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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Badmean (ranked 2668 p4p, 268 weight class) and Colin Bollocks (ranked 3448 p4p, 324 weight class). Badmean comes to the cage accompanied by Are You Gonna Be My Girl. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Badmean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Bollocks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollocks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bollocks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Badmean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bollocks's defenses.
It looks like Colin Bollocks has been cut.
Badmean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badmean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badmean landing knees to the head.
Bollocks is trying to break the clinch but Badmean has him pressed against the cage.
Badmean scores with a shoulder strike.
Bollocks working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Badmean on the inside.
Bollocks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badmean lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badmean lands a shoulder strike.
Badmean lands with a right to the head.
Clinched against the cage, Badmean lands a big elbow that drops Bollocks! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Bollocks is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Badmean!
An out of breath and clearly excited Terry Badmean thanked SynCity Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Barbosa (ranked 1618 p4p, 213 weight class) and Ace Knott (ranked 1767 p4p, 226 weight class). Ace Knott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ace Knott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Knott avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Knott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knott ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Knott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Knott. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knott.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Knott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knott loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knott manages to circle out of the way.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knott swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knott clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa gets through Knott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knott.
Nice defenses there by Knott.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt - Knott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knott misses with a body shot.
Knott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ace Knott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Knott is out of range.
Knott throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Knott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knott doesn't seem phased though.
Knott tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Knott misses with a wild body shot.
Knott wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Knott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barbosa takes a swing at Knott's ribcage but misses.
Knott misses with a body shot.
Knott throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knott checks it well.
Knott looks to clinch
and Knott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Knott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Knott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Knott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knott was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Knott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Knott tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Knott.
Knott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Knott moved out of range nicely.
Knott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Knott wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Knott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Knott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa throws a hook but Knott blocks it.
Knott works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Knott is retaining full guard.
Knott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Knott keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa drops back looking for a leg! Knott is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knott manages to kick Barbosa off! Barbosa jumps back into Knott's guard.
Knott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbosa pushing down on Knott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Knott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knott tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Knott with a series of wild strikes but Knott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knott lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Knott throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Knott doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Knott drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knott clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Knott saw that one coming.
Knott rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Knott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knott can do to turn this around?
Knott has Barbosa pushed against the cage.
Knott misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott stops a takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Knott misses with a body punch.
Knott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Knott avoided it.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Knott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knott bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Knott throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knott avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knott scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Knott.
Knott checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Knott tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Knott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Knott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Knott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Knott avoids the punch easily.
Knott drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Barbosa drags the fight down to the ground.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Knott from controlling successfully.
Knott wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to stand up but Knott is controlling him.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa trying to control the position here.
Barbosa wants to stand up but Knott is controlling him.
Knott cracks Barbosa with a solid left hand.
Knott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knott trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Knott being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knott avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Knott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knott misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Barbosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Knott slips the punch.
Knott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Knott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knott.
Knott slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Knott's shoulder, as Knott tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Knott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Knott.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Knott ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knott.
Barbosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Knott manages to avoid it.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Knott.
Knott misses the body punch
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barbosa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Knott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knott wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knott as he avoids it easily.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott has managed to clinch.
Knott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knott walks away with a smile on his face. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knott wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Knott.
The crowd cheers as Knott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
Knott closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa cracks Knott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Knott.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Knott wants to clinch.
Ace Knott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knott looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knott tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knott to the ground. Knott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
As Barbosa backs off Knott throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Knott's belly button to the back.
Knott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Knott moved out of range.
Ace Knott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knott catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Knott is looking to clinch.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Knott as Barbosa shoots in.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knott throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Knott, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Knott against the cage but Knott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knott throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Knott just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knott's hands.
Some wild striking there from Knott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Knott avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Knott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Knott closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Barbosa 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.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Knott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Knott is out of range.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Knott.
Knott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knott is looking to clinch.
Knott takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Knott doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa!
An out of breath Daniel Barbosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Rojas (ranked 1014 p4p, 119 weight class) and Xavier Merlin (ranked 2439 p4p, 264 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Merlin's head backwards.
Merlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rojas pushes Merlin off looking to stand but Merlin dives back in and keeps control.
Merlin thows a huge punch but Rojas dodges it nicely.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rojas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rojas pushes Merlin off but Merlin dives into side control.
Merlin controlling from side mount.
Rojas is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rojas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Merlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rojas, who protects the arm well.
Merlin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rojas is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Merlin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Merlin working the ground and pound but Rojas is defending the strikes.
