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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 3338 p4p, 286 weight class) and Giovanni Nicodemo (ranked 3850 p4p, 316 weight class). MacAuliffe comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious by Duran Duran. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Giovanni Nicodemo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAuliffe throws a nice looking combination but Nicodemo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Nicodemo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nicodemo lands a jab to the head.
Nicodemo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nicodemo gets caught napping as MacAuliffe dives in and scores a takedown. Nicodemo manages to retain guard.
Nicodemo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacAuliffe is controlling him.
MacAuliffe distracts Nicodemo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacAuliffe won't allow Nicodemo to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses.
Nicodemo wants to stand but MacAuliffe is controlling the position.
Nicodemo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe won't allow Nicodemo to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacAuliffe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicodemo. Nicodemo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacAuliffe checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that MacAuliffe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
MacAuliffe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nicodemo dips to his left and cracks MacAuliffe with an uppercut!
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Nicodemo avoids nicely.
Nicodemo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacAuliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Nicodemo.
Nicodemo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacAuliffe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicodemo lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicodemo throws a head kick that misses.
MacAuliffe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe thuds a left hand into Nicodemo's body.
MacAuliffe misses with a combination
letting Nicodemo counter with a right hand.
Nicodemo misses with a wild body shot.
Nicodemo scores with the left hand. MacAuliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicodemo with a nice cross.
MacAuliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicodemo.
MacAuliffe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nicodemo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicodemo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacAuliffe jabs Nicodemo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAuliffe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicodemo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacAuliffe is rocked!
MacAuliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicodemo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacAuliffe lands a jab to Nicodemo's midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nicodemo. MacAuliffe shrugs it off though.
Nicodemo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Nicodemo misses.
Nicodemo throws a combination. MacAuliffe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo drops MacAuliffe with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nicodemo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Nicodemo!
A relieved looking Giovanni Nicodemo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ventura (ranked 3866 p4p, 398 weight class) and Bob Skidopolopolous (ranked 3717 p4p, 389 weight class). Anthony Ventura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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263 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Skidopolopolous!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura misses with a straight right.
Skidopolopolous moves forwards but Ventura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Bob Skidopolopolous has been cut.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura scores with a hook.
Skidopolopolous takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ventura connects with a right hand. Skidopolopolous shakes it off.
Skidopolopolous is rocked!
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
Skidopolopolous is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
Skidopolopolous tries to get into range but Ventura steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Skidopolopolous! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ventura scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harrass (ranked 4025 p4p, 183 weight class) and General Bushido (ranked 3015 p4p, 142 weight class). Harrass comes to the cage accompanied by Tomorrow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Harrass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, General Bushido!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrass throws a lazy right hand but Bushido sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bushido manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bushido scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrass has a takedown stuffed.
Harrass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bushido takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrass swings widly with a right hand
and Bushido counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harrass!
Harrass sneaks back into half guard.
Harrass is looking for a sweep. Bushido is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harrass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bushido.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bushido is working away from the top position though.
Bushido thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrass's head.
Bushido controlling the pace.
Bushido thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrass's head.
Bushido not doing much here.
Harrass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bushido.
Bushido is looking to advance position but Harrass won't allow it.
Harrass gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bushido.
Bushido controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bushido preventing the sweep.
Bushido engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Bushido misses.
Phil Harrass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrass looks to land a left hand but Bushido moved out of range nicely.
And Bushido tries to counter it with a takedown but Harrass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harrass.
Harrass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushido moves into full guard.
Harrass stopping the sweep attempt from Bushido.
Harrass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bushido works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bushido not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harrass stopping the sweep attempt from Bushido.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harrass trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bushido working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrass.
Bushido 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harrass content to stall in guard here.
Bushido working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harrass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bushido sprawls well. Bushido wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrass gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bushido has a takedown stuffed.
Harrass loads up on a big right hand but Bushido slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
General Bushido dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bushido fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Harrass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harrass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bushido.
Harrass throws a lazy right hand but Bushido sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bushido unleashes a big counter combination but Harrass bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harrass's corner calls for a 1-2. Harrass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
General Bushido is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass throws an overhand right that lands on Bushido's shoulder, as Bushido tries to avoid the shot.
Harrass throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bushido was covering up waiting for the punch and Harrass finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harrass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bushido has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrass has managed to get both his arms back between Bushido's legs - danger averted.
