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Skrap Fights 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delirious Creation (ranked 6960 p4p, 455 weight class) and Nikola Jokic (ranked 4472 p4p, 363 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 lbs
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272 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Delirious Creation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikola Jokic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokic is defended easily by Creation.
We've been told by Creation's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jokic tries to clinch up.
Creation tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokic avoided it.
Jokic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creation sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Creation sprawls well initially but Jokic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Creation is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokic is keen to just control but Creation is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delirious Creation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Jokic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokic is defended easily by Creation.
As Jokic backs away, Creation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jokic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creation's waist but Creation gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokic off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Creation misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Creation. No joy for Jokic on that attempt.
Creation appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jokic tries to clinch there but Creation circles away.
Creation tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokic avoided it.
Jokic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Creation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Creation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Creation avoids it really well and circles away.
Jokic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creation defends well and Jokic ends up having to push Creation into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Jokic backs away, Creation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jokic wants to clinch
and Creation counters with a thumping low kick.
Jokic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jokic lands in his opponent's guard.
Creation wants to stand up but Jokic is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Creation wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jokic manages to pass to side control.
Creation might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jokic is trying to control. Creation wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Creation is trying to stand up here but Jokic is controlling him well.
Jokic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jokic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Creation has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Creation looks like he's trying to stand up.
Creation trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jokic darts in looking for a takedown but Creation gets double underhooks and turns Jokic into the ropes.
Creation was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokic shoots in and drives through. Creation sprawls well.
Creation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jokic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creation counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Delirious Creation will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jokic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Creation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokic has a takedown stuffed.
Creation tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokic avoided it.
Jokic fails with the takedown
and Creation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jokic closes the distance and clinches up with Creation, looking for a takedown. Jokic pushes Creation against the ropes but Creation circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Creation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Delirious Creation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Jokic.
Jokic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creation wants to get back to his feet but Jokic drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikola Jokic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creation bucks up and tries to throw Jokic off but instead Jokic has got his back!
Creation trying to get back to his feet but Jokic is in full control for now.
Well, with Jokic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Creation is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokic working for the choke.
Creation is trying to get back to his feet but Jokic has full control of the position and if anything, Creation has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jokic is looking for the choke from the back position but Creation is controlling his hands well.
Jokic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Creation knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Creation for a finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jokic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Creation defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Creation trying to get back to his feet but Jokic is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Creation is trying to stand back up.
Creation is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Creation trying to get back to his feet but Jokic is in full control for now.
Jokic is persistently looking for the submission but Creation is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creation is trying to stand back up.
Jokic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Creation has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creation trying to get back to his feet but Jokic is in full control for now.
Creation is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jokic gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Jokic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jokic looking to score a takedown here. Creation is defending well but Jokic drives through and ends up in Creation's guard.
Creation is looking to stand up but Jokic isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creation wants to stand up but Jokic is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokic tries for a takedown but Creation circles away easily
and Creation counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokic shoots in but Creation avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Creation leaves Jokic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Creation tried to counter with a leg kick but Jokic avoided it.
Delirious Creation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Jokic.
Creation stuffs the takedown.
Delirious Creation is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Creation as Jokic shoots in.
Creation is looking to counter punch.
Jokic is looking to clinch but Creation is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creation circles away from the clinch attempt
and Creation counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokic wants to clinch.
Jokic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Creation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokic shoots in for a takedown but Creation shows good takedown defense.
Jokic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creation sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokic tries for a takedown but Creation sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jokic lands in his opponent's guard.
Creation is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Delirious Creation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creation is looking to stand up but Jokic isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokic fails with the takedown.
Creation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jokic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Creation to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Creation makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jokic clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokic tries for a takedown but Creation circles away easily
enabling Creation to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delirious Creation showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Creation 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 George Francis scores the fight for Nikola Jokic!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Nikola Jokic!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Nikola Jokic!
Nikola Jokic wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 3149 p4p, 305 weight class) and Alexander Zuev (ranked 21500 p4p, 486 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeBron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zuev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James wants to control but Zuev is keeping him busy.
James happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuev keeps working.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zuev has escaped the position, nice work there.
James creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zuev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
James taking a breather here.
James tries to move to mount but Zuev blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James trying to control the action but Zuev is working from the bottom.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zuev, who protects the arm well.
James is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zuev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James closes the distance and pushes Zuev back into the ropes.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev working hard to break the clinch.
Zuev is pressed up against the ropes. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zuev down to the mat. Zuev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James darts in and clinches Zuev up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Zuev.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
James stops Zuev from standing up.
James has gone for a leg lock! Zuev slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
Zuev stops James from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zuev gets tackled into the ropes by James. James maintains the clinch.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev stops a takedown attempt from James.
Our sources have told us that James has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zuev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zuev is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuev has a couple of punches blocked by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like LeBron James has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev is pressed up against the ropes. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zuev down to the mat. Zuev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zuev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes.
James walks into a left hand.
Zuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
James misses with some punches.
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuev is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Zuev circles away and we're back to standing.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Zuev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has a closed guard, preventing Zuev from standing up.
