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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collin Foote (ranked 7455 p4p, 586 weight class) and Biff Raper (ranked 8710 p4p, 634 weight class). Biff Raper 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, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Collin Foote!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Biff Raper!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raper moves out of range of the strikes.
Raper throws a front kick that sends Foote stumbling back into the cage.
Foote avoids a kick to the body.
Foote has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foote there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raper takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Foote uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foote definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Foote throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Foote avoids the head kick by Raper.
Foote swings widly with a right hand
and Raper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Raper misses.
Raper throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Foote misses the target.
Raper misses with a body kick.
Foote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raper circles away quickly and effectively.
Foote takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raper throws a low kick, looking for Foote's leg but Foote calmly moves out of range.
Foote throws a jab but it's blocked by Raper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper throws a head kick that misses
and Foote counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raper misses with a body kick.
Foote throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raper. Foote shrugs it off though.
Raper misses with a left hand
and Foote counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foote with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foote misses with a wild body shot.
Foote throws a hook but Raper avoids it easily.
Raper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raper connects with a right hand. Foote shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Raper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foote doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raper 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.
It looked like Foote was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote throws a body punch but Raper moves out of range.
Raper tries to score with a low kick but Foote moves his leg out of the way.
Raper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foote throws out the jab.
Raper throws a push kick but Foote slaps the foot to one side.
Raper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raper is looking to land body kicks.
Raper lands a big head kick that sends Foote tumbling to the mat! Raper takes a step backwards and waves Foote back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Collin Foote has been cut.
Raper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Raper throws a wild body kick that Foote sees coming a mile off.
Foote seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Foote misses with a left hand
and Raper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foote misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Raper is predictable there
and Foote counters with a straight right hand.
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raper tries a head kick but it misses.
Raper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raper throws a leg kick but Foote moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Foote misses the target.
A punch combination from Foote misses.
Raper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Foote sprawling to the canvas! Foote rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Raper finish him?!
Foote is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foote avoids the head kick by Raper.
Oh Foote is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foote seems to have got his legs back now.
Raper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Foote misses its target.
Foote misses with a hook. Raper ducked under it nicely.
Foote cracks Raper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raper.
Foote throws a sloppy body shot
and Raper counters with a head kick that drops Foote to the mat! Foote scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foote was well out of range. Poor timing from Raper.
Raper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Foote takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raper lands a big head kick that sends Foote to the canvas! Raper follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Raper!
Biff Raper is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Coyote (ranked 6524 p4p, 562 weight class) and Leon Osman (ranked 25084 p4p, 677 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Coyote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Osman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyote closes the distance and clinches.
Coyote gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Coyote winds up and cracks Osman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Osman gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coyote accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coyote has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osman is working away from the top position though.
Osman moves nicely into side control.
Osman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyote is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Osman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Coyote can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyote throws Osman to one side and escapes!
A combination from Coyote does no damage.
Osman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Coyote.
Oooooh!!! Coyote has knocked Osman down with a huge combo! Coyote steps away and waves a wobbly Osman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coyote shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Osman is trying to defend but Coyote finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Osman pushes Coyote off and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot by Coyote.
Coyote lands a jab to the nose.
Coyote just misses with a punch to the body.
Coyote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyote slips a jab from Osman.
Coyote moves into the clinch.
Osman pulls guard successfully.
Osman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Coyote is looking to stand back up but Osman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Coyote.
Osman is trying to work for a kimura but Coyote is defending well.
Coyote is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osman pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osman seems to be working for a kimura but Coyote defends the submission attempt.
Coyote is not content to let Osman control the position.
Coyote knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osman on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coyote looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coyote wants to control but Osman is keeping busy.
Coyote avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osman.
Coyote pushes Osman off looking to stand but Osman dives back in and keeps control.
Coyote is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osman pulls his head out easily.
Coyote wants to improve his position but Osman is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyote is refusing to be controlled, as Osman sits in half guard.
Osman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Coyote is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Osman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tomahawk (ranked 5661 p4p, 521 weight class) and Cathail Murphy (ranked 7112 p4p, 586 weight class). Chief Tomahawk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cathail Murphy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Tomahawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomahawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Tomahawk darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Tomahawk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Murphy regains guard immediately.
Murphy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tomahawk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomahawk to keep the fight standing.
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomahawk manages to get himself to full guard.
Tomahawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy trying to control but Tomahawk is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomahawk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tomahawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tomahawk's half guard.
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tomahawk lands a big right hand that sends Murphy crashing to the mat! Tomahawk stays standing though and waves Murphy back to his feet!
Murphy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomahawk misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomahawk finish him?
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomahawk tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomahawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomahawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tomahawk tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tomahawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Murphy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murphy stands and steps away. Tomahawk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tomahawk looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Tomahawk forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk manages to break the clinch.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomahawk avoids it really well and circles away.
Chief Tomahawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been informed that Murphy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomahawk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Tomahawk sprawls well.
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy slips a jab from Tomahawk.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chief Tomahawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomahawk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tomahawk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tomahawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tomahawk trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Tomahawk is looking for a kimura here.
Tomahawk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomahawk is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Tomahawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomahawk is looking to advance position but Murphy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy looking to ground and pound but Tomahawk is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tomahawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cathail Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tomahawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Tomahawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tomahawk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Tomahawk to the mat.
Tomahawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy stands up from Tomahawk's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomahawk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chief Tomahawk is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy tries to sprawl but Tomahawk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tomahawk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tomahawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tomahawk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tomahawk is just content to waste time from the top position. Murphy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tomahawk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomahawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Tomahawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Tomahawk from controlling successfully.
Tomahawk postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomahawk is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Tomahawk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tomahawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tomahawk scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tomahawk lands a nice short elbow.
Tomahawk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tomahawk lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Murphy! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tomahawk jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tomahawk!
Chief Tomahawk 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Killer (ranked 5079 p4p, 603 weight class) and Martin Meunier (ranked 6199 p4p, 665 weight class). The key to victory for Chief Killer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Meunier!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meunier as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Meunier.
Meunier decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meunier but Meunier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meunier leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meunier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
Meunier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meunier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killer somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meunier feints and as Killer raises his hands in defense, Meunier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Killer has an active guard here but Meunier has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killer looking for subs from the bottom but Meunier mounts him!
Meunier mounts Killer! Really nice guard pass there!
Meunier working for a guillotine from mount but Killer is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meunier controlling from the full mount.
Meunier avoids the attempt from Killer to control.
Meunier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Killer regains half guard.
Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meunier pulls his head out easily.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Meunier in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking for submissions off his back.
Meunier not doing much here.
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four 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.
Meunier tries to pass to full mount but Killer defends it.
Killer wants to improve his position but Meunier is controlling well.
Killer wants to control but Meunier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Meunier is looking for a kimura here.
Meunier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meunier stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Meunier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Meunier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meunier is looking for the big counter here.
Meunier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killer to the mat! Killer manages to get full guard.
Meunier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Meunier 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.
Killer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Meunier has passed into half guard!
Killer tries to get to full guard but Meunier has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meunier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Meunier stands up out of the half guard.
Meunier leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meunier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meunier manages to pull guard.
Meunier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Meunier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a big elbow that misses.
Meunier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Killer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Meunier tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meunier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meunier gets a takedown into half guard.
Killer wants to stand back up but Meunier manages to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Meunier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meunier cracks Killer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Meunier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Killer is looking to improve his position but Meunier isn't that keen on the idea.
Killer is working hard here to advance position.
Killer tries to hold on but Meunier pushes him away.
Killer can't escape the position.
Meunier is landing with some decent strikes but Killer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Meunier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Killer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Killer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The referee warns Killer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to reverse the position but Meunier maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meunier controlling from the full mount.
Meunier prevents Killer from getting the reversal.
Killer tries to hold on but Meunier postures up.
Meunier controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer is looking to improve his position but Meunier isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Meunier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meunier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Meunier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killer!
Meunier controlling his opponent.
Killer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Meunier decides to stand up.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Meunier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer dives in and scores a takedown into Meunier's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meunier keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer prevents Meunier from getting back to his feet.
Martin Meunier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meunier looking for a guillotine here but Killer defends easily.
Meunier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Killer wants to control from the top but Meunier keeps moving.
Meunier is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.
Meunier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killer is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killer wants to control from the top but Meunier keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meunier stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Martin Meunier has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Killer.
Killer trying to control the position but Meunier is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meunier manages to get back to half guard.
Meunier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killer is working away from the top position though.
Killer moves nicely into side control.
Meunier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Killer off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Killer is trying to break free.
Meunier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Meunier's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Killer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Meunier tries to keep control of the position but Killer is staying busy.
Chief Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer tries to escape but Meunier has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Meunier is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Killer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Killer is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Killer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Martin Meunier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meunier keeps control of the position as Killer tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Meunier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meunier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Meunier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Benoit (ranked 4330 p4p, 214 weight class) and Marcus Jackson (ranked 6991 p4p, 294 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stuns Benoit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to Benoit's midsection.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Benoit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Benoit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back!
Benoit is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jackson with him. Jackson is trying to defend but Benoit has an arm under the chin now! Jackson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Benoit!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Huron (ranked 6073 p4p, 660 weight class) and Chief Man (ranked 4001 p4p, 522 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Huron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Man!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huron clinches.
Man's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Huron tries to pull guard but Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Huron drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Huron tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huron.
Huron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Man.
Huron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Huron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Huron persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Huron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huron circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man has closed the distance and engaged Huron in a clinch.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huron backwards.
Huron misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man is pushing Huron up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Man working Huron over with knees to the body.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huron backwards.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huron backwards.
Huron is rocked!
Huron is breathing heavily.
Man manages to pull guard.
Huron trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Huron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Huron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huron tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man is looking to stand up but Huron isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man rushes Huron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huron backwards.
Huron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Man manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Huron up against the cage.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Huron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huron seems to have got his legs back now.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man lands a big right hand that drops Huron! The killer instinct kicks in and Man finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Man!
A victorious Chief Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Crosby (ranked 4131 p4p, 448 weight class) and Chief Slayer (ranked 3949 p4p, 435 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Crosby !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayer blocks a head kick by Crosby .
Slayer sends Crosby crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slayer is motioning to the referee to let Crosby up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Crosby is rocked!
It looks like John Crosby has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Slayer has cracked Crosby with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Slayer lands another huge swinging hook and Crosby tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Crosby , before Slayer can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chief Slayer!
A relieved looking Chief Slayer 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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