Rojas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Merlin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Merlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rojas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rojas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Merlin.
Merlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Merlin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rojas was covering up waiting for the punch and Merlin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rojas wants to stand up but Merlin is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas pushes Merlin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Merlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Merlin slips the punch.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merlin moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Merlin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rojas backs up against the cage.
Merlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rojas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Merlin doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merlin shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Merlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merlin.
Rojas leaves Merlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.
Merlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merlin shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas throws a low kick but Merlin moves out of range easily.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas clinches.
Rojas misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merlin takes one to the side of the head.
Merlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merlin fails with the takedown.
Merlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojas pinned against the cage. Rojas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Merlin.
Merlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Merlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Merlin dives in and scores a takedown into Rojas's guard.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet but Merlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rojas 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.
Merlin trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas wants to stand and escape but Merlin is having none of it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rojas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Rojas tenderised Merlin's leg. Merlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Merlin throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Merlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Merlin misses with a double jab.
Rojas misses with a hook. Merlin ducked under it nicely.
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merlin.
Merlin dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.
A left lands for Rojas.
Merlin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rojas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rojas is pushing Merlin's head away, looking to escape. Merlin manages to hold on to the position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Rojas'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Merlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Merlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Merlin throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merlin lands a nice short elbow.
Rojas is trying to stand back up but Merlin is controlling him
Emilio Rojas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Rojas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Merlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin throws an elbow that misses. Rojas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merlin's guard. Nice move by Rojas!
Rojas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Merlin, up you get!
Merlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojas pinned against the cage. Rojas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rojas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rojas lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xavier Merlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Merlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rojas misses with a low kick as Merlin jumps back.
Merlin unleashes a big counter combination but Rojas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Merlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojas circles away.
Merlin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rojas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas lands a really nice looking cross but Merlin seems unphased.
Merlin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rojas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rojas wriggles free and stands up.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merlin.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Merlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Donk. Rojas catches Merlin right on the button with a cross.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merlin has time to react.
Merlin slips a jab from Rojas.
Merlin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rojas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojas is fending him off so far but Merlin persists. Nope, Rojas circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas closes the distance but Merlin moves to the side
and Merlin counters with a nice body shot.
Rojas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rojas feints and then cracks Merlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Merlin down.
Merlin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Rojas lands.
Rojas connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rojas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merlin.
Rojas closes the distance but Merlin moves to the side
and Merlin counters with a thumping low kick.
Rojas cracks Merlin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Merlin misses with a double jab.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas catches Merlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Merlin at a distance.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojas throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Merlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Merlin's head.
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Merlin off balance momentarily.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Merlin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is trying to work for a kimura but Rojas is defending well.
Merlin is looking to pass Rojas's guard but actually Rojas recovers to full guard.
Rojas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Merlin shoots in for a double leg but Rojas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Rojas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merlin.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Merlin shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas misses with a leg kick.
Merlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas feints and then cracks Merlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Merlin down.
Merlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Merlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
Merlin fails to land the takedown.
Rojas leaves Merlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rojas rushes Merlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Merlin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xavier Merlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rojas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Our winner, Emilio Rojas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Robinson (ranked 1884 p4p, 252 weight class) and Anton Shibaev (ranked 1446 p4p, 205 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, CJ Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Shibaev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shibaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Shibaev should have avoided that one.
Shibaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Shibaev looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Robinson slips a jab from Shibaev.
Shibaev moves out of range as Robinson throws a body kick.
Shibaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Shibaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shibaev's head.
Shibaev 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.
Shibaev throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaev takes one on the button.
Shibaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
Shibaev cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Robinson's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shibaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson slips a straight right by Shibaev.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson scores with a head kick.
Shibaev misses with a hook
and Shibaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Robinson lands.
Shibaev tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shibaev. Shibaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shibaev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Robinson.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Shibaev moves out of range easily.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
CJ Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Shibaev misses with a hook
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson slips a straight right by Shibaev.
Shibaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Shibaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Shibaev manages to avoid it.
Shibaev lands with a cross.
Robinson pushes Shibaev away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Robinson.
Shibaev misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Shibaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shibaev misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a nice body kick.
Robinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anton Shibaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shibaev.
Shibaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a head kick.
Robinson feints and then cracks Shibaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shibaev down.
Shibaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shibaev looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Shibaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robinson's half guard.
Robinson has one foot on Shibaev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shibaev throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Shibaev moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Robinson.
A big left from Shibaev misses.
Shibaev throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Robinