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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fester Addams (ranked 1980 p4p, 82 weight class) and Strike Zombie (ranked 5839 p4p, 190 weight class). Addams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Family Vales. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fester Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Strike Zombie !
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie misses with a right hand
and Zombie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zombie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Addams's guard.
Addams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Addams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zombie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zombie trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zombie trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie wants to stand but Addams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Addams has his hands on Zombie 's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Zombie from controlling successfully.
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zombie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zombie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zombie defends it easily.
Addams pulls Zombie in close to his closed guard and prevents Zombie from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie trying to move into half guard but instead Addams has managed to sweep!
Addams won't allow Zombie to sweep him here.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zombie wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie working a defensive guard here.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zombie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Addams stays in close to Zombie 's body and controls the position.
Addams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zombie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Addams preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zombie misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strike Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zombie .
Zombie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zombie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Addams takes the fight into the clinch.
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zombie looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Addams.
A frustrated look appears on Zombie 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
Addams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fester Addams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Addams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zombie in his tracks.
Addams moves into the clinch.
Zombie is trying to force a seperation but Addams has the dominant position.
Zombie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Addams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Strike Zombie has been cut.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Zombie 's ribcage.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Zombie 's ribcage.
Addams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
Zombie is rocked!
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zombie is still on wobbly legs! Can Addams finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Zombie ! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Addams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fester Addams!
After winning the bout, Fester Addams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pal Hasani (ranked 1662 p4p, 98 weight class) and Oleg Borisov (ranked 23229 p4p, 271 weight class). Hasani comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Duality. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pal Hasani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov darts in trying to clinch
and Hasani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Oleg Borisov has been cut.
Borisov moves into range and clinches up with Hasani.
Hasani pulls guard successfully.
Hasani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borisov trying to control but Hasani is working from the bottom.
Hasani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borisov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borisov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borisov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hasani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borisov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hasani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borisov somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasani lands a big head kick that sends Borisov tumbling to the mat! Hasani takes a step backwards and waves Borisov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Borisov is rocked!
Hasani pushes Borisov up against the cage in a clinch.
Borisov is trying to pull guard but Hasani turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hasani jumps into guard, dragging Borisov to the mat.
Hasani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borisov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borisov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borisov's guard.
Hasani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hasani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borisov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hasani defends well.
Hasani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hasani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov controlling Hasani's posture.
Hasani drops back looking for a leg! Borisov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borisov manages to kick Hasani off! Hasani jumps back into Borisov's guard.
Hasani advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasani working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hasani is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Borisov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hasani advances to full mount.
Hasani is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borisov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borisov shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasani looking for a guillotine from mount but Borisov is having none of it.
Hasani has control of Borisov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Borisov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hasani jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borisov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hasani working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pal Hasani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Borisov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Borisov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hasani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borisov gets a clinch.
Hasani manages to pull guard.
Borisov trying to control but Hasani is working from the bottom.
Borisov throwing strikes from guard but Hasani blocks nicely.
Hasani has his foot on Borisov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borisov works his way back into a safe position though.
Borisov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hasani has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Borisov is looking to defend but Hasani has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Borisov! Hasani pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Borisov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pal Hasani!
Pal Hasani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bretton Pritcharf (ranked 3688 p4p, 138 weight class) and Yhorm Cinder (ranked 2393 p4p, 98 weight class). Yhorm Cinder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bretton Pritcharf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yhorm Cinder!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cinder lands with a hook. Pritcharf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cinder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cinder throws a lazy right hand but Pritcharf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cinder looks to land a right hand but Pritcharf moved out of range.
Cinder misses with a hook. Pritcharf ducked under it nicely.
Cinder misses with a lunging right hand
and Pritcharf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pritcharf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pritcharf is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritcharf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cinder sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritcharf content to control rather than advance.
Cinder tries to kick Pritcharf off but Pritcharf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pritcharf is trying to control. Cinder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Cinder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cinder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pritcharf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Cinder lands.
Cinder scores with a jab to the head.
Cinder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pritcharf's head.
Cinder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cinder throws an overhand right that drops Pritcharf like a sack of potatoes! Cinder dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yhorm Cinder!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lurch Addams (ranked 1611 p4p, 71 weight class) and Ray Vision (ranked 2824 p4p, 113 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lurch Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Vision!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ray Vision has been cut.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vision.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Vision blocks with his arms.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Vision avoids the damage to the body.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vision tries to pull guard but Addams holds him up against the cage and eventually Vision drops back down to his feet.
