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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Android Twenty (ranked 5374 p4p, 633 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 9583 p4p, 837 weight class). Kevin Huang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Android Twenty !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Twenty as Huang shoots in.
Twenty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Huang stuffs the takedown.
Twenty with a poor takedown
and Huang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Huang throws a leg kick
and Twenty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huang throws a leg kick
and Twenty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Twenty .
Huang keeping moving, preventing Twenty from controlling successfully.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twenty postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Huang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Twenty , into his guard.
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Twenty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huang throws a sloppy strike and Twenty has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Huang is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Twenty !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Android Twenty !
During a confident post fight interview, Android Twenty thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tev Clark (ranked 3794 p4p, 434 weight class) and Roman Richards (ranked 5583 p4p, 572 weight class). Tev Clark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roman Richards's chin.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tev Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Richards!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Richards.
Richards lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Tev Clark has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Clark's ribcage.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Richards blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Richards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark tries to circle away but Richards has him pinned against the cage.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Richards is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Richards takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Clark's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Richards.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Richards is struggling to control the position.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Clark won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Richards is pushing Clark up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clark misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark working aggressively here.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Clark working aggressively here.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Richards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Richards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tev Clark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Clark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Richards instigates a clinch.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Clark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Richards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees to the body from Richards.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Clark won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Richards stalling.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Roman Richards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards has Clark pushed against the cage.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Clark's ribcage.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Richards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Richards.
A knee to the head by Richards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Richards obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Richards - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Richards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richards.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tev Clark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clark catches Richards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards working Clark over with knees to the body.
Richards landing knees to the body.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clark up against the cage.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards lands a knee to the body.
Richards has Clark pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards connects with a knee to the head.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tev Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Richards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards with a knee to the head.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Richards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Richards lands a knee to the head.
Richards blocking some punches.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Roman Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clark working aggressively here.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Richards!
Tev Clark spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokuya Date (ranked 3577 p4p, 332 weight class) and Savage Samaritan (ranked 7252 p4p, 544 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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155 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rokuya Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Savage Samaritan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samaritan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Samaritan misses with a takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Samaritan with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Savage Samaritan.
Date feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Samaritan sprawling to the canvas! Samaritan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Date finish him?!
Samaritan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samaritan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Date counters with a big right hand! Oh Samaritan is in trouble here! Date follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokuya Date!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Spud (ranked 1702 p4p, 191 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 3732 p4p, 356 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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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Spud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thistlewhite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thistlewhite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Thistlewhite wants to clinch but Spud slips to the side
and Spud counters with a one-two to the body.
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Spud lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thistlewhite off his feet! Thistlewhite tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 6065 p4p, 207 weight class) and Klaus Kinski (ranked 395 p4p, 12 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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291 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodolfo Vieira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klaus Kinski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kinski to score with a decent uppercut.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Kinski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vieira.
Kinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kinski scores with a shot to the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Kinski lands a big right hand that sends Vieira crashing to the mat! Kinski stays standing though and waves Vieira back to his feet!
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinski jabs Vieira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kinski flashes Vieira a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Vieira's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Vieira crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kinski punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klaus Kinski! Klaus Kinski retains his super heavyweight title!
Klaus Kinski 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Git Push (ranked 1254 p4p, 192 weight class) and Frank Turturro (ranked 296 p4p, 48 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Git Push!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Push knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Push is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ferocious Beast, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Push is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Push is looking for a sweep.
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Push, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Push is looking for a sweep.
Turturro trying to control the position but Push is working away.
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Push is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Push is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Push tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turturro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Push is not content to let Turturro control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Push, who protects the arm well.
Push wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Push knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turturro on the ground.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Push is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro tries for a kimura but Push is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Push is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro wants to control but Push is keeping him busy.
Push is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control but Push is keeping him busy.
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Push doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
Push tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro wants to control but Push is keeping him busy.
Push is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Push is trying to control but can't.
Push controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Push wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Push is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Push defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Push does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Turturro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turturro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Push to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Push passes into side control.
Push trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Push tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Push has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Push wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Push trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Push has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turturro!
Push trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Push uses his free foot to push down on Turturro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Turturro.
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Push seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Turturro is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Push trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Push seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Push is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turturro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Push.
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Push pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Push is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turturro looking for subs from the bottom but Push mounts him!
Push fails to move to back control.
Push wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Turturro regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Push pulls his head out easily.
Push controlling the action here.
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Push wants to work for an arm triangle but Turturro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Push wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Push is looking for a kimura but Turturro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Push to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Git Push dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turturro tries to sprawl but Push drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Push pulls his head out easily.
Push passes to full mount!
Git Push overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Push is trying to take his opponent's back.
