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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 1220 p4p, 136 weight class) and Maikel Fortuyn (ranked 3227 p4p, 367 weight class). Trump comes to the cage accompanied by Caveman. Maikel Fortuyn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donald Trump's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maikel Fortuyn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump tries for a takedown but Fortuyn circles away easily
and Fortuyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Fortuyn ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Fortuyn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trump with a body shot.
Trump moves into the clinch.
Trump lands a body punch.
Fortuyn stops a takedown attempt from Trump.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortuyn lands with a right to the head.
Trump gets through Fortuyn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Maikel Fortuyn has been cut.
Trump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Fortuyn.
Fortuyn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trump's head.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Trump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortuyn.
Trump has Fortuyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortuyn tries to circle away but Trump has him pinned against the cage.
Trump keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fortuyn's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump slows down the pace here.
Trump is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fortuyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuyn breaks from the clinch.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
and Fortuyn counters with a nice right hand that sends Trump toppling to the canvas! Trump scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fortuyn finish him?!
Fortuyn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trump is rocked!
Trump swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortuyn counters with a crisp right that sends Trump to the canvas! Fortuyn follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maikel Fortuyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Maikel Fortuyn 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 Adolf Schwarzenegger (ranked 2574 p4p, 329 weight class) and Damien Dawson (ranked 7168 p4p, 623 weight class). Schwarzenegger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ride of the Valkyries. 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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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adolf Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson misses with a leg kick.
Dawson misses with a low kick.
Dawson misses with a low kick.
Dawson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
The fighters circling - Schwarzenegger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schwarzenegger.
A big left from Schwarzenegger misses.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schwarzenegger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
Schwarzenegger jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schwarzenegger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwarzenegger lands a big right hand that sends Dawson crashing to the mat! Schwarzenegger stays standing though and waves Dawson back to his feet!
Dawson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger dances in with a quick combination. Dawson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Schwarzenegger snaps Dawson's head back. Dawson stumbles backwards against the cage. Schwarzenegger steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Dawson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Dawson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adolf Schwarzenegger!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adolf Schwarzenegger made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Coon (ranked 23175 p4p, 773 weight class) and Rod Marchand (ranked 9096 p4p, 703 weight class). Marchand has chosen Daisy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coon rushes Marchand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marchand's defenses.
Marchand drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marchand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coon prevents it.
Coon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coon lands an elbow inside.
Marchand is looking to break free of the clinch but Coon has double underhooks.
Marchand drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Justin Coon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Marchand.
Coon lands an elbow just above Marchand 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coon.
Marchand is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coon to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marchand changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marchand closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon pushes Marchand away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marchand gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Marchand postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coon is pushing Marchand's head away, looking to escape. Marchand manages to hold on to the position though.
Marchand trying to control the action but Coon is working from the bottom.
Marchand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marchand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marchand wants to control but Coon is keeping him busy.
Coon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Coon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marchand.
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.
Coon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marchand swings around for an armbar but Coon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marchand's guard.
Coon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marchand on the ground.
Marchand trying to keep a closed guard but Coon is proving a slippery customer.
Coon wants to get up but he can't break Marchand's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marchand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coon is aware though and is defending well.
Marchand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coon wants to get up but he can't break Marchand's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchand is proving hard to escape from.
Marchand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchand is proving hard to escape from.
We've been informed that Marchand has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marchand is trying to control the position but Coon postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marchand gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Marchand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coon defends it well.
Coon is trying to stand up here but Marchand is controlling him well.
Marchand is working for a submission of some sort.
Marchand looks winded!
Coon pushes Marchand off looking to stand but Marchand dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Coon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marchand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coon tries to clinch there but Marchand circles away.
Coon has Marchand up against the cage in a clinch.
Coon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marchand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coon throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Coon. No joy for Marchand on that attempt.
Marchand shoots in for a takedown but Coon shows good takedown defense.
Justin Coon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Marchand.
Coon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marchand, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon lands a knee to the body.
Marchand is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Coon.
Coon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coon is pressed up against the cage. Marchand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coon down to the mat. Coon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchand can do to turn this around?
