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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Sheidu (ranked 4924 p4p, 243 weight class) and Richard Lespoi (ranked 23460 p4p, 303 weight class). Lespoi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ready steady go, Paul Oakenfold.. Richard Lespoi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Sheidu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Lespoi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lespoi gets the takedown into side control.
Sheidu is trying to get back to half guard.
Sheidu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lespoi off and has taken his back!
Sheidu has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lespoi is in real trouble here. Sheidu gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lespoi is tapping out! Sheidu wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Sheidu!
The defeated Richard Lespoi had this to say: 'Good fight man. I can't wait for the rematch.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Engelmann (ranked 22869 p4p, 305 weight class) and Sava Savov (ranked 7330 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Engelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sava Savov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Engelmann's calf.
Engelmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savov forces Engelmann back against the cage and clinches.
Engelmann stops a takedown attempt from Savov.
Savov lands a knee to the body.
Savov lands a knee to the body.
Savov is working for takedown but Engelmann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Engelmann is trying to force a seperation but Savov has the dominant position.
Engelmann lands a right hand.
Engelmann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Engelmann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engelmann is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Savov manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sava Savov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Babalou Akinefenwa (ranked 6506 p4p, 481 weight class) and Shawn Jr Cupido (ranked 5877 p4p, 463 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Babalou Akinefenwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Jr Cupido!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinefenwa swinging wildly here.
Cupido is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cupido scores with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Akinefenwa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cupido throws a body punch but Akinefenwa moves out of range.
Cupido throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Cupido. Those never looked like landing.
Cupido misses the shot to the body.
Akinefenwa feinted with a counter takedown.
Cupido fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cupido misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinefenwa.
Akinefenwa finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Cupido's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Akinefenwa falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Jr Cupido!
Shawn Jr Cupido decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tez Huges (ranked 7256 p4p, 504 weight class) and Jordan Jackson (ranked 5121 p4p, 425 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tez Huges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Huges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huges shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Huges's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Huges sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huges looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Huges catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Huges wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Huges dodges it nicely.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Huges avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huges has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jackson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Huges has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Huges gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Tez Huges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
Huges taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Huges.
Huges lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huges is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huges down to the mat. Huges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huges sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Huges keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Huges's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huges is holding on for now.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Huges gets full guard.
Huges looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huges wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Huges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Huges is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Huges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Huges counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Huges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Huges. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tez Huges dominated that round.
That's time! Huges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Huges's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson works over Huges with some ground and pound from guard.
Huges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Huges wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Huges working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huges controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Huges keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huges.
Huges with a jab.
Huges gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Huges manages to retain guard.
Huges pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Huges 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Huges counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
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!
Huges gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Huges manages to retain guard.
Huges looking to control.
Huges is controlling Jackson's posture.
Huges wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Huges is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Huges is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Huges circles away easily
and Huges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huges cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Huges counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Tez Huges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Huges counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Huges to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson wants to control but Huges is keeping him busy.
Jackson is taking a breather. Huges says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Huges tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tez Huges dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Huges lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Huges scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Huges counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Huges's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Huges keeps moving.
Huges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordan Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huges wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huges is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huges defends it nicely.
Huges is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Huges circles away easily
and Huges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huges misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Huges's guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Huges holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson won't allow Huges to get back to his feet.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huges is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tez Huges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the 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.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Huges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tez Huges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Huges counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Huges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huges lands a head shot.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huges avoids it really well and circles away.
Huges seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huges works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tez Huges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huges, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tez Huges!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Adams (ranked 22788 p4p, 469 weight class) and Jim Fox (ranked 3086 p4p, 306 weight class). Fox has chosen Ice Ice Baby, Vanilla Ice as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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227 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fox!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Fox with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
It looks like Jim Fox has been cut.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adams was covering up waiting for the punch and Fox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams can't keep his opponent in guard - Fox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fox trying to control the pace.
Fox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fox is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Fox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Fox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Fox.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Fox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Aaron Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams wobbles Fox with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Adams dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Fox to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Adams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyung Joong Ho (ranked 5505 p4p, 456 weight class) and Eddie Knight (ranked 6620 p4p, 501 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kyung Joong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Knight!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Joong Ho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight has Joong Ho pressed against the cage, preventing Joong Ho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joong Ho up against the cage.
