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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4473 p4p, 462 weight class) and Inspektor Dee (ranked 22162 p4p, 570 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Bystrom misses with a right hand
and Dee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bystrom wants to land a leg kick but Dee is out of range.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee misses with a wild body shot.
Bystrom moves away from the strike by Dee.
Bystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Bystrom blocks a body shot from Dee.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bystrom.
Bystrom is struggling to control the position.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee is trying to push Bystrom away but Bystrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Bystrom.
Dee tries a body shot but Bystrom blocks it.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Bystrom clinches with his opponent.
Dee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bystrom.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bystrom wants a takedown but no success here.
Bystrom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bystrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torkel Bystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dee prevents it.
The referee calls for Bystrom to work.
Bystrom prevents Dee from breaking the clinch.
Dee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bystrom has him pressed against the cage.
Bystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Dee.
Bystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bystrom.
Dee lands with a short shot to the head.
Bystrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee wants to get back to striking at distance but Bystrom won't allow it.
Dee scores with a shot to the side of Bystrom's head.
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bystrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bystrom misses with the body kick
enabling Dee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dee lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee drops Bystrom with a huge uppercut! Bystrom drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dee is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Dee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael De Santos (ranked 5464 p4p, 561 weight class) and Song Turillo (ranked 4426 p4p, 500 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael De Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos checks a leg kick.
Turillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
De Santos attempts a counter takedown but Turillo avoids it well and moves away.
De Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turillo delivers a nice body kick.
Turillo connects with a jab.
De Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Santos tries for a takedown but Turillo circles away easily
and Turillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turillo thumps De Santos with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turillo tries to avoid it but De Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turillo to the ground. Turillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael De Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turillo counters with a leg kick.
Song Turillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turillo lands a nice looking body shot.
Turillo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turillo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turillo lands with a nice body kick.
De Santos is breathing heavily.
Turillo connects with the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Turillo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Turillo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turillo lands a big head kick that sends De Santos tumbling to the mat! Turillo takes a step backwards and waves De Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Turillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turillo lands with a nice body kick.
Turillo slips under a jab from De Santos.
Turillo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Santos's calf.
Turillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Santos.
Turillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Turillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo clobbers De Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Santos looks for a takedown but Turillo sprawls well.
As De Santos backs off Turillo throws a huge counter combo but De Santos manages to avoid it all.
De Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Turillo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Santos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turillo.
De Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turillo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! De Santos drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Turillo follows De Santos to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Song Turillo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glady Shinker (ranked 1807 p4p, 272 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 22042 p4p, 646 weight class). Kakuto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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220 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glady Shinker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown. Shinker tries to sprawl out of it but Kakuto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shinker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakuto tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kakuto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kakuto has Shinker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kakuto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shinker tumbling to the mat - Kakuto dives into Shinker's guard.
Shinker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kakuto controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinker working for a triangle but Kakuto defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kakuto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shinker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shinker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shinker tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A control attempt from Shinker but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Shinker is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Shinker flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kakuto anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Shinker and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kakuto slips an arm under Shinker chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kakuto has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kakuto is squeezing on Shinker like an anaconda would it's prey. Shinker fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
As Tsuyoi Kakuto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Starman (ranked 2444 p4p, 289 weight class) and Oliver Huang (ranked 4498 p4p, 460 weight class). Starman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David Bowie - Starman. Oliver Huang struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oliver Huang!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Starman looking for submissions off his back.
Huang is trying to control. Starman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huang is pressing down on Starman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starman is holding on for now.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huang is thwarting Starman's attempts to control the position.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starman keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Starman tries to roll over but Huang keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang works his way into side control.
Huang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Starman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huang's guard! Nice work there by Starman!
Huang controlling the position.
Starman distracts Huang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huang wants to sweep here but Starman controlling him for the moment.
Starman distracts Huang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huang 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Starman chips away with some ground and pound.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Starman from controlling successfully.
Huang trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Starman is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there.
Huang wants to control from the top but Starman keeps moving.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huang wants to control from the top but Starman keeps moving.
Starman can't keep his opponent in guard - Huang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huang is trying to control the action in half guard but Starman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Starman trying to hold on to Huang's head to control him but Huang postures up.
Huang moves nicely into side control.
Starman prevents Huang from improving position.
Starman gets back to half guard.
