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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Power Max (ranked 7334 p4p, 594 weight class) and Arnold Stein (ranked 8758 p4p, 630 weight class). Arnold Stein 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Power Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Stein!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Stein works the jab nicely.
Stein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stein feints and then cracks Max's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Max down.
Max drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Max remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Max working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein is pushing Max's head away, looking to escape. Max manages to hold on to the position though.
Max creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Max fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stein is looking for a sweep.
Max is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stein is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Max crashes against the mat.
Max definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stein is looking to reverse the position.
Stein can't do much from the bottom here.
Max has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stein trying to remain calm as Max controls from the top position.
Max looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stein is avoiding damage well.
Max is trying to get an arm triangle but Stein is defending well.
Max decides to stand back up. Max steps back and let's Stein get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Stein.
Max tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stein scores with a body shot.
Oooh a lovely combination from Stein sends Max down but not out. Stein dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Power Max has been cut.
Max is breathing heavily.
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!
Max prevents Stein from improving position.
Max tries to bench press Stein off him but Stein keeps the position.
Stein controlling the position.
Max struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Max is trying to get back to half guard.
Stein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Max is working hard here to advance position.
Max might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Max's face as Stein controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Power Max'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.
Stein connects with a jab.
Arnold Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein connects with a looping right hand.
Stein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stein drops Max with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Max! Stein dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Stein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 6756 p4p, 539 weight class) and Jo Asce (ranked 23677 p4p, 651 weight class). Howlett comes to the cage accompanied by Push. Jo Asce acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jo Asce!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howlett with a nice head shot there.
Asce keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
Howlett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howlett lands a couple of elbows.
Howlett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howlett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Howlett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett stays in close to Asce's body and controls the position.
Howlett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howlett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Howlett connects with a couple of short punches.
Howlett works over Asce with some ground and pound from guard.
Howlett is in close to Asce's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howlett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Howlett is working Asce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howlett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Howlett is in close to Asce's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howlett controlling from the top position.
Asce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett working some strikes from top position.
Howlett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howlett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howlett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howlett with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Howlett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howlett passes Asce's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asce taking some punishment here, with Howlett in his half guard.
Asce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Howlett.
Howlett working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Howlett there.
Howlett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Howlett working over Asce with some ground and pound. Asce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Asce is rocked!
Howlett content to control rather than advance.
Howlett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Howlett working the head and body with strikes.
Howlett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Howlett there.
Asce is still in real trouble! Can Howlett finish him?
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. Howlett connects with a nice short shot to Asce's temple.
Asce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is looking for a kimura but Asce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howlett to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howlett working Asce over with strikes.
Howlett scores with a big shot! Asce's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Asce! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Howlett!
James Howlett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Half Dollar (ranked 23418 p4p, 778 weight class) and Monson Gleaves (ranked 4589 p4p, 545 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gleaves's choice of entrance music: Somebody I Used To Know. Monson Gleaves 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Half Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monson Gleaves!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleaves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dollar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gleaves wants to work for an arm triangle but Dollar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gleaves is trying to control the action in half guard but Dollar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dollar is looking to improve his position.
Gleaves is controlling the pace.
Gleaves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dollar!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar working to try and regain half guard.
Gleaves controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dollar is not content to let Gleaves control the position.
Gleaves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dollar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gleaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Dollar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gleaves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gleaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Dollar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gleaves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gleaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Dollar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gleaves with a nice head shot there.
Dollar 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.
Dollar is breathing heavily.
Dollar keeping full guard, as Gleaves tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleaves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gleaves pushes down on Dollar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dollar is staying active underneath Gleaves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gleaves seems to be looking for submissions.
Gleaves uses his free foot to push down on Dollar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dollar.
Dollar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dollar is looking to improve his position.
Dollar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 10th planet rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleaves tries to pass to full mount but Dollar defends it.
Gleaves lands with a punch from half guard.
Gleaves wants to control but Dollar is keeping him busy.
Gleaves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dollar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gleaves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gleaves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dollar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gleaves winds up and cracks Dollar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gleaves working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monson Gleaves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dollar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dollar wants it to stay on the feet.
Gleaves shoots in but no luck this time.
Dollar throws a chopping leg kick but Gleaves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gleaves.
Half Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monson Gleaves.
Gleaves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dollar sprawls well. Dollar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gleaves gets slowly back to his feet.
Dollar throws a leg kick but Gleaves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gleaves shoots in looking for a takedown but Dollar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gleaves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Dollar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gleaves moves into range and clinches up with Dollar.
Gleaves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dollar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dollar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Gleaves blocks the leg kick.
Gleaves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dollar tries to avoid it but Gleaves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dollar to the ground. Dollar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monson Gleaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dollar stuffs the takedown attempt from Gleaves. Gleaves gets slowly back to his feet.
Gleaves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gleaves or perhaps it was just good defense by Dollar, which made it look bad.
Gleaves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gleaves gets a double leg takedown into Dollar's guard.
Gleaves advances to half guard.
Gleaves thows a huge punch but Dollar dodges it nicely.
Gleaves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gleaves prevents Dollar from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleaves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gleaves thows a huge punch but Dollar dodges it nicely.
Gleaves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gleaves lands strikes from half guard.
Gleaves is working for a submission of some sort.
Gleaves seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar is looking to improve his position.
Gleaves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gleaves winds up and cracks Dollar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gleaves seems to be working for a kimura but Dollar defends the submission attempt.
Gleaves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gleaves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Gleaves wants to take a breather but Dollar is having none of it.
Gleaves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gleaves slips a nice elbow through Dollar's hands, connecting with Dollar's forehead.
Gleaves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dollar is just riding it out for now. Gleaves eventually gives up the hold.
Gleaves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gleaves lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monson Gleaves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gleaves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dollar.
Dollar leaves Gleaves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gleaves tries to clinch there but Dollar circles away.
Dollar throws a hook but Gleaves blocks it.
Gleaves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gleaves tries to clinch but Dollar moves out of range.
Gleaves shoots in looking for a takedown. Dollar tries to sprawl out of it but Gleaves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dollar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Half Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monson Gleaves.
Gleaves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dollar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleaves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dollar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Half Dollar is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dollar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gleaves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dollar defends well and Gleaves ends up having to push Dollar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dollar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gleaves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gleaves wants to control from the top but Dollar keeps moving.
Dollar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gleaves controls the pace.
Gleaves trying to control but Dollar is working from the bottom.
Gleaves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gleaves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gleaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Dollar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dollar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dollar tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleaves passes Dollar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gleaves in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dollar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gleaves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monson Gleaves!
Monson Gleaves very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Moore (ranked 3965 p4p, 399 weight class) and Mark Cruz (ranked 23492 p4p, 678 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by The SHOW Must Go On. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore fails with the takedown.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joshua Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz stalling against the cage.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moore blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moore is defended easily by Cruz.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cruz trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Moore wants a takedown.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Moore looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controlling the action here for a moment.
Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Cruz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Moore blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cruz is trying to stall.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moore manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moore pushes a forearm under Cruz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cruz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Moore!
Joshua Moore managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 5392 p4p, 495 weight class) and Francis Ngannou (ranked 4608 p4p, 446 weight class). Marcelinho Lima has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francis Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngannou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ngannou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ngannou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ngannou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ngannou unleashes a big counter combination but Lima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Ngannou misses.
Ngannou throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ngannou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ngannou was covering up waiting for the punch and Lima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngannou is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lima asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ngannou is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima moves into full mount!
Lima looking to secure an arm triangle but Ngannou defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ngannou is surviving well by controlling Lima's body position as best he can.
Ngannou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngannou is looking to escape.
Lima looking to finish with strikes here!
Lima moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou won't enjoy being in this position. Lima looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ngannou is tapping - it's over boys! Lima picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelinho Lima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magyan Murko (ranked 7974 p4p, 585 weight class) and Jesus Willian Jr (ranked 2767 p4p, 312 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Willian Jr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willian Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murko counters with a nice uppercut.
Willian Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Murko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Murko.
Willian Jr tries for a takedown but Murko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magyan Murko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Willian Jr.
Willian Jr throws a head kick but Murko moves out of range.
Murko throws a quick counter head kick but Willian Jr was just out of range.
Murko cracks Willian Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Willian Jr staying out of range there.
