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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Old Man (ranked 7594 p4p, 242 weight class) and Pella Du Preez (ranked 7614 p4p, 245 weight class). Du Preez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gonna Fly Now. Old Man has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Old Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pella Du Preez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Du Preez but Du Preez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Du Preez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Man falls off balance throwing a combination
and Du Preez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Man with a poor takedown
and Du Preez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Du Preez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez manages to pull guard.
Du Preez seems keen to control Man's posture.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man escapes and gets back to his feet.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Du Preez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Du Preez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Du Preez sprawls well. Du Preez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Du Preez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Du Preez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man has Du Preez up against the cage in a clinch.
Man tries to stall but Du Preez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Du Preez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Old Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Du Preez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Man shoots in and drives through. Du Preez sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Du Preez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man is trying to pull guard but Du Preez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Du Preez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Du Preez decides to pull guard.
Du Preez pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Du Preez keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Du Preez blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man gets to his feet. Du Preez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Du Preez, pushing him back against the cage.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Du Preez smiles and moves away.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Du Preez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Du Preez wants it to stay on the feet.
Du Preez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Du Preez wants it to stay on the feet.
Du Preez dodges the punch combination from Man.
Du Preez misses with a series of wild punches.
Man drives through and clinches with Du Preez against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pella Du Preez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Du Preez pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man trying to control but Du Preez is working from the bottom.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Du Preez blocks nicely.
Du Preez is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
Du Preez can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Du Preez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is keen to just control but Du Preez is a slippery customer.
Man wants to stand up but Du Preez is controlling the position.
Du Preez is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Du Preez defends the submission attempt.
Man stops Du Preez from getting back to his feet.
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.
Du Preez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Du Preez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Du Preez jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
Man wants to control from the top but Du Preez keeps moving.
Du Preez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Du Preez blocks a head kick by Man.
Du Preez has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Preez manages to break the clinch.
Du Preez clinches with his opponent.
Du Preez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Du Preez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Du Preez tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Du Preez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man did well to prevent Du Preez getting side control.
Man has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Du Preez is on him like a limpet, forcing Man back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Preez breaks from the clinch.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Du Preez, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Du Preez against the cage but Du Preez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Du Preez with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man rushes Du Preez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Du Preez lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Du Preez.
Du Preez manages to break the clinch.
Du Preez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pella Du Preez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Du Preez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man to the ground. Du Preez is now in Man's guard.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Du Preez is controlling him.
Du Preez stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Du Preez controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Du Preez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.
Man manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Du Preez has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man is trying to pull guard but Du Preez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Du Preez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Du Preez lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Du Preez scores a nice knee to the body.
Du Preez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Preez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Du Preez tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Du Preez dodges the punch combination from Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries for a takedown but Du Preez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Du Preez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Du Preez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man tries to break the clinch but Du Preez is controlling the position.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Preez avoids the damage to the body.
Du Preez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside.
Du Preez stalling in the clinch.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Du Preez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Du Preez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Du Preez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Du Preez sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Du Preez closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez lands a damaging elbow.
Du Preez can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Du Preez.
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pella Du Preez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Preez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Du Preez breaks from the clinch.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Du Preez swivels and escapes.
Du Preez is looking for the big counter here.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Du Preez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Du Preez takes the fight into the clinch.
Du Preez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Old Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man is trying to drag Du Preez to the mat but Du Preez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pella Du Preez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Du Preez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pella Du Preez!
Pella Du Preez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yeah Aite (ranked 4768 p4p, 195 weight class) and Ronn Gracie (ranked 3545 p4p, 158 weight class). Ronn Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeah Aite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronn Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Aite.
Aite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Aite.
Aite scores with a decent looking hook.
Aite connects with a jab.
Aite scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Aite coming out on top.
Aite just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Aite.
Aite feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Aite won't allow it.
Gracie jumps guard but Aite turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short right from Aite on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aite.
Aite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Yeah Aite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronn Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Aite won't allow it.
A short right from Aite.
Aite lands with a left to the head.
