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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ake Bono (ranked 3309 p4p, 147 weight class) and Android Seventeen Version Two (ranked 6587 p4p, 122 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ake Bono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Android Seventeen Version Two!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seventeen Version Two fails with the takedown
and Bono counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bono.
Bono passes Seventeen Version Two's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bono is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bono controlling his opponent.
Bono'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bono is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bono extends the arm and Seventeen Version Two is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ake Bono!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petchuangtong Sitsongrit (ranked 4116 p4p, 89 weight class) and Kewin Wibowo (ranked 7445 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kewin Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wibowo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wibowo takes one on the button.
Wibowo walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Wibowo right on the button with a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wibowo 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wibowo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wibowo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Wibowo right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Wibowo's body. Wibowo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Wibowo off balance momentarily.
Wibowo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wibowo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Wibowo isn't so interested in that idea.
Wibowo forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wibowo seems content to control.
Wibowo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sitsongrit defend it? Wibowo steps over the head and cranks it - Sitsongrit is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wibowo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kewin Wibowo!
Kewin Wibowo gave a mention to RESISTANCE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Watkins (ranked 20505 p4p, 150 weight class) and Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 2866 p4p, 57 weight class). Watkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What Happened to That Boi. Bon Adrien De Moncey has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Moncey moves away.
De Moncey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Moncey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watkins circles away.
Watkins cracks the inside of De Moncey's front leg.
Watkins throws a leg kick
and De Moncey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Moncey.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Watkins keeps moving.
De Moncey stands up from Watkins's guard - De Moncey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Watkins shoots in and drives through. De Moncey sprawls well.
De Moncey with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
De Moncey is trying to get an arm triangle but Watkins is defending well.
De Moncey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Moncey wants to control but Watkins is keeping him busy.
Watkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Watkins regains half guard.
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Moncey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Moncey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but Watkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Moncey to get the leverage.
Watkins is defending against the submission attempts here by De Moncey.
De Moncey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura but Watkins is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins moves into full guard.
De Moncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watkins is keeping the position for now.
De Moncey is stalling in the full guard.
De Moncey looking to sit in guard and control but Watkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Moncey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Moncey has momentary wrist control but Watkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Watkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watkins has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.
Watkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watkins has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.
Watkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Watkins is putting a hurting on De Moncey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Watkins trying to control the action but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
De Moncey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watkins off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Moncey looking for a guillotine from mount but Watkins is having none of it.
De Moncey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Watkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Watkins shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Adrien De Moncey 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.
Watkins throws a low kick but De Moncey moves out of range easily.
Watkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Moncey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Watkins defends it well.
De Moncey closes the distance and clinches up with Watkins, looking for a takedown. De Moncey pushes Watkins against the cage but Watkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown but Watkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watkins clinches up with De Moncey and pushes him back against the cage.
De Moncey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watkins pushes De Moncey up against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins tries a body shot but De Moncey blocks it.
De Moncey breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Watkins.
Watkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Watkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins has De Moncey up against the cage in a clinch.
De Moncey tries to circle away but Watkins has him pinned against the cage.
De Moncey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watkins tried to score with a low kick but De Moncey checks it.
De Moncey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watkins throws a leg kick
and De Moncey counters with a takedown into side control.
De Moncey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Watkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Moncey but great work by Watkins.
Watkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Moncey some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Watkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, De Moncey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Watkins but great work by De Moncey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watkins is looking for a sweep.
De Moncey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Watkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Moncey's guard! Nice work there by Watkins!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Moncey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watkins is looking to pass into half guard but De Moncey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Moncey is in guard.
De Moncey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watkins dives on top into guard.
De Moncey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watkins defends it easily.
De Moncey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watkins slips nicely into half guard.
Watkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins trying to mount his opponent but De Moncey defends it.
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.
De Moncey wants to get back to his feet.
De Moncey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Watkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Moncey keeping moving, preventing Watkins from controlling successfully.
Watkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Watkins postures up and lands a big shot to De Moncey's brow.
Watkins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing De Moncey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Watkins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - De Moncey pulls down on the head and he's put Watkins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
Bon Adrien De Moncey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Devin Watkins spoke after the fight, saying 'I gotta get better. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yen Askren (ranked 5097 p4p, 110 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 5799 p4p, 221 weight class). Askren comes into the arena with Hello from the Askren Side blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying MP's choice of entrance music: Whitesnake - Is This Love?. Michael MP has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yen Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MP steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Askren.
MP keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MP avoids the body shot from Askren.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
Askren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Price MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Askren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Askren jabs MP right on the nose. MP blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren throws a lazy right hand but MP sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren misses with a looping right.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren misses with an uppercut. MP saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP blocks a jab.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren throws a hook but MP avoids it easily.
Askren loads up on a big right hand but MP slips the punch.
A jab from Askren misses.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MP manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Askren.
Askren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Askren swinging wildly here.
MP feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Askren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MP slips a jab from Askren.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MP.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MP circles away quickly and effectively.
Askren connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Askren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Askren missing with a left hand there. MP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yen Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a jab when MP was well out of range.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren scores with a decent looking hook.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MP.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren looks to land a left hand but MP moved out of range nicely.
Askren throws a hook but MP avoids it easily.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
MP defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
Askren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MP.
Askren loads up on a big right hand but MP slips the punch.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MP.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Yen Askren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MP slips under a jab.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
Askren misses the jab.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MP blocks a jab.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren throws a hook but MP avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren swinging wildly here.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael MP's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MP bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but MP might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Askren has got the better of the exchanges.
MP slips under a jab.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. MP does a little dance to reset his feet.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MP slips under a jab.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MP can do to turn this around?
Askren works MP's body with a nice hook.
Askren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP slips a jab from Askren.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by MP.
Askren throws a shot from downtown. MP moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren loads up on a big right hand but MP slips the punch.
MP displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Yen Askren is winning the standup battle so far.
MP ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MP.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren misses with a looping left.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MP moves away.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Askren misses with a hook. MP ducked under it nicely.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MP slips a straight right by Askren.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws the left hand but MP avoids the punch easily.
MP bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren scores with the left hand. MP knows he should have avoided that one.
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MP with the counter takedown but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren misses with a lunging right hand
and MP counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MP throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MP wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Askren holds on and takes a little breather.
Askren keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MP trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren is trying to control the position but MP postures up.
MP is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
MP controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MP uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren misses with a straight right.
MP's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Askren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MP scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MP.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Askren.
MP blocks a jab.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MP ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
MP is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren throws a series of punches but MP avoids them all with ease.
MP feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren throws an overhand right that lands on MP's shoulder, as MP tries to avoid the shot.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MP feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yen Askren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael MP'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!
Askren throws a body punch but MP moves out of range.
Askren misses with a looping right.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Askren!
MP bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
Askren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Askren is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MP's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
MP uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Askren misses with a body punch
and MP counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Askren!
MP lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
MP has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MP goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Askren rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MP's guard! Nice work there by Askren!
MP kicks Askren off and gets to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of MP 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MP.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
Askren lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Askren misses.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren misses with a wild combination.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
MP uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Askren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MP slips a jab from Askren.
MP takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Askren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Askren throws a jab when MP was well out of range.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren misses with a lunging right hand
and MP counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP working the head and body with strikes.
MP is looking to advance position but Askren won't allow it.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MP trying to advance position but Askren counters by regaining guard.
MP throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren has momentary wrist control but MP slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
MP drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Askren dives on top into guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but MP keeps moving.
Our spies down at at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform us that MP has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michael MP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from MP.
Askren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MP will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Michael MP has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren stops MP from standing up.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MP swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yen Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Askren prevents MP from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yen Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askren, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yen Askren!