Bushido looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harrass has picked Bushido up and slammed him! Bushido can't keep hold of the triangle and Harrass manages to pass to side control!
Harrass is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bushido has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harrass is putting a hurting on Bushido here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harrass controls the position.
Bushido is looking to regain half guard here but Harrass keeps moving and retains side control.
Bushido takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushido regains half guard, as Harrass was trying to land strikes.
Harrass frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bushido holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harrass tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Harrass working the ground and pound effectively.
Bushido regains half guard.
Bushido gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushido keeping full guard, as Harrass tries to pass.
Bushido wants to sweep here but Harrass controlling him for the moment.
Harrass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bushido looking to control.
Harrass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harrass stopping the sweep attempt from Bushido.
Bushido working a defensive guard here.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Bushido keeps moving.
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.
Bushido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harrass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harrass scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
What's Bushido going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bushido wants to control but Harrass postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Harrass dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bushido drives through and clinches with Harrass against the cage.
Bushido goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harrass prevents it.
Bushido tries to pull guard but Harrass holds him up against the cage and eventually Bushido drops back down to his feet.
Harrass has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harrass has clasped his hands together around Bushido's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bushido being controlled for a moment.
Bushido struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushido is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushido stops Harrass from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Bushido's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harrass trying to control the position but Bushido is working away.
Bushido can't do much from the bottom here.
Bushido is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bushido is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harrass has just dragged him back down to the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harrass lands a few punches from side control.
Bushido is not content to let Harrass control the position.
Harrass is chipping away with strikes.
Bushido is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bushido prevents Harrass from moving into mount.
Bushido tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harrass wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrass scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bushido is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harrass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushido keeps working.
Bushido gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harrass wants to take a breather but Bushido is having none of it.
Bushido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrass is trying to control. Bushido wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrass is just content to waste time from the top position. Bushido takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bushido is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harrass throwing strikes from guard but Bushido blocks nicely.
Harrass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harrass looks to throw the jab but Bushido is out of range.
Bushido counters with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Harrass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harrass 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Harrass!
Phil Harrass decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tearrius George (ranked 3048 p4p, 316 weight class) and Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 2642 p4p, 286 weight class). Tearrius George has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tearrius George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Katsuya Yasumi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Yasumi blocks the low kick.
George misses with a left hand
and Yasumi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
George on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
George throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yasumi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for George.
Yasumi loads up on a big right hand but George slips the punch.
George misses with a wild combination.
Yasumi scores with a jab. George acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
George misses with a looping right.
Yasumi misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by George.
Good exchange - Yasumi coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasumi scores with a hook to the body. George takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yasumi throws a hook but George avoids it easily.
Yasumi swings away with a body shot that misses
and George counters with a leg kick.
George connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by George - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of George 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yasumi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from George. Yasumi does a little dance to reset his feet.
George swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
George takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yasumi just misses with a punch to the body.
George misses with a looping left.
Yasumi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yasumi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. George eats them both and turns towards Yasumi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yasumi misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from George misses the target.
George misses the shot to the body.
Yasumi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down George rather than just go for the knockout.
Yasumi looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
Yasumi connects with a good right hand that stumbles George. George circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yasumi lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by George.
Tearrius George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
George throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
George jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yasumi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yasumi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
George misses with a straight left.
Yasumi moves away from the strike by George.
Yasumi throws a good cross that connects.
Tearrius George's cut is getting worse.
George lands with a cross.
George misses with a low kick as Yasumi jumps back.
George comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yasumi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George.
Yasumi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yasumi misses with a left hand
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
Yasumi looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range.
Yasumi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yasumi takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
A jab from George misses.
George uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yasumi.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi avoids the body shot from George.
Yasumi throws a body shot but no joy.
George looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
George swings for the body but Yasumi moves out of range.
George scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yasumi is looking to chop away at George's legs.
Yasumi lands a two punch combo.
George looks to throw the jab but Yasumi is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yasumi! But no joy.
George is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yasumi throws a shot to the body.
Yasumi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yasumi moves out of range as George strikes.
George scores with a shot to the body.
Yasumi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
George clobbers Yasumi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Yasumi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
Yasumi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yasumi just misses with a punch to the body.
George feints and then cracks Yasumi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yasumi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Yasumi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
George jabs Yasumi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
George misses with a right hand
and Yasumi counters with a series of strikes. George will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tearrius George's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yasumi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
Yasumi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from George.