Huang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang trying to control but Starman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Huang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Starman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
My spies in Woods inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Starman keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang stands and throws Starman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang tries to move to full mount but Starman actually manages to regain half guard.
Huang throwing shots but Starman is blocking nicely.
Huang trying to advance position but Starman counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman can't keep his opponent in guard - Huang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huang is keen to just control but Starman is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starman gets full guard.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang is looking to advance position but Starman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Starman lands a nice shot to the head.
Huang regains half guard.
Starman is trying to control. Huang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huang wants to improve his position but Starman is controlling well.
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.
Huang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Starman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starman manages to get himself to full guard.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Starman has wrist control.
Huang trying to move into half guard but instead Starman has managed to sweep!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Starman from controlling successfully.
Huang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Starman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starman manages to get himself to full guard.
Huang passes into half guard.
Starman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Beta Fail, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Starman is controlling Huang's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Huang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang thows a huge punch but Starman dodges it nicely.
Huang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huang wants to pass to mount but Starman is defending the position.
Huang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starman tries to roll over but Huang keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang is looking to advance position but Starman won't allow it.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Huang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Starman throws a hook but Huang avoids it easily.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Starman counters with a straight right hand.
Starman lands a right hook to the body.
Huang with a poor takedown
and Starman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huang thinking.
Huang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Starman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John Starman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Huang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang gets the takedown into side control.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Starman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang working the strikes but Starman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is looking to stall here but Starman recovers full guard.
Starman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huang defends well.
Huang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Huang 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.
Oliver Huang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Starman is keeping the position.
Starman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Starman drops an elbow to the side of Huang's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Starman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Starman from controlling successfully.
Starman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Huang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Starman postures up.
Huang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
John Starman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huang passes the guard and advances to mount!
Huang is landing with some decent strikes but Starman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Huang thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang throws some wild stikes that Starman manages to avoid easily.
Oliver Huang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huang trying to control but Starman is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Huang.
I've got Huang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Huang!
John Starman spoke after the fight, saying 'Come on not again!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Cahill (ranked 4613 p4p, 454 weight class) and Jack Anvile (ranked 6235 p4p, 515 weight class). Jack Anvile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Cahill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Anvile!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Anvile misses its intended target.
Anvile misses with a body shot.
Anvile throws out a loose jab but Cahill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anvile 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.
As Anvile tries to get set, Cahill tries to push him back and clinch up but Anvile manages to avoid the attempt.
Cahill dodges the punch combination from Anvile.
A counter left hand to the body from Cahill misses its target.
Cahill slips under a jab from Anvile.
Cahill tests Anvile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cahill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anvile stuns Cahill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anvile tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Anvile misses
and Cahill counters with a head kick. That will keep Anvile thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cahill looking to score a takedown here. Anvile is defending well but Cahill drives through and ends up in Anvile's guard.
Anvile is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahill is working for takedown but Anvile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anvile is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cahill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anvile to the mat. Anvile regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cahill won't allow Anvile to sweep him here.
Cahill looking to pass the guard.
Anvile looking to control.
Cahill wants to control from the top but Anvile keeps moving.
Anvile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anvile lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anvile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anvile stands and steps away. Cahill gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anvile misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cahill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Anvile finds it's way through Cahill's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Anvile misses.
Cahill looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvile's corner calls for a 1-2. Anvile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anvile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anvile throws a right hand that Cahill ducks under and follows up with a left that Cahill also avoids with ease.
Cahill is looking to counter the offense by Anvile and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Anvile. Those never looked like landing.
Cahill checks a leg kick.
Anvile swings widly with a right hand
and Anvile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anvile throws a body punch but Cahill moves out of range.
Cahill lands a nice shot that snaps Anvile's head back.
Anvile looks for the body kick but Cahill saw that one coming.
Anvile is looking to land body kicks.
Anvile fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cahill on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anvile. Cahill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anvile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anvile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cahill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anvile.
Anvile throws out a loose jab but Cahill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cahill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anvile did well to prevent Cahill getting side control.
Anvile is staying active underneath Cahill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anvile is positioning himself well to prevent Cahill advancing to mount.
Anvile is trying to control but can't.
Cahill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anvile wants to control but Cahill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cahill is looking to take a break and control but Anvile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cahill tries to pass to full mount but Anvile defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anvile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cahill thows a huge punch but Anvile dodges it nicely.