Push tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
Push controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Push has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Push is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turturro sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Push tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
Push is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Push slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Push pulls his head out easily.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Push is working for a submission of some sort.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Push has control of the leg.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Push pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Push is controlling well.
Push is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turturro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Push.
Push wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Push wants to work for an arm triangle but Turturro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is pressing down on Push's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Push passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Push's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Push's back!
Our spies down at at Ferocious Beast inform us that Turturro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Push tries to break free.
Push just trying to survive but Turturro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Push looking very determined here, making life difficult for Turturro.
Turturro controlling well, preventing Push from escaping the position.
Turturro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Push has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Push wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Push tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Git Push did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Push sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Push tries to counter with a takedown but Turturro is quick to defend against it.
Turturro shoots and misses
so Push counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Push not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turturro is looking to sweep but instead, Push has passed into half guard.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Push controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Push sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Push pulls his head out easily.
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Push not doing much here.
Push's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Push has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Push works his way into full mount!
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Push looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Push is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turturro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turturro shrugs it off.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Push content just to control the position here.
Turturro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Push.
Push jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turturro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Push tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Push has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Push working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Push tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turturro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Push's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Push's back!
Push rolls, trying to escape but Turturro keeps control of the position.
Turturro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Push showing good submission defense here.
Turturro avoiding Push 's attempts to control his hands.
Push defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turturro's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Push is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Git Push had his way with Frank Turturro in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Push keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Push shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Push is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turturro working for a triangle but Push defends it easily.
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Push defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Push avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Push frees his head nicely. Oh but Turturro has switched to an armbar! Push is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Turturro! Frank Turturro retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Frank Turturro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 348 p4p, 17 weight class) and Jose The Blitz (ranked 958 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominique Bell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose The Blitz!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Blitz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bell's half guard.
The Blitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell wants to improve his position but The Blitz is controlling well.
The Blitz passes to full mount!
The Blitz goes for an armbar but Bell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bell.
Bell looking to sit in guard and control but The Blitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Blitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Blitz manages to get himself to full 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!
Bell looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
The Blitz keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
The Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Blitz defends it easily.
The Blitz advances position into side control!
Bell tries to bench press The Blitz off him but The Blitz keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ground and pound from The Blitz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Blitz is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Blitz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Blitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Blitz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell is pressing down on The Blitz's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Blitz is holding on for now.
The Blitz is positioning himself well to prevent Bell advancing to mount.
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Blitz defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz wants to get back to full guard.
The Blitz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Blitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell.
Bell is thwarting The Blitz's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose The Blitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Blitz misses with a body kick.
The Blitz throws a solid leg kick but Bell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Blitz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Blitz.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Blitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with The Blitz, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes The Blitz against the cage but The Blitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Blitz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jose The Blitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Blitz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
The Blitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell slips nicely into half guard.
Bell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Blitz is just riding it out for now. Bell eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Blitz is just riding it out for now. Bell eventually gives up the hold.
The Blitz regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Blitz being controlled here, momentarily.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Blitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Blitz is pulling down on Bell's head. It's preventing any offense from Bell, at least for the moment.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Blitz is keeping the position for now.
The Blitz managing to control the position.
Bell wants to pass the guard but The Blitz is keeping the position.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but The Blitz is retaining full guard.
The Blitz trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Bell wants to control from the top but The Blitz keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Blitz dives in and scores a takedown into Bell's guard.
The Blitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bell keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Blitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bell looking to control.
The Blitz pushing down on Bell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Blitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Blitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
The Blitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from The Blitz. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
The Blitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but The Blitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Blitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Blitz stuffs the takedown.
The Blitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bell drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Blitz sprawls and moves away.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
The Blitz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Blitz throws a low kick, looking for Bell's leg but Bell calmly moves out of range.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Blitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Blitz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bell's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
The Blitz passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
The Blitz wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blitz controlling the action here.
The Blitz is looking for a kimura but Bell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Blitz to get the leverage.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Blitz is working away from the top position though.
The Blitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Blitz trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
Bell is staying active underneath The Blitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Bell trying to hold on to The Blitz's head to control him but The Blitz postures up.
The Blitz trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Blitz pulls his head out easily.
Bell is not content to let The Blitz control the position.
Bell is pressing down on The Blitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Blitz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
The Blitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but The Blitz defends easily.
Bell being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but The Blitz defends easily.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Blitz defends well.
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but The Blitz defends easily.
Bell working for a triangle but The Blitz defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz really dominated that round.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Blitz misses with a low kick.
The Blitz looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.
The Blitz is looking to chop away at Bell's legs.
Bell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Blitz stuffs the takedown.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Blitz's waist but The Blitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Blitz.