George works Yasumi's body with a nice hook.
George takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Yasumi - just one landing.
Jeez, Tearrius George's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
George tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yasumi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yasumi throws a big shot that misses.
George fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George scores with the left hand. Yasumi knows he should have avoided that one.
Yasumi misses with a wild body shot.
Yasumi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
George works Yasumi's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katsuya Yasumi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tearrius George's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yasumi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. George sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yasumi swings widly with a right hand
and George counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from George.
Yasumi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
George scoring well with a low kick there.
Yasumi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by George.
Yasumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George lands a nice shot to the body.
George cracks Yasumi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from George does it's job there.
Yasumi is rocked!
Yasumi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
George throws a jab when Yasumi was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George throws a monster overhand right that drops Yasumi! George follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tearrius George!
A very excited looking Tearrius George rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 3282 p4p, 376 weight class) and Max Houston (ranked 2377 p4p, 288 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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199 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
36 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Houston is able to avoid easily.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Houston.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Houston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Houston swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris cracks Houston with a good jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Houston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Houston.
Houston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houston tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston scores with a jab to the body.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Houston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Houston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Houston lands a head kick. Harris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harris cracks Houston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Houston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris looks to land a combination but Houston avoids it well.
Houston throws a big counter head kick but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Houston lands a right hook to the body.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris avoids the head kick by Houston.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Houston on the side of the head.
Houston staying out of range there.
Houston throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
As Houston looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Houston just gets out of the way.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Houston throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Houston connects with a leg kick. Harris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Harris blocks the low kick.
Houston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Harris slips under a jab from Houston.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Houston circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Harris drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Houston follows Harris to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Houston!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Houston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bastien Harris spoke after the fight, saying 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 2093 p4p, 82 weight class) and Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 1856 p4p, 70 weight class). Ijsa Mohammed will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijsa Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mohammed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyons is looking to counter punch.
Mohammed drops Lyons with a nice combination! Mohammed dives into Lyons's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Hannibal Lyons has been cut.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed throwing strikes but missing.
Mohammed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammed.
Lyons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mohammed throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohammed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mohammed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohammed being controlled here momentarily.
Lyons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohammed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses. Lyons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mohammed's guard. Nice move by Lyons!
Mohammed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lyons is aware though and is defending well.
Mohammed wants to stand and escape but Lyons is having none of it.
Mohammed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lyons defends well.
Mohammed looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Mohammed wants to stand but Lyons is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mohammed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons trying to control but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
Mohammed working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lyons has passed into half guard!
Mohammed manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mohammed catches Lyons napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lyons to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses. Lyons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mohammed's guard. Nice move by Lyons!
Mohammed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyons defends it easily.
Mohammed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mohammed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mohammed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is in close to Mohammed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mohammed's head.
Mohammed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lyons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lyons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mohammed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lyons defends well.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mohammed's head.
Mohammed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lyons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.
Mohammed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed has his foot on Lyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Lyons with a nice head shot there.
Lyons landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyons slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lyons prevents Mohammed from getting back to his feet.
Lyons cracks Mohammed with a solid left hand.
Lyons passes Mohammed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mohammed actively working from the bottom here.
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. Lyons connects with a nice short shot to Mohammed's temple.
Lyons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyons scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lyons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mohammed misses with a combination
and Lyons counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mohammed won't be happy with that.
Lyons is chipping away with strikes.
Lyons landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mohammed is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed is looking for a sweep.
Mohammed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyons is looking to take a break and control but Mohammed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet.
Lyons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mohammed is still in real trouble! Can Lyons finish him?
Mohammed is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lyons asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mohammed seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee asks Lyons politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lyons prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hannibal Lyons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammed is not content to let Lyons control the position.
Mohammed tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lyons biding his time, controlling Mohammed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed tries to escape but Lyons has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up.
Lyons lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lyons is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Mohammed is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Devereux (ranked 378 p4p, 52 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 817 p4p, 114 weight class). Rockstar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You're The Best Around kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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197 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
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Devereux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstar catches Devereux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockstar misses with a straight left.
Rockstar throws a shot to the body.
Devereux slips a straight right by Rockstar.
Devereux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockstar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rockstar lands a head kick!
Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Rockstar
and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockstar tries to roll over but Devereux keeps him under control.
Rockstar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rockstar is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereux prevents Rockstar from improving his position.
Devereux decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rockstar is looking to score with low kicks.
Devereux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockstar misses with a body shot.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away.
Devereux moves out of range as Rockstar strikes.
Devereux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockstar sprawls and moves away.
Rockstar misses with a low kick.
Devereux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockstar. Rockstar obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockstar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Devereux defending well as Rockstar loads up on a big left hand.
Rockstar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rockstar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devereux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Devereux moves out of range of the body kick.
Devereux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Devereux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockstar.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
Devereux moves out of range of the body kick from Rockstar.
Rockstar jabs Devereux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockstar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockstar throws a hook to the side of Devereux's head but Devereux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockstar misses with a lunging right hand
and Devereux counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rockstar!
Rockstar is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar wants to control but Devereux postures up.
Rockstar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Devereux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Rockstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockstar is looking to regain half guard here but Devereux keeps moving and retains side control.
Rockstar is trying to control Devereux's posture but Devereux avoids it.
Devereux stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rockstar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Devereux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockstar throws a lazy uppercut
and Devereux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rockstar is looking for a triangle but Devereux pushes his legs off easily.
Rockstar trying to control the position.
Rockstar wants to sweep here but Devereux controlling him for the moment.
Rockstar trying to keep a closed guard but Devereux is proving a slippery customer.
Rockstar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Rockstar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rockstar misses with a hook
and Devereux counters with a single leg into guard. Rockstar didn't expect that.
Devereux preventing the sweep.
Devereux stands up and waves to Rockstar to follow him.
Rockstar throws a sloppy head kick and Devereux moves out of range easily.
Rockstar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockstar looks to throw a body kick
and Devereux counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar is looking for a sweep.
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!
Rockstar can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereux stands up.
Rockstar looks to score with a jab to the body but Devereux is just out of range.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
Devereux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockstar throws a leg kick
and Devereux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rockstar managing to control the position.
Rockstar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockstar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devereux defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devereux stands up from Rockstar's guard - Devereux perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rockstar lunges at Devereux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Devereux's hand.
Rockstar lands an overhand right.
Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
Rockstar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Devereux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockstar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rockstar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar feints and then cracks Devereux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Devereux down.
A left lands for Rockstar.
Devereux blocks a low kick nicely.
Devereux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockstar sprawls and moves away.
Rockstar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockstar misses with a hook
and Devereux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockstar's guard.
Devereux stands and steps away. Rockstar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Devereux blocks a jab.
Rockstar looks to land a left hand but Devereux moved out of range nicely.
Luke Rockstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockstar looks to throw a body kick
and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockstar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar is trying to keep Devereux in close.
Devereux won't allow Rockstar to sweep him here.
Rockstar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Devereux stacks Rockstar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Devereux!
Ross Devereux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockstar is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Devereux dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Rockstar is predictable there
and Devereux counters with a single leg into guard. Rockstar didn't expect that.
Rockstar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockstar is adopting a defensive guard.
Rockstar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Devereux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rockstar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereux decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rockstar to his feet.
Rockstar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Rockstar
and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown. Rockstar fights it but they end up in guard.
Rockstar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Devereux gets to his feet - Rockstar follows without any prompting.
Rockstar misses with an uppercut. Devereux saw that one coming.
Rockstar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Devereux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockstar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devereux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockstar jabs Devereux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Devereux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockstar.
Devereux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Devereux blocks the low kick.
Rockstar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Devereux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockstar's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockstar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devereux is aware though and is defending well.
Rockstar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Devereux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Devereux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rockstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away.
Luke Rockstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockstar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockstar tries to roll over but Devereux keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereux decides to stand and escape the position.
Devereux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockstar.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away.
Rockstar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockstar misses with a straight right.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
Ross Devereux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockstar throws a sloppy head kick and Devereux moves out of range easily.
Rockstar scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockstar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rockstar won't be happy with that.
Rockstar is looking to reverse the position.
Devereux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereux moves away.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away.
Rockstar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockstar throws a lazy body kick
and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devereux stands up from half guard.
Rockstar throws a big shot that misses.
Devereux feinted with a counter takedown.
