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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoptimus Prime (ranked 7573 p4p, 221 weight class) and Parnell Edwards (ranked 1029 p4p, 28 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoptimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Parnell Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime with a poor takedown
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Prime has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a one-two to the body.
Prime shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Prime keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoptimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prime tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Hoptimus Prime has been cut.
Prime tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Prime walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edwards drops Prime with a beautiful combination! Prime stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edwards is looking for the KO!
Prime is rocked!
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!
Edwards grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Prime takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Edwards cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Parnell Edwards!
A very excited looking Parnell Edwards rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Todd (ranked 4758 p4p, 524 weight class) and Oleg Jomaro (ranked 24873 p4p, 675 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Oleg Jomaro enters the cage!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Jomaro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jomaro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todd but Todd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jomaro shoots in and drives through. Todd sprawls well.
Todd seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Todd gets a takedown into half guard.
Todd controlling the pace.
Jomaro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomaro is staying active underneath Todd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Todd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Todd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomaro is staying active underneath Todd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Todd passes to side control.
Todd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Todd looking to control but instead Jomaro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Todd is trying to control. Jomaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Todd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Jomaro wants to control but Todd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Todd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Todd trying to control the action but Jomaro is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jomaro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Todd is trying to defend but Jomaro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Todd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Todd is staying active underneath Jomaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jomaro controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Todd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomaro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Todd holds on and takes a little breather.
Jomaro preventing the sweep.
Jomaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jomaro wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Jomaro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Jomaro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jomaro trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jomaro is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Todd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Todd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jomaro to his feet.
Todd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jomaro is trying to control the position but Todd postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Todd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Todd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Todd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jomaro keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Todd wants to pass the guard but Jomaro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomaro controls Todd momentarily but Todd frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd trying to control but Jomaro is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Todd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jomaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jomaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jomaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Todd as he jumps to the side.
Todd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Todd looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jomaro is avoiding damage well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Todd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jomaro keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd in side control, throwing shots but Jomaro defends.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Todd has knee on belly momentarily but Jomaro bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd wants to work for an arm triangle but Jomaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Todd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Todd controlling from the full mount.
Jomaro holds on to Todd around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's four 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.
Jomaro wants to hold on but Todd pushes him away.
Todd tries to control but Jomaro wriggling away.
Todd lands a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd looking to control but Jomaro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Todd is really struggling to control Jomaro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Todd dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jomaro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todd!
Jason Todd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Todd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jomaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todd keeps working.
Jomaro taking a breather here.
Todd is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomaro is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jomaro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Todd's shoulder. That is not cool.
Todd struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jomaro taking a breather here.
Jomaro trying to control the position but Todd is working away.
Todd regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jomaro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jomaro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Todd wants to get back to his feet.
Todd wants to get back to full 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.
Jomaro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Todd trying to control from the bottom.
Jomaro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jomaro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Todd won't allow Jomaro to pass to mount.
Todd flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jomaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Todd counters with a body kick.
Jomaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Todd lands in his opponent's guard.
Todd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jomaro is working an open guard so Todd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd shoots in and bounces Jomaro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Todd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Todd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Todd wants to control from the top but Jomaro keeps moving.
Todd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Todd looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jomaro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jomaro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oleg Jomaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jomaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Todd is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Todd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vuce (ranked 2856 p4p, 236 weight class) and Robby Cairn (ranked 7773 p4p, 427 weight class). Robby Cairn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Vuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robby Cairn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce clinches.
Cairn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vuce pulls Cairn into guard.
Vuce wants to get back to his feet but Cairn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cairn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vuce is wriggling around but Cairn manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cairn in particular looking to stall.
Vuce wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cairn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vuce's head.
Cairn trying to control from half guard but Vuce is working away.
Vuce is trying to stand up here but Cairn is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cairn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vuce's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuce is trying to stand up here but Cairn is controlling him well.
Vuce 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cairn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cairn prevents Vuce from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vuce throws a head kick that misses.
Vuce closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cairn moves into full guard.
Cairn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vuce defends it easily.
Vuce stands and steps away. Cairn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Vuce.
Cairn is looking to chop away at Vuce's legs.
Vuce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Vuce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vuce misses with a wild combination.
Cairn avoids the head kick by Vuce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cairn on his heels. He'll look to pass Cairn's guard now, I'm sure.
Cairn is trying to keep Vuce in close.
Vuce wants to control from the top but Cairn keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cairn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vuce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vuce postures up and lands a big shot to Cairn's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce advances to half guard.
Cairn tries to roll over but Vuce keeps him under control.
Vuce escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vuce closes the distance and pushes Cairn back into the cage.
Cairn is looking for a takedown.
Cairn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vuce turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vuce lands some shots froms side control.
Vuce stands up.
Cairn gets caught flat footed, as Vuce shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuce wants to control from the top but Cairn keeps moving.
Vuce is in close to Cairn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vuce is looking to work some ground and pound but Cairn has wrist control.
Cairn has a closed guard, preventing Vuce from standing up.
Cairn striking off his back but it's not causing Vuce any problems.
Vuce controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vuce seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cairn for as long as he can get away with.