Bell is trying to control The Blitz's posture but The Blitz avoids it.
Bell tries to bench press The Blitz off him but The Blitz keeps the position.
The Blitz tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Blitz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Blitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bell is looking to regain half guard here but The Blitz keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bell is looking to stall here but The Blitz recovers full guard.
The Blitz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to pass the guard but The Blitz is keeping the position.
The Blitz keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Blitz is keeping the position for now.
The Blitz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
The Blitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Blitz wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
The Blitz passes into half guard.
The Blitz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Blitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Blitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Blitz trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.
The Blitz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Blitz wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
The Blitz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bell on his heels. He'll look to pass Bell's guard now, I'm sure.
The Blitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Blitz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell looking to control.
Bell has his foot on The Blitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Blitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but The Blitz is proving a slippery customer.
The Blitz controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
Bell slips nicely into half guard.
The Blitz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bell looking to sit in guard and control but The Blitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
The Blitz content to stall in guard here.
Bell wants to sweep here but The Blitz controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Blitz with a nice head shot there.
The Blitz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Blitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Blitz advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Blitz is working away from the top position though.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Blitz slows the pace down in half guard.
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
The Blitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
The Blitz prevents Bell from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Blitz controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Blitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
The Blitz leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Blitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
The Blitz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bell defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bell blocks the body kick.
Bell looks for a takedown but The Blitz sprawls well.
The Blitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but The Blitz sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jose The Blitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Blitz looking to score a takedown here. Bell is defending well but The Blitz drives through and ends up in Bell's guard.
The Blitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominique Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Blitz scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose The Blitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Blitz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose The Blitz!
Jose The Blitz is the new bantamweight champion!
Jose The Blitz 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 Bruce Mafaking (ranked 370 p4p, 42 weight class) and Egyptian Embalmer (ranked 1299 p4p, 142 weight class). Embalmer has chosen Katy Perry - Dark Horse ft. Juicy J as his entrance music. Egyptian Embalmer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Mafaking!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Egyptian Embalmer!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embalmer takes one to the side of the head.
Mafaking pushes Embalmer up against the cage in a clinch.
Embalmer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mafaking smiles and moves away.
We've been told by Mafaking's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mafaking rushes Embalmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mafaking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mafaking can't find room to land a body shot as Embalmer controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mafaking.
Embalmer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mafaking to keep the fight standing.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mafaking.
Still in the clinch, Mafaking scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mafaking is pressed up against the cage. Embalmer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mafaking down to the mat. Mafaking avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egyptian Embalmer.
Embalmer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mafaking to the ground. Embalmer is now in Mafaking's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mafaking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Embalmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Embalmer advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafaking is trying to get back to full guard.
Mafaking might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Embalmer is controlling the pace.
Embalmer wants to pass to mount but Mafaking is defending the position.
Mafaking wants to control but Embalmer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Embalmer is trying to control. Mafaking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Embalmer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep. Embalmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Embalmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mafaking is in trouble now - Embalmer has advanced to mount!
Mafaking is in a horrible position here. Embalmer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Embalmer is looking to work his way around to Mafaking's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mafaking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mafaking is working hard here to advance position.
Embalmer tries to control but Mafaking wriggling away.
Embalmer looking for a guillotine from mount but Mafaking is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer wants to control the pace but Mafaking is squirming around nicely.
Embalmer landing shots from mount.
Embalmer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Embalmer landing shots from mount.
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Mafaking is looking to get to half guard.
Embalmer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mafaking tries to lock up and control but Embalmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Embalmer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position but Embalmer isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Embalmer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Embalmer fails to move to back control.
Mafaking tries to lock up and control but Embalmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Embalmer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mafaking hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Embalmer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mafaking keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mafaking is squirming around, avoiding Embalmer's attempts to control the action.
Embalmer raining down shots from the mount!
Embalmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Embalmer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Embalmer dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
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.
Mafaking throws a sloppy body shot
and Embalmer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Embalmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Embalmer is pushing down on Mafaking's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mafaking is fighting to maintain full guard but Embalmer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mafaking trying to control from the bottom.
Embalmer wants to take a breather but Mafaking is having none of it.
Embalmer wants to free his trapped foot but Mafaking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mafaking blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embalmer.
Embalmer wants to pass to mount but Mafaking is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mafaking moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Embalmer stands and throws Mafaking's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Embalmer landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embalmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Embalmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mafaking keeps working.
Embalmer tries for a kimura but Mafaking is defending well.
Mafaking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Embalmer seems to be looking for submissions.
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Embalmer wants to pass to mount but Mafaking is defending the position.
Embalmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Embalmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mafaking is looking to control Embalmer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mafaking avoid being mounted?
Embalmer is working for a kimura but Mafaking is defending it quite comfortably.