Luke Rockstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockstar swings widly with a right hand
and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rockstar is looking to sweep but instead, Devereux has passed into half guard.
Devereux gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A big right from Rockstar misses.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Devereux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Devereux 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Devereux!
A very excited looking Ross Devereux rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esko Marttinen (ranked 992 p4p, 124 weight class) and Viktor Bestarsson (ranked 435 p4p, 52 weight class). Marttinen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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162 lbs
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166 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esko Marttinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Bestarsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marttinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bestarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marttinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bestarsson. Bestarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marttinen lands a head shot.
Marttinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marttinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marttinen throws a lazy body kick
and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marttinen misses with a hook.
Marttinen cracks Bestarsson with a good jab.
Marttinen misses with a wild combination.
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!
Bestarsson misses with a low kick as Marttinen jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Marttinen misses the target.
Bestarsson misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Bestarsson loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch.
Bestarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marttinen is out of range.
Bestarsson tries to work over Marttinen's front leg with a kick but Marttinen checks it.
Marttinen throws a quick counter head kick but Bestarsson was just out of range.
Marttinen lands with a kick to the temple. Bestarsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Bestarsson throws a body kick that misses
and Marttinen counters with a single leg into guard. Bestarsson didn't expect that.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bestarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bestarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bestarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marttinen stands and throws Bestarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bestarsson wants to control but Marttinen postures up.
Bestarsson isn't going anywhere.
Bestarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bestarsson regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Marttinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bestarsson keeps working.
Marttinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marttinen is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marttinen.
Bestarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bestarsson pulls Marttinen in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Bestarsson keeps moving.
Marttinen is pushing down on Bestarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bestarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Marttinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marttinen looks to land a strike but Bestarsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bestarsson pulls Marttinen in close to prevent any damage.
Marttinen trying to control but Bestarsson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marttinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bestarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marttinen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bestarsson has his hands clasped together but Marttinen extends and breaks Bestarsson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marttinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Powell (ranked 669 p4p, 30 weight class) and Aleksandar Dragović (ranked 804 p4p, 37 weight class). Powell's entrance music is 8 Mile. A fine choice. Dragović has chosen Immortal Technique - Mark Of The Beast feat. Akir & Beast 1333 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jimi Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Dragović!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragović connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Powell momentarily.
Dragović just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell moves forwards but Dragović connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Powell tries to clinch there but Dragović circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Powell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Powell shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragović sprawls well. He's pushed Powell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragović gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragović working for a triangle but Powell defends it easily.
Dragović escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dragović is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell postures up in Dragović's guard and throws a big left but Dragović blocks it.
Powell preventing the sweep.
Dragović is trying to keep Powell in close.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Dragović's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragović is on top in guard.
Powell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dragović trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powell's guard.
Dragović trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragović is looking to stand up but Powell won't let him.
Dragović pushes down on Powell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dragović looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Powell wants to control but Dragović is keeping busy.
Dragović is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Powell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dragović wants to stand but Powell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragović looking to pass the guard.
Dragović 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Powell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dragović lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aleksandar Dragović seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragović counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragović is on top in guard.
Dragović advances to half guard.
Dragović trying to control from half guard but Powell is working away.
Powell is doing well to control the position and prevent Dragović from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragović is taking a breather. Powell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragović is trying to control. Powell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Dragović dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dragović misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Powell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Powell there.
Dragović comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragović throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dragović throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dragović gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Dragović throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dragović is defending well.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Powell blocks a body shot from Dragović.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragović.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragović backwards.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragović controls his hands.
Dragović misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragović lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragović breaks from the clinch.
Powell tests Dragović's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragović smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Powell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dragović counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragović dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powell. That did some damage!
Dragović lands a big head kick that sends Powell tumbling to the mat! Dragović takes a step backwards and waves Powell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Powell is rocked!
Dragović swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Oh Powell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powell misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Powell seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragović drops Powell with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Powell! Dragović dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Dragović!
Aleksandar Dragović decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marc Spector (ranked 58 p4p, 1 weight class) and Sean Tallon (ranked 335 p4p, 13 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Spector!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
57 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spector throws a head kick but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spector scores with a kick to the body.
Spector tries to clinch but Tallon is having none of it.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tallon's sensitive parts.
Spector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spector avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Tallon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spectors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spector throws a sloppy head kick and Tallon moves out of range easily.
