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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bolek (ranked 2483 p4p, 244 weight class) and Li Kong Ho (ranked 3838 p4p, 333 weight class). Bolek's entrance music is Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bolek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Li Kong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bolek misses the target.
Bolek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
As Ho tries to get set, Bolek tries to push him back and clinch up but Ho manages to avoid the attempt.
Bolek is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
Bolek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho on the side of the head.
Bolek wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
Ho blocks a head kick by Bolek.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bolek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho throws a hook but Bolek avoids it easily.
As Ho tries to get set, Bolek tries to push him back and clinch up but Ho manages to avoid the attempt.
Bolek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Bolek is out of range.
Bolek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolek keeping moving, preventing Ho from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ho wants to pass the guard but Bolek is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ho on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolek is trying to hold Ho in close to prevent damage but Ho has managed to pass into half guard.
Ho maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bolek could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ho has cracked it and Bolek is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Li Kong Ho!
Li Kong Ho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2350 p4p, 264 weight class) and Poly Sam (ranked 2770 p4p, 307 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diyorbek Nurudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Poly Sam!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam gets caught napping as Nurudinov dives in and scores a takedown. Sam manages to retain guard.
Nurudinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurudinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sam has wrist control.
Nurudinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Poly Sam has been cut.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurudinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurudinov lands a couple of digs.
That has opened up Poly Sam's cut even more.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurudinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurudinov postures up in Sam's guard and throws a big left but Sam blocks it.
Nurudinov working some strikes from top position.
Poly Sam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Poly Sam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diyorbek Nurudinov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 2056 p4p, 256 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 592 p4p, 82 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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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
25 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman moves into range and clinches up with Potter.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Potter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potter's elbow.
Potter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Private Training Center inform me that Potter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Potter.
Potter trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is trying to maintain the position but Potter is very close to passing his half guard.
Potter is nestled in close to Coleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
Coleman actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Potter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Potter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Potter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Potter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Potter eventually gives up the hold.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Potter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman taking some punishment here, with Potter in his half guard.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Coleman is trying to control but can't.
Potter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Potter trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away.
Potter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Potter connects with a nice short shot to Coleman's temple.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Coleman is trying to maintain the position but Potter is very close to passing his half guard.
Potter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Potter jumps into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Coleman down.
Potter 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.
Coleman tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter dominated that round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Potter ducks right into an uppercut from Coleman.
Coleman lands a lovely overhand right.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Potter moved out of range nicely.
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Coleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coleman wants to clinch up but Potter keeps it at a distance.
Coleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Potter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
A little feinted left hand from Coleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Potter connects with a decent elbow.
Coleman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Potter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Potter scoring with punches and elbows.
Coleman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coleman is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter landing a few strikes.
Potter grinds an elbow into Coleman's temple.
Potter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coleman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands strikes from half guard.
Potter wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
Potter not doing much here.
Potter throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Coleman is trying to maintain the position but Potter is very close to passing his half guard.
Coleman looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
Potter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Potter lands with a punch from half guard.
Potter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
Potter working Coleman over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Potter connects with a nice short shot to Coleman's temple.
Potter seems to be looking for submissions.
Potter is thwarting Coleman's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coleman is staying active underneath Potter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Potter is working for a submission of some sort.
Coleman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Potter content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Potter closes the distance and clinches.
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Potter has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potter blocks it with crossed arms.
Potter manages to pull guard.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Potter.
Potter looking to control.
Potter pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potter is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
Coleman won't allow Potter to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Potter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potter.
Potter gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Potter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to control.
Potter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Potter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coleman quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Potter in particular looking to stall.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Potter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Potter controlling the pace for now.
Coleman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Potter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potter 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Potter!
Alexander Potter very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 1428 p4p, 161 weight class) and Gus McKenna (ranked 1229 p4p, 143 weight class). Tiddlywinks comes to the cage accompanied by The Seinfeld Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gus McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick as McKenna jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna scores with the left hand. Tiddlywinks knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiddlywinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiddlywinks avoids the body shot from McKenna.