Vision pulls guard.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Vision.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Vision is keeping the position.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vision can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Addams tries to control but Vision wriggling away.
Vision is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams looking to control but Vision is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vision really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vision wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vision is trying desperately to improve position.
Addams fails to advance to Vision's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vision sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vision tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Vision slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams is thwarting Vision's attempts to control the position.
Addams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vision defends it well.
Vision tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Vision is working away.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vision knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Vision is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vision tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Vision trying to control but Addams postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Vision's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vision misses with a head kick.
Vision looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Vision wants to clinch but Addams slips to the side
and Addams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vision's knee momentarily.
Addams tries to clinch up.
Vision is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Addams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams moves into range and clinches up with Vision.
Vision is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Addams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vision tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Addams smiles and moves away.
Vision tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Addams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Addams throws an elbow that misses.
Vision tries to pull guard but Addams won't allow it.
Lurch Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Vision.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vision avoids it.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
Vision tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Addams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Addams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vision up against the cage.
Vision blocks an elbow strike.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Vision avoids the damage to the body.
Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vision throws a head kick that misses
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Vision 's knee.
Addams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vision is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addams.
Vision looks to clinch
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Addams closes the distance and clinches.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Vision avoids the damage to the body.
Addams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vision dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Vision has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Addams regains guard immediately.
Addams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vision defends well.
Vision trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams is trying to control the position but Vision postures up.
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vision doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vision manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams is pulling down on Vision's head to control his posture.
Addams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vision trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vision controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vision is working Addams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray Vision has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vision wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Vision has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Addams is trying to keep Vision in close.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vision is one step ahead there.
Vision wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vision advances position into side control!
Vision trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Vision lands a few punches from side control.
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
Vision trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vision controls the position.
Vision working away.
Addams is not content to let Vision control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Vision's cut.
That's time! Addams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Vision tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Addams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Addams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body kick from Addams.
Vision throws a right hand that misses
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Vision moves into range and connects with a jab.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vision swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vision just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vision fails in his attempt to clinch.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vision.
Vision throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Addams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ray Vision seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vision throws a leg kick but Addams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Addams tries to counter by clinching up but Vision breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vision fails with the takedown.
Addams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vision misses with a left hand
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Addams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vision's sensitive parts.
Vision throws a poor cross that misses
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vision's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vision wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vision throws a leg kick
and Addams counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vision falls off balance throwing a combination
and Addams counters with a leg kick.
Vision swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Vision 's knee.
Vision has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.
Addams throws a sloppy head kick
and Vision cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vision misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vision can do to turn this around?
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
Ray Vision has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision throws a looping overhand right but Addams ducks down to avoid it.
Addams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vision misses with a combination
and Addams counters with a nice leg kick.
Vision moves in looking to clinch but Addams pushes him off.
Addams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Addams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vision. That did some damage!
Addams thumps Vision with a low kick.
Vision wants to clinch
and Addams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vision really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vision loads up on a big right hand but Addams slips the punch.
Addams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vision fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Addams is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Addams.
Vision closes the distance but Addams moves to the side
and Addams counters with a thumping low kick.
Addams wants to clinch up but Vision keeps it at a distance.
Vision feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams moves out of range as Vision strikes.
Addams quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vision throws a leg kick
and Addams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lurch Addams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Addams, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lurch Addams!
A relieved looking Lurch Addams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Jasper (ranked 1137 p4p, 127 weight class) and Daleb Managedov (ranked 5808 p4p, 419 weight class). Managedov has chosen Chechen Mob Song as his entrance music. Daleb Managedov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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19
156 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodore Jasper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daleb Managedov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Managedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jasper sprawls well. Jasper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Managedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Managedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Daleb Managedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Managedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Managedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Theodore Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daleb Managedov.
Managedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jasper is trying to defend but Managedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Managedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Managedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jasper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Managedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Managedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Managedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jasper keeps working.
Jasper wants to get back to his feet.
Managedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jasper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jasper tries to get out of the position.
Jasper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Managedov.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jasper wants to get back to his feet.
Jasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Managedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Managedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jasper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Managedov.
Jasper regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Managedov.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Managedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Managedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jasper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Managedov looking to pass the guard.
Jasper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Managedov.
Managedov cracks Jasper with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Managedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Managedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Managedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jasper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Managedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Managedov wants to control from the top but Jasper keeps moving.
Managedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jasper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Managedov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Managedov landing with the ground and pound.