Yen Askren gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Michael MP spoke after the fight, saying 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohhamad Iman (ranked 4162 p4p, 93 weight class) and Javier Janos (ranked 3164 p4p, 61 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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225 lbs
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohhamad Iman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Janos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Janos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Janos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Iman has Janos in his guard.
Iman is pulling down on Janos's head to control his posture.
Iman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janos is one step ahead there.
Janos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Janos won't allow Iman to sweep him here.
Janos trying to control the position from guard on top but Iman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iman tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iman wants to sweep but no luck.
Janos advances to half guard.
Iman is looking to improve his position.
Iman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Janos.
Iman tries to get to full guard but Janos has control of the leg.
Janos is trying to control. Iman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Iman trying to control but Janos postures up.
Janos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Iman to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Iman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Janos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iman keeping moving, preventing Janos from controlling successfully.
Janos scoring with some ground and pound.
Janos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Janos is aware though and is defending well.
Iman wants to sweep here but Janos controlling him for the moment.
Janos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iman is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iman is looking to pass into half guard but Janos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Janos is in guard.
Janos trying to control but Iman is working from the bottom.
Iman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janos.
Janos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Iman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Janos manages to get himself to full guard.
Janos keeping moving, preventing Iman from controlling successfully.
Iman is really struggling to control Janos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Janos dives on top into guard.
Iman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Iman is breathing heavily.
Iman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Janos defends it easily.
Janos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Janos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Mohhamad Iman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Iman throws a jab but it's blocked by Janos.
Janos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iman, pushing him back against the cage.
Janos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iman stalling against the cage.
Iman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos throwing strikes from guard but Iman blocks nicely.
Janos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iman's head.
Iman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Janos wants to control from the top but Iman keeps moving.
Janos chips away with some ground and pound.
Janos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janos is one step ahead there.
Janos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Janos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Janos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Iman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Janos won't allow Iman to sweep him here.
Janos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iman's head.
Janos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Janos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iman keeping moving, preventing Janos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Janos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Janos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iman controls Janos momentarily but Janos frees himself.
Janos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Janos working some strikes from top position.
Janos wants to control from the top but Iman keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Iman throws a poor cross that misses
and Janos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janos wants a takedown.
Janos is trying to pull guard but Iman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mohhamad Iman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Janos.
Iman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Janos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iman controlling Janos's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janos wants to stand and escape but instead Iman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mohhamad Iman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Janos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iman defends well and Janos ends up having to push Iman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Janos has a takedown stuffed.
Iman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Janos sprawls and moves away.
Iman swats away the attempt to clinch by Janos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iman misses the jab.
Janos feints the counter takedown.
Mohhamad Iman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iman wants it to stay on the feet.
Iman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Janos sprawls and moves away.
Mohhamad Iman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Janos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Janos.
Janos ducks under a wild hook from Iman.
Janos has a takedown stuffed.
Iman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Janos sprawls and moves away.
Iman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janos can do to turn this around?
Janos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Janos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iman.
Janos throws a fast counter high kick but Iman manages to duck under it in time.
Janos ducks under a wild hook from Iman.
Janos closes the distance and clinches up with Iman, looking for a takedown. Janos pushes Iman against the cage but Iman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Iman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iman wants it to stay on the feet.
Iman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Janos tries to clinch but Iman moves out of range.
Iman tries to counter with a takedown but Janos is quick to defend against it.
Janos fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iman stuffs the takedown.
Iman looks to throw the jab but Janos is out of range.
Janos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Iman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Janos closes the distance but Iman moves to the side
and Iman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Iman.
Iman trying to control the position from guard on top but Janos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iman controlling from the top position.
Iman stands and throws Janos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Iman advances nicely into full mount.
Janos is looking to improve his position but Iman isn't that keen on the idea.
Iman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Janos is surviving well by controlling Iman's body position as best he can.