McKenna misses with a looping right.
A jab from McKenna does it's job there.
Tiddlywinks misses with a kick to the body.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKenna moves out of range as Tiddlywinks strikes.
McKenna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McKenna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by McKenna - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Tiddlywinks's head but Tiddlywinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiddlywinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiddlywinks ducks under a wild hook from McKenna.
Tiddlywinks avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiddlywinks misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiddlywinks misses the target.
McKenna with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiddlywinks. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks lands a leg kick that knocks McKenna off balance momentarily.
Tiddlywinks feints and then cracks McKenna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKenna down.
Nice jab there from Tiddlywinks.
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McKenna. Tiddlywinks shrugs it off though.
Tiddlywinks misses with an uppercut.
Tiddlywinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenna misses with a straight right.
Tiddlywinks appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
McKenna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiddlywinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKenna. That did some damage!
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna moves forwards but Tiddlywinks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McKenna misses with a low kick.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenna walks into a jab.
Tiddlywinks throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKenna raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks scores with a leg kick.
Tiddlywinks catches McKenna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKenna scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McKenna checks a low kick from Tiddlywinks.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiddlywinks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKenna's calf.
McKenna connects with a nice looking jab.
McKenna throws a right and a left that Tiddlywinks avoids nicely.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Tiddlywinks moved out of range nicely.
McKenna misses with an uppercut. Tiddlywinks saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tiddlywinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiddlywinks throws a left and a right that both miss
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick as McKenna jumps back.
Tiddlywinks slips a straight right by McKenna.
Tiddlywinks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiddlywinks dodges the punch combination from McKenna.
McKenna moves out of range of the body kick from Tiddlywinks.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from McKenna.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from McKenna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiddlywinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiddlywinks takes one on the button.
McKenna just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Tiddlywinks's head but Tiddlywinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna cracks a nice hook into Tiddlywinks's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiddlywinks.
McKenna looks winded!
That kick from Tiddlywinks tenderised McKenna's leg. McKenna is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKenna takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tiddlywinks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKenna if he has to take too many more of those.
Tiddlywinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiddlywinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKenna. That did some damage!
Tiddlywinks misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from McKenna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKenna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks lands a front kick.
Tiddlywinks thumps McKenna with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiddlywinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKenna is able to avoid easily.
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick.
McKenna looks to land a body kick but Tiddlywinks moved away.
Tiddlywinks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKenna's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Tiddlywinks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roger Tiddlywinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiddlywinks is looking to slow McKenna down with leg kicks.
McKenna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from McKenna.
McKenna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKenna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tiddlywinks.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Tiddlywinks does no damage.
McKenna misses with a straight left.
McKenna throws a body kick that misses
and Tiddlywinks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McKenna misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiddlywinks throws a series of punches but McKenna moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McKenna. Tiddlywinks shrugs it off though.
Tiddlywinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKenna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by McKenna as he checks the leg kick.
McKenna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Tiddlywinks misses
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick but McKenna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenna.
McKenna scores with a spinning back kick!
McKenna moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiddlywinks jabs McKenna right on the nose. McKenna blinks but takes it well.
McKenna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McKenna cracks a nice hook into Tiddlywinks's ribs.
Tiddlywinks wants to slow McKenna down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiddlywinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKennas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Tiddlywinks moves out of range easily.
Tiddlywinks connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that McKenna semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tiddlywinks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McKenna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tiddlywinks has got the better of the exchanges.
Tiddlywinks misses with a looping right.
Tiddlywinks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Tiddlywinks is predictable there
and Tiddlywinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKenna defending well as Tiddlywinks loads up on a big left hand.
McKenna throws a lazy right hand but Tiddlywinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiddlywinks lands a jab to the nose.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiddlywinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiddlywinks misses with a body kick.
