after a bit of a struggle.
Prager is still on wobbly legs! Can Megaton finish him?
Prager wants a takedown.
Prager seems to have recovered his senses.
Megaton pushes Prager back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Megaton lands a nice uppercut.
Prager is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Megaton is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megaton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Megaton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Megaton lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Prager to his knees! Megaton keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Megaton!
Mike Megaton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 1018 p4p, 108 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 7168 p4p, 539 weight class). Lazy Bastard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Jab from Bastard.
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard lands a nice looking body shot.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bastard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bastard, as that shot connected.
Bastard lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bastard. Beautiful body shot.
Bastard lands a jab-cross combination.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Bastard lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Bastard.
Diaz is rocked!
Bastard throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Bastard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Bastard lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Diaz is looking to close the distance but Bastard sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Diaz crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Diaz is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lazy Bastard!
Lazy Bastard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matias Orava (ranked 377 p4p, 37 weight class) and Luiz Correia Azevedo (ranked 517 p4p, 58 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matias Orava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luiz Correia Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orava throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo.
Orava displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, jab by Orava - just one landing.
Azevedo moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo with the counter takedown but Orava avoids it easily.
Matias Orava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orava, as that shot connected.
Orava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azevedo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orava throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo moves away and avoids it.
Orava scores with a sloppy right hand. Azevedo should have avoided that one.
Orava stuffs the takedown attempt from Azevedo. Azevedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Orava scores with a jab. Azevedo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Orava on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orava looks to land a left hand but Azevedo moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azevedo's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Azevedo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Orava misses with an uppercut. Azevedo saw that one coming.
Orava looks to land a combination but Azevedo avoids it well.
Azevedo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orava.
Orava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orava pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orava defends it well.
Orava just misses with a punch to the body.
Orava thuds a left hand into Azevedo's body.
Orava lunges at Azevedo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azevedo tries for a takedown but Orava circles away easily
and Azevedo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matias Orava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Correia Azevedo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orava counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orava digs a good body shot into Azevedo's ribs.
Orava misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo counters with a takedown into side control.
Azevedo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Azevedo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orava knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orava is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but Orava denies him.
Orava knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo on the ground.
Azevedo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orava, who protects the arm well.
Orava tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orava is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Azevedo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Azevedo is looking to work his way around to Orava's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Azevedo is working for a guillotine from mount but Orava frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo looking for a guillotine from mount but Orava is having none of it.
Orava is trying to escape the mount.
Azevedo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Orava has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Orava can't escape the position.
Orava is just holding on here. Azevedo manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Orava dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Azevedo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orava misses with a two punch combination.
Orava takes a swing at Azevedo's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo shoots for a takedown but Orava saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orava keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matias Orava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Correia Azevedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orava throws a combination. Azevedo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Luiz Correia Azevedo has been cut.
Orava lands a left and a right that send Azevedo crashing to the mat, dazed. Orava thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Azevedo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo glances at the clock... BAM! Orava nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Azevedo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Azevedo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matias Orava!
Matias Orava made sure to mention his sponsor, Transform Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Glass (ranked 891 p4p, 132 weight class) and Dirtee Donderson (ranked 1130 p4p, 171 weight class). Bill Glass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirtee Donderson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Bill Glass has been cut.
Glass checks a low kick from Donderson.
Glass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Glass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donderson throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Donderson misses the target.
Glass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Donderson.
Glass moves into the clinch successfully.
Glass prevents a body shot from Donderson.
Glass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Donderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Donderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Glass just stands there and leans against the cage.
Donderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donderson tries to pull guard but Glass forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Donderson is trying to pull guard but Glass has him pressed against the cage.
Bill Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirtee Donderson.
Glass lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donderson is trying to pull guard but Glass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donderson backwards.
Donderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Glass has double underhooks.
Glass lands a left hand.
Glass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donderson's defenses.
Donderson is rocked!
Donderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Donderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Glass finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donderson.
Donderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Glass drops Donderson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Donderson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donderson tries to pull guard but Glass holds him up against the cage and eventually Donderson drops back down to his feet.
Glass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donderson fails to pull guard.
Glass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glass creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Donderson! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Glass.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Glass!
An out of breath Bill Glass thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Ubereem (ranked 1370 p4p, 199 weight class) and Ben Carpenter (ranked 841 p4p, 122 weight class). Jon Ubereem has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carpenter throws the kick towards the body but Ubereem avoids it.
A jab from Ubereem misses.