Anvile preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cahill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cahill looks to land a strike but Anvile avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Anvile dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cahill clobbers Anvile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anvile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cahill moves into the clinch.
Cahill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anvile pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jack Anvile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anvile throws a head kick that misses.
Anvile throws a nice looking combination but Cahill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anvile misses with a combination
and Cahill counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anvile has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cahill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Anvile works the jab nicely.
Anvile scores with a sloppy right hand. Cahill should have avoided that one.
Anvile connects with a jab.
Anvile misses with a low kick.
Cahill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anvile.
Cahill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anvile manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvile cracks a nice hook into Cahill's ribs.
Anvile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Cahill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cahill avoids the head kick by Anvile.
Cahill lands with a nice body punch.
Cahill takes a swing at Anvile's ribcage but misses.
Anvile thinks about the counter body kick.
Cahill scores with a shot to the body.
Anvile misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cahill to counter with a crisp jab.
Anvile throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cahill counters with a shoot takedown. Anvile fights it but they end up in guard.
Anvile wants to hit a switch here but Cahill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anvile there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anvile tries to reverse the position but Cahill maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahill tries to control but Anvile wriggling away.
Cahill looking for a guillotine from mount but Anvile is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvile tries to hold on but Cahill pushes him away.
Cahill throws some wild stikes that Anvile manages to avoid easily.
Cahill goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anvile is on top in guard.
Anvile landing some decent shots from guard.
Anvile is working Cahill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anvile advances to half guard.
Cahill wants to control but Anvile is keeping busy.
Cahill is defending against the submission attempts here by Anvile.
Anvile not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahill tries to roll over but Anvile keeps him under control.
Anvile wants to take a breather but Cahill is having none of it.
Cahill trying to control here.
Anvile seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anvile not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anvile missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cahill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cahill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anvile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cahill's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anvile looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cahill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cahill looking for submissions off his back.
Anvile lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cahill is trying to control but Anvile manages to pass to mount!
Anvile lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anvile scoring with strikes but Cahill is staying in there.
Anvile trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anvile avoids the attempt from Cahill to control.
Cahill gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Anvile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anvile throws a body shot but no joy.
Anvile misses the shot to the body.
Anvile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cahill.
Cahill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cahill ducks under a wild hook from Anvile.
Anvile scores with a body shot.
Cahill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack Anvile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cahill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cahill trying to control the action but Anvile is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvile is looking to control Cahill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anvile avoid being mounted?
Cahill wants to work for an arm triangle but Anvile is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cahill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvile is pressing down on Cahill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anvile is adopting a defensive guard.
Anvile's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cahill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anvile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anvile seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jack Anvile has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cahill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tim Cahill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Anvile bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cahill's guard.
Anvile wants to control from the top but Cahill keeps moving.
Anvile working some strikes from top position.
Anvile got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cahill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anvile has managed to get both his arms back between Cahill's legs - danger averted.
Anvile working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anvile loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anvile got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cahill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anvile has managed to get both his arms back between Cahill's legs - danger averted.
Cahill looking for a guillotine here but Anvile defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anvile with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvile advances to half guard.
Anvile missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anvile working Cahill over with strikes.
Cahill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anvile.
Anvile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cahill trying to control but Anvile postures up.
Anvile trying to control from half guard but Cahill is working away.
Anvile working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cahill is looking to improve his position.
Anvile scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anvile scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anvile controlling the action here.
Cahill is looking for a sweep. Anvile is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anvile takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anvile working Cahill over with strikes.
Anvile scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jack Anvile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anvile is keen to just control but Cahill is a slippery customer.
Anvile lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anvile's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anvile avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anvile connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Anvile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anvile winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Anvile!
Jack Anvile decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seiryu Machida (ranked 4612 p4p, 492 weight class) and James Harden (ranked 3460 p4p, 404 weight class). James Harden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Harden!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harden.
Machida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harden counters with a head kick. That will keep Machida thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Harden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seiryu Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harden.
Harden dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like James Harden has been cut.
Harden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harden dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harden moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harden circles away quickly and effectively.
Harden moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Harden is out of range.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Harden avoids it.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
Harden moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Harden avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harden is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Harden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harden trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harden.
