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SMASH: Alexander vs Tragedy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sarik (ranked 3538 p4p, 319 weight class) and Albert Thompson (ranked 3679 p4p, 331 weight class). Chris Sarik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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226 lbs
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229 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Sarik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Thompson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarik.
Sarik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.
Sarik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sarik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sarik slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
It looks like Chris Sarik has been cut.
Sarik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarik.
Sarik walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarik tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarik throws a wild body kick that Thompson sees coming a mile off.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Sarik ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Sarik's shoulder, as Sarik tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson cracks Sarik with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sarik looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thompson finish him?
Sarik is rocked!
Sarik is aggressively charging in as Thompson backs up avoiding any damage. Thompson tosses out a jab and Sarik runs right into it face first! Sarik is out cold! Thompson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sarik's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Thompson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Vergys (ranked 3183 p4p, 168 weight class) and Bradley Betts (ranked 3564 p4p, 186 weight class). Betts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Game - Token. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackie Vergys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Betts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vergys is looking for a sweep.
Betts wants to control but Vergys is keeping him busy.
Vergys is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Betts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Betts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vergys looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Betts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Betts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vergys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vergys regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vergys doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Betts postures up in Vergys's guard and throws a big left but Vergys blocks it.
Betts sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergys is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Betts is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Vergys's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vergys is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Betts defends well.
Vergys has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Betts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Betts trying to control but Vergys is working from the bottom.
Betts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vergys working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Betts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Betts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Betts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Betts trying to control the position from guard on top but Vergys is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vergys is trying to control the position but Betts postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vergys is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Betts frees his head nicely. Oh but Vergys has switched to an armbar! Betts is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jackie Vergys!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaycen Solo (ranked 2401 p4p, 243 weight class) and Fits Miz (ranked 3842 p4p, 344 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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230 lbs
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225 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaycen Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fits Miz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Miz as Solo shoots in.
Miz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miz tries to clinch but Solo moves out of range.
Miz throws a nice looking combination but Solo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miz is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miz.
Solo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo closes the distance and clinches up with Miz, looking for a takedown. Solo pushes Miz against the cage but Miz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Solo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Solo lands in his opponent's guard.
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miz working for a triangle but Solo defends it easily.
Solo is in close to Miz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Solo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solo postures up and lands a big shot to Miz's brow.
Solo is stalling in the full guard.
Miz working a defensive guard here.
Solo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Solo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miz for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miz trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miz tries to clinch but Solo moves out of range.
Solo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Solo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo is chipping away with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miz is rocked!
Solo cracks Miz with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Solo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Miz is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Solo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaycen Solo!
Jaycen Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 3598 p4p, 386 weight class) and Olaria Setebrava (ranked 3609 p4p, 389 weight class). Olaria Setebrava is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olaria Setebrava!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy tries to clinch up.
Setebrava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burgundy.
Setebrava looks for the body kick but Burgundy saw that one coming.
Burgundy lands a slapping body shot.
Burgundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Setebrava circles away.
We've been told by Burgundy's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Setebrava looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgundy misses the target.
Setebrava takes a swing at Burgundy's ribcage but misses.
Setebrava misses with a leg kick
and Burgundy counters with a straight right hand.
Burgundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Setebrava circles away.
Setebrava appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burgundy lands a slapping body shot.
Burgundy lands with an overhand left.
Burgundy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Setebrava on the side of the head.
Setebrava is rocked!
Setebrava gets tackled into the cage by Burgundy. Burgundy maintains the clinch.
Setebrava is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Setebrava's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy lands a big right hand that drops Setebrava! The killer instinct kicks in and Burgundy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Burgundy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Burgundy!
During a confident post fight interview, Ron Burgundy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Funky Colemadina (ranked 2968 p4p, 157 weight class) and Dillo The Manager (ranked 3997 p4p, 207 weight class). Colemadina comes to the cage accompanied by immortal by adema. Dillo The Manager will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funky Colemadina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dillo The Manager!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Manager sizes up Colemadina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Colemadina looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The Manager thuds a left hand into Colemadina's body.
Oooooh!!! The Manager has knocked Colemadina down with a huge combo! The Manager steps away and waves a wobbly Colemadina back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Colemadina is rocked!