Willian Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Murko.
Willian Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murko swivels and escapes.
Willian Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Willian Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko misses with a low kick.
Willian Jr feints and as Murko raises his hands in defense, Willian Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willian Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murko looking to control.
Willian Jr 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.
Murko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Willian Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Willian Jr wants to pass the guard but Murko is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Willian Jr controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murko enables Willian Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Willian Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murko pulls Willian Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Willian Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Willian Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Murko is retaining full guard.
Willian Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Willian Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willian Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murko controls Willian Jr momentarily but Willian Jr frees himself.
Murko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Willian Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Willian Jr.
Murko throws a big counter combination but Willian Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Willian Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Murko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murko throwing a counter right hand but Willian Jr manages to avoid it.
Willian Jr shoots in for a double leg but Murko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jesus Willian Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Willian Jr misses.
As Willian Jr looks to move away, Murko throws a big counter combo but Willian Jr just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Willian Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Willian Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willian Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Murko counters with a low kick, right behind Willian Jr 's knee.
Willian Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willian Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Murko to counter with a crisp jab.
Willian Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murko counters with a good low kick that Willian Jr was not able to check.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willian Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Murko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Willian Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Willian Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Murko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magyan Murko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Willian Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Murko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Willian Jr fails with the takedown
and Murko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Willian Jr looks for a takedown but Murko sprawls well.
Murko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Willian Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murko.
Willian Jr with the counter takedown but Murko avoids it easily.
Willian Jr lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willian Jr throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Murko to counter with a crisp jab.
Willian Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Willian Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murko is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko seems a little lost for a moment, as Willian Jr dominates the positioning.
Murko is looking to regain half guard here but Willian Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Murko is working hard here to advance position.
Willian Jr working away.
Murko is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Murko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Willian Jr stalls from top position.
Murko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Willian Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murko is looking to control Willian Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murko avoid being mounted?
Willian Jr controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willian Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willian Jr can do to turn this around?
Willian Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Willian Jr content to control rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willian Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murko tries to buck Willian Jr off but Willian Jr is having none of it.
Willian Jr is looking to take a break and control but Murko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murko wants to control but Willian Jr postures up.
Murko tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Willian Jr easily slips into full mount!
Murko wants to control but Willian Jr is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willian Jr content just to control the position here.
Murko is squirming around, avoiding Willian Jr's attempts to control the action.
Willian Jr wants to take Murko's back but he can't do it this time.
Willian Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Willian Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Willian Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Willian Jr with a poor takedown
and Murko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Willian Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murko sprawls well. Murko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willian Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Willian Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Willian Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willian Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Magyan Murko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Willian Jr.
Willian Jr throws a body punch but Murko moves out of range.
Murko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magyan Murko is winning the standup battle so far.
Willian Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Willian Jr misses
and Murko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willian Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Murko, looking for a takedown. Willian Jr pushes Murko against the cage but Murko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Willian Jr looking to score a takedown here. Murko is defending well but Willian Jr drives through and ends up in Murko's guard.
Murko has Willian Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Murko looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murko is trying to control the position but Willian Jr postures up.
Willian Jr trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
Willian Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murko keeping moving, preventing Willian Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Willian Jr tries for a takedown but Murko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Willian Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murko controls Willian Jr momentarily but Willian Jr frees himself.
Willian Jr is fighting to break Murko's control of his arms but Murko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murko continues to stall.
Murko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willian Jr trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
Willian Jr being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murko stuffs the takedown.
Murko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Willian Jr.
Murko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Willian Jr with a poor takedown
and Murko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Willian Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willian Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Murko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murko moves out of range as Willian Jr throws a body kick.
Murko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick by Willian Jr misses
letting Murko counter with a right hand.
Murko throws a body kick that misses.
Willian Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Murko misses the shot to the body.
Willian Jr fails with the takedown
and Murko counters with a left and a right that stings Willian Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willian Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Murko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willian Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Murko. No joy for Willian Jr on that attempt.
Murko is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magyan Murko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murko 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magyan Murko!
An out of breath Magyan Murko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dayne (ranked 2775 p4p, 314 weight class) and Bartholomew Allen (ranked 5349 p4p, 496 weight class). Bartholomew Allen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Dayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bartholomew Allen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Allen sprawls well initially but Dayne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Allen taking some punishment here, with Dayne in his half guard.