Joong Ho wants to break free but Knight has control.
Knight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joong Ho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knight has Joong Ho pressed against the cage, preventing Joong Ho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joong Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joong Ho is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Joong Ho wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joong Ho is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Joong Ho can't break the clinch.
Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joong Ho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joong Ho tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joong Ho enables Knight to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joong Ho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Joong Ho manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight jumps guard but Joong Ho stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knight has Joong Ho pressed against the cage, preventing Joong Ho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joong Ho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joong Ho wants to clinch.
Joong Ho moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Joong Ho moves out of range easily.
Joong Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Joong Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Knight avoids the head kick by Joong Ho.
Joong Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joong Ho misses with a head kick.
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight clinches up with Joong Ho and pushes him back against the cage.
Joong Ho tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage.
Joong Ho wants to break free but Knight has control.
Knight has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joong Ho is trying to keep an underhook but Knight manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joong Ho tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joong Ho manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joong Ho pushes Knight off and gets back to his feet.
Kyung Joong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joong Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joong Ho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joong Ho pushes Knight off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Joong Ho misses
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knight.
Joong Ho is breathing heavily.
Joong Ho is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Joong Ho is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Knight controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joong Ho wants to break free but Knight has control.
A frustrated look appears on Joong Ho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joong Ho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knight pulls Joong Ho into guard.
Knight pulls Joong Ho in close to prevent any damage.
Joong Ho stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Joong Ho tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Joong Ho moves to clinch but Knight breaks away
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight pushes Joong Ho up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight prevents Joong Ho from breaking the clinch.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kyung Joong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Knight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joong Ho's efforts to push away.
Joong Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joong Ho is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joong Ho wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Joong Ho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Joong Ho is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight keeps control of Joong Ho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joong Ho stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Joong Ho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up.
Knight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joong Ho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joong Ho tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joong Ho working hard to break the clinch.
Joong Ho wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight pulls guard successfully.
Joong Ho stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Joong Ho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joong Ho defends well and Knight ends up having to push Joong Ho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joong Ho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joong Ho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyung Joong Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight goes for a double leg but Joong Ho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joong Ho continues to drive forward.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Kyung Joong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Knight.
Knight is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joong Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Joong Ho. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Joong Ho gets caught napping as Knight dives in and scores a takedown. Joong Ho manages to retain guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Joong Ho keeps moving.
Joong Ho uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joong Ho tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joong Ho to the ground. Joong Ho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joong Ho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Joong Ho. Those never looked like landing.
Joong Ho wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joong Ho's waist but Joong Ho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Joong Ho throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Joong Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joong Ho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ho lands a high kick to the side of Knight's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Joong Ho dives into guard, looking to finish.
Knight is rocked!
It looks like Eddie Knight has been cut.
Joong Ho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Joong Ho finish him?
Joong Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joong Ho defends well and Knight ends up having to push Joong Ho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knight takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joong Ho lands a high kick!
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joong Ho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
Joong Ho pushes Knight off and gets back to his feet.
Joong Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Joong Ho.
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knight.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joong Ho keeps working.
Joong Ho pushes Knight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
Joong Ho is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knight has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Joong Ho is not content to let Knight control the position.
Joong Ho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Knight asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knight is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joong Ho's shoulder. That is not cool.
Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Knight forces Joong Ho back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight 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.
Kyung Joong Ho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Knight'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. 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.
Knight avoids the head kick by Joong Ho.
Knight blocks a head kick by Joong Ho.
Knight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knight clinches.
Joong Ho wants to break free but Knight has control.
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joong Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Joong Ho gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Knight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joong Ho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joong Ho's efforts to push away.
Joong Ho tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Joong Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyung Joong Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Joong Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Joong Ho.
Joong Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joong Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight has Joong Ho up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight pulls guard successfully.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joong Ho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joong Ho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyung Joong Ho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joong Ho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Knight, up you get!
Joong Ho wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ho lands a head kick!
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight pulls guard successfully.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joong Ho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joong Ho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joong Ho gets to his feet. Knight looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joong Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Joong Ho.
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joong Ho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joong Ho wants to clinch
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joong Ho moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Joong Ho is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joong Ho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joong Ho is trying to break free.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Joong Ho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joong Ho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eddie Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joong Ho is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Joong Ho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joong Ho is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Knight has Joong Ho pressed against the cage, preventing Joong Ho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Joong Ho throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joong Ho misses with a head kick.
Knight looks for a takedown but Joong Ho sprawls well.
Kyung Joong Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Knight.
Joong Ho wants to clinch.
Knight tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joong Ho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight closes the distance and pushes Joong Ho back into the cage.
Joong Ho is trying to break the clinch but Knight is controlling him.
Knight jumps into guard, dragging Joong Ho to the mat.
Joong Ho is fighting to break Knight's control of his arms but Knight is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joong Ho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Knight, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eddie Knight!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriele Altini (ranked 4326 p4p, 405 weight class) and Claudio Puelles (ranked 5396 p4p, 447 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriele Altini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Claudio Puelles !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altini moves into the clinch.
Altini lands a hook that snaps the head of Puelles backwards.
Puelles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Altini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Altini controlling the action here for a moment.
Altini seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good body shot from Altini.
Altini lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Altini.
Puelles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Puelles shoots in looking for a takedown but Altini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puelles 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Altini throws a right and a left that Puelles avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altini is looking to clinch but Puelles is avoiding it.
Puelles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Altini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Altini rushes Puelles and presses him up against the cage.
Altini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Puelles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Puelles .
Altini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puelles takes a shot to the head.
Altini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Altini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puelles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puelles tries to pull guard but Altini holds him up against the cage and eventually Puelles drops back down to his feet.
Puelles letting Altini take a breather here.
Altini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Altini gets through Puelles 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Altini tries to land knees in the clinch but Puelles avoids the damage to the body.
Puelles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Altini gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puelles breaks from the clinch.
Puelles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altini is fending him off so far but Puelles persists. Nope, Altini circles away and we're back to standing.
Altini misses with the combination.
Puelles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Altini.
Puelles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Altini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puelles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puelles wants to control from the top but Altini keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altini wants to sweep here but Puelles controlling him for the moment.
Altini is looking to stand up but Puelles isn't so interested in that idea.
Altini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puelles manages to get himself to full guard.
Puelles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Altini stands and throws Puelles 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Altini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Altini thows a body kick. Puelles tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Altini feints a jab promting Puelles to slip. Altini then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Puelles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Altini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Altini misses with a kick to the body
and Puelles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Altini working for a triangle but Puelles defends it easily.
Altini seems keen to control Puelles 's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puelles throws an elbow that misses. Altini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puelles 's guard. Nice move by Altini!
Puelles trying to keep a closed guard but Altini is proving a slippery customer.
Altini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Altini wants to control from the top but Puelles keeps moving.
Altini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Altini works over Puelles with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Altini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Altini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Altini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Puelles , up you get!
Altini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puelles can do to turn this around?
Altini throws the kick towards the body but Puelles avoids it.
Altini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puelles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puelles darts in looking for a takedown but Altini gets double underhooks and turns Puelles into the cage.
Altini slaps away a takedown attempt from Puelles , before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Altini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Altini. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Altini.
Puelles gets tackled into the cage by Altini. Altini maintains the clinch.
Puelles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Altini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Puelles .
Puelles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Altini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puelles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Altini prevents it.
Altini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puelles .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puelles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Altini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Altini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altini misses with a knee to the head.
Altini gets underhooks to prevent Puelles 's takedown attempt.
Altini presses Puelles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Altini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Altini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Altini slowing the pace effectively.
Puelles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Altini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Altini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriele Altini dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Altini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puelles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puelles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altini.
Altini lands a body shot.
Altini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Altini trying to land knees to the body.
Altini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Puelles .
Altini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puelles .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puelles managing to block the knees to the body from Altini.
Altini stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puelles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Altini - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puelles is trying to pull guard but Altini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Puelles .
Altini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Altini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puelles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puelles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altini is defending well.
Knees to the body from Altini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Puelles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Puelles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Altini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Altini tries to land a knee to the head but Puelles blocks with his arms.