Tallon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spector with a body shot.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon missing with a left hand there. Spector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spector feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tallon avoids the head kick by Spector.
Tallon throws a hook but Spector blocks it.
Spector bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tallon checks a leg kick.
Tallon throws a hook to the side of Spector's head but Spector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector lands a lovely overhand right.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tallon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Tallon misses
enabling Spector to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spector lands with an overhand left.
Tallon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tallon throws a shot from downtown. Spector moves away and avoids it.
Spector blocks a leg kick.
Spector lands a head shot.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Spector fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tallon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tallon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spector.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spector.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spector.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon scores with a jab. Spector acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tallon avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tallon if he has to take too many more of those.
Spector lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spector. That's going to slow Tallon down.
Spector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tallon.
Spector throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tallon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Tallon looks to land a body kick but Spector moved away.
Tallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spector's head backwards.
Tallon throws a jab when Spector was well out of range.
Spector will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spector.
Spector moves away from the strike by Tallon.
Spector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tallon is able to avoid easily.
Tallon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spector connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tallon scrambles back to his feet.
Spector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tallon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Spector's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tallon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Spector scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spector with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Tallon throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
It looked like Spector was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
Tallon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
Spector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tallon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tallon lands a jab to the nose.
Spector jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Spector connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tallon. Tallon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tallon connects with a single shot there.
Tallon walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon connects with an inside leg kick.
Spector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spector.
Tallon takes one on the button.
Spector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spector finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spector lands a lovely overhand right.
Spector lands a nice shot to the body.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spector lands a nice shot to the body.
Spector chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tallon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spector finds it's way round the side to connect with Tallon's head.
Tallon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector feints and then cracks Tallon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tallon down.
Marc Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallon swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Tallon throws a head kick but Spector moves out of range.
Spector shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Spector dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tallon moves out of range of the body kick from Spector.
A big left from Tallon misses.
Tallon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spector sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spector keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spector scores with a sloppy right hand. Tallon should have avoided that one.
Spector throws a hook but Tallon blocks it.
Tallon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector wants to clinch
and Tallon counters with a thumping low kick.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spector throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
Spector is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tallon can do to turn this around?
Tallon throws the left hand but Spector avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tallon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spector has got the better of the exchanges.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spector.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spector moves away.
Tallon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tallon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spector moves out of range of the strikes.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
Spector throws a shot to the body.
Spector throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tallon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spector.
Spector sets himself, and Tallon steps forward looking for the clinch! Spector avoids it this time.
Tallon blocks a low kick nicely.
Tallon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Spector connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tallon is able to avoid easily.
Spector connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tallon's hands.
Spector scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tallon doesn't seem bothered though.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
A little feinted left hand from Spector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spector misses with a head kick.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
Marc Spector is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector slips under a jab from Tallon.
Tallon throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Spector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tallon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spector on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Spector.
A big left from Tallon misses.
Tallon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spector is able to avoid easily.
Tallon punishes Spector's body with a nice straight punch.
Tallon moves out of range of the body kick from Spector.
Tallon checks a low kick from Spector.
Tallon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tallon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spector checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Spector.
Spector misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector throws a wild body kick that Tallon sees coming a mile off.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector misses with a lunging right hand
and Tallon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tallon takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Tallon checks a low kick from Spector.
Tallon missing with a left hand there. Spector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Spector misses.
Tallon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spector takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tallon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tallon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Spector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tallon throws a lazy right hand but Spector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Spector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spector pushes Tallon away with a front kick.
A big right from Tallon misses.
Spector throws a jab when Tallon was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector tried to score with a low kick but Tallon checks it.
Tallon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick from Tallon.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
Tallon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tallon to score with a decent uppercut.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Spector is just out of range.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
Spector tries to land a front kick but Tallon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tallon misses with a looping right.
Tallon walks into a jab.
Spector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon scores with a punch to the head.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spector throws a right hand that Tallon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tallon also avoids with ease.
Spector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marc Spector will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spector misses with a low kick.
Tallon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Spector throws a head kick but Tallon moves out of range.
Spector throws a right hand that misses
letting Tallon counter with a right hand.
Tallon wants to slow Spector down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Tallon tenderised Spector's leg. Spector is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spector connects with a solid leg kick.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Spector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tallon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector throws a jab when Tallon was well out of range.