Jasper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Managedov landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Managedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jasper is keeping the position for now.
Managedov lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Managedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Managedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Managedov throwing strikes from guard but Jasper blocks nicely.
Managedov is working Jasper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Managedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Managedov distracts Jasper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Managedov distracts Jasper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Managedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daleb Managedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jasper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Managedov.
Jasper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jasper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Managedov goes for a double leg but Jasper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jasper continues to drive forward.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jasper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Managedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jasper counters with a stiff right hand.
Managedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodore Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daleb Managedov.
Managedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Managedov walks into a straight right hand from Jasper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Managedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jasper counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Managedov fails with the takedown
enabling Jasper to counter with a crisp jab.
Managedov tries to clinch but Jasper is having none of it.
Managedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jasper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Managedov is controlling him.
Managedov trying to control but Jasper is working from the bottom.
Managedov distracts Jasper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Managedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Managedov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Managedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jasper's head.
Managedov looking to sit in guard and control but Jasper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daleb Managedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jasper is looking to stand up but Managedov won't let him.
Jasper preventing the sweep.
Managedov pulls Jasper in close to prevent any damage.
Jasper stopping the sweep attempt from Managedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Managedov trying to control the position here.
Jasper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Managedov is proving hard to escape from.
Managedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jasper manages to get himself to full guard.
Managedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jasper wants to get back to his feet but Managedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jasper keeping moving, preventing Managedov from controlling successfully.
Managedov throwing strikes but missing.
Jasper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Managedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jasper tries to avoid it but Managedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jasper to the ground. Jasper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Managedov moves out of range.
Managedov shoots and misses
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Managedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Jasper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Managedov has closed the distance and engaged Jasper in a clinch.
Managedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jasper has had enough of the clinch but Managedov keeps him there for the moment.
Jasper tries to circle away but Managedov has him pinned against the cage.
Jasper has had enough of the clinch but Managedov keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper breaks the clinch.
Managedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Managedov cracks Jasper with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Managedov postures up in Jasper's guard and throws a big left but Jasper blocks it.
Managedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jasper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Managedov throws an elbow that misses. Jasper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Managedov's guard. Nice move by Jasper!
Managedov pulls Jasper in to control the position.
Jasper trying to control but Managedov is working from the bottom.
Managedov wants to sweep here but Jasper controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Jasper wanted to stand there but Managedov had control of the position.
Managedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jasper postures up.
Managedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasper moves away from the strike by Managedov.
Managedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jasper tries to circle away but Managedov has him pinned against the cage.
Managedov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Managedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Managedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Managedov content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Managedov trying to control the action but Jasper is working from the bottom.
Managedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Managedov drops an elbow to the side of Jasper's head.
Managedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jasper's head.
Managedov throwing shots but Jasper is blocking nicely.
Managedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Managedov misses with a head shot. Jasper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Managedov postures up in Jasper's guard and throws a big left but Jasper blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daleb Managedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Managedov 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daleb Managedov!
Daleb Managedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Del Werthers (ranked 1942 p4p, 214 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 1297 p4p, 145 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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22
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Del Werthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiplash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Werthers momentarily.
Whiplash moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whiplash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Werthers's sensitive parts.
Whiplash feints and then cracks Werthers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Werthers down.
Whiplash throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Werthers throws out a loose jab but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Werthers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whiplash to score with a decent uppercut.
Werthers ducks right into an uppercut from Whiplash.
Whiplash scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiplash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whiplash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whiplash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Werthers's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Whiplash.
Whiplash connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Whiplash finds it's way through Werthers's defenses.
Werthers swings widly with a right hand
and Whiplash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
and Whiplash counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Werthers! He's just covering up as Whiplash starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snappy Whiplash!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 749 p4p, 100 weight class) and Daquan Bowman (ranked 1426 p4p, 180 weight class). Ambe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. Daquan Bowman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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28
160 lbs
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21
157 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scar Ambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daquan Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ambe shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowman sprawls well. He's pushed Ambe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowman! But no joy.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ambe tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ambe misses with a left hand
and Bowman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ambe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bowman throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Ambe misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
Ambe is rocked!
Ambe moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
A short left from Ambe.
Ambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bowman is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowman being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ambe wants to clinch
and Bowman counters with a head kick that drops Ambe to the mat! Ambe scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jab by Ambe.
Ambe throws a right and a left that Bowman avoids nicely.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ambe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Ambe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman trying to remain calm as Ambe controls from the top position.
Bowman stops Ambe from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Bowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ambe staying calm.
Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bowman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is not content to let Ambe control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe 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 Bowman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ambe throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowman's head but Bowman avoids it well.
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ambe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ambe working away.
Ambe trying to control the position but Bowman is working away.
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.
Bowman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Bowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bowman defending against the ground and pound.
Bowman is trying to escape the position but Ambe is controlling the position.
Ambe wants to control but Bowman is keeping him busy.
Ambe controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowman.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Scar Ambe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Bowman.
Bowman tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ambe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bowman regains guard.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bowman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Bowman is pulling down on Ambe's head. It's preventing any offense from Ambe, at least for the moment.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ambe.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bowman as Ambe shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowman! But no joy.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daquan Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ambe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ambe gets a clinch.
Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Ambe taking a breather.
Bowman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ambe.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Bowman.
Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bowman pushes Ambe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowman scores with a shoulder strike.
Ambe lands a right hand.
Ambe has hold of one of Bowman's legs. Bowman is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bowman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowman looking to control.
Bowman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ambe has passed into half guard!
Bowman actively working from the bottom here.
Ambe wants to free his trapped foot but Bowman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ambe controlling the action 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.
Ambe slips a nice elbow through Bowman's hands, connecting with Bowman's forehead.
Ambe is looking to advance position but Bowman won't allow it.
Ambe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ambe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Bowman in a clinch.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ambe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daquan Bowman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowman slips a jab from Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe cracks Bowman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowman keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ambe takes the fight into the clinch.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bowman as the two fighters clinch.
Bowman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Ambe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage.
Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman gets through Ambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bowman tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Bowman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bowman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
Bowman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe misses with some punches.
Bowman misses with a body punch.
Bowman misses with some punches.
Ambe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bowman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bowman has his hands clasped together around Ambe's back. He's all about the action.
Ambe stalling.
Daquan Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bowman trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Bowman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambe pulls his head out easily.
Ambe controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ambe clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bowman is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ambe controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambe, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!
Post fight, Scar Ambe took to the microphone: 'keep the step dad fags comin!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor The Barbarian (ranked 123 p4p, 18 weight class) and Grant Alyoshin (ranked 1442 p4p, 164 weight class). Alyoshin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Video killed the radio star kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor The Barbarian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Alyoshin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Barbarian lands a body shot.
The Barbarian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Barbarian looks to throw the jab but Alyoshin is out of range.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Barbarian moves away.
A punch combination from Alyoshin misses.
The Barbarian lands with a straight right. Alyoshin didn't see that one coming.
Alyoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Barbarian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alyoshin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Barbarian misses with a straight right.
Alyoshin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Barbarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Barbarian lands a right hook to the body.
Alyoshin misses with an uppercut
and The Barbarian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Alyoshin misses
and The Barbarian counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alyoshin! The Barbarian lets Alyoshin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Alyoshin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alyoshin looks to land a body kick but The Barbarian moved away.
The Barbarian fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Alyoshin out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Conor The Barbarian!
Conor The Barbarian retains his heavyweight title!
Conor The Barbarian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josu Aingeru (ranked 586 p4p, 88 weight class) and Osman Dawoud (ranked 471 p4p, 70 weight class). Osman Dawoud is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Josu Aingeru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osman Dawoud!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Dawoud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Aingeru's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Josu Aingeru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawoud wants to clinch up but Aingeru keeps it at a distance.
Aingeru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dawoud manages to circle out of the way.
Dawoud throws a body punch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to counter by clinching up but Dawoud breaks away and moves out of range.
Dawoud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dawoud ducks under a wild hook from Aingeru.
Dawoud tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawoud manages to break the clinch.
Dawoud gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Dawoud pushes Aingeru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru darts in and clinches Dawoud up against the cage.
Dawoud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
Dawoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawoud, pushing him back against the cage.
Aingeru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Aingeru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dawoud lands with a right to the head.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru gets through Dawoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Aingeru.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Dawoud's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike.
Dawoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aingeru has closed the distance and engaged Dawoud in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru pushes Dawoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Dawoud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Aingeru does it's job there.
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawoud is looking to clinch.
Dawoud tries to clinch but Aingeru is having none of it.
Aingeru has closed the distance and engaged Dawoud in a clinch.
Aingeru lands a left hand.
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Dawoud avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
Aingeru presses Dawoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawoud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru darts in and clinches Dawoud up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Dawoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dawoud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aingeru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dawoud can turn it around.
Dawoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawoud lands a left hand.