Altini gets through Puelles 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Altini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puelles .
Altini is pressed up against the cage. Puelles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Altini down to the mat. Altini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Altini throws a nice looking combination but Puelles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Altini gets caught napping as Puelles dives in and scores a takedown. Altini manages to retain guard.
Altini is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Puelles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Altini lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puelles tries to pull guard but Altini holds him up against the cage and eventually Puelles drops back down to his feet.
Puelles tries to pull guard but Altini won't allow it.
Puelles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Altini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puelles backwards.
Altini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puelles backwards.
Puelles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altini pushes Puelles away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altini moves into the clinch.
Altini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Altini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Altini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puelles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Altini tries to clinch there but Puelles circles away.
Puelles feints the counter takedown.
Altini tries to clinch up but Puelles circles away and keeps his distance.
Gabriele Altini is winning the standup battle so far.
Altini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puelles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Altini lunges at Puelles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puelles 's hand.
Gabriele Altini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altini throws a right hand that Puelles ducks under and follows up with a left that Puelles also avoids with ease.
Puelles raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Claudio Puelles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Altini fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriele Altini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Altini 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Altini!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Grominsky (ranked 4104 p4p, 393 weight class) and Frankie Doms (ranked 5777 p4p, 471 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Grominsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Doms!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grominsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doms throws a nice head kick!
Grominsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doms only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Grominsky misses.
Doms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grominsky.
Doms lands with a nice body kick.
Doms lands a head kick. Grominsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grominsky fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Doms.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doms.
Doms lands with a kick to the temple. Grominsky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doms.
Doms throws a head kick that Grominsky semi-blocks.
Doms scoring well with a low kick there.
Doms is looking to slow Grominsky down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doms, right into the meat.
Doms moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid body kick from Doms.
Doms scores with a nice body kick.
Doms lands a brutal head kick. Grominsky looks out on his feet and Doms throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Frankie Doms!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 6887 p4p, 444 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 5198 p4p, 392 weight class). Lang has chosen Eye of the tiger, Survivor. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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227 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 Las Vegas, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay darts in and clinches Lang up against the cage.
Clay missing with knees to the body.
Clay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Lang tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Lang can't get the takedown.
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
Clay avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lang wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang avoids a wild elbow strike from Clay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clay trying to land knees to the body.
Lang tries to circle away but Clay has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lang tries to circle away but Clay has him pinned against the cage.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Clay missing with knees to the body.
Lang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Lang avoiding damage as Clay throws knees to the body.
Lang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lang blocks an elbow strike.
Lang tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Lang misses with an elbow strike.
Lang gets through Clay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lang throws an elbow but it misses.
Clay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
Lang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lang lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
Clay taking some punishment here, with Lang in his half guard.
Lang is trying for a kimura here. Clay looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lang wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I pity the fool!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Idris Onolunose (ranked 3738 p4p, 284 weight class) and James MacLaren (ranked 3893 p4p, 298 weight class). James MacLaren has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Idris Onolunose's chin.
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157 lbs
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158 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Idris Onolunose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James MacLaren!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onolunose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacLaren sprawls well. MacLaren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onolunose gets slowly back to his feet.
Onolunose closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacLaren circles away.
Onolunose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Onolunose wants it to stay on the feet.
MacLaren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Onolunose dives in for a single leg takedown but MacLaren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idris Onolunose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onolunose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacLaren's waist but MacLaren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Onolunose off to one side.
Onolunose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Onolunose looking to score a takedown here. MacLaren is defending well but Onolunose drives through and ends up in MacLaren's guard.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacLaren is looking to stand up but Onolunose isn't so interested in that idea.
MacLaren trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onolunose is looking to work some ground and pound but MacLaren has wrist control.
MacLaren looking to control.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLaren working for a triangle but Onolunose defends it easily.
MacLaren has momentary wrist control but Onolunose slips an elbow through the middle.
MacLaren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Onolunose throws an elbow that misses. MacLaren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Onolunose's guard. Nice move by MacLaren!
MacLaren controlling from the top position.
Onolunose throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacLaren escapes and throws Onolunose's legs to the side, diving into side control!