Vuce throwing strikes from guard but Cairn blocks nicely.
Vuce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vuce dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cairn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vuce gets the takedown into side control.
Vuce trying to control the action but Cairn is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cairn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vuce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vuce is putting a hurting on Cairn here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairn tries to control but Vuce manages to take his back.
Cairn is trying to break free.
Vuce just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cairn's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Vuce's hands.
Vuce connects with a big shot to the side of Cairn's head.
Cairn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cairn just trying to survive but Vuce is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Vuce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cairn can do to turn this around?
Vuce is hanging on to Cairn's back as he tries to escape.
Vuce controlling from the back.
Vuce is not going to allow Cairn to sit and survive in this position.
Cairn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vuce.
Cairn tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce looking for the choke but no joy.
Vuce has the hooks in. Cairn is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Vuce passes his arm under Cairn's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Cairn taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leo Vuce!
A very excited looking Leo Vuce 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between William Emkimp (ranked 7209 p4p, 115 weight class) and Jerry Krakowski (ranked 24786 p4p, 125 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, William Emkimp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emkimp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emkimp moves in looking to clinch but Krakowski pushes him off.
Emkimp tries to land a body kick
and Krakowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Emkimp bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Krakowski gets caught flat footed, as Emkimp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krakowski blocks the strikes from Emkimp.
Krakowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emkimp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krakowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krakowski's back!
Emkimp is trying to stick to Krakowski's back but Krakowski is turning into Emkimp. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Emkimp's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Krakowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emkimp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krakowski stands up and waves to Emkimp to follow him.
Krakowski shoots in and bounces Emkimp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emkimp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krakowski defends it easily.
Krakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emkimp looking for a guillotine here but Krakowski defends easily.
Emkimp has momentary wrist control but Krakowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Emkimp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krakowski preventing the sweep.
Krakowski pushing down on Emkimp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski trying to control the pace.
Krakowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emkimp tries to roll over but Krakowski keeps him under control.
Krakowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Emkimp is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Krakowski!
A determined Jerry Krakowski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Emelianenko (ranked 5467 p4p, 479 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 8142 p4p, 549 weight class). Dimitri Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacLeod seems a little lost for a moment, as Emelianenko dominates the positioning.
Emelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Emelianenko stalls from top position.
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emelianenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacLeod will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
MacLeod is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Emelianenko just content to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
MacLeod thows a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emelianenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MacLeod trying to control the position.
MacLeod has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Reindeer Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
Emelianenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacLeod wants to improve his position but instead Emelianenko has moved into half guard.
Emelianenko stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
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.
Emelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emelianenko working over MacLeod with some ground and pound. MacLeod looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Emelianenko passes to side control.
Emelianenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Emelianenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacLeod tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacLeod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacLeod wants to clinch.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but MacLeod avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as MacLeod shoots in.
MacLeod thows a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacLeod is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the cage.
MacLeod is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod gets underhooks to prevent Emelianenko's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, Emelianenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the cage.
MacLeod prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacLeod stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacLeod wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
A short left from MacLeod.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod has clasped his hands together around Emelianenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
MacLeod sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Emelianenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MacLeod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacLeod throws a strike aimed at the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko parries the strikes from MacLeod easily there. MacLeod is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Emelianenko to escape.
Emelianenko is not content to let MacLeod control the position.
MacLeod in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from MacLeod crashes against the mat.
MacLeod working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko tries to kick MacLeod off but MacLeod keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod 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! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Emelianenko blocks the leg kick.
Emelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacLeod.
MacLeod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emelianenko wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for MacLeod with that takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Dimitri Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko happy to just control the position for now.
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko controls the position from side control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Emelianenko.
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.
MacLeod can't do much from the bottom here.
MacLeod might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Emelianenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacLeod is looking to reverse the position.
Emelianenko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down MacLeod's shoulder. That is not cool.
MacLeod is trying to improve his position.
MacLeod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacLeod connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from MacLeod misses
and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacLeod's guard.
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacLeod working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Emelianenko has passed into half guard!
Emelianenko is thwarting MacLeod's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacLeod strikes from the bottom but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to move to side control.
MacLeod tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko happy to just control the position for now.
Emelianenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Emelianenko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azie Faison (ranked 6081 p4p, 521 weight class) and Big Zullu (ranked 5618 p4p, 503 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Azie Faison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Zullu!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faison lands a right hook to the body.
Zullu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Faison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zullu's hands.
Faison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zullu under the eye.
Zullu is rocked!
Faison sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Zullu's defenses. It connects perfectly with Zullu's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azie Faison!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Declan Charmes (ranked 6349 p4p, 221 weight class) and Richard Lespoi (ranked 7608 p4p, 237 weight class). Lespoi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. French National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Declan Charmes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Declan Charmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Lespoi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lespoi.
Lespoi instigates a clinch.
Lespoi looking to throw knees to the head but Charmes is blocking nicely.
Charmes jumps into guard, dragging Lespoi to the mat.
Charmes has his feet on Lespoi's thighs here. He's pushed Lespoi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lespoi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Declan Charmes!
In defeat, Richard Lespoi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight man. I can't wait for the rematch.'.
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