Zuev won't allow James to sweep him here.
Zuev wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
James wants to pass the guard but Zuev is keeping the position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James controlling from the top position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zuev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zuev but Zuev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zuev thows a left - swing and a miss!
James feints and as Zuev raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuev keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Zuev keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LeBron James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuev defends it nicely.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuev swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zuev cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by James.
James tries to clinch
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Zuev lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LeBron James's cut is getting worse.
Alexander Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zuev defends well and James ends up having to push Zuev into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuev catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
James dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target.
LeBron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuev is just out of range.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexander Zuev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the ropes.
James has Zuev pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zuev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the ropes.
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Zuev. No joy for James on that attempt.
Zuev throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into Zuev's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James won't allow Zuev to get back to his feet.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuev is retaining full guard.
Zuev wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexander Zuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuev keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James tries to clinch up
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zuev.
James walks into a jab.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuev connects with the punch.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses with a left hand
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuev throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zuev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Downing scores the fight for Alexander Zuev!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Alexander Zuev!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Alexander Zuev!
Alexander Zuev wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Marquez (ranked 4690 p4p, 453 weight class) and Sergey Kostrov (ranked 2246 p4p, 277 weight class). Edwin Marquez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Kostrov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez has Kostrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marquez.
Marquez pushes Kostrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kostrov misses with a knee to the head.
Marquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kostrov avoiding damage as Marquez throws knees to the body.
Kostrov scores with a knee to the head.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but Marquez blocks with his arms.
Kostrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kostrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Marquez.
Kostrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kostrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostrov prevents a body shot from Marquez.
Marquez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostrov.
Marquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marquez is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostrov is struggling to control the position.
Kostrov tries to stall but Marquez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostrov is trying to stall.
Marquez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marquez is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sergey Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a head kick that half lands.
Marquez misses with a low kick.
Kostrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostrov defending well as Marquez loads up on a big left hand.
Marquez throws a low kick, looking for Kostrov's leg but Kostrov calmly moves out of range.
Kostrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Marquez looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Marquez misses the target.
Marquez misses with an uppercut.
Marquez has Kostrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kostrov looking to throw knees to the head but Marquez is blocking nicely.
Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kostrov in his tracks.
Nice cross by Kostrov.
Kostrov gets tackled into the ropes by Marquez. Marquez maintains the clinch.
Kostrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.
Marquez is rocked!
Kostrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Marquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostrov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Marquez to his knees! Kostrov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Kostrov!
After the fight, Sergey Kostrov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Edwin Marquez was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate your face. But, like, really. I really hate your face.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Cubbedge (ranked 3038 p4p, 350 weight class) and Matola Machava (ranked 2836 p4p, 334 weight class). Machava has chosen Mozambique National Anthem as his entrance music. Matola Machava is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matola Machava!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge connects with a right hand. Machava shakes it off.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machava appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut
and Machava counters with a good low kick that Cubbedge was not able to check.
Machava slips a straight right by Cubbedge .
A little jabbing left from Machava on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machava steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cubbedge cracks Machava with a good jab.
Machava takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Machava appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machava circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Cubbedge does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Machava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cubbedge with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Cubbedge misses
and Machava counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machava has time to react.
Cubbedge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cubbedge is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cubbedge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cubbedge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Machava's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cubbedge catches Machava with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machava is rocked!
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Machava scores with a sloppy right hand. Cubbedge should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Machava misses with a lunging right hand
and Cubbedge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machava gets through Cubbedge 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machava misses with a punch to the body.
Machava tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Machava back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Machava - that landed with a thud.
Machava can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action.
Machava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cubbedge or not.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
Machava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machava lands a hook that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Machava breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Machava sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machava only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Machava has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cubbedge is looking to control Machava's arms but Machava gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cubbedge has his back to the ropes.
Machava digs a right hand underneath Cubbedge 's ribcage. Cubbedge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machava working aggressively here.
Machava tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Machava back against the ropes.
Machava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow.
Machava's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws a poor cross that misses
and Machava counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cubbedge throws a right hand that misses
and Machava counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cubbedge throws a combination that misses
and Machava counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machava jabs at Cubbedge 's body.
Machava lands a jab.
Machava scores with a hook to the body. Cubbedge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machava takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machava lands a nice looking body shot.
Machava throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machava connects with a jab.
It looks like Barry Cubbedge has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Machava has knocked Cubbedge down with a huge combo! Machava steps away and waves a wobbly Cubbedge back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Machava comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Cubbedge falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Cubbedge was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matola Machava!
An out of breath Matola Machava 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Latrobe Arundel (ranked 848 p4p, 116 weight class) and Donnie Larkin (ranked 1449 p4p, 192 weight class). Arundel's entrance music is Shook Ones. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latrobe Arundel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin slips a straight right by Arundel.
Larkin feints the counter takedown.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Arundel moves away and avoids it.
Arundel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arundel fails to land with a series of punches.
Arundel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Larkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Arundel throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Arundel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin has a takedown stuffed.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks Arundel off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arundel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arundel throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin with the counter takedown but Arundel avoids it easily.