MacLaren stands up and beckons Onolunose to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacLaren enables Onolunose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacLaren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLaren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Onolunose.
MacLaren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacLaren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacLaren is trying to control the position but Onolunose postures up.
Onolunose stopping the sweep attempt from MacLaren.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onolunose postures up.
MacLaren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Onolunose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacLaren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacLaren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onolunose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onolunose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacLaren is trying to control the position but Onolunose postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Onolunose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLaren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Onolunose looking for submissions off his back.
MacLaren is keen to just control but Onolunose is a slippery customer.
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLaren wants to take a breather but Onolunose is having none of it.
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.
Onolunose looking for submissions off his back.
MacLaren trying to control from half guard but Onolunose is working away.
MacLaren thows a huge punch but Onolunose dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onolunose blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacLaren.
MacLaren trying to control from half guard but Onolunose is working away.
Onolunose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Idris Onolunose will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Onolunose shoots in for a double leg but MacLaren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Onolunose shoots in and drives through. MacLaren sprawls well.
MacLaren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onolunose but Onolunose pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Onolunose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacLaren sprawls well. MacLaren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onolunose gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLaren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idris Onolunose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLaren closes the distance and clinches.
Onolunose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacLaren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaren gets control of Onolunose's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacLaren will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacLaren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacLaren trying to control the position here.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onolunose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacLaren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Onolunose is aware though and is defending well.
MacLaren trying to keep a closed guard but Onolunose is proving a slippery customer.
Onolunose postures up in MacLaren's guard and throws a big left but MacLaren blocks it.
MacLaren trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Onolunose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Onolunose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Onolunose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacLaren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onolunose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onolunose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Onolunose throws an elbow that misses. MacLaren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Onolunose's guard. Nice move by MacLaren!
Onolunose keeping moving, preventing MacLaren from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLaren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacLaren wanted to stand there but Onolunose had control of the position.
MacLaren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacLaren wants to control from the top but Onolunose keeps moving.
MacLaren wants to stand but Onolunose is controlling his posture from full guard.
Onolunose keeping moving, preventing MacLaren from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLaren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacLaren wants to stand but Onolunose has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MacLaren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacLaren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Onolunose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacLaren somewhat.
Onolunose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacLaren defends it nicely.
Onolunose shoots in for a takedown but MacLaren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLaren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Onolunose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacLaren avoids it really well and circles away.
Onolunose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacLaren.
Onolunose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacLaren was covering up waiting for the punch and Onolunose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MacLaren has control of Onolunose's left arm, preventing Onolunose from doing any damage.
MacLaren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacLaren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onolunose tries to roll over but MacLaren keeps him under control.
MacLaren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James MacLaren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Onolunose looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacLaren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Onolunose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacLaren wants to get back to his feet but Onolunose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Onolunose postures up in MacLaren's guard and throws a big left but MacLaren blocks it.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaren has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Onolunose is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
MacLaren prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacLaren taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacLaren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onolunose is looking for a takedown.
MacLaren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Onolunose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Onolunose tries to get out of the position.
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.
MacLaren wants to stand but Onolunose has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Onolunose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Onolunose actively working from the bottom here.
Onolunose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLaren wants to control but Onolunose is keeping him busy.
Onolunose is in trouble now - MacLaren has advanced to mount!
Onolunose in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Onolunose tries to reverse the position but MacLaren maintains control.
MacLaren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacLaren looking to finish with strikes here!
MacLaren content just to control the position here.
MacLaren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Onolunose tries to reverse the position but MacLaren maintains control.
MacLaren controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose is desperately trying to improve his position but MacLaren has a good base and remains in mount.
MacLaren looking to control but Onolunose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacLaren looking to ground and pound but Onolunose is blocking nicely.
MacLaren controlling from the full mount.
Onolunose can't escape the position.
The referee warns Onolunose that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James MacLaren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onolunose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Onolunose that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Onolunose is squirming around, avoiding MacLaren's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLaren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Onolunose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Onolunose wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacLaren.
MacLaren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Onolunose is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacLaren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLaren looking to secure an arm triangle but Onolunose defends it well.
Onolunose gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James MacLaren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacLaren 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James MacLaren!
An out of breath James MacLaren 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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