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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Xzavier (ranked 6189 p4p, 210 weight class) and Fu Leng (ranked 4451 p4p, 185 weight class). Xzavier comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning in the dark by- STATIC-X. Leng has chosen System Of A Down - Spiders as his entrance music. Ezekiel Xzavier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Xzavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fu Leng!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xzavier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leng avoids it really well and circles away.
Leng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xzavier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xzavier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xzavier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leng's guard.
Xzavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Leng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xzavier's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xzavier looking to control.
Xzavier is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xzavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xzavier can't keep his opponent in guard - Leng advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leng prevents Xzavier from improving his position.
Leng is taking a breather. Xzavier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Xzavier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xzavier tries to get out of the position.
Leng is continuing to stall.
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.
Let's hope that Leng 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.
Xzavier keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Xzavier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leng's back!
Xzavier struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leng is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Xzavier's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Leng is in bad spot here.
Xzavier throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Xzavier throws strikes from the back but Leng rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Leng.
We've been hearing that Xzavier has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leng wants to sweep but no luck.
Xzavier landing with the ground and pound.
Xzavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xzavier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xzavier is trying to control but Leng passes into side control!
Xzavier is looking for a sweep.
Xzavier being controlled for a moment.
Xzavier is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xzavier is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fu Leng will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leng throws a shot to the body.
Leng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xzavier looks to land a combination but Leng avoids it well.
Leng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xzavier.
Xzavier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Ezekiel Xzavier has been cut.
Leng lands a left and a right that send Xzavier crashing to the mat, dazed. Leng thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xzavier misses with a looping left.
Xzavier throws a hook to the side of Leng's head but Leng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xzavier misses with an uppercut
letting Leng counter with a right hand.
Ezekiel Xzavier's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xzavier throws a shot from downtown. Leng moves away and avoids it.
Xzavier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xzavier misses with a body punch
and Leng counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fu Leng!
A relieved looking Fu Leng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Brandon (ranked 6601 p4p, 494 weight class) and Ulf Ulvesson (ranked 4159 p4p, 409 weight class). Ulvesson has chosen Wolf Like Me - TV On The Radio as his entrance music. 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulf Ulvesson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulvesson stuffs the takedown.
Ulvesson misses with a looping right.
Brandon looks to land a right hand but Ulvesson moved out of range.
Ulvesson lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Bubba Brandon has been cut.
Ulvesson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brandon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brandon has his takedown stuffed
and Ulvesson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ulvesson circles away.
Brandon has closed the distance and engaged Ulvesson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulvesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon throws a hook but Ulvesson blocks it.
Brandon wants to clinch
and Ulvesson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Brandon falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ulf Ulvesson!
A very excited looking Ulf Ulvesson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivar The Boneless (ranked 2652 p4p, 131 weight class) and Ron Rousey (ranked 2636 p4p, 129 weight class). The Boneless comes to the cage accompanied by Valhallas March-by HEAVEN SHALL BURN . Rousey has chosen Here comes Da Boom -by P.O.D as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivar The Boneless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Ivar The Boneless has been cut.
The Boneless connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Boneless scores with a jab.
The Boneless has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NHB ACADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
The Boneless throws out a loose jab but Rousey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rousey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rousey thuds his right hand into The Boneless's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Boneless on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Boneless loads up on a big right hand but Rousey slips the punch.
Rousey slips under a jab from The Boneless.
And Rousey tries to counter it with a takedown but The Boneless pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Boneless takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Boneless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rousey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Boneless tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rousey is in The Boneless's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but The Boneless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Boneless is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Boneless taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Boneless knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rousey on the ground.
The Boneless is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rousey in side control lands a decent elbow.
The Boneless is looking to regain half guard here but Rousey keeps moving and retains side control.
Rousey trying to control the action but The Boneless is working from the bottom.
Rousey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Boneless is avoiding damage well.
Rousey scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Boneless tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rousey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rousey scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rousey landing strikes.
Ivar The Boneless's cut is getting worse.
Rousey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Boneless down.
Jeez, Ivar The Boneless's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivar The Boneless's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ron Rousey!