Harden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harden drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Machida has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harden is looking for a takedown.
Machida prevents the takedown attempt.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Harden shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Harden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
Harden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harden scrambles back to his feet.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harden.
Harden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Harden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harden wants to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Harden. Harden gets slowly back to his feet.
Harden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Harden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida throws the left hand but Harden avoids the punch easily.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Harden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harden shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Harden fails to land the takedown.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harden. Harden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harden tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harden moves into the clinch.
Harden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
Harden is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Harden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Harden shoots in.
We've been informed that Harden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machida misses with a body shot
and Harden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machida pushes Harden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Machida.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Harden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Seiryu Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harden.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harden.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harden's head.
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Harden tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Harden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harden is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harden misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a big right hand! Oh Harden is in trouble here! Machida follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Our winner, Seiryu Machida, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
James Harden spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Mitchell (ranked 2130 p4p, 268 weight class) and Steven Cold (ranked 6982 p4p, 570 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Cold!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mitchell lands a jab.
Cold swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Cold drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Cold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cold.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Cold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
A short right from Mitchell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold.
Cold manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold clinches up against the cage.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab-cross combination lands for Cold and sends Mitchell crashing to the mat! Cold follows him down to the mat - Mitchell regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell is trying to get back to full guard.
Oh Mitchell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cold passes into side control!
Mitchell seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Cold controls the position from side control.
Mitchell tries to buck Cold off but Cold is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cold darts in and clinches Mitchell up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cold has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cold.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
Travis Mitchell's cut is getting worse.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Mitchell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold is trying to push Mitchell away but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Mitchell as he connects with a hook.
Mitchell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cold fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Mitchell dips to his left and cracks Cold with an uppercut!
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Cold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Travis Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Cold.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Cold moves out of range.
Cold tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cold walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cold tries to clinch up.
Cold misses with a takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Cold tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Travis Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cold clinches.
Cold putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitchell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cold stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Cold.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
Cold tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell throws a hook but Cold blocks it.
Cold tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Cold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
Cold tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.
Cold takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Cold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mitchell lands a hook that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cold.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Cold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cold moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cold prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold blocks an uppercut.
Cold lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitchell won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold breaks from the clinch.
Cold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mitchell is looking to regain half guard here but Cold keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold gets to mount! Mitchell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cold controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitchell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mitchell is working to get back to half guard.
Mitchell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mitchell throws a strike but Cold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steven Cold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cold is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but instead Cold has moved into half guard.
Mitchell actively working from the bottom here.
Cold is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now.
Cold trying to control the pace.
Cold wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitchell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cold.
Cold tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cold darts in trying to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Cold throws a fast counter high kick but Mitchell manages to duck under it in time.
Mitchell lands a jab to the nose.
Mitchell throws an off balance right hand
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell cracks Cold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cold moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
Cold avoids a wild elbow strike from Mitchell.
Cold blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Cold breaks the clinch.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Cold moves away and avoids it.
Cold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cold clinches up against the cage.
Mitchell lands a hook that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold works on Mitchell's body with a couple of short punches.
Cold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
Cold tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Mitchell misses.
Cold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cold ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cold moves away.
Mitchell lands a head shot.
Cold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
Cold wants to stand but Mitchell has his arm trapped.
Mitchell is trying to work for a sweep but Cold has mounted him!
Mitchell tries to reverse the position but Cold maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to hold on but Cold pushes him away.
Mitchell is working to get back to half guard.
Mitchell tries to lock up and control but Cold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to improve his position but Cold isn't that keen on the idea.
Cold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mitchell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Mitchell!
A victorious Travis Mitchell 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bapp (ranked 4239 p4p, 485 weight class) and Mauro Carnera (ranked 2287 p4p, 314 weight class). Carnera has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scotty Bapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mauro Carnera!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carnera moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carnera.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carnera.
Carnera throws a punch but it's blocked by Bapp.
Carnera misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bapp.
Carnera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carnera misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bapp.
Bapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carnera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carnera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bapp lands a right hand.
Carnera struggles to land a body shot inside as Bapp controls his hands.
Carnera misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bapp.
Bapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bapp scores with a hook to the body.
Bapp has a couple of punches blocked by Carnera.
Carnera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Bapp on the inside.
Bapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carnera backwards.