Tallon throws a hook but Spector blocks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tallon.
Spector throws a low kick but Tallon moves out of range easily.
Tallon counters with a body kick.
Tallon looks to throw the jab but Spector is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spector, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector lands a jab.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
Spector shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spector fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tallon.
A leg kick checked by Spector.
Spector pushes Tallon away with a front kick.
Tallon misses with an uppercut.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Spector appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Spector
and Tallon moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spector.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Spector's ribcage. Spector let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Spector's ribcage. Spector let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon works on Spector's body with a couple of short punches.
Spector gets through Tallon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Spector working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spector misses with the head strike.
Tallon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
Tallon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spector seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tallon can turn it around.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spector misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tallon tries to work over Spector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon blocks an elbow strike from Spector.
Tallon scores with a shot to the side of Spector's head.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Sean Tallon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
Spector throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tallons head.
Spector tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spector takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spector.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spector.
Tallon lands a right hand.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
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!
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Spector's ribcage. Spector let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tallon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spector.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spector tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Spector back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon is leaning against Spector and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Spector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Spector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spector tries a body shot but Tallon blocks it.
Spector lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Spector has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
A short uppercut from Spector.
Spector can't find room to land a body shot as Tallon controls the action.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Spector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Tallon.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tallon checks a leg kick nicely.
Spector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tallon can pounce on him.
Tallon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spector counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spector.
Good leg kick by Tallon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spector fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tallon avoids the head kick by Spector.
Spector swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spector.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body. Spector takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spector bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tallon manages to avoid it.
Tallon connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tallon.
Spector checks a low kick from Tallon.
Tallon takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Tallon lands with a good body shot.
Spector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Spector.
Tallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spector swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon moves away from the strike by Spector.
Spector avoids the head kick by Tallon.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spector scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Tallon as he checks the leg kick.
Tallon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector gets through Tallon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spector misses with the head strike.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spector fails to land.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon blocks a body shot from Spector.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Spector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spector's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Spector.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Spector avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.
Spector lands a right hand.
Spector misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spector's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spector misses with the head strike.
Tallon pushes Spector back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Tallon.
Tallon pushes Spector back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tallon.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Spector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Spector struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tallon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Spector moved away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tallon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spector scores with a leg kick.
Spector swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.
Tallon with a hook.
Tallon slips a straight right by Spector.
Tallon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Spector slips a jab from Tallon.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon motions for Spector to come forward. Tallon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spector throws a leg kick but Tallon checks it.
Tallon throws out a leg kick but Spector moves out of range and Tallon only half commits.
Tallon takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Tallon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spector counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector lands a lovely overhand right.
Spector throws out a powerful jab.
Spector takes a swing at Tallon's ribcage but misses.
Spector lands a lovely overhand right.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Spector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spector throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon defending well as Spector loads up on a big left hand.
Spector displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tallon throws out the jab.
Spector moves out of range as Tallon strikes.
Spector slips under a jab from Tallon.
Tallon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Tallon.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector moves away from the strike by Tallon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tallon.
Spector cracks a nice hook into Tallon's ribs.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tallon.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Spector checks it.
Spector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tallon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tallon lands with an uppercut that bounces Spector off the cage and back into range.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
Tallon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body. Spector takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tallon cracks the inside of Spector's front leg.
Spector throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tallon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Spector throws a shot to the body.
Tallon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tallon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tallon moves out of range of the strikes.
Spector misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spector.
Spector jabs at Tallon's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Spector misses with a body kick.
Spector connects with a solid leg kick.
Spector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tallon's sensitive parts.
Tallon lands a jab to Spector's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Tallon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Spector misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector thuds a left hand into Tallon's body.
Spector gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tallon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector throws the kick towards the body but Tallon avoids it.
Tallon tries to work over Spector's front leg with a kick but Spector checks it.
Spector moves out of range as Tallon strikes.
Tallon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spector checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Spector misses its target.
Spector misses with an uppercut. Tallon saw that one coming.
Tallon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spector fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tallon.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Spector sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tallon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spector has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spector and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spector is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spector is looking to chop away at Tallon's legs.
A jab from Tallon misses.
Spector does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Spector showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spector 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Sean Tallon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Marc Spector stepped up to the mic, saying 'Singh is a beast. I am a huge fan'.
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