Post fight, Ron Rousey stared into the camera and said 'I've been crushing 6-packs of beer and bacon and it's paying off.Im no world class Judoka but I can put you on the floor one way or another.'.
Ivar The Boneless was interviewed post fight and said 'My training will continue......the belt will be mine.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivar The Viking (ranked 2660 p4p, 133 weight class) and Zangief Smashterov (ranked 2042 p4p, 94 weight class). The Viking comes to the cage accompanied by Vikings Hunt-by VENOM. Smashterov has chosen Rock you like a hurricane-by THE SCORPIONS as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivar The Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zangief Smashterov!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Viking misses with a lunging right hand
letting Smashterov counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Viking or perhaps it was just good defense by Smashterov, which made it look bad.
Ivar The Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Viking fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Smashterov finds it's target.
Smashterov scores with a nice body kick.
We've been informed that Smashterov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The Viking lands a nice hook to Smashterov's body. Smashterov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smashterov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Viking is rocked!
Smashterov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh The Viking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Smashterov delivers a spinning backfist that drops The Viking like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Zangief Smashterov!
After the fight, Zangief Smashterov 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.
The defeated Ivar The Viking had this to say: 'Suck my asshole'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Avery (ranked 4241 p4p, 413 weight class) and Mauricio Macri (ranked 3630 p4p, 356 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Macri!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avery counters with a right hand to the body.
Macri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by Macri - just one landing.
Macri throws an overhand right that lands on Avery's shoulder, as Avery tries to avoid the shot.
Avery has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Macri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Avery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Avery counter with a right hand.
Macri defending well as Avery loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Macri drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avery working for a triangle but Macri defends it easily.
Avery is looking for a triangle here but Macri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery can't do much from the bottom here.
Macri wants to take a breather but Avery manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Macri.
Avery has his foot on Macri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macri works his way back into a safe position though.
Macri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Avery working a defensive guard here.
Avery is pulling down on Macri's head. It's preventing any offense from Macri, at least for the moment.
Macri wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Macri wants to pass the guard but Avery is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macri 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Macri wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macri tries to clinch but Avery moves away
and Avery counters with a stiff right hand.
Macri tries to close the distance and clinch but Avery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macri lands with a right hand.
Macri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Macri clinches.
Macri is working for takedown but Avery is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macri.
Jackson Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Macri.
Still in the clinch, Avery scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macri is trying to pull guard but Avery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Macri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avery gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Avery fails to land.
Macri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macri throws a nice looking combination but Avery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avery circles away quickly and effectively.
Avery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macri moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macri was well out of range. Poor timing from Avery.
Macri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauricio Macri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Avery circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Avery counter with a right hand.
Macri scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Avery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avery, pushing him back against the cage.
Macri prevents a body shot from Avery.
Avery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macri pushes off an throws an elbow but Avery leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Avery prevents the takedown attempt.
Avery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avery scores with a shot to the side of Macri's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avery scores with a hook to the body.
Avery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macri is trying to stall.
Avery lands a hook that snaps the head of Macri backwards.
Avery is leaning against Macri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macri blocking some punches.
Macri is trying to pull guard but Avery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Macri.
Macri tries to pull guard but Avery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Macri blocking some punches.
Avery struggles to land a body shot inside as Macri controls his hands.
Avery misses with the head strike.
Avery breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Macri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Avery's guard.
Avery working a defensive guard here.
Macri wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Avery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Avery managing to control the position.
Macri trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
Avery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macri distracts Avery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Macri from controlling successfully.
Macri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Avery haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avery working for a triangle but Macri defends it easily.
Macri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Macri from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Avery pulls Macri in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Macri tries for a takedown but Avery circles away easily
and Avery counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Avery dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Macri closes the distance but Avery moves to the side
and Avery counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Avery!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaurbek Akhmedov (ranked 1381 p4p, 159 weight class) and Rosario Fusco (ranked 1497 p4p, 168 weight class). Akhmedov comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire. Rosario Fusco acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaurbek Akhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rosario Fusco!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhmedov looks to land a left hand but Fusco moved out of range nicely.
Fusco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhmedov.