Carpenter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ubereem lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Ben Carpenter has been cut.
Good exchange - Ubereem coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Carpenter.
Carpenter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carpenter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ubereem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ubereem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ubereem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carpenter. That one must have hurt.
Ubereem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ubereem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Carpenter misses the target.
Carpenter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpenter misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ubereem there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Ubereem does no damage.
Carpenter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ubereem is just out of range.
Carpenter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ubereem.
Carpenter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carpenter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice defenses there by Carpenter.
Carpenter punishes Ubereem's body with a nice straight punch.
Carpenter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ubereem.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the body
and Carpenter counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jon Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ubereem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carpenter defends well and Ubereem ends up having to push Carpenter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carpenter! But no joy.
Ubereem dives in for a single leg takedown but Carpenter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carpenter lands with a good body shot.
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!
Carpenter lunges at Ubereem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ubereem's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem swings widly with a right hand
and Carpenter counters with a nice body shot.
Ubereem is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Carpenter.
Ubereem walks into a straight right hand from Carpenter.
Ubereem misses with a takedown attempt
and Ubereem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Ubereem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpenter misses with the combination.
Carpenter connects with a body shot that sends Ubereem's belly button to the back.
Ubereem misses with a series of wild punches.
Ubereem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carpenter.
Ubereem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carpenter counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ubereem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carpenter.
Ubereem is looking to counter the offense by Carpenter and move into the clinch.
Carpenter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ubereem throws a hook to the side of Carpenter's head but Carpenter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carpenter throws out a counter right but Ubereem avoids it with no problem.
Ubereem digs a good hook to Carpenter's body.
Carpenter throws a nice looking combination but Ubereem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ubereem misses with a takedown attempt
and Carpenter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ubereem's knee momentarily.
Carpenter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carpenter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carpenter lands an overhand right.
Carpenter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ubereem doesn't seem bothered though.
Ubereem fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ubereem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jon Ubereem's cut is getting worse.
Ubereem misses with a body shot
and Carpenter counters with an inside leg kick.
Ubereem looks to land a right hand but Carpenter moved out of range.
Carpenter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ubereem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ubereem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carpenter can pounce on him.
Carpenter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ubereem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carpenter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ubereem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carpenter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Carpenter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carpenter ducks under a wild hook from Ubereem.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ubereem might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ubereem misses with a hook. Carpenter ducked under it nicely.
Carpenter lands a head kick!
Ubereem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carpenter throws out the jab.
Ubereem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carpenter counters with a good, hard body kick but Ubereem shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Carpenter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ben Carpenter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carpenter misses with a few strikes there.
Ubereem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jon Ubereem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carpenter throws a lazy head kick
and Ubereem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter takes a swing at Ubereem's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carpenter, right into the meat.
Ubereem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carpenter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carpenter slaps away a takedown attempt from Ubereem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carpenter digs a good body shot into Ubereem's ribs.
Carpenter scores with a body shot.
Ubereem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carpenter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ubereem takes a swing at Carpenter's ribcage but misses.
Carpenter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carpenter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carpenter lunges at Ubereem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ubereem's hand.
Jon Ubereem's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oooooh!!! Carpenter has knocked Ubereem down with a huge combo! Carpenter steps away and waves a wobbly Ubereem back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ubereem is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ubereem misses with a hook
and Carpenter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Ubereem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Jon Ubereem's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ubereem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carpenter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ubereem seems to have got his legs back now.
Ubereem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carpenter sprawls well. Carpenter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ubereem gets slowly back to his feet.
Ubereem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carpenter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carpenter connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Carpenter.
A combination from Carpenter does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jon Ubereem's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Carpenter!
Ben Carpenter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulrich Stahlhammer (ranked 3723 p4p, 123 weight class) and Douglas Murray (ranked 25061 p4p, 260 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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285 lbs
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290 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ulrich Stahlhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Douglas Murray!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stahlhammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Stahlhammer content to stall in guard here.
Stahlhammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murray wants to control the position but Stahlhammer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray wants to get back to full guard but Stahlhammer has passed into side control.
Murray being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stahlhammer stands up and beckons Murray to his feet.
Murray clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Stahlhammer.
Stahlhammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stahlhammer is keeping the position for now.
Murray postures up.
Stahlhammer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Murray has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but Stahlhammer has him pressed against the cage.
Stahlhammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stahlhammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahlhammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stahlhammer goes for a double leg but Murray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murray continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
Murray darts in and clinches Stahlhammer up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhammer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Stahlhammer.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
Stahlhammer gets control of Murray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stahlhammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stahlhammer is looking to stand up but Murray isn't so interested in that idea.
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stahlhammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Stahlhammer's legs - danger averted.
Stahlhammer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murray wants to control from the top but Stahlhammer keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhammer is trying to control the position but Murray postures up.
Stahlhammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Stahlhammer striking off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray trying to control but Stahlhammer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahlhammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrich Stahlhammer dominated that round.
That's time! Stahlhammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stahlhammer slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Stahlhammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stahlhammer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stahlhammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ulrich Stahlhammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stahlhammer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahlhammer scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahlhammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murray has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
Murray stops Stahlhammer from getting back to his feet.
Murray is thwarting Stahlhammer's attempts to control the position.
Stahlhammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stahlhammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stahlhammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stahlhammer is trying to keep Murray in close.
Stahlhammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stahlhammer is on top in guard.
Stahlhammer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stahlhammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stahlhammer is looking to stand up but Murray won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhammer drops back looking for a leg! Murray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murray manages to kick Stahlhammer off! Stahlhammer jumps back into Murray's guard.
Stahlhammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murray is trying to hold Stahlhammer in close to prevent damage but Stahlhammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Stahlhammer lands with a punch from half guard.
Stahlhammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stahlhammer is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Murray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Stahlhammer there.
Nice strikes from Stahlhammer there.
Murray is trying to control but Stahlhammer passes into side control!
Murray on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stahlhammer is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrich Stahlhammer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stahlhammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stahlhammer presses Murray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stahlhammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stahlhammer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stahlhammer slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahlhammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
Stahlhammer thows a huge punch but Murray dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stahlhammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Murray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Stahlhammer wants to stand up but Murray has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stahlhammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murray defends it well.
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.
Stahlhammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stahlhammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murray is trying to stand back up but Stahlhammer is controlling him
Stahlhammer stands up out of the half guard.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ulrich Stahlhammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhammer misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray shoots in and drives through. Stahlhammer sprawls well.
Stahlhammer rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
Stahlhammer breaks from the clinch.
Stahlhammer tries for a takedown but Murray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murray clinches up against the cage.
Murray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stahlhammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahlhammer lands with an overhand left.
Stahlhammer takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhammer pulls Murray into guard.
Stahlhammer looking to control.
Murray is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stahlhammer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Murray is looking to defend but Stahlhammer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Murray! Stahlhammer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Murray taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ulrich Stahlhammer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Booker (ranked 290 p4p, 28 weight class) and Danilo Gentili (ranked 446 p4p, 50 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxwell Booker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danilo Gentili!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentili closes the distance and clinches up with Booker, looking for a takedown. Gentili pushes Booker against the cage but Booker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gentili closes the distance and clinches up with Booker, looking for a takedown. Gentili pushes Booker against the cage but Booker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booker feinted with a counter takedown.
Gentili darts in looking for a takedown but Booker gets double underhooks and turns Gentili into the cage.
Maxwell Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Gentili.
Gentili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Booker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Booker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Booker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Booker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gentili to the ground. Booker is now in Gentili's guard.
Booker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gentili has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at King Of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Booker trying to control but Gentili is working from the bottom.
Booker throws a big elbow that misses.
Gentili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gentili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Booker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Booker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentili trying to control the position.
Booker slips nicely into half guard.
Gentili is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gentili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Booker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gentili trying to control here.
Booker slips a nice elbow through Gentili's hands, connecting with Gentili's forehead.
Gentili is looking to control Booker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gentili avoid being mounted?
Booker drops an elbow to the side of Gentili's head.
Booker thows a huge punch but Gentili dodges it nicely.
Gentili wants to control but Booker is keeping busy.
Booker is looking for a kimura but Gentili is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Booker to get the leverage.
Gentili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gentili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentili tries to roll over but Booker keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Booker there.
Booker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gentili wants to improve his position but Booker is controlling well.
Booker winds up and cracks Gentili with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Booker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gentili moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Booker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gentili!
Booker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Booker lands a big shot there that rocks Gentili but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gentili is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gentili wants to control but Booker is having none of it.
Gentili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Booker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Booker scoring with strikes but Gentili is staying in there.
Gentili is rocked!
Booker lands a big shot to the head and Gentili winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker retains his featherweight title!
Maxwell Booker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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