It looks like Funky Colemadina has been cut.
Colemadina bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! The Manager comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Colemadina falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Colemadina was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillo The Manager!
Dillo The Manager thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Mygueel (ranked 3340 p4p, 375 weight class) and Syd Sydney (ranked 2672 p4p, 318 weight class). Mygueel comes to the cage accompanied by Wind of Change. 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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179 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Mygueel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Syd Sydney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydney shoots in for a double leg but Mygueel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mygueel stuffs the takedown.
Sydney shoots in looking for a takedown but Mygueel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sydney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Sydney.
Sydney tries for a takedown but Mygueel circles away easily
and Mygueel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sydney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mygueel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sydney somewhat.
Mygueel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydney is pulling down on Mygueel's head. It's preventing any offense from Mygueel, at least for the moment.
Sydney has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mygueel has passed into side control.
Sydney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney is looking to improve his position.
Sydney manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sydney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mygueel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mygueel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mygueel wants to pass the guard but Sydney is keeping the position.
Sydney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mygueel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sydney is keeping the position for now.
Sydney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sydney, not yet.
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mygueel won't allow Sydney to sweep him here.
Sydney seems keen to control Mygueel's posture.
Sydney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sydney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mygueel's guard.
Mygueel is trying to keep Sydney in close.
Sydney forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sydney there.
Sydney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mygueel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel is pressing down on Sydney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sydney looking to pass the guard.
Sydney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mygueel's head.
Mygueel wants to sweep but no luck.
Mygueel controls Sydney momentarily but Sydney frees himself.
Sydney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mygueel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sydney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sydney keeps trying to improve his position.
Sydney trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mygueel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mygueel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mygueel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sydney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mygueel is one step ahead there.
Sydney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sydney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sydney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydney drops an elbow to the side of Mygueel's head.
Mygueel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sydney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sydney's back!
Mygueel looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydney trying to control the position but Mygueel manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Mygueel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sydney or perhaps it was just good defense by Mygueel, which made it look bad.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Sydney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mygueel defends well and Sydney ends up having to push Mygueel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Sydney.
Sydney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mygueel sneaks out the side door and pushes Sydney away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown but Mygueel shows good takedown defense.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown but Mygueel shows good takedown defense.
Mygueel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mygueel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sydney can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mygueel but Mygueel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mygueel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sydney just manages to avoid it.
Sydney is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney fails to land the takedown.
Mygueel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sydney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mygueel!
Sydney lands some shots froms side control.
Mygueel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sydney trying to mount his opponent but Mygueel defends it.
Mygueel is looking to improve his position.
Mygueel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sydney.
Mygueel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mygueel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mygueel is keeping the position for now.
Sydney is in close to Mygueel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sydney lands a couple of elbows.
Sydney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mygueel is on top in guard.
Sydney working a defensive guard here.
Sydney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mygueel is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
Our spies down at at Kos's Academy inform us that Sydney has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mygueel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mygueel drops back looking for a leg! Sydney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sydney manages to kick Mygueel off! Mygueel jumps back into Sydney's guard.
Sydney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydney pulls Mygueel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mygueel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mygueel pushes down on Sydney's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sydney wants to get back to full guard.
Mygueel seems to be looking for submissions.
Mygueel is trying to work for a kimura but Sydney is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydney keeping control of the position.
Mygueel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mygueel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sydney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mygueel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydney keeping hold of Mygueel's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Mygueel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sydney shoots for a takedown but Mygueel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sydney shoots in but no luck this time.
Mygueel throws a big counter combination but Sydney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sydney shoots in looking for a takedown. Mygueel tries to sprawl out of it but Sydney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mygueel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcello Mygueel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Sydney.
Sydney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sydney shoots in and drives through. Mygueel sprawls well.
Mygueel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sydney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mygueel sprawls well. Mygueel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sydney gets slowly back to his feet.
Mygueel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sydney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mygueel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sydney defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mygueel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sydney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mygueel counters with a left and a right that stings Sydney.
Mygueel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mygueel is looking to counter the offense by Sydney and move into the clinch.