Aite tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Aite back against the cage.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Aite won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Aite from controlling successfully.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Aite tries to pass.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Aite from getting back to his feet.
Aite wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Aite is looking to escape.
Aite is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Aite wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Gracie gets to mount! Aite was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aite tries to get out of the position.
Gracie throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Aite has his hands clasped together but Gracie breaks the hold and Aite is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronn Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wacanda Forever (ranked 3859 p4p, 416 weight class) and Jessie James (ranked 2472 p4p, 295 weight class). James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raining Blood - Slayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacanda Forever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jessie James!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forever throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forever defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Forever misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forever's head.
Good exchange - Forever coming out on top.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Forever.
A punch combination from Forever misses.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forever.
Forever thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Forever has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from James lands.
Forever looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Forever was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forever.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Forever's head back.
Forever dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Forever lands a nice looking body shot.
Forever throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Forever misses its target.
Forever scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Forever misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Forever bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Forever fails to land the takedown.
Forever backing away here, and James unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wacanda Forever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James looks to land a combination but Forever avoids it well.
Forever throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James looks to land a left hand but Forever moved out of range nicely.
Forever lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Forever ducks under a wild hook from James.
Forever lands with a good body shot.
Forever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forever lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Forever.
James misses with an uppercut.
Forever appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Forever rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James throws out a counter right but Forever avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forever throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James throws a counter combo.
Forever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Forever.
Forever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Forever changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wacanda Forever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forever ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forever has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Forever misses with a wild body shot.
Forever is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Forever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James swings widly with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James tries to land a leg kick but Forever saw it coming and moves away.
James throws a front kick aimed at Forever's knee but Forever avoids it well.
Forever feinted with a counter takedown.
Forever misses with a shot to the body
and Forever takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forever avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James misses the jab.
James misses with a hook. Forever ducked under it nicely.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forever drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James bucks up and tries to throw Forever off but instead Forever has got his back!
James is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be James right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jessie James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Forever misses with a jab to the body
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forever dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Forever counters with a straight right hand.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Forever has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Forever's head.
Forever changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Forever off the cage and back into range.
Forever dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James connects with the punch.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forever is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Forever bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Forever misses the target.
Jessie James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forever looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Forever moves away from the strike by James.
Forever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James slips a straight right by Forever.
James throws a hook but Forever avoids it easily.
Forever moves away from the strike by James.
Forever looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Forever scores with a punch to the head.
Forever lands with a good body shot.
Forever misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Forever is rocked!
James lands an uppercut, right on the button! Forever tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jessie James!
A very excited looking Jessie James 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert McKenna (ranked 2116 p4p, 278 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 2911 p4p, 352 weight class). McKenna kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freedom. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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212 lbs
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208 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKenna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Germano does no damage.
McKenna wants to clinch.
McKenna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McKenna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Germano pinned against the cage. Germano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Germano misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKenna counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McKenna advances position into side control!
Germano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKenna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna prevents Germano from improving his position.
McKenna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McKenna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Germano wants to improve his position but McKenna is controlling well.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Germano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Germano trying to control from the bottom.
Germano gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano is looking to sweep but instead, McKenna has passed into half guard.
Germano is trying to maintain the position but McKenna is very close to passing his half guard.
Germano tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
McKenna is trying to control. Germano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKenna moves nicely into side control.
Germano can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McKenna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Germano looking for submissions off his back.
Germano tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
McKenna is pressing down on Germano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Germano is holding on for now.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Germano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McKenna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McKenna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is looking to improve his position but McKenna isn't that keen on the idea.
McKenna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape.
McKenna looking to finish Germano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Germano!
McKenna tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
McKenna lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McKenna trying to control but Germano is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Germano hang on?
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McKenna dominated that round.
That's time! McKenna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Germano misses with an uppercut. McKenna saw that one coming.
Germano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKenna closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Germano's guard.
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKenna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Germano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKenna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKenna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano keeping moving, preventing McKenna from controlling successfully.
Germano is looking for a triangle here but McKenna uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
McKenna scoring with punches from side control.