McKenna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - McKenna coming out on top.
Tiddlywinks lands with an uppercut that bounces McKenna off the cage and back into range.
Tiddlywinks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiddlywinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiddlywinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKenna wants to land a leg kick but Tiddlywinks is out of range.
Tiddlywinks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiddlywinks misses with a lunging right hand
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiddlywinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick which misses McKenna's front leg but catches the back leg as McKenna tries to avoid it.
Tiddlywinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by McKenna - just one landing.
Tiddlywinks scores with a sloppy right hand. McKenna should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiddlywinks backs up against the cage.
Tiddlywinks looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiddlywinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKenna misses with a hook. Tiddlywinks ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Tiddlywinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiddlywinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiddlywinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKenna. That did some damage!
McKenna connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Tiddlywinks misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks is rocked!
McKenna ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tiddlywinks's jaw. Tiddlywinks's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McKenna does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus McKenna!
A determined Gus McKenna didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Roger Tiddlywinks had this to say: 'I want icecream mom'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 2626 p4p, 84 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 1892 p4p, 209 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 35 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anstey as he jumps to the side.
Harlamov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harlamov lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Harlamov prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Harlamov landing with the ground and pound.
Harlamov won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Harlamov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harlamov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harlamov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Harlamov stands up over Anstey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Harlamov is having none of it.
Harlamov 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.
Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Anstey controlling the position.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Harlamov is having none of it.
Harlamov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harlamov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harlamov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harlamov prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Harlamov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Anstey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey drops Harlamov with a beautiful combination! Harlamov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harlamov drops his hands for a split second and Anstey immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Harlamov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Anstey follows up with a right hand that knocks Harlamov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bunny Anstey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bunny Anstey thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Jihad (ranked 1626 p4p, 224 weight class) and Ludko Struja (ranked 2112 p4p, 282 weight class). Jihad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, America! Fuck Yeah!. Struja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HIJACK - THE BADMAN IS ROBBIN. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludko Struja!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jihad circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammed Jihad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jihad is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Struja! But no joy.
Struja misses with a hook.
Struja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jihad's hands.
Jihad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Struja.
Jihad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jihad clinches.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Struja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Struja.
Struja is trying to push Jihad away but Jihad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Struja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jihad.
Jihad lands with a right to the head.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad misses with some punches.
Struja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Struja is trying to maintain a safe position but Jihad gets an underhook and turns Struja into the cage.
Jihad working aggressively here.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Struja.
A short right from Jihad on the inside.
Struja gets through Jihad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Struja tries to circle away but Jihad has him pinned against the cage.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Struja manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Struja.
Struja throws a body shot but no joy.
Jihad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Struja uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja stalling in the clinch.
Struja blocking some punches.
A short right from Jihad.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Jihad throws a head punch that misses.
Struja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Struja.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jihad.
Struja stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Struja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Struja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Struja is trying to break free.
A short left from Struja.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja.
Struja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Struja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Struja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Struja.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Struja tries to circle away but Jihad has him pinned against the cage.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Struja.
Struja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Struja presses Jihad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Struja.
Jihad working aggressively here.
Struja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Struja.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Struja.
Jihad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Struja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jihad moves into the clinch.
Jihad throws a head punch that misses.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Struja.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Struja uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jihad.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Struja.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja.
Struja blocking some punches.
Struja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jihad is defending well.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Jihad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jihad moves into the clinch successfully.
Mohammed Jihad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Struja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jihad misses with some punches.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jihad.
Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
Jihad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jihad misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Struja.
Struja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jihad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Struja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Struja lands a body punch.
Jihad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Struja lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Struja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jihad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jihad.
Jihad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Struja can do to turn this around?
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Struja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jihad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Struja cracks Jihad with a nice body shot.
Struja blocking some punches.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Struja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jihad.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
Jihad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jihad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Struja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad tries to clinch there but Struja circles away.
Jihad moves out of range as Struja strikes.
Struja connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jihad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jihad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struja.
Jihad wants to clinch.
Struja lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Struja swats away the attempt to clinch by Jihad.
Jihad doesn't manage to clinch there - Struja circles away.
Struja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Struja swats away the attempt to clinch by Jihad.
Jihad has Struja up against the cage in a clinch.
Struja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jihad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jihad lands with a short shot to the head.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Struja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land.
Struja is trying to break the clinch but Jihad is controlling him.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Struja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jihad doesn't manage to clinch there - Struja circles away.
Jihad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Struja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Struja throws a right hand that Jihad ducks under and follows up with a left that Jihad also avoids with ease.
Jihad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Struja counters with a left to the body.
Jihad moves into the clinch.
Struja blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Struja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jihad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jihad gets through Struja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jihad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Struja backwards.
Struja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jihad throws a head punch that misses.
Jihad working aggressively here.
Struja blocks an uppercut.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Struja fails to land.
Struja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jihad tries to clinch up but Struja circles away and keeps his distance.
Struja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jihad dodges the punch combination from Struja.
Jihad darts in trying to clinch
and Struja counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Jihad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jihad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Struja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Struja swats away the attempt to clinch by Jihad.
Ludko Struja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struja swinging wildly here.
Struja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jihad on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Struja. Those never looked like landing.
Struja circles away from the clinch attempt
and Struja counters with a three punch combo that has Jihad backing up. Jihad nods at Struja to acknowledge the strikes.
Jihad tries to clinch there but Struja circles away.
Jihad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Struja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jihad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jihad moves to clinch but Struja breaks away
and Struja counters with a series of strikes. Jihad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jihad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Struja, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Struja backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jihad.
Struja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Struja lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Struja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jihad closes the distance but Struja moves to the side
letting Struja counter with a right hand.
Struja closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jihad takes the fight into the clinch.
Struja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Struja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jihad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jihad tries to clinch up but Struja circles away and keeps his distance.
Jihad closes the distance and pushes Struja back into the cage.
Struja throws a punch but it's blocked by Jihad.
Jihad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Struja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jihad is keeping busy.
Jihad misses with some punches.
Mohammed Jihad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad has Struja pressed against the cage, preventing Struja from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Struja is leaning against Jihad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Struja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Struja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Struja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struja is trying to stall.
Ludko Struja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Struja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Struja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Struja swings wildly with an uppercut but Jihad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struja is trying to break the clinch but Jihad is controlling him.
Jihad stops a takedown attempt from Struja.
Struja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Struja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jihad tries to clinch up but Struja circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Struja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jihad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jihad clinches up against the cage.
Struja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jihad backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Struja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Struja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Struja misses with the head strike.
Struja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jihad lands a right hand.
Struja misses with a punch on the inside.
Struja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jihad.
Struja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jihad 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Jihad!
A very excited looking Mohammed Jihad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Eirikson (ranked 565 p4p, 13 weight class) and Kobe Bryant (ranked 835 p4p, 22 weight class). Eirikson comes to the cage accompanied by If I had a heart. 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Eirikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant fails with the takedown
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eirikson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryant to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Eirikson misses its intended target.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bryant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bryant darts in looking for a takedown but Eirikson gets double underhooks and turns Bryant into the cage.
Eirikson throwing a counter right hand but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Leif Eirikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant throws a poor cross that misses
and Eirikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Bryant.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant avoids the body shot from Eirikson.
Eirikson lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Leif Eirikson has been cut.
Bryant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eirikson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eirikson throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Eirikson sprawls well.
Eirikson swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eirikson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leif Eirikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Eirikson ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Bryant does it's job there.
Nice shot by Bryant.
Eirikson checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Eirikson misses its target.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eirikson wriggles free and stands up.
Eirikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Eirikson.
An attempted straight right counter from Eirikson misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Eirikson blocks the leg kick.