Embalmer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mafaking is not content to let Embalmer control the position.
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking tries to get to full guard but Embalmer has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer tries to pass to full mount but Mafaking defends it.
Embalmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Egyptian Embalmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mafaking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mafaking taking some punishment here, with Embalmer in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Embalmer there.
Mafaking trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mafaking defends it well.
Mafaking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Embalmer wants to pass to mount but Mafaking is defending the position.
Embalmer is looking for a kimura here.
Mafaking gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embalmer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mafaking's guard.
Mafaking tries to roll over but Embalmer keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egyptian Embalmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
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.
Mafaking connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mafaking moves into the clinch successfully.
Embalmer is trying to drag Mafaking to the mat but Mafaking just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mafaking misses with a punch on the inside.
Embalmer takes a shot to the head.
Embalmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mafaking pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bruce Mafaking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mafaking throws a combination. Embalmer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking closes the distance and pushes Embalmer back into the cage.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Embalmer is trying to pull guard but Mafaking has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egyptian Embalmer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embalmer jumps guard but Mafaking stands there with Embalmer around his waist. Embalmer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mafaking digs a right hand into Embalmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Embalmer's gas tank.
Mafaking throws a head punch that misses.
Embalmer is looking for a takedown.
Mafaking scores with a hook to the body.
Embalmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mafaking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Embalmer prevents a body shot from Mafaking.
Mafaking lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mafaking.
Mafaking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Embalmer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mafaking walks away with a smile on his face. Embalmer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Embalmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mafaking.
Mafaking lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Mafaking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking misses the shot to the body.
Embalmer keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Mafaking throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mafaking keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Embalmer.
Mafaking moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mafaking.
Embalmer tries to pull guard but Mafaking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mafaking lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mafaking lands an uppercut.
Mafaking can't find room to land a body shot as Embalmer controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mafaking walks away with a smile on his face. Embalmer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Embalmer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mafaking jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Embalmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mafaking.
Embalmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mafaking tries to clinch up but Embalmer circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mafaking looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Mafaking misses its intended target.
Embalmer throws an overhand right that lands on Mafaking's shoulder, as Mafaking tries to avoid the shot.
As Embalmer tries to get set, Mafaking tries to push him back and clinch up but Embalmer manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Embalmer with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafaking throws a sloppy body shot
and Embalmer counters with a single leg into guard. Mafaking didn't expect that.
Mafaking keeping moving, preventing Embalmer from controlling successfully.
Mafaking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Embalmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Embalmer slips nicely into half guard.
Embalmer prevents Mafaking from improving his position.
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embalmer pulls his head out easily.
Embalmer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Embalmer is trying to control here but Mafaking has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking'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.
Embalmer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mafaking throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mafaking forces Embalmer back against the cage and clinches.
Mafaking throws a punch but it's blocked by Embalmer.
Embalmer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mafaking just stands there and leans against the cage.
Embalmer is trying to pull guard but Mafaking has him pressed against the cage.
Embalmer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mafaking pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egyptian Embalmer.
Mafaking lands a left hand.
Embalmer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mafaking pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Embalmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Embalmer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mafaking lands with a right to the head.
Mafaking digs a right hand underneath Embalmer's ribcage. Embalmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafaking swings wildly with an uppercut but Embalmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mafaking.
Mafaking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Embalmers head.
Mafaking lands an uppercut.
Mafaking lands with a short shot to the head.
Embalmer is rocked!
Embalmer tries to pull guard but Mafaking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mafaking lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce Mafaking has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Embalmer jumps guard but Mafaking turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mafaking lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mafaking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Embalmer backwards.
Embalmer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mafaking walks away with a smile on his face. Embalmer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mafaking rushes Embalmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike.
Embalmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Mafaking finish him?
Mafaking lands a nice shot to the body.
Embalmer seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Mafaking as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mafaking lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Embalmer or not.
Good body shot from Mafaking.
Still in the clinch, Mafaking scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike.
Mafaking works on Embalmer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mafaking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mafaking lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Mafaking.
Mafaking lands with a right to the head.
Mafaking lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mafaking lands a hook that snaps the head of Embalmer backwards.
Embalmer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mafaking just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mafaking - that landed with a thud.
Embalmer tries to pull guard but Mafaking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mafaking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mafaking works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embalmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mafaking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Mafaking.
Mafaking throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mafaking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mafaking lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mafaking scores with a shot to the side of Embalmer's head.
Mafaking scores with a shot to the side of Embalmer's head.
Embalmer is working for takedown but Mafaking is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mafaking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mafaking unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Embalmer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mafaking is unloading with more strikes now! Embalmer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Bruce Mafaking, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Egyptian Embalmer was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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