McKenna in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Germano prevents McKenna from improving position.
Germano manages to work his way to half guard, despite McKenna's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Germano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McKenna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germano can do to turn this around?
Germano actively working from the bottom here.
Germano moves into full guard.
McKenna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McKenna trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
McKenna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Germano looking for a guillotine here but McKenna defends easily.
McKenna is pushing down on Germano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Germano is fighting to maintain full guard but McKenna has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna trying to control from Germano's half guard. Germano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McKenna wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKenna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKenna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano keeping full guard, as McKenna tries to pass.
McKenna wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
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.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano looking for subs off his back but McKenna has passed one foot through into half guard.
McKenna is looking to advance position but Germano won't allow it.
Germano is trying to maintain the position but McKenna is very close to passing his half guard.
Robert McKenna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McKenna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McKenna's back!
McKenna finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McKenna dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McKenna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McKenna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Germano gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Germano is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
Germano tries to hold on but McKenna postures up.
McKenna tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Germano is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
Germano has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McKenna's lack of action.
McKenna is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKenna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Germano is looking for a sweep. McKenna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Germano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but Germano defending well.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna is nestled in close to Germano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Germano won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
Germano is trying to control but can't.
McKenna trying to advance position but Germano counters by regaining guard.
McKenna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Germano's guard.
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Germano actively working from the bottom here.
McKenna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano manages to get to full guard.
McKenna trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
McKenna is in close to Germano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKenna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKenna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKenna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKenna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKenna is pushing down on Germano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Germano is fighting to maintain full guard but McKenna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKenna stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert McKenna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKenna, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert McKenna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Robert McKenna waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blue Cup (ranked 2415 p4p, 291 weight class) and Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 1477 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cup checks it well.
Cup lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cup throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good low kick that Cup was not able to check.
Cup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Cup lands a big shot that drops Kuznetsov! Can he finish him?
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cup won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Can Cup finish him?
Cup working some strikes from top position.
Cup won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Cup drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuznetsov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cup has Kuznetsov in his guard.
Kuznetsov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cup, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup lands with a shot to the body.
Cup fails with the takedown.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cup throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.
Cup fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cup throws a big shot that misses.
Cup throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cup scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Cup's head but Cup sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cup drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kuznetsov follows Cup to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Blue Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bunker (ranked 473 p4p, 59 weight class) and Chrys Kyle (ranked 1997 p4p, 216 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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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
24 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chrys Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker lands a really nice looking cross but Kyle seems unphased.
Kyle misses with a few strikes there.
Kyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunker, pushing him back against the cage.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyle blocks an uppercut.
Kyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bunker.
Bunker lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
Bunker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kyle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunker.
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!
Bunker can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunker.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
Bunker is working for takedown but Kyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bunker tightens his grip and picks Kyle up, before dumping him to the ground. Kyle manages to land in guard.
Kyle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunker defends well.
Bunker is working Kyle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bunker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunker lands a couple of elbows.
Bunker scoring with some ground and pound.
Bunker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bunker throwing strikes from guard but Kyle blocks nicely.
Bunker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle wants to stand but Bunker is controlling the position.
Bunker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunker is controlling him.
Kyle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunker passes into side control.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet but Bunker drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kyle down.
A lull in the action here as Bunker stalls from top position.
Kyle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bunker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker landing a few strikes.
Bunker landing strikes.
Bunker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bunker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kyle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kyle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bunker connects with a decent elbow.
Kyle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bunker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kyle is not content to let Bunker control the position.
Kyle is trying to buck Bunker off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunker is looking for a counter combo.
Bunker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyle throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunker.
Bunker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kyle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bunker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker 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.
Kyle drives through and clinches with Bunker against the cage.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bunker on the inside.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunkers head.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
Bunker avoiding damage.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker letting Kyle take a breather here.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Kyle lands a shot to the body.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kyle, right into the meat.
Kyle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kyle to the ground. Bunker is now in Kyle's guard.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bunker manages to pass to side control.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet.
Bunker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunker stops Kyle from getting back to his feet.