Fusco lands with a straight right. Akhmedov didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Zaurbek Akhmedov has been cut.
Akhmedov ducks under a wild hook from Fusco.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhmedov misses the target.
Fusco digs a good body shot into Akhmedov's ribs.
Fusco takes a swing at Akhmedov's ribcage but misses.
Fusco walks into a straight right hand from Akhmedov.
Fusco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fusco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhmedov throws a body punch but Fusco moves out of range.
Fusco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fusco drops Akhmedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Akhmedov looks back up at him and smiles so Fusco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhmedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fusco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akhmedov's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhmedov. Fusco does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhmedov misses the target.
Fusco tries to clinch but Akhmedov moves out of range.
Akhmedov misses with a hook
and Fusco counters with a huge left! Akhmedov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fusco isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Akhmedov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fusco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosario Fusco!
Rosario Fusco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Ponce (ranked 7992 p4p, 646 weight class) and Harvey Dent (ranked 2756 p4p, 380 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jean Ponce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Dent!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ponce.
Ponce lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Harvey Dent has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ponce, as that shot connected.
Ponce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dent as he avoids it easily.
Dent gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ponce.
Dent avoids the head kick by Ponce.
Dent with the counter takedown but Ponce avoids it easily.
A big left from Ponce misses.
Ponce misses the jab.
Dent with the counter takedown but Ponce avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponce misses with a body kick.
Dent feints the counter takedown.
Ponce tries for a takedown but Dent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Ponce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ponce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dent swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce lands a jab to the nose.
Ponce with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ponce won't be happy with that.
Ponce is breathing heavily.
Dent is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ponce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dent trying to control the action but Ponce is working from the bottom.
Dent misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dent trying to control the position but Ponce is working away.
Ponce is trying to buck Dent off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent trying to control the action but Ponce is working from the bottom.
Dent wants to take a breather but Ponce manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dent.
Dent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ponce is looking to stand back up but Dent counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ponce.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dent is trying to work for a kimura but Ponce is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ponce is just riding it out for now. Dent eventually gives up the hold.
Dent stops Ponce from getting back to his feet.
Ponce trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dent wants to take a breather but Ponce is having none of it.
Ponce pushes Dent off and gets back to his feet.
Ponce connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ponce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponce misses the jab.
Ponce smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That has opened up Harvey Dent's cut even more.
Dent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ponce.
Ponce throws a jab when Dent was well out of range.
Dent tries to counter with a clinch but Ponce shakes him off and moves away.
Ponce shoots for a double leg takedown but Dent sprawls well. He's pushed Ponce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dent changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ponce shoots in for a takedown but Dent shows good takedown defense.
Ponce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dent as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Ponce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harvey Dent's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ponce darts in looking for a takedown but Dent gets double underhooks and turns Ponce into the cage.
Dent wants to counter with a clinch but Ponce pushes him away.
Dent shoots for a double leg takedown but Ponce sprawls well. He's pushed Dent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ponce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dent as he jumps to the side.
Dent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ponce defends it well.
Ponce misses with an uppercut. Dent saw that one coming.
Dent stuffs the takedown attempt from Ponce. Ponce gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Ponce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponce darts in and clinches Dent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent wants a takedown.
Ponce is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dent to keep the fight standing.
Dent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ponce is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ponce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jean Ponce is winning the standup battle so far.
Ponce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dent pinned against the cage. Dent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce shoots for a takedown but Dent saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Ponce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Ponce misses its intended target.
Ponce with a poor takedown
and Dent counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ponce!
Dent wants to control but Ponce is keeping him busy.
Ponce prevents Dent from improving position.
Dent grinds an elbow into Ponce's temple.
Ponce wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent looking to control but instead Ponce has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ponce is trying to stand up here but Dent is controlling him well.
Ponce has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dent is on him like a limpet, forcing Ponce back against the cage.
Ponce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dent can do to turn this around?
Dent has had enough of the clinch but Ponce keeps him there for the moment.
Ponce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponce shoots in but no luck this time.
Dent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ponce defends it well.
Ponce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ponce sets himself, and Dent steps forward looking for the clinch! Ponce avoids it this time.