Iman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohhamad Iman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iman, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohhamad Iman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Sixx (ranked 4298 p4p, 98 weight class) and Jaxson Wilder (ranked 2668 p4p, 47 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by The Fire of Power by WATAIN. Jaxson Wilder told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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255 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaxson Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sixx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sixx misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sixx.
A punch combination from Sixx misses.
Wilder lands a nice hook to Sixx's body. Sixx takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder misses with a hook. Sixx ducked under it nicely.
Sixx lands a nice shot that snaps Wilder's head back.
Sixx finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sixx throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Sixx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
Sixx throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sixx defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Sixx changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixx misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sixx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sixx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sixx ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Sixx punishes Wilder's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Sixx's shoulder, as Sixx tries to avoid the shot.
Wilder with a hook.
Sixx misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilder punishes Sixx's body with a nice straight punch.
Sixx throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sixx under the eye.
A left lands for Sixx.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Wilder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilder.
The fighters circling - Sixx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Sixx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder gets tackled into the cage by Sixx. Sixx maintains the clinch.
Wilder pushes Sixx back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilder is pressed up against the cage. Sixx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilder down to the mat. Wilder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Sixx counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilder won't be happy with that.
Sixx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sixx prevents Wilder from escaping the position.
Sixx fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilder is looking to regain half guard here but Sixx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sixx prevents Wilder from escaping the position.
Sixx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder parries the strikes from Sixx easily there. Sixx is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wilder to escape.
Sixx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilder keeps working.
Sixx throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sixx trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
Sixx is really struggling to control Wilder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sixx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sixx controls the position.
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.
Sixx misses with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Sixx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wilder prevents Sixx from moving into mount.
Sixx goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wilder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sixx's guard! Nice work there by Wilder!
Sixx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sixx is adopting a defensive guard.
Sixx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilder is one step ahead there.
Sixx has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wilder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sixx.
Sixx is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaxson Wilder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Sixx's cut.
That's time! Sixx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sixx misses with a low kick as Wilder jumps back.
Sixx throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Sixx misses
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Wilder cracks Sixx with a good jab.
Wilder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilder takes one on the button.
Wilder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sixx.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sixx.
Sixx throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Sixx slips the punch.
As Wilder looks to move away, Sixx throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
Vinnie Sixx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixx throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Sixx rushes Wilder and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sixx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilder gets underhooks to prevent Sixx's takedown attempt.
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sixx moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
A shot to the body from Sixx misses
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sixx.
Sixx misses with a two punch combination.
Sixx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Sixx moves to clinch but Wilder breaks away
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder slips under a jab from Sixx.
Sixx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
A jab from Sixx misses.
Wilder slips under a jab from Sixx.
Sixx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Sixx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Sixx takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Sixx moves out of range.
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!
Sixx tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sixx fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sixx.
Sixx looks to clinch
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sixx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Sixx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sixx throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sixx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
Vinnie Sixx's cut is getting worse.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Sixx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sixx misses with a looping right.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Sixx throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sixx throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Vinnie Sixx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Sixx moved out of range nicely.
Sixx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sixx misses with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sixx is rocked!
Sixx falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Sixx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaxson Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a huge right that knocks Sixx out cold! Wilder is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxson Wilder!
Our winner, Jaxson Wilder, 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gosha Lopez (ranked 1602 p4p, 24 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 4030 p4p, 84 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Sho Z-pod duba. Gosha Lopez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexey Markov's chin.
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223 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gosha Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markov controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Markov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lopez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Markov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
Lopez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov pushes Lopez off and gets back to his feet.
Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Markov lands.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Markov gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Markov manages to retain guard.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
Markov is trying to keep Lopez in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
Markov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markov throws an elbow that misses. Lopez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Markov's guard. Nice move by Lopez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Markov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
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Markov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.
Markov is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to advance position but Markov counters by regaining guard.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Markov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Markov wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.
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 Gosha Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Markov keeps the fight on the outside.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
Markov throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Markov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Markov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gosha Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markov wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Markov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lopez wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Markov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Markov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markov prevents Lopez from improving position.