Bunker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bunker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bunker is on him like a limpet, forcing Kyle back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker.
Kyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunkers head.
A head punch on the inside from Kyle fails to land.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Bunker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunker. Bunker gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunker missing with a left hand there. Kyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyle tries to clinch up.
Kyle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bunker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kyle wants to stand up but Bunker is controlling him.
Bunker trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker lands a couple of elbows.
Bunker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyle can do to turn this around?
Kyle is looking to stand up but Bunker isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunker lands a couple of digs.
Kyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bunker is in close to Kyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kyle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bunker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
Kyle is looking to stand up but Bunker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kyle wants to stand up but Bunker is controlling him.
Bunker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyle wants to stand but Bunker is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Tony Bunker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bunker with a jab.
Kyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunker keeps the fight on the outside.
Bunker is looking to counter punch.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Kyle moves out of range easily.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a wild body shot.
Kyle closes the distance and pushes Bunker back into the cage.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyle tries to stall but Bunker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bunker.
Bunker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bunker tries a body shot but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker lands with a right to the head.
Bunker wants a takedown.
Bunker wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chrys Kyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kyle lands with a light punch inside.
Bunker can't find room to land a body shot as Kyle controls the action.
Bunker scores with a shot to the side of Kyle's head.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Kyle throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bunker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
Kyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bunker as the two fighters clinch.
Chrys Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker lands with a left to the head.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bunker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kyle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunker.
Tony Bunker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Bunker gets through Kyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
Bunker lands a left hand.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker lands a right hand.
A short right from Bunker.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Bunker.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker blocking some punches.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bunker.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker is looking for a takedown.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker misses with some punches.
Kyle throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle is trying to break the clinch but Bunker has him pressed against the cage.
Bunker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Bunker is working Kyle over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bunker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunker 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bunker!
A relieved looking Tony Bunker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 614 p4p, 91 weight class) and Alastair Dunn (ranked 816 p4p, 117 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Dick Army. This should be fireworks!
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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
42 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alastair Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Dunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Dick Army has been cut.
Army ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.
Army moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Army takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Army backs up against the cage.
Army misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunn misses with a hook.
Army dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Dunn misses with an uppercut. Army saw that one coming.
Army steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunn.
Alastair Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army tries a low kick but Dunn avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army slips a jab and a cross from Dunn.
Army throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Dunn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dunn staying out of range there.
Dunn misses with a hook. Army ducked under it nicely.
Army scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunn misses with a looping left.
Dunn cracks Army with a good jab.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Army appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Army throws a lazy right hand but Dunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Army darts in and clinches Dunn up against the cage.
Army's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Army tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Army misses with a kick to the body.
Army has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Shark Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Army.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Dunn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Dunn.
A punch lands to the side of Dunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Army loads up on a big right hand but Dunn slips the punch.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
Army throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Dunn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Army counters by clinching up.
Dunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Army shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Army is trying to break the clinch but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Army tries to break the clinch but Dunn is controlling the position.
Dunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Army gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn wants a takedown.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.
Army is trying to force a seperation but Dunn has the dominant position.
Army breaks the clinch.
Dunn misses with an uppercut. Army saw that one coming.
Dunn misses with a hook. Army ducked under it nicely.
Army goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Dunn misses.
Jab from Army.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Army.
Army scores with a body shot.
Dunn connects with an inside leg kick.
Army clobbers Dunn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn avoids the head kick by Army.
Army lands a nice hook to Dunn's body. Dunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Army circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Dunn.
Army throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Army - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Army.
Army tries to score with a low kick but Dunn moves his leg out of the way.
Army takes one to the chin there.
Dunn scores with a body shot.
Dunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Army misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alastair Dunn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dunn lands the left hand.
No joy there for Dunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunn. Army does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
Army misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Army.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn moves out of range of the body kick from Army.
A solid leg kick lands there for Army.
Army connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunn. Dunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn.
Army throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Army swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alastair Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Army tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Army moves out of range.
Dunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army slips a straight right by Dunn.
Army throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Army uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunn.