Coon moves into the clinch.
Coon scores a nice knee to the body.
Marchand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Coon.
Nice elbow from Coon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marchand wants a takedown but no success here.
Coon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marchand's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coon lands an elbow that stopped Marchand in his tracks for a moment.
Justin Coon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coon lands a knee to the body.
Coon lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Coon.
Coon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coon with a knee to the head.
Coon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marchand's face.
Coon trying to control the position but instead, Marchand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coon into the cage.
Coon is trying to trip Marchand. He has hold of a leg but Marchand is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Coon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marchand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coon wanted to stand there but Marchand had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marchand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coon wants to stand but Marchand has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marchand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coon defends well.
Coon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marchand is proving hard to escape from.
That's four 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.
Marchand is working an open guard so Coon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Coon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marchand.
Coon moves into range and clinches up with Marchand.
Coon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coon lands an elbow inside.
Coon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marchand takes an elbow to the temple.
Coon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marchand can't fight it off and eventually Coon manages to take the fight to the floor. Marchand looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Coon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marchand dives in and grabs Coon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coon pushes down on Marchand's head and hops out.
Coon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coon rushes Marchand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marchand jumps guard but Coon stands there with Marchand around his waist. Marchand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Coon.
Marchand fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justin Coon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Marchand.
Marchand has had enough of the clinch but Coon keeps him there for the moment.
Coon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marchand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marchand is trying to pull guard but Coon has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coon landing knees to the body.
Coon jumps into guard, dragging Marchand to the mat.
Marchand passes Coon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coon is trying to stand up here but Marchand is controlling him well.
Marchand is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon is looking to escape.
Marchand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coon tries to kick Marchand off in order to stand up. Marchand Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Coon wants to get back to his feet.
Coon throws Marchand to one side and escapes!
Coon moves in looking to clinch but Marchand pushes him off.
Marchand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coon wants it to stay on the feet.
Coon darts in and clinches Marchand up against the cage.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coon scores with a knee to the head.
Coon scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coon has a couple of punches blocked by Marchand.
Coon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marchand's defenses.
Coon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marchand regains guard.
Coon won't allow Marchand to get back to his feet.
Marchand looking to control.
Coon wanted to stand there but Marchand had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marchand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coon has managed to get both his arms back between Marchand's legs - danger averted.
Coon wants to stand but Marchand has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marchand looking for a guillotine here but Coon defends easily.
Coon is looking to stand up but Marchand won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Marchand has closed the distance and engaged Coon in a clinch.
Coon lands a damaging elbow.
Coon lands a nice elbow.
Coon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marchand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coon lands a good knee to the midsection. Marchand won't want to take too many of those.
Coon lands an elbow just above Marchand 's eye.
Coon crunches a lovely knee into Marchand's ribcage.
Coon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coon lands a good knee to the midsection. Marchand won't want to take too many of those.
Coon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marchand regains guard immediately.
Rod Marchand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Coon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marchand has a closed guard, preventing Coon from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Coon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Coon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nevil Hawk (ranked 23074 p4p, 729 weight class) and Noam Dar (ranked 8226 p4p, 678 weight class). Hawk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ruleta. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nevil Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Noam Dar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dar counters by clinching up.
Hawk is trying to break free.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hawk tries to kick Dar off in order to stand up. Dar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dar on the ground.
Dar trying to control the position but Hawk is working away.
Hawk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dar just content to control the position.
Dar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Hawk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hawk is not content to let Dar control the position.
The referee asks Dar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hawk tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dar is riding his opponent, not letting Hawk buck him off.
Hawk trying to get back to his feet but Dar is in full control for now.
Dar controlling the position well here. Hawk rolled but Dar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dar keeps control of the position easily here as Hawk tries to buck him off.
It looks like Dar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dar wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dar is cranking Hawk's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hawk! He's tightened the choke and Hawk is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Noam Dar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Shahen (ranked 4710 p4p, 438 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 4064 p4p, 396 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Shahen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor thuds a left hand into Shahen's body.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Shahen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor looks to throw a body kick
and Shahen counters with a left to the body.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Shahen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shahen has time to react.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Shahen avoids nicely.