Ponce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dent avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent shoots for a takedown but Ponce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Ponce wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ponce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dent as he jumps to the side.
Dent changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ponce throws a hook but Dent blocks it.
Dent tries to counter with a clinch but Ponce shakes him off and moves away.
Dent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ponce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dent fails to land the takedown.
Ponce misses with a hook.
Dent with the counter takedown but Ponce avoids it easily.
Ponce misses with a takedown attempt - Dent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dent steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ponce.
Ponce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dent is fending him off so far but Ponce persists. Nope, Dent circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ponce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dent.
Ponce misses with a body shot
and Dent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ponce won't be happy with that.
Dent wants to control but Ponce is keeping him busy.
Dent is trying to get an arm triangle but Ponce is defending well.
Ponce is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dent asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jean Ponce will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harvey Dent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Ponce.
Ponce scores with a nice strike.
Ponce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dent.
Dent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dent there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dent shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ponce is trying to defend but Dent finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent wants to control but Ponce is keeping him busy.
Dent wants to pass the guard but Ponce is defending well.
Dent seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dent wants to take a breather but Ponce is having none of it.
Ponce wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ponce clinches with his opponent.
Ponce breaks the clinch.
Harvey Dent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ponce rushes Dent and presses him up against the cage.
Dent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ponce prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ponce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ponce tries to pull guard but Dent forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ponce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponce pushes Dent up against the cage in a clinch.
Ponce is pressed up against the cage. Dent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ponce down to the mat. Ponce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jean Ponce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Dent.
Ponce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dent swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dent gets a clinch.
Dent has Ponce pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dent pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ponce tumbling to the mat - Dent dives into Ponce's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce is looking to stand up but Dent isn't so interested in that idea.
Dent postures up in Ponce's guard and throws a big left but Ponce blocks it.
Ponce wants to stand up but Dent is controlling him.
Dent passes Ponce's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dent stops Ponce from getting back to his feet.
Ponce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dent.
Jean Ponce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Dent trying to control from half guard but Ponce is working away.
Dent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dent is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ponce defends it well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ponce is trying to stand back up but Dent is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Ponce.
Dent leaves Ponce with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jean Ponce.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ponce, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jean Ponce!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Ovchinnikov (ranked 3247 p4p, 427 weight class) and Hotaru Doji (ranked 3446 p4p, 443 weight class). Doji has chosen Crane ft. Beauregard & The Down Right - Meet Me In The Garden as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hotaru Doji!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovchinnikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doji looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ovchinnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ovchinnikov takes a swing at Doji's ribcage but misses.
Doji lands a body shot.
Doji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ovchinnikov.
Doji has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doji dodges the punch combination from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doji swings for the body but Ovchinnikov moves out of range.
Ovchinnikov throws a series of punches but Doji avoids them all with ease.
Doji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ovchinnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Doji's shoulder, as Doji tries to avoid the shot.
Ovchinnikov throws a right and a left that Doji avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovchinnikov cracks a nice hook into Doji's ribs.
Ovchinnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ovchinnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Ovchinnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doji.
A quick step to the side and Ovchinnikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ovchinnikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doji smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ovchinnikov walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doji under the eye.
Ovchinnikov is looking to wear down Doji with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doji. Ovchinnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doji lands with a straight right. Ovchinnikov didn't see that one coming.
Ovchinnikov clobbers Doji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ovchinnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doji circles away quickly and effectively.
Doji lands with a shot to the body.
Ovchinnikov slips a straight right by Doji.
Ovchinnikov stuns Doji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ovchinnikov. Beautiful body shot.
Ovchinnikov lands a jab to Doji's midsection.
Doji scores with a hook to the body. Ovchinnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovchinnikov defending well as Doji loads up on a big left hand.
Ovchinnikov is looking to counter punch.
Ovchinnikov ducks under a wild hook from Doji.
Ovchinnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doji was well out of range. Poor timing from Ovchinnikov.
Doji uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ovchinnikov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Doji lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ovchinnikov. Doji pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hotaru Doji!
Hotaru Doji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Disi (ranked 1181 p4p, 67 weight class) and Paulie Greene (ranked 1499 p4p, 77 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Disi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulie Greene!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disi misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Disi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Disi blocks a low kick nicely.