Allen has hold of Dayne's hands but Dayne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is looking for a sweep. Dayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dayne drops an elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Allen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dayne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Allen has hold of Dayne's hands but Dayne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dayne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dayne lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dayne winds up and cracks Allen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dayne slips a nice elbow through Allen's hands, connecting with Allen's forehead.
Dayne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Allen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayne lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Allen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dayne jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Dayne!
After the fight, Arthur Dayne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cobb Banes (ranked 2385 p4p, 245 weight class) and More IsMore Ii (ranked 2565 p4p, 264 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobb Banes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore Ii!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
IsMore Ii closes the distance but Banes moves to the side
and Banes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banes needs to keep his hands up - IsMore Ii had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Cobb Banes has been cut.
IsMore Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
More IsMore Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IsMore Ii lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore Ii misses with a left hand
enabling Banes to counter with a crisp jab.
IsMore Ii connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore Ii lands a jab.
IsMore Ii clinches up with Banes and pushes him back against the cage.
Banes pulls guard effortlessly.
Banes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
IsMore Ii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
IsMore Ii gets to his feet. Banes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore Ii misses with a hook
and Banes counters with a nice uppercut.
IsMore Ii moves into the clinch.
Banes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
IsMore Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Banes.
A right hook to the body lands for IsMore Ii.
Banes jumps guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banes working aggressively here.
Banes misses with a punch to the body.
Banes tries a body shot but IsMore Ii blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IsMore Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
IsMore Ii scores with a shot to the side of Banes's head.
Banes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobb Banes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banes misses with a body punch.
IsMore Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
IsMore Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banes.
Banes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables IsMore Ii to keep the fight standing.
IsMore Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
IsMore Ii prevents a body shot from Banes.
IsMore Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
IsMore Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banes is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banes.
Banes lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from IsMore Ii.
Banes is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banes throws a punch but it's blocked by IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii throws a head punch that misses.
IsMore Ii blocking some punches.
IsMore Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banes prevents a body shot from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii lands an uppercut.
Banes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banes scores with a hook to the body.
Banes is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables IsMore Ii to keep the fight standing.
Banes tries to throw a body punch but IsMore Ii avoids it by throwing Banes back against the cage.
IsMore Ii lands a right hand.
Banes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. IsMore Ii smiles and moves away.
IsMore Ii pushes Banes up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
More IsMore Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cobb Banes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
IsMore Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banes was well out of range. Poor timing from IsMore Ii.
Banes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
IsMore Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Banes.
IsMore Ii throws a shot from downtown. Banes moves away and avoids it.
IsMore Ii lands with a good body shot.
IsMore Ii darts in and clinches Banes up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banes misses with the head strike.
IsMore Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baness head.
IsMore Ii blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banes tries to throw a body punch but IsMore Ii avoids it by throwing Banes back against the cage.
Banes tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii won't allow it.
Banes misses with some punches.
IsMore Ii lands an uppercut.
Cobb Banes's cut is getting worse.
Banes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banes fails to pull guard.
IsMore Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banes's elbow.
A short left from IsMore Ii.
Banes tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobb Banes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banes is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Banes gets control of IsMore Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
IsMore Ii 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.
Banes trying to keep a closed guard but IsMore Ii is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore Ii 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.
Let's hope that IsMore Ii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
IsMore Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
IsMore Ii postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore Ii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from IsMore Ii finds it's way through Banes's defenses.
A jab from IsMore Ii misses.
And Banes counters with a quick kick to the body but IsMore Ii blocks it.
IsMore Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
IsMore Ii clinches.
Banes misses with a punch on the inside.
IsMore Ii tries a body shot but Banes blocks it.
Banes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsMore Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
IsMore Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
IsMore Ii takes a shot to the head.
Banes has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore Ii.
Banes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
IsMore Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
IsMore Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banes blocking some punches.
Banes tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii won't allow it.
IsMore Ii is working Banes over against the cage.
Banes misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
More IsMore Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cobb Banes's cut.
That's time! Banes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
IsMore Ii moves in looking to clinch but Banes pushes him off.
Banes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb Banes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
IsMore Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banes, pushing him back against the cage.
Banes lands with a short shot to the head.