Bryant scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eirikson has time to react.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eirikson is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Eirikson's head coaches at #ICC4ISREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Eirikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant wants to clinch but Eirikson slips to the side
and Eirikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eirikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Good leg kick by Bryant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eirikson lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
Bryant lands with an uppercut that bounces Eirikson off the cage and back into range.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Eirikson shows good takedown defense.
Eirikson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eirikson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Bryant is predictable there
and Eirikson counters with a nice right hand that sends Bryant toppling to the canvas! Bryant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Eirikson finish him?!
Bryant is rocked!
A big left from Bryant misses.
Eirikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant thumps Eirikson with a low kick.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Eirikson ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Eirikson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Eirikson.
Bryant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eirikson checks it well.
Bryant throws a jab when Eirikson was well out of range.
Bryant slips a straight right by Eirikson.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Eirikson off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eirikson manages to avoid it.
Eirikson is looking to counter punch.
Eirikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant is looking to score with low kicks.
Eirikson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eirikson misses the shot to the body.
Eirikson moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
It looked like Eirikson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eirikson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bryant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Eirikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryant looks winded!
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Eirikson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Bryant to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Eirikson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leif Eirikson!
In his post fight interview, Leif Eirikson gave a big smile as he said 'Cattle die
kinsmen die
all men are mortal.
Words of praise
will never perish
nor a noble name. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandayu Momochi (ranked 612 p4p, 84 weight class) and Eric Staal (ranked 805 p4p, 112 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandayu Momochi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Momochi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt
letting Staal counter with a right hand.
Momochi throws a series of punches but Staal avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Staal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Momochi connects with a right hand. Staal shakes it off.
We've been hearing reports that Momochi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Momochi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Momochi lands in his opponent's guard.
Staal managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Staal keeps trying to improve his position.
Staal is pulling down on Momochi 's head to control his posture.
Staal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Staal lands strikes from half guard.
Momochi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Staal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Momochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staal is aware though and is defending well.
Staal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Staal connects with a couple of short punches.
Momochi has control of Staal's left arm, preventing Staal from doing any damage.
Momochi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Momochi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Momochi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Staal has passed into half guard!
Momochi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Staal connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Momochi is looking for a triangle but Staal pushes his legs off easily.
Staal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Staal trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Momochi is looking for a triangle here but Staal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Staal lands some shots froms side control.
Staal lands a few punches from side control.
Momochi is trying to work for a sweep but Staal has mounted him!
Momochi regains half guard.
Momochi taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momochi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staal's back!
Staal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Staal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Momochi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Despite being in a bad position, Staal is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Momochi is looking for the choke from the back position but Staal is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sandayu Momochi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Staal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Momochi doesn't seem phased though.
Momochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Staal misses.
Nice sprawl there from Staal as Momochi shoots in.
A clash of legs there as Momochi blocks the low kick.
Staal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Momochi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Momochi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Staal's guard.
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Momochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Staal is keeping the position for now.
Staal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Staal trying to keep a closed guard but Momochi is proving a slippery customer.
Staal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal works over Momochi with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Momochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal cracks Momochi with a solid left hand.
Momochi working for submissions but it's allowed Staal to get to half guard.
Momochi is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Staal seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momochi wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well.
Staal working the head and body with strikes.
Momochi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Momochi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi tries to get to full guard but Staal has control of the leg.
Momochi is working hard here to advance position.
Staal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Staal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Staal lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Staal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Momochi is looking for a triangle but Staal pushes his legs off easily.
Momochi working for a triangle but Staal defends it easily.
Staal trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Staal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Momochi is trying to control the position but Staal postures up.
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.
Staal lands a couple of elbows.
Staal wants to pass the guard but Momochi is keeping the position.
Momochi wants to sweep but no luck.
Staal wants to control from the top but Momochi keeps moving.
Momochi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Staal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Momochi looking for a guillotine here but Staal defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momochi is trying to control the position but Staal postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal 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!
Momochi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Staal wants it to stay on the feet.