Army half committed to a counter leg kick.
Army forces Dunn back against the cage and clinches.
Army escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Army wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunn avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Army.
Army misses with an attempted mid kick.
Army throws a head kick but Dunn moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunn lands a slapping body shot.
Army misses with a hook.
Army goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Army moves out of range.
Army wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Army is looking to slow Dunn down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Army.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn misses with a wild body shot.
Army throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dunn avoids it.
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dunn misses with a right hand
and Army counters with a nice body kick.
Dunn cracks Army with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dunn cracks Army with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Army.
Dunn misses with a hook
and Army counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Dunn swinging wildly here.
Army throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dunn avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army lands a head shot.
Army waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunn.
The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Army counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.
Dunn throws an off balance right hand
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunn is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Army, right into the meat.
Dunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Army finish him?
Army avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Dunn tries to get set, Army tries to push him back and clinch up but Dunn manages to avoid the attempt.
Dunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Army forces Dunn back against the cage and clinches.
Dunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Army avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Army dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Army avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunn misses with a hook
and Army counters with a nice right hand that sends Dunn toppling to the canvas! Dunn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Army finish him?!
Dunn throws a shot from downtown. Army moves away and avoids it.
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Army circles away quickly and effectively.
Dick Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Army connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunn's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn avoids the body shot from Army.
Dunn throws a right hand that misses
and Army makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Army fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Army throws a leg kick which misses Dunn's front leg but catches the back leg as Dunn tries to avoid it.
Army cracks Dunn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Army has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dunn to stand back up!
Army is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?
Army circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dunn to the canvas! Dunn doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Army keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Army!
An out of breath Dick Army thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 1407 p4p, 196 weight class) and Arthur Pendragon (ranked 649 p4p, 94 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Mac Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon 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.
A left lands for Burns.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pendragon momentarily.
Pendragon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
Pendragon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pendragon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns finds it's way round the side to connect with Pendragon's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pendragon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pendragon lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Pendragon finds it's target.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Pendragon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Pendragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pendragon swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Pendragon lands the left hand.
Pendragon looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon shows good takedown defense.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Pendragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pendragon.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Pendragon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Arthur Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns cracks Pendragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pendragon connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pendragon has time to react.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns has his takedown stuffed
and Pendragon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pendragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pendragon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Burns misses
and Pendragon counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pendragon stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pendragon!
It looks like Connor Mac Burns has been cut.
Burns gets a double leg takedown into Pendragon's guard.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon looking to control.
Pendragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pendragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Pendragon, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pendragon seems keen to control Burns's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Pendragon looking to control.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pendragon is keeping the position for now.
Pendragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pendragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pendragon controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Pendragon has an active guard here but Burns has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pendragon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Mac Burns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pendragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pendragon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Pendragon sees coming a mile off.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Pendragon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pendragon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pendragon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Pendragon there.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pendragon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
Burns with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Pendragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Pendragon tries to avoid it.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Burns defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Burns scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pendragon! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pendragon, right into the meat.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Pendragon connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pendragon.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon feints a counter leg kick.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Burns.
Pendragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Pendragon stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pendragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pendragon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendragon looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon digs a good hook to Burns's body.
Pendragon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon lands with a cross.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pendragon doesn't seem bothered though.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon lands with a nice combination. Burns backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns tries to clinch up but Pendragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns goes for a double leg but Pendragon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pendragon continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Pendragon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pendragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns jabs Pendragon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Pendragon.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pendragon. That did some damage!
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pendragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pendragon there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pendragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pendragon connects with a jab.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
Burns with a hook.
Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pendragon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pendragon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Mac Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pendragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor Mac Burns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon swinging wildly here.
Burns throws a counter high kick but Pendragon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pendragon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pendragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns fails with the takedown.
Jab from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon walks into a straight right hand from Burns.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Pendragon.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Pendragon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns looking to score a takedown here. Pendragon is defending well but Burns drives through and ends up in Pendragon's guard.