Bapp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carnera lands with a short shot to the head.
Bapp tries to work over Carnera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bapp blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carnera.
Bapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carnera's elbow.
Bapp can't find room to land a body shot as Carnera controls the action.
Carnera lands an uppercut.
Bapp scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Carnera.
Bapp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carnera looks winded!
Carnera tries to work over Bapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bapp prevents a body shot from Carnera.
Bapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Carnera backwards.
A short left from Bapp.
Carnera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnera tries a body shot but Bapp blocks it.
Bapp lands a nice uppercut.
Carnera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bapp tries a body shot but Carnera blocks it.
Nice body punch from Carnera - that landed with a thud.
Bapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carnera backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bapp.
Bapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bapp lands with a light punch inside.
Bapp can't find room to land a body shot as Carnera controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Carnera fails to land.
Carnera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carnera throws a punch but it's blocked by Bapp.
Bapp scores with a shot to the side of Carnera's head.
Bapp lands a shoulder strike.
Bapp lands a right hand.
Bapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bapp scores with a shot to the side of Carnera's head.
Bapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Carnera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bapp throws a head punch that misses.
Carnera blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Carnera fails to land.
Bapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Carnera.
Bapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carneras head.
Bapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carnera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carnera.
Carnera prevents a body shot from Bapp.
Carnera misses with the head strike.
Bapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carnera backwards.
Bapp misses with a body punch.
Bapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bapp can't find room to land a body shot as Carnera controls the action.
Carnera prevents a body shot from Bapp.
Bapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Mauro Carnera has been cut.
Carnera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bapp tries to work over Carnera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carnera blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carnera misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Carnera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carnera backwards.
Bapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Carnera backwards.
Carnera misses with the head strike.
Carnera lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Bapp.
Bapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carnera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carnera has a couple of punches blocked by Bapp.
Bapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carnera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bapp tries to work over Carnera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bapp tries to work over Carnera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bapp is working Carnera over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carnera.
Carnera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carnera lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Carnera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bapp lands a nice shot that snaps Carnera's head back.
Carnera takes one to the side of the head.
Bapp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bapp throws a shot to the body.
Bapp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carnera. That did some damage!
Bapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scotty Bapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bapp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carnera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carnera can do to turn this around?
Carnera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Carnera tries to get set, Bapp tries to push him back and clinch up but Carnera manages to avoid the attempt.
Carnera darts in and clinches Bapp up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bapp tries a body shot but Carnera blocks it.
Bapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carnera fails to land.
Carnera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Bapp.
Carnera throws a punch but it's blocked by Bapp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carnera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp lands an uppercut.
Carnera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Carnera.
Carnera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carnera.
Bapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Carnera.
Bapp working aggressively here.
Carnera misses with some punches.
Carnera misses with a body punch.
Bapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carnera presses Bapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bapp misses with some punches.
Bapp lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Carnera.
Bapp working aggressively here.
Bapp presses Carnera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Bapp.
Bapp digs a right hand into Carnera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carnera's gas tank.
Carnera is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Carnera backwards.
Bapp tries to pull guard but Carnera holds him up against the cage and eventually Bapp drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bapp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Carnera backwards.
Bapp gets through Carnera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bapp.
Bapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carnera.
A right hook to the body lands for Carnera.
Bapp lands with a right to the head.
Bapp blocks a body shot from Carnera.
Bapp misses with some punches.
Bapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bapp blocks an uppercut.
Carnera takes a shot to the head.
Carnera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carnera lands a left hand.
Bapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bapp working aggressively here.
Bapp fails to pull guard.
Bapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bapp tries to pull guard but Carnera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Bapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bapp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Carnera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bapp tries to work over Carnera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carnera misses with a punch to the body.
Carnera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bapp has a couple of punches blocked by Carnera.
Carnera misses with a punch on the inside.
Bapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Carnera.
Bapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bapp prevents a body shot from Carnera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carnera.
Scotty Bapp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carnera lands a nice uppercut.
Bapp can't find room to land a body shot as Carnera controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Carnera fails to land.
Carnera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bapp.
Carnera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bapp tries a body shot but Carnera blocks it.
Carnera swings wildly with an uppercut but Bapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bapp misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carnera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bapp tries a body shot but Carnera blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Carnera.
Carnera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carnera works on Bapp's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Carnera.