Dawoud looking to slow down the pace here.
Dawoud is trying to break the clinch but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage.
Dawoud blocking some punches.
Dawoud tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Dawoud back against the cage.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawoud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud trying to stall but Aingeru improves his position.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru throws a hook but Dawoud blocks it.
Dawoud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aingeru with a body shot.
Dawoud fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Dawoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawoud's elbow.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru instigates a clinch.
Dawoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Dawoud breaks the clinch.
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Josu Aingeru dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aingeru has Dawoud up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawoud moves forwards but Aingeru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aingeru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aingeru lands a lovely overhand right.
Aingeru misses with a hook
and Dawoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Aingeru circles away.
Dawoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru clinches.
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike.
Dawoud tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aingerus head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawoud looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aingeru wants to take the fight to the mat but Dawoud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawoud slips under a jab from Aingeru.
Dawoud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
Aingeru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawoud can do to turn this around?
Aingeru misses the body punch
and Aingeru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
Dawoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aingeru rushes Dawoud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Josu Aingeru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Dawoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aingeru.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud breaks the clinch.
Dawoud gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Dawoud.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Dawoud tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Dawoud back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dawoud is trying to maintain a safe position but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns Dawoud into the cage.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aingeru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru scores with a shot to the side of Dawoud's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dawoud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Aingeru misses.
Dawoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aingeru throws out the jab.
Dawoud slips a jab from Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru throws a combination. Dawoud tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aingeru moves into range and clinches up with Dawoud.
Aingeru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
Dawoud blocks an uppercut.
Dawoud manages to break the clinch.
Aingeru has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawoud tries to clinch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to counter by clinching up but Dawoud breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru looks to land a right hand but Dawoud moved out of range.
Aingeru has closed the distance and engaged Dawoud in a clinch.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawoud tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Dawoud forces Aingeru back against the cage and clinches.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Dawoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Aingeru.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Aingeru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aingeru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aingeru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Josu Aingeru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aingeru has closed the distance and engaged Dawoud in a clinch.
Dawoud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aingeru moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
Dawoud blocking some punches.
Dawoud is looking to control Aingeru's arms but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawoud has his back to the cage.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Dawoud blocks it.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru tries to work over Dawoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aingeru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Dawoud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru gets through Dawoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru tries to work over Dawoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aingeru letting Dawoud take a breather here.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aingeru digs a right hand into Dawoud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawoud's gas tank.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru darts in and clinches Dawoud up against the cage.
Dawoud manages to break the clinch.
Aingeru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Aingeru.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aingeru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aingeru misses with a left hand
and Dawoud counters with a straight right hand.
Aingeru moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawoud wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru darts in and clinches Dawoud up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
Dawoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawoud looking to stall.
Dawoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawoud's elbow.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawoud is looking for the big counter here.
Dawoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Dawoud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud tries to clinch there but Aingeru circles away.
Aingeru scores with a sloppy right hand. Dawoud should have avoided that one.
Dawoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Aingeru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Dawoud blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aingeru.
Aingeru struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawoud controls his hands.
Dawoud lands a shoulder strike.
Dawoud lands with a light punch inside.
Dawoud manages to break the clinch.
Aingeru moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawoud was well out of range. Poor timing from Aingeru.
Despite the aggression on Dawoud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aingeru moves into range and clinches up with Dawoud.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawoud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Dawoud digs a right hand underneath Aingeru's ribcage. Aingeru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Dawoud - that landed with a thud.
Dawoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Dawoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Dawoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawoud is leaning against Aingeru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru misses the jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Josu Aingeru clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru'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.
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Dawoud lands a left hand.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Dawoud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aingeru misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aingeru.
Dawoud is working Aingeru over against the cage.
Dawoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawoud just leaning against Aingeru, taking a breather.
Dawoud digs a right hand into Aingeru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aingeru's gas tank.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Dawoud blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dawoud.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawoud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dawoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru cracks Dawoud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawoud moves in looking to clinch but Aingeru pushes him off.
Aingeru takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawoud breaks the clinch.
Dawoud tries to clinch up but Aingeru circles away and keeps his distance.
Aingeru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dawoud stalling in the clinch but Aingeru improves position.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Aingeru circles away.
Aingeru misses with a left hand
and Dawoud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dawoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Aingeru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aingeru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawoud ducks right into an uppercut from Aingeru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru pushes Dawoud up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawoud tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Dawoud back against the cage.
Dawoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dawoud on the inside.
Dawoud stalling in the clinch but Aingeru improves position.
Dawoud scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Dawoud.
Dawoud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawoud is looking to clinch but Aingeru is avoiding it.
Aingeru fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Dawoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut.
Aingeru misses with a series of wild punches.
As Aingeru backs off Dawoud throws a huge counter combo but Aingeru manages to avoid it all.
Dawoud gets tackled into the cage by Aingeru. Aingeru maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aingeru clinches up against the cage.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru takes the fight into the clinch.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Dawoud avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Dawoud.
Dawoud manages to break the clinch.
Aingeru clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawoud.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aingeru takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Dawoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aingeru.
Dawoud is trying to break the clinch but Aingeru has him pressed against the cage.
Dawoud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Josu Aingeru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dawoud wants to clinch.
Aingeru with a jab.
Aingeru misses with a double jab
and Dawoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawoud doesn't manage to clinch there - Aingeru circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru throws a hook but Dawoud blocks it.
Dawoud staying out of range there.
Aingeru clinches up against the cage.
Dawoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aingeru moves into the clinch.
Dawoud manages to break the clinch.
Dawoud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aingeru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aingeru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aingeru misses with a hook.
Aingeru rushes Dawoud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dawoud tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aingeru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dawoud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru stalks Dawoud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawoud's face. Dawoud staggers backwards, shaken.
Aingeru throws out a powerful jab.
Dawoud is rocked!
Josu Aingeru is winning the standup battle so far.
Aingeru digs a good body shot into Dawoud's ribs.
Aingeru moves into range and clinches up with Dawoud.
Dawoud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru lands a head shot.
Dawoud is still on wobbly legs! Can Aingeru finish him?
Aingeru scores with a nice strike.
Aingeru pushes Dawoud up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawoud on the side of the head.
Dawoud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Aingeru misses the target.
Dawoud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aingeru forces Dawoud back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawoud.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Dawoud is looking to clinch but Aingeru is avoiding it.
Aingeru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dawoud manages to circle out of the way.
Dawoud pushes Aingeru up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawoud blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud effectively controlling the action here.
Dawoud breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru has managed to clinch.
Dawoud seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawoud manages to break the clinch.
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Josu Aingeru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawoud is looking to control Aingeru's arms but Aingeru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawoud has his back to the cage.
Dawoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Dawoud.
Aingeru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aingeru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawoud's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud taking a breather.
Dawoud misses with a body punch.
Aingeru prevents Dawoud from breaking the clinch.
Dawoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawoud backwards.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru keeps control of Dawoud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dawoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osman Dawoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josu Aingeru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aingeru 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josu Aingeru!
A very excited looking Josu Aingeru made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jambe De Bois (ranked 351 p4p, 52 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 695 p4p, 96 weight class). De Bois's entrance music is Brad Fiedel - Terminator. A fine choice. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Olha a Explos�o. Royce Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jambe De Bois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Bois shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from De Bois crashes against the mat.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
De Bois cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Bois scores with punches from side control.
De Bois just content to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
De Bois is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Bois is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bois's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
De Bois's coaches at Rapid Fighting Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bois is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But De Bois has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from De Bois!
De Bois cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but De Bois defends easily.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
De Bois avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but De Bois defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
De Bois looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Bois swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Bois wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Bois is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Bois.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bois tries to kick Gracie off in order to stand up. Gracie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De Bois is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura but De Bois is defending well.
De Bois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Bois tries to get out of the position.
De Bois tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
De Bois 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.
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 Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Bois with a nice cross.
De Bois lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from De Bois.
De Bois throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Bois lands a jab to the head.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on De Bois's shoulder, as De Bois tries to avoid the shot.
De Bois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Bois is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Bois manages to avoid it.
De Bois shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and De Bois counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Bois. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Bois lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
A swing and a miss from De Bois.
Gracie with the counter takedown but De Bois avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as De Bois shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jambe De Bois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Bois scores with a jab.
De Bois throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jambe De Bois is winning the standup battle so far.
De Bois drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
De Bois cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Bois defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
De Bois makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Bois is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Bois trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Bois can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Bois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
De Bois is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Bois has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but De Bois slips an elbow through the middle.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but De Bois pushes his legs off easily.
De Bois postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
De Bois lands a couple of elbows.
De Bois postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gracie covers up, he's hurt! De Bois keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from De Bois and the ref steps in to end the fight! De Bois can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambe De Bois!
Jambe De Bois thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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