Pendragon trying to control the position.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pendragon is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Pendragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Connor Mac Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon content to stall in guard here.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon has his hands on Burns's head, controlling the position.
Pendragon looking to control.
Pendragon wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Pendragon is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns pushing down on Pendragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pendragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns stays in close to Pendragon's body and controls the position.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns won't allow Pendragon to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pendragon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Burns frees his head nicely. Oh but Pendragon has switched to an armbar! Burns is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arthur Pendragon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 638 p4p, 92 weight class) and Ed ONeill (ranked 514 p4p, 77 weight class). OnYerKiester comes into the arena with Lite em up blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, PutinYa OnYerKiester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OnYerKiester loads up on a big right hand but ONeill slips the punch.
OnYerKiester looks to throw the jab but ONeill is out of range.
OnYerKiester misses with a wild body shot.
ONeill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
ONeill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OnYerKiester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
ONeill thuds his right hand into OnYerKiester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ONeill scores with a jab. OnYerKiester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
ONeill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OnYerKiester throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
OnYerKiester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ONeill at a distance.
OnYerKiester lunges at ONeill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ONeill's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OnYerKiester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ONeill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ONeill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeill misses the target.
OnYerKiester swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OnYerKiester takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
ONeill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
ONeill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OnYerKiester lands with a nice body punch.
ONeill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OnYerKiester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ONeill throws the left hand but OnYerKiester avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ONeill is defended easily by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
ONeill lands a really nice looking cross but OnYerKiester seems unphased.
OnYerKiester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
ONeill swings widly with a right hand
and OnYerKiester counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OnYerKiester scores with the left hand. ONeill knows he should have avoided that one.
OnYerKiester looks to land a left hand but ONeill moved out of range nicely.
OnYerKiester is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A jab from ONeill misses.
OnYerKiester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OnYerKiester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeill staying out of range there.
ONeill throws a body punch but OnYerKiester moves out of range.
OnYerKiester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OnYerKiester loads up on a big right hand but ONeill slips the punch.
OnYerKiester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but ONeill checks it well.
OnYerKiester takes a jab right on the kisser.
OnYerKiester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ONeill.
OnYerKiester slips a jab from ONeill.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OnYerKiester slips under a jab from ONeill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
OnYerKiester throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
ONeill defending well as OnYerKiester loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from OnYerKiester. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OnYerKiester.
Nice shot by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester takes one on the button.
OnYerKiester digs a good body shot into ONeill's ribs.
ONeill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! OnYerKiester had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
OnYerKiester moves out of range as ONeill strikes.
OnYerKiester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
OnYerKiester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeill moves away.
OnYerKiester lands a nice looking body shot.
ONeill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from ONeill there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OnYerKiester misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
ONeill blocks a jab.
OnYerKiester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
OnYerKiester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ONeill misses the jab.
OnYerKiester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
ONeill throws a hook but OnYerKiester blocks it.
ONeill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester throws a series of punches but ONeill avoids them all with ease.
OnYerKiester scores with a hook to the body. ONeill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OnYerKiester swings away with a body shot that misses
and ONeill counters with a nice double leg into side control. OnYerKiester won't be happy with that.
OnYerKiester bucks up and tries to throw ONeill off but instead ONeill has got his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OnYerKiester manages to reverse the position and now he's in ONeill's guard. Nice work there by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester got a little sloppy there for a moment and ONeill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OnYerKiester has managed to get both his arms back between ONeill's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PutinYa OnYerKiester dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
OnYerKiester scores with a jab. ONeill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OnYerKiester moves away from the strike by ONeill.
OnYerKiester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is winning the standup battle so far.
ONeill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OnYerKiester's hands.
OnYerKiester throws a hook but ONeill avoids it easily.
ONeill misses with a straight right.
ONeill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
OnYerKiester misses with a looping right.
OnYerKiester swings widly with a right hand
and ONeill counters with a nice double leg into side control. OnYerKiester won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OnYerKiester is trying to work for a sweep but ONeill has mounted him!
OnYerKiester is wriggling around trying to escape.
ONeill tries to control but OnYerKiester wriggling away.
OnYerKiester tries to lock up and control but ONeill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ONeill looking to control but OnYerKiester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
ONeill mounts OnYerKiester! Really nice guard pass there!
OnYerKiester wants to control but ONeill is having none of it.
OnYerKiester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
ONeill controlling the position easily from mount.
ONeill fails to move to back control.
ONeill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ed ONeill has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. OnYerKiester can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OnYerKiester has given up his back here.
OnYerKiester tries to roll but ONeill sticks to his back.
ONeill working for the choke.
ONeill working for the choke.
OnYerKiester manages to reverse the position and now he's in ONeill's guard. Nice work there by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester pushing down on ONeill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OnYerKiester is looking for a kimura here.
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester is looking to advance position but ONeill won't allow it.
OnYerKiester throwing shots but ONeill is blocking nicely.
ONeill actively working from the bottom here.
OnYerKiester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ONeill defending well though.
OnYerKiester wants to stand up but ONeill is controlling the position.
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OnYerKiester wants to free his trapped foot but ONeill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OnYerKiester passes to full mount!
OnYerKiester thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill regains half guard.
OnYerKiester wants to stand up but ONeill has a hold of him and won't allow it.
OnYerKiester prevents ONeill from improving his position.
ONeill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OnYerKiester pulls his head out easily.
ONeill gets back to full guard.
OnYerKiester has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of ONeill is proving hard to escape from.
ONeill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OnYerKiester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OnYerKiester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
OnYerKiester wants to pass the guard but ONeill is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed ONeill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A left lands for ONeill.
OnYerKiester with a jab.
ONeill misses with a straight right.
ONeill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
OnYerKiester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OnYerKiester wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab lands there for OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ONeill circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by OnYerKiester as he connects with a hook.
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
ONeill closes the distance and clinches up with OnYerKiester, looking for a takedown. ONeill pushes OnYerKiester against the cage but OnYerKiester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OnYerKiester digs a good body shot into ONeill's ribs.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
OnYerKiester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OnYerKiester just misses with a punch to the body.
OnYerKiester throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
Good exchange - OnYerKiester coming out on top.
OnYerKiester throws a series of punches but ONeill moves out of range.
OnYerKiester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeill.
OnYerKiester throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but OnYerKiester defends it well.
OnYerKiester staying out of range there.
ONeill lands a head shot.
ONeill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OnYerKiester.
ONeill misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester throws a lazy right hand but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ONeill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
ONeill avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
Sloppy strikes from OnYerKiester. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from ONeill misses.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeill misses the target.
OnYerKiester connects with a nice looking jab.
ONeill throws the left hand but OnYerKiester avoids the punch easily.
OnYerKiester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like OnYerKiester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from ONeill.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
OnYerKiester scores with a punch to the head.
OnYerKiester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeill.
OnYerKiester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OnYerKiester misses with a straight left.
ONeill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
ONeill ducks right into an uppercut from OnYerKiester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester lands with a good body shot.
OnYerKiester misses with a wild body shot.
OnYerKiester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
ONeill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. OnYerKiester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from ONeill misses.
OnYerKiester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from OnYerKiester misses the target.
OnYerKiester lands with a straight right. ONeill didn't see that one coming.
OnYerKiester looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
OnYerKiester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OnYerKiester scores with a hook.
ONeill fails with a takedown attempt.
PutinYa OnYerKiester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed ONeill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill throws a poor cross that misses
and OnYerKiester counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OnYerKiester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OnYerKiester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OnYerKiester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OnYerKiester scores with a jab.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown but OnYerKiester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OnYerKiester takes one to the chin there.
ONeill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OnYerKiester counters with a left to the body.
OnYerKiester scores with a nice right hand.
OnYerKiester thows a left - swing and a miss!
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.
ONeill drops his hands momentarily and OnYerKiester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OnYerKiester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OnYerKiester throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeill.
And that's the end of the fight!
PutinYa OnYerKiester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OnYerKiester 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PutinYa OnYerKiester!
PutinYa OnYerKiester thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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