Jab by McGregor.
McGregor cracks Shahen with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Shahen avoids nicely.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Shahen misses its target.
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Shahen in a clinch.
Shahen breaks the clinch.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor tests Shahen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
Shahen gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shahen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shahen circles away quickly and effectively.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Shahen moved away.
Shahen tries to counter with a takedown but McGregor is quick to defend against it.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor cracks Shahen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGregor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shahen in his tracks.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Shahen in a clinch.
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
McGregor cracks Shahen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a hook. Shahen ducked under it nicely.
Shahen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Shahen's belly button to the back.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Shahen sprawls well.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor forces Shahen back against the cage and clinches.
Shahen breaks from the clinch.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shahen avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Shahen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shahen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shahen.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
McGregor looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Shahen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shahen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from McGregor misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Shahen misses its target.
Shahen gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but Shahen stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shahen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shahen.
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shahen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shahen's head backwards.
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Shahen back into the cage.
Shahen breaks from the clinch.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries to bum rush Shahen with a series of wild strikes but Shahen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a jab when Shahen was well out of range.
Shahen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Shahen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shahen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Shahen's shoulder, as Shahen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by McGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shahen.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Shahen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor scores with a nice head shot.
Shahen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Shahen moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Shahen moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Shahen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Shahen misses its target.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Shahen back into the cage.
Shahen breaks the clinch.
Shahen slips a jab from McGregor.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shahen.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Shahen's head back.
McGregor throws a right hand that Shahen ducks under and follows up with a left that Shahen also avoids with ease.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
Shahen avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from McGregor.
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
McGregor wants to take the fight to the mat but Shahen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Shahen moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Shahen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor pushes Shahen up against the cage in a clinch.
Shahen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shahen is looking to wear down McGregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shahen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Shahen moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Shahen misses its target.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
Nice takedown defense from Shahen. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Shahen counters by moving into the clinch.
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Shahen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from McGregor both land. Nice combination.
McGregor throws a lazy body kick
and Shahen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shahen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shahen moves into the clinch.
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shahen slips under a jab.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Shahen saw that one coming.
Shahen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a low kick as Shahen jumps back.
McGregor tries to bum rush Shahen with a series of wild strikes but Shahen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor misses with a leg kick
and Shahen counters by clinching up.
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Shahen in a clinch.
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shahen blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shahen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shahen checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahen walks into a left hand.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shahen was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shahen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor 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 Shahen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shahen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor rushes Shahen and presses him up against the cage.
Shahen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor throws a head kick but Shahen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Shahen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shahen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Shahen uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor tries to bum rush Shahen with a series of wild strikes but Shahen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a hook but Shahen avoids it easily.
Shahen moves out of range of the strikes.
Shahen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
It looked like Shahen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGregor.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Shahen is just out of range.
Shahen gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
Shahen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shahen manages to break the clinch.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Shahen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Shahen ducks down to avoid it.
Shahen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Shahen back into the cage.
Shahen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
McGregor cracks Shahen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGregor lands with a hook. Shahen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Shahen.
A quick step to the side and Shahen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Shahen slips the punch.
Joe Shahen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shahen circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miki Viki (ranked 2878 p4p, 289 weight class) and Lalama Amana (ranked 2056 p4p, 220 weight class). Miki Viki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miki Viki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lalama Amana!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Viki there.
Amana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Amana misses.
Viki misses with a looping right.
Amana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Viki throws out a loose jab but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki looks to throw the jab but Amana is out of range.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viki was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Viki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amana doesn't manage to clinch there - Viki circles away.
A big left from Viki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viki.
Amana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Viki counter with a right hand.
Viki clobbers Amana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Amana misses.
Amana wants to clinch.
A combination from Viki does no damage.
Viki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.
Amana throws a combination that misses
and Viki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viki counters with a straight right hand.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Viki throws a hook but Amana blocks it.
Amana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Amana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Viki on the side of the head.
Viki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amana misses with a body shot
and Viki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amana's knee momentarily.