IsMore Ii blocks a body shot from Banes.
IsMore Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore Ii.
Banes is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Banes - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore Ii.
Banes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IsMore Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
IsMore Ii works on Banes's body with a couple of short punches.
Banes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banes working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
IsMore Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Banes backwards.
Banes misses with a short punch on the inside.
More IsMore Ii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Banes.
IsMore Ii blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by IsMore Ii.
Banes is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobb Banes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banes misses with some punches.
Banes is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from IsMore Ii.
Banes has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii tries a body shot but Banes blocks it.
Banes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. IsMore Ii smiles and moves away.
IsMore Ii is looking to clinch but Banes is avoiding it.
Banes is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore Ii looks to clinch
and Banes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
IsMore Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banes is looking to counter punch.
IsMore Ii scores with a body shot.
IsMore Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banes, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banes is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Banes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if IsMore Ii can turn it around.
Banes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as IsMore Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Banes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
IsMore Ii throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Banes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
IsMore Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banes, pushing him back against the cage.
IsMore Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banes jumps guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banes tries a body shot but IsMore Ii blocks it.
Banes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as IsMore Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Banes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore Ii has managed to clinch.
Banes takes a shot to the head.
Cobb Banes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
IsMore Ii blocks a body shot from Banes.
IsMore Ii blocks a body shot from Banes.
A head punch on the inside from Banes fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Banes fails to land.
Banes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
IsMore Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IsMore Ii pushes Banes against the cage. IsMore Ii is working some dirty boxing. IsMore Ii pushes off with a quick right hook! Banes goes down! Banes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! IsMore Ii moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore Ii!
A less than humble More IsMore Ii misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodsanan Sityodtong (ranked 1121 p4p, 54 weight class) and Molokai Built (ranked 1543 p4p, 75 weight class). Yodsanan Sityodtong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsanan Sityodtong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Molokai Built!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Built rushes Sityodtong with punches - Sityodtong moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sityodtong goes down! Built follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Molokai Built!
Molokai Built is the new bantamweight champion!
Molokai Built 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 783 p4p, 106 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 2018 p4p, 248 weight class). Ricardinho Vieira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McKane swivels and escapes.
McKane throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieira at a distance.
McKane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vieira misses with a kick to the body.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
McKane scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Vieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McKane's guard.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKane is keeping the position for now.
Vieira stands and throws McKane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McKane is pushing Vieira's head away, looking to escape. Vieira manages to hold on to the position though.
McKane sneaks out the side door and pushes Vieira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira closes the distance but McKane moves to the side
and McKane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira wants to clinch.
McKane is looking to counter punch.
Vieira walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
Vieira slips a straight right by McKane.
Vieira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McKane.
McKane misses with a straight left.
Vieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKane slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McKane cracks Vieira with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vieira.
Taz McKane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardinho Vieira.
Vieira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McKane was covering up waiting for the punch and Vieira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McKane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McKane.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKane is keeping busy.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira tries to pull guard but McKane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands a shoulder strike.
Vieira fails to pull guard.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
McKane lands a shoulder strike.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
McKane is working Vieira over against the cage.
McKane presses Vieira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKane.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vieira's efforts to push away.
Vieira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McKane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vieira's efforts to push away.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKane to keep the fight standing.
Vieira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vieira is trying to pull guard but McKane has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
McKane lands a nice uppercut.
McKane breaks the clinch.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
And Vieira tries to counter it with a takedown but McKane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vieira moves to clinch but McKane breaks away
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taz McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vieira drives through with a takedown into McKane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McKane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McKane digs a right hand into Vieira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vieira's gas tank.
Vieira wants to stall.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane cracks Vieira with a nice body shot.
Vieira tries to stall but McKane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt - McKane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vieira shoots in for a double leg but McKane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
Taz McKane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardinho Vieira.
A big left from McKane misses.
Vieira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vieira scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vieira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vieira is rocked!
McKane circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
McKane sizes up Vieira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can McKane finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane cracks Vieira with a hook to the temple - Vieira is on wobbly legs here! McKane swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vieira falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McKane wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane retains his welterweight title!
Taz McKane 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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