Larkin walks into a straight right hand from Arundel.
It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arundel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but Arundel ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Arundel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
Arundel misses with a straight right.
Arundel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Arundel misses.
Larkin throws a solid leg kick but Arundel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arundel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Larkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Larkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Arundel's head.
Arundel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arundel misses with a double jab
and Larkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arundel's guard.
Arundel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Arundel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arundel looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Larkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arundel defends it well.
Latrobe Arundel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Arundel moved out of range.
Arundel throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Larkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arundel defends it well.
Arundel throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arundel throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Arundel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Arundel.
Arundel throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin shoots and misses
and Arundel counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arundel catches Larkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arundel throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Arundel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arundel misses with a straight left.
Arundel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Larkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Arundel's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arundel tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin avoids the body shot from Arundel.
Arundel punishes Larkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Larkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arundel's calf.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Arundel misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latrobe Arundel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arundel has time to react.
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Arundel's head but Arundel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larkin throws a leg kick
and Arundel counters with a nice right hand that sends Larkin toppling to the canvas! Larkin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Arundel finish him?!
Larkin is rocked!
That has opened up Donnie Larkin's cut even more.
Larkin leaves his chin hanging out and Arundel seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Larkin crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Latrobe Arundel!
A very excited looking Latrobe Arundel 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arminia Bielefeld (ranked 2653 p4p, 271 weight class) and DeMarcus Cousins (ranked 1218 p4p, 157 weight class). Bielefeld kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crowder. DeMarcus Cousins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arminia Bielefeld 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arminia Bielefeld !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarcus Cousins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bielefeld throws a head kick that misses.
Bielefeld tries to keep at a distance but Cousins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bielefeld scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cousins connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Arminia Bielefeld has been cut.
Cousins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cousins.
Cousins misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cousins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bielefeld pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bielefeld misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cousins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bielefeld backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bielefeld .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bielefeld throws a head punch that misses.
Cousins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cousins blocks an elbow strike from Bielefeld .
Cousins lands a shoulder strike.
Bielefeld takes a shot to the head.
Bielefeld is rocked!
Cousins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oh Bielefeld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bielefeld is breathing heavily.
Bielefeld doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bielefeld seems to have got his legs back now.
Cousins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bielefeld backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Bielefeld trying to break out of Cousins's Thai clinch. Cousins unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Bielefeld to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Cousins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). DeMarcus Cousins!
DeMarcus Cousins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 1547 p4p, 201 weight class) and Matt Askren (ranked 478 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Trump.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren is looking to score with low kicks.
Trump half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trump dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Trump seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Trump shoots in but Askren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Askren lands with a right hand.
Askren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trump getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Askren.
Trump shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Askren but Askren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Trump is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Trump is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren jabs Trump right on the nose. Trump blinks but takes it well.
Askren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
Trump is trying to maintain a safe position but Askren gets an underhook and turns Trump into the ropes.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trump is trying to stall.
Trump looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Trump would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Askren wants the takedown. Trump is fighting it off but Askren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Trump's guard against the ropes.
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren controlling from the top position.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Askren controlling from the top position.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump goes for a double leg but Askren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Askren continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trump shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Askren manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Askren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.
Trump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump trying to move into half guard but instead Askren has managed to sweep!
Trump is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren works over Trump with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askren trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trump shoots in looking for a takedown but Askren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trump's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Trump with that takedown attempt.
Trump drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump is controlling Askren's posture.
Trump wants to improve his position but instead Askren has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Askren trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Trump's temple.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trump trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Askren as he avoids it easily.
Askren clinches up with Trump and pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trump can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Askren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Askren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Askren's back!
Trump is not going to allow Askren to sit and survive in this position.
Askren tries to escape but Trump has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Askren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trump is stalling here. Askren is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trump seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Askren has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren controlling the position.
Trump tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
Trump tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Trump tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren lands a nice shot to the head.
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Askren has a good base and remains in mount.
Trump controls the position.
Matt Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trump holds on to Askren around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Trump tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Askren wants to control the pace but Trump is squirming around nicely.
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Askren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump can't escape the position.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Askren's attempts to control the action.
Trump can't escape the position.
Matt Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren controlling his opponent.
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Askren has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Askren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Matt Askren wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Askren thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Mailic (ranked 147 p4p, 20 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 313 p4p, 48 weight class). Mircea is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holy Wars...The Punishment Due. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Mailic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mailic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mailic misses the body punch
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mailic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Mailic misses.
Mircea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mailic's calf.
Mailic misses with a two punch combination.
Mailic throws a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mailic throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
Mailic throws a leg kick but Mircea moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
Mailic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mircea is leaning against Mailic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mailic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mailic backwards.
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 short uppercut from Mircea.
Mailic is breathing heavily.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Mailic.
Mircea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mircea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Mircea has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mailic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea cracks Mailic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mailic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mircea finish him?
It looks like Stan Mailic has been cut.
Mircea lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mailic off his feet! Mailic tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Alexandru Mircea, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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