Amana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Viki scores with a head kick.
Amana misses with a jab to the body
and Viki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amana misses with a hook. Viki ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki misses with a looping right.
Amana lands a jab to the nose.
Amana works Viki's body with a nice hook.
Amana misses with a hook to the body
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Viki counters with a big right hand! Oh Amana is in trouble here! Viki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miki Viki!
Miki Viki 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 3264 p4p, 371 weight class) and Wolfgang Übensplikt (ranked 1813 p4p, 215 weight class). Brandis comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. Übensplikt has chosen More Than Nothing as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wolfgang Übensplikt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fletch Brandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Übensplikt!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Übensplikt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandis defends well and Übensplikt ends up having to push Brandis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Übensplikt's hands.
It looks like Wolfgang Übensplikt has been cut.
Brandis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Übensplikt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Brandis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Übensplikt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Übensplikt somewhat.
Brandis tests Übensplikt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Übensplikt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Übensplikt looks winded!
Brandis lands a glancing blow to the side of Übensplikt's head.
That has opened up Wolfgang Übensplikt's cut even more.
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!
Übensplikt takes one on the button.
Brandis knocks out Übensplikt with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Brandis before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Brandis picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Wolfgang Übensplikt was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Alvarez (ranked 2321 p4p, 232 weight class) and Alexander Suchy (ranked 23231 p4p, 568 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Suchy!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suchy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Ricardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suchy. That one must have hurt.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suchy pinned against the cage. Suchy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suchy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suchy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suchy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Suchy can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Suchy is trying to keep an underhook but Alvarez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Suchy is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suchy tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Suchy is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
Suchy gets back to full guard.
Suchy pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suchy is continuing to stall.
Alvarez stands and throws Suchy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
Suchy struggling a bit here.
Suchy tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suchy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suchy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suchy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Suchy.
Alvarez is trying to control Suchy's posture but Suchy avoids it.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suchy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alvarez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Alvarez tries to buck Suchy off but Suchy is having none of it.
The referee asks Suchy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Suchy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is not content to let Suchy control the position.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Suchy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to buck Suchy off but Suchy is having none of it.
The referee asks Suchy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Suchy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suchy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suchy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suchy trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Suchy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Suchy misses with a kick to the body.
Suchy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Suchy counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Suchy.
Ricardo Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez shoots in but Suchy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suchy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suchy's guard.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suchy's guard.
Suchy controlling the position well.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suchy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suchy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suchy wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ricardo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suchy actively working from the bottom here.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Suchy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez is thwarting Suchy's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suchy controlling the position well.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suchy trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suchy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suchy controlling the position well.
Suchy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Suchy is looking to improve his position.
Suchy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suchy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suchy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suchy is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suchy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Suchy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suchy trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suchy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Suchy is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Alvarez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Suchy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Suchy has escaped and now he's on top!
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Suchy trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Suchy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suchy won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suchy manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Suchy.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Suchy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suchy manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Suchy's guard.
Suchy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Suchy is retaining full guard.
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suchy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Suchy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suchy is adopting a defensive guard.
Suchy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez stands and throws Suchy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Suchy is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suchy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suchy isn't going anywhere.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suchy has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Suchy is defending well.
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but Suchy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard.
Suchy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suchy defends well.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Suchy controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suchy wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Suchy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Suchy tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez looking to control.
Suchy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suchy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to keep Suchy in close.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Alvarez!
Ricardo Alvarez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Beast (ranked 2141 p4p, 283 weight class) and Michael Carter (ranked 630 p4p, 93 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Carter!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a body shot.
Beast throws an off balance right hand
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Dave Beast has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carter was covering up waiting for the punch and Beast finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carter is trying to control the position but Beast postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast preventing the sweep.
Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter pulls Beast in to control the position.
Beast keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beast looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beast is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Beast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
Beast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carter pulls Beast in to control the position.
Beast is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Carter has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Beast is looking to defend but Carter has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Beast! Carter pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Beast taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Carter! Michael Carter retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Michael Carter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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