Staal cracks Momochi with a good jab.
No luck for Momochi with that takedown attempt.
Staal scores with a jab.
Staal stuffs the takedown attempt from Momochi . Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Momochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momochi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Staals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Momochi goes for a double leg but Staal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Staal continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Staal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momochi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Momochi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Staal keeps Momochi at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Staal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Momochi .
Staal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Momochi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Staal.
Staal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Momochi 's head backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Momochi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Staal - the referee stops the clock and Momochi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Staal. Momochi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A lazy left from Staal finds it's target.
Momochi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Staal.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Staal saw that one coming.
Staal connects with a nice looking jab.
Staal throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Staal.
Staal scores with a three punch combo!
Staal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Momochi is rocked!
Staal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Momochi right on the button. Momochi goes down! Staal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Staal gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Staal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 435 p4p, 67 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 423 p4p, 65 weight class). Sin has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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178 lbs
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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
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sin but Sin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoffman moves forwards but Sin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoffman rushes Sin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sin uses from the top position.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoffman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sin keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman .
Sin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Hoffman trying to mount his opponent but Sin defends it.
Hoffman is trying to work for a kimura but Sin is defending well.
Hoffman drops an elbow to the side of Sin's head.
Sin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoffman .
Sin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoffman is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sin defending well though.
Sin is trying to maintain the position but Hoffman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but Sin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but Sin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sin moves into full guard.
Hoffman working some strikes from top position.
Hoffman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoffman has Sin in his guard.
Sin passes Hoffman 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sin seems content to control.
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sin in particular looking to stall.
Sin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoffman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sin stalling.
Hoffman regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hoffman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Sin moves out of range.
Sin throws out a counter right but Hoffman avoids it with no problem.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Sin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman .
A telegraphed right hand from Sin misses the target.
A head kick misses from Sin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sin.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Sin shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Sin.
A big left from Sin misses.
Hoffman moves out of range of the body kick from Sin.
Hoffman tries to counter with a takedown but Sin is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman attempts a counter takedown but Sin avoids it well and moves away.
Hoffman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sin misses with an uppercut
and Hoffman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoffman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sin pinned against the cage. Sin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoffman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoffman .
Sin is trying to maintain the position but Hoffman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoffman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sin to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
Sin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoffman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sin!
Sin trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman is being controlled here.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Sin trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Sin's attempts to control the action.
Hoffman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffman can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sin tries to control but Hoffman wriggling away.
Hoffman is trying to escape the mount.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Sin's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hoffman throws a chopping leg kick but Sin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sin misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoffman .
Hoffman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sin, pushing him back against the cage.
Sin pushes Hoffman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sin works on Hoffman 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffman s head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Sin on the inside.
Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sin after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Sin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin swings for the body but Hoffman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sin works Hoffman 's body with a nice hook.
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sin sizes up Hoffman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoffman is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Hoffman .
Hoffman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoffman throws a push kick but Sin slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sin! But no joy.
Hoffman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Sin.
Oh Hoffman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoffman avoids the body shot from Sin.
Hoffman gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lee Sin!
Lee Sin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mitchell (ranked 1307 p4p, 37 weight class) and Bubba Johnson (ranked 1357 p4p, 39 weight class). The key to victory for Jose Mitchell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Mitchell postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mitchell lands a nice short elbow.
Mitchell throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Mitchell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitchell lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mitchell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mitchell is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mitchell tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Mitchell has mounted him!
Johnson regains half guard.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
Mitchell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mitchell lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mitchell lands a nice short elbow.
Mitchell working Johnson over with strikes.
Mitchell is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mitchell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell lands with a punch from half guard.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mitchell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitchell wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitchell working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Mitchell winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Mitchell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jose Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitchell stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell landing some decent shots from guard.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Johnson throws a strike but Mitchell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Mitchell finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stands up over Johnson, holding on to his feet. Mitchell throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Johnson is out cold! Mitchell lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Mitchell!
After winning the bout, Jose Mitchell 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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