Disi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Greene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Disi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Disi lands a jab.
Disi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disi avoids the body shot from Greene.
Disi throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a nice low kick that buckles Disi's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disi lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
Greene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greene tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Disi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Disi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greene throws a lazy body kick
and Disi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greene thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Disi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Disi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disi throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Disi fails to land with a series of punches.
Disi misses with a double jab
and Greene counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Disi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Disi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Disi there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Emilio Disi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Disi misses with a body shot.
Greene now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Disi coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene swings for the body but Disi moves out of range.
Disi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Disi tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Disi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Disi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Disi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Disi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Disi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Disi does it's job there.
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!
Disi looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disi misses the shot to the body.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Disi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Disi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Disi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greene counters with a slapping leg kick.
Disi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Disi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene tries a quick counter leg kick but Disi is wise to it.
Disi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Disi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Disi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Disi throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene slips under a jab.
Greene scores with a push kick.
Greene avoids the body shot from Disi.
Disi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.
Disi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws an off balance right hand
and Disi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Disi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Disi prevents a body shot from Greene.
A hook to the body from Greene.
Good body shot from Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disi misses with a body punch.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disi's elbow.
Greene works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Disi wants to break free but Greene has control.
Disi is trying to break free.
Greene lands with a left to the head.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Disi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Disi.
Greene gets through Disi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Greene misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Disi's elbow.
Disi tries to stall but Greene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Disi wants to break free but Greene has control.
Disi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emilio Disi is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Greene misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Disi.
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Disi is looking for a counter combo.
Greene wants to slow Disi down by chopping away at his legs.
Disi lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greene.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disi throws a big counter combination but Greene scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Disi misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disi takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Disi throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Greene misses
and Disi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Paulie Greene has been cut.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Disi throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Disi throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Disi backs off Greene throws a huge counter combo but Disi manages to avoid it all.
Greene scores with a kick to the body.
Greene throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of Greene 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Disi sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Disi.
Greene is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Disi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene clinches with his opponent.
Greene misses with some punches.
Disi breaks the clinch.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Disi scores with the left hand. Greene knows he should have avoided that one.
Disi lands with a good body shot.
Disi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emilio Disi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulie Greene's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Disi throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disi backing away here, and Greene unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Disi takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene pivots, looking for a leg kick but Disi is out of range and Greene settles back down.
Disi misses with a two punch combination.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Disi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Disi backwards.
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but Disi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Greene up against the cage.
Disi blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greene.
Greene tries to work over Disi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Disi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Disi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Disi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
Disi swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene is trying to counter with his kicks.
Disi avoids the head kick by Greene.
Disi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Disi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paulie Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emilio Disi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disi throws a big shot that misses.
Greene lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Disi.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Disi.
Greene is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Greene connects with a high kick.
Disi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene steps in with a hook that catches Disi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Greene follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Disi looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Greene!
After winning the bout, Paulie Greene thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Dillon (ranked 962 p4p, 114 weight class) and More IsMore Ii (ranked 1032 p4p, 120 weight class). Travis Dillon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore Ii!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon lands a glancing blow to the side of IsMore Ii's head.
Dillon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dillon tries to keep at a distance but IsMore Ii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dillon blocks an elbow strike.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
IsMore Ii lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Travis Dillon has been cut.
Dillon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillon.
IsMore Ii lands an elbow inside.
Dillon misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillon misses with some punches.
Dillon lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like More IsMore Ii has been cut.
Dillon has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore Ii.
Dillon throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore Ii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore Ii.
A left hand lands to the body for Dillon.
IsMore Ii jumps guard but Dillon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
IsMore Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
IsMore Ii blocks an uppercut.
IsMore Ii told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dillon working aggressively here.
Dillon struggles to land a body shot inside as IsMore Ii controls his hands.
IsMore Ii throws a head punch that misses.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
IsMore Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dillon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dillon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsMore Ii tries to pull guard but Dillon won't allow it.
IsMore Ii comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillon has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore Ii.