Markov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Markov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Markov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Markov eventually gives up the hold.
Markov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Markov trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
Markov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez wants to control but Markov is keeping busy.
Lopez tries to roll over but Markov keeps him under control.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Markov in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markov wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
Markov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Markov is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markov to get the leverage.
Markov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markov swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Markov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Markov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Markov tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Markov manages to avoid the attempt.
Markov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Markov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markov.
Markov throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Markov misses.
Alexey Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Markov digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Markov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markov.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
A slow jab from Markov misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a body shot.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Markov throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Markov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Markov controlling from the top position.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markov defends it easily.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Markov trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Markov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lopez wants to control the position but Markov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez wants to control but Markov is keeping busy.
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.
Markov wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov trying to control the pace.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez trying to control here.
Lopez is staying active underneath Markov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Markov passes into half guard.
Markov wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Markov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!
After the big win, Alexey Markov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Organic Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orc Mismash (ranked 2844 p4p, 128 weight class) and Ophelius Ragnar (ranked 2161 p4p, 31 weight class). Mismash comes to the cage accompanied by Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain - Power of the Horde. 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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310 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orc Mismash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ophelius Ragnar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mismash throws a series of punches but Ragnar avoids them all with ease.
Orc Mismash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mismash misses with a two punch combination.
Mismash swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Mismash misses.
Mismash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mismash.
It looks like Ophelius Ragnar has been cut.
Mismash throws a combination that misses
and Ragnar counters with a shoot takedown. Mismash fights it but they end up in guard.
Ragnar looking to pass the guard.
Ragnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ragnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mismash is retaining full guard.
Ragnar wants to get up but he can't break Mismash's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mismash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnar on the ground.
Ragnar gets to his feet. Mismash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mismash misses with a double jab
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Mismash misses with a wild combination.
Ragnar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ragnar showed some decent athleticism there.
Mismash is trying to stand.
Ragnar is looking for a kimura but Mismash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnar to get the leverage.
Ragnar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mismash is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ophelius Ragnar!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Foot (ranked 3209 p4p, 139 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 2508 p4p, 43 weight class). Fothergill has chosen Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot closes the distance and clinches.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fothergill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foot lands with a left to the head.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Foot scores with a shot to the side of Fothergill's head.
Fothergill is trying to break free.
Fothergill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fothergill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fothergill cracks Foot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fothergill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Chief Foot has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Fothergill.
It looked like Foot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Foot drives through and clinches with Fothergill against the cage.
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!
Fothergill avoiding damage as Foot throws knees to the body.
Fothergill is looking to break free of the clinch but Foot has double underhooks.
Fothergill working hard to break the clinch.
Fothergill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fothergill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fothergill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fothergill tries to break free but Foot pushes him back against the cage.
Foot missing with knees to the body.
Fothergill tries to break the clinch but Foot is controlling the position.
Foot throws a punch but it's blocked by Fothergill.
Fothergill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foot lands a hook that snaps the head of Fothergill backwards.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Fothergill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fothergill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill blocking some punches.
Fothergill avoiding damage as Foot throws knees to the body.
Fothergill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fothergill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fothergill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fothergill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fothergill pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foot is out of range and Fothergill settles back down.
Foot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Foot moves into the clinch.
Fothergill takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foot misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Foot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Foot misses with a punch on the inside.
Foot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fothergill backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Foot fails to land.
Foot has a couple of punches blocked by Fothergill.
Foot misses with a punch on the inside.
Foot lands an uppercut.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot throws a head punch that misses.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fothergill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Fothergill wants to break free but Foot has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fothergill.
Fothergill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fothergill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot tries to clinch up.
Foot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot misses with a punch on the inside.
Fothergill blocks an uppercut.
Fothergill blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Fothergill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fothergill can't break the clinch.
Fothergill working hard to break the clinch.