Carnera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bapp.
Carnera can't find room to land a body shot as Bapp controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carnera misses with a punch on the inside.
Carnera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bapp backwards.
Carnera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carnera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bapp backwards.
Bapp tries to throw a body punch but Carnera avoids it by throwing Bapp back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carnera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bapp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Carnera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bapp slips a straight right by Carnera.
Carnera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bapp lands a really nice looking cross but Carnera seems unphased.
Bapp stuns Carnera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bapp throws a body punch but Carnera moves out of range.
Carnera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bapp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bapp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carnera looks to land a left hand but Bapp moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bapp keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scotty Bapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Carnera throws a series of punches but Bapp moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Carnera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Bapp lands.
Bapp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bapp punishes Carnera's body with a nice straight punch.
Bapp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bapp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bapp thuds a left hand into Carnera's body.
Bapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bapp. Carnera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carnera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carnera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carnera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bapp scores with a jab to the head.
Mauro Carnera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scotty Bapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carnera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bapp.
Carnera throws the left hand but Bapp avoids the punch easily.
Bapp scores with the left hand. Carnera knows he should have avoided that one.
Carnera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bapp. Carnera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bapp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carnera's head backwards.
Bapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Carnera.
Carnera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bapp scores with a shot to the body.
Bapp scores with a punch to the head.
Carnera ducks right into an uppercut from Bapp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bapp throws out a powerful jab.
Carnera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bapp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carnera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bapp.
Bapp lands a jab.
A slow jab from Carnera misses its intended target.
Bapp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carnera.
Bapp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carnera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carnera takes a swing at Bapp's ribcage but misses.
Carnera lands a jab to Bapp's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carnera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bapp connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bapp. Carnera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carnera throws a looping overhand right but Bapp ducks down to avoid it.
Carnera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carnera swings for the body but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bapp staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Carnera misses.
Bapp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carnera.
Bapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bapp lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bapp, 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 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bapp!
Scotty Bapp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tenshin Segawa (ranked 3850 p4p, 164 weight class) and Tim Slater (ranked 2505 p4p, 115 weight class). Segawa comes to the cage accompanied by What's Up People?. 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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137 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenshin Segawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Slater!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Segawa misses.
Slater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Segawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slater moves into range and clinches up with Segawa.
Slater successfully pulls guard.
Segawa stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Segawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater controls Segawa momentarily but Segawa frees himself.
Segawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slater looking for a guillotine here but Segawa defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Segawa rolls with it to try and escape but Slater cranks on the arm and Segawa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Slater!
Tim Slater was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lloyd (ranked 815 p4p, 111 weight class) and Doctor Tennant (ranked 3445 p4p, 376 weight class). Lloyd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Surrender . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doctor Tennant!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennant misses with a hook.
Tennant misses with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a stiff right hand.
Tennant ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Tennant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frank Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tennant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lloyd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Doctor Tennant has been cut.
Tennant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tennant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lloyd.
Lloyd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lloyd misses with a head kick.
Tennant walks into a stiff left hand from Lloyd.
Tennant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tennant avoids the body shot from Lloyd.
Tennant moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Lloyd.
Lloyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lloyd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tennant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lloyd. Lloyd obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Lloyd. Those never looked like landing.
Tennant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lloyd.
Lloyd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tennant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
Lloyd throws a jab when Tennant was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tennant there.
Tennant misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Tennant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tennant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lloyd.
Tennant slips a straight right by Lloyd.
A swing and a miss from Tennant.
Tennant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tennant crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lloyd - the referee stops the clock and Tennant gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lloyd. Tennant manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tennant ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
A countering left hand to the body from Tennant misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Tennant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lloyd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lloyd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lloyd jabs Tennant right on the nose. Tennant blinks but takes it well.
Lloyd feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tennant sprawling to the canvas! Tennant rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lloyd finish him?!
Tennant is rocked!
Tennant avoids the body shot from Lloyd.
Tennant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lloyd stuns Tennant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lloyd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tennant's head.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Tennant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Lloyd misses.
Lloyd cracks Tennant with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lloyd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tennant to stand back up!
Tennant is still on wobbly legs! Can Lloyd finish him?
Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tennant.
Tennant seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tennant to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tennant looks to clinch but Lloyd throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tennant taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Lloyd!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Lloyd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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