Dillon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsMore Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dillon walks away with a smile on his face. IsMore Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Travis Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of More IsMore Ii.
Dillon throws a low kick but IsMore Ii avoids it.
IsMore Ii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dillon.
IsMore Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
IsMore Ii throws a looping overhand right but Dillon ducks down to avoid it.
IsMore Ii moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillon connects with a body shot that sends IsMore Ii's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
IsMore Ii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillon to the mat! Dillon manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore Ii trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Dillon wants to stand and escape but IsMore Ii is having none of it.
IsMore Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillon is retaining full guard.
IsMore Ii wants to control from the top but Dillon keeps moving.
Dillon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dillon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
IsMore Ii wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon passes to full mount!
Dillon controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillon wants to control the pace but IsMore Ii is squirming around nicely.
Dillon controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Dillon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dillon wants to clinch up but IsMore Ii keeps it at a distance.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and IsMore Ii moves out of range easily.
It seemed like IsMore Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dillon closes the distance looking to clinch
and IsMore Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillon stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Dillon.
IsMore Ii moves out of range as Dillon strikes.
Dillon defending well as IsMore Ii loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dillon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dillon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IsMore Ii can do to turn this around?
IsMore Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dillon staying out of range there.
Dillon blocks a jab.
Dillon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dillon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but IsMore Ii is out of range.
Dillon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon is looking to clinch.
IsMore Ii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dillon defends it well.
Dillon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
IsMore Ii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dillon looks to land a left hand but IsMore Ii moved out of range nicely.
IsMore Ii throws a lazy right hand but Dillon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillon tries to land a front kick but IsMore Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dillon throws a body kick that misses.
IsMore Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillon is just out of range.
IsMore Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillon.
IsMore Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dillon lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillon.
IsMore Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dillon counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by Dillon - just one landing.
Dillon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
IsMore Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Dillon.
IsMore Ii is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dillon cracks IsMore Ii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
IsMore Ii blocks a head kick by Dillon.
Dillon closes the distance and clinches.
IsMore Ii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dillon lands with a left to the head.
Dillon scores with a shot to the side of IsMore Ii's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
IsMore Ii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dillon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dillon working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillon lands a nice shot to the body.
IsMore Ii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
IsMore Ii blocks an uppercut.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon lands a right hand that snaps the head of IsMore Ii backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dillon as the two fighters clinch.
Dillon tries a body shot but IsMore Ii blocks it.
IsMore Ii misses with the head strike.
Dillon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Dillon dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
IsMore Ii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Travis Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillon scores with a hook to the body. IsMore Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from IsMore Ii finds it's way through Dillon's defenses.
Dillon looks to land a combination. IsMore Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dillon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dillon throws a jab when IsMore Ii was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon tries to keep at a distance but IsMore Ii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillon.
A head punch on the inside from Dillon fails to land.
Dillon tries to throw a body punch but IsMore Ii avoids it by throwing Dillon back against the cage.
Dillon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dillon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
IsMore Ii comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
IsMore Ii jumps guard but Dillon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
IsMore Ii lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dillon misses with some punches.
Dillon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from IsMore Ii.
Dillon working aggressively here.
IsMore Ii blocks a body shot from Dillon.
IsMore Ii misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from IsMore Ii.
Travis Dillon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
IsMore Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Dillon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon misses with a hook to the ribs.
IsMore Ii misses with a body punch.
IsMore Ii is trying to pull guard but Dillon has him pressed against the cage.
Dillon misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IsMore Ii's elbow.
Dillon misses with the head strike.
IsMore Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillon smiles and moves away.
Travis Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of More IsMore Ii.
Dillon just misses with a punch to the body.
IsMore Ii throws out a counter right but Dillon avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon moves to clinch but IsMore Ii breaks away
and Dillon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillon looks to score with a jab to the body but IsMore Ii is just out of range.
IsMore Ii darts in and clinches Dillon up against the cage.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillon.
Dillon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of IsMore Iis head.
Dillon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IsMore Ii's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
IsMore Ii drags the fight down to the ground.
IsMore Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
IsMore Ii trying to control the position.
More IsMore Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
IsMore Ii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dillon uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Dillon!
A relieved looking Travis Dillon 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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