Foot throws a punch but it's blocked by Fothergill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Foot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Foot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fothergill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foot doesn't manage to clinch there - Fothergill circles away.
Foot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fothergill.
Fothergill fails to land with a series of punches.
Fothergill looks to land a combination but Foot avoids it well.
Fothergill throws a leg kick but Foot moved away.
Fothergill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chief Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foot closes the distance and pushes Fothergill back into the cage.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fothergill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fothergill can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fothergill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foot fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foot closes the distance but Fothergill moves to the side
and Fothergill counters with a three punch combo that has Foot backing up. Foot nods at Fothergill to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot takes the fight into the clinch.
Foot lands a left hand.
A short right from Foot.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot throws a head punch that misses.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Fothergill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fothergill's efforts to push away.
Foot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fothergill blocks an uppercut.
Fothergill blocks an uppercut.
Foot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foot misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Foot lands a left hand.
Chief Foot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fothergill tries to circle away but Foot has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Fothergill stalling in the clinch but Foot improves position.
Foot lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fothergill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fothergill is breathing heavily.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Fothergill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Foot lands a hook that snaps the head of Fothergill backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot misses with a punch on the inside.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Foot lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fothergill.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Fothergill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Foot fails to land.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot throws a head punch that misses.
Foot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fothergill's efforts to push away.
Fothergill wants to break free but Foot has control.
Foot misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Foot fails to land.
Fothergill wants to break free but Foot has control.
Foot missing with knees to the body.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot has a couple of punches blocked by Fothergill.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Fothergill is trying to force a seperation but Foot has the dominant position.
Foot working aggressively here.
Fothergill tries to break the clinch but Foot is controlling the position.
Foot tries to land knees in the clinch but Fothergill avoids the damage to the body.
Fothergill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fothergill tries to circle away but Foot has him pinned against the cage.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Foot tries to land knees in the clinch but Fothergill avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Foot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chief Foot's cut.
That's time! Foot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fothergill throws a series of strikes that have Foot backpedaling.
Fothergill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fothergill keeps the fight on the outside.
Fothergill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Foot wants to clinch.
Fothergill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foot is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Fothergill finds it's way through Foot's defenses.
Foot tries to clinch but Fothergill moves out of range.
Fothergill misses with a double jab.
Foot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fothergill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foot closes the distance and pushes Fothergill back into the cage.
Fothergill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fothergill blocking some punches.
Fothergill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fothergill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foot wants to clinch up but Fothergill keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fothergill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foot tries to clinch up.
Fothergill throws a right hand that Foot ducks under and follows up with a left that Foot also avoids with ease.
Foot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fothergill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Foot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fothergill, pushing him back against the cage.
Fothergill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fothergill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fothergill backwards.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Fothergill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fothergill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foot was well out of range. Poor timing from Fothergill.
Foot tries to close the distance and clinch but Fothergill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foot wants to clinch.
Foot wants to clinch up but Fothergill keeps it at a distance.
Fothergill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foot tries to clinch up.
Jimmy Fothergill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Fothergill. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Foot doesn't manage to clinch there - Fothergill circles away.
A lazy left from Fothergill finds it's target.
Fothergill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fothergill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot staying out of range there.
Foot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fothergill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fothergill doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fothergill throws an overhand right that lands on Foot's shoulder, as Foot tries to avoid the shot.
Foot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fothergill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fothergill throws a body shot but no joy.
Fothergill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foot tries to clinch but Fothergill moves out of range.
Fothergill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fothergill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fothergill backwards.
Foot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Fothergill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimmy Fothergill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Foot lands with a light punch inside.
Fothergill blocks an uppercut.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fothergill's efforts to push away.
Foot throws a punch but it's blocked by Fothergill.
Foot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fothergill.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Fothergill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Chief Foot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Fothergill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fothergill.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Fothergill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foot 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Foot!
Chief Foot gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jimmy Fothergill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fair play to Footers there, but he's only beat me because I had a high intensity band practice the night of the fight...in a different country!'.
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