Sydney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mygueel as he jumps to the side.
Mygueel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sydney tries for a takedown but Mygueel circles away easily
and Mygueel counters by clinching up.
Mygueel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sydney can't fight it off and eventually Mygueel manages to take the fight to the floor. Sydney looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sydney is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydney stopping the sweep attempt from Mygueel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sydney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mygueel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sydney's guard.
Sydney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sydney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sydney stands and throws Mygueel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sydney throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mygueel wants to control but Sydney postures up.
Sydney advances nicely into full mount.
Sydney lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydney lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sydney cracks Mygueel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sydney with good strikes from the mount here!
Sydney putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mygueel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sydney scoring with strikes but Mygueel is staying in there.
The referee warns Mygueel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sydney breaks from Mygueel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sydney punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sydney lands a big elbow.
Sydney scoring with strikes but Mygueel is staying in there.
Syd Sydney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sydney is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sydney scoring with strikes but Mygueel is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydney lands a big elbow.
Mygueel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sydney postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mygueel looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sydney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mygueel 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.
Ground and pound from Sydney.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sydney connects with a nice short shot to Mygueel's temple.
Sydney working the head and body with strikes.
Sydney slips a nice elbow through Mygueel's hands, connecting with Mygueel's forehead.
Syd Sydney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Sydney.
Marcello Mygueel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mygueel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Syd Sydney.
I think Mygueel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Mygueel!
A very excited looking Marcello Mygueel 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teshima Shigochiyo (ranked 3263 p4p, 296 weight class) and Otto Fon Abiht (ranked 2411 p4p, 230 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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148 lbs
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154 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teshima Shigochiyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto Fon Abiht!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shigochiyo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abiht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shigochiyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abiht sees it coming and defends easily.
Shigochiyo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Abiht defend it? Shigochiyo steps over the head and cranks it - Abiht is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shigochiyo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teshima Shigochiyo!
During a confident post fight interview, Teshima Shigochiyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chartrand (ranked 1537 p4p, 202 weight class) and James Reginald (ranked 3927 p4p, 411 weight class). The key to victory for Dustin Chartrand has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Chartrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Reginald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reginald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chartrand at a distance.
Reginald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chartrand.
Reginald unleashes a big counter combination but Chartrand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reginald throws an overhand right that lands on Chartrand's shoulder, as Chartrand tries to avoid the shot.
Chartrand throwing a counter right hand but Reginald manages to avoid it.
A jab from Reginald misses.
Chartrand throwing a counter right hand but Reginald manages to avoid it.
Reginald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Dustin Chartrand has been cut.
Reginald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chartrand tests Reginald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chartrand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reginald throws a right and a left that Chartrand avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Chartrand there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reginald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reginald moves into range and clinches up with Chartrand.
Chartrand avoiding damage.
Chartrand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chartrand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chartrand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reginald on the side of the head.
Reginald throws a combination that misses
enabling Chartrand to counter with a crisp jab.
Reginald is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Chartrand engages and cracks Reginald with a massive lead left hook - Reginald tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Chartrand is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Chartrand!
Dustin Chartrand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 681 p4p, 90 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 2760 p4p, 263 weight class). Bizihwaeile comes to the cage accompanied by I'M AN ANIMAL! #MATYME. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great low kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Sparrow.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparrow misses with a looping right.
Sparrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwaeiles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Sparrow misses the target.
Sparrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaeile.
Sparrow throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Sparrow tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sparrow takes one on the button.
It looks like Jack Sparrow has been cut.
Bizihwaeile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sparrow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparrow is rocked!
Sparrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sparrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaeile finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizihwaeile sends Sparrow crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bizihwaeile is motioning to the referee to let Sparrow up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bizihwaeile shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sparrow takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bizihwaeile sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sparrow bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Alexander (ranked 941 p4p, 140 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 956 p4p, 143 weight class). Martin Alexander is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Alexander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexander, as that shot connected.
It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Alexander slips under a jab from Tragedy.
Nice shot lands for Tragedy.
Tragedy lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Tragedy takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alexander is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Alexander out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Trage Tragedy!
Trage Tragedy is the new middleweight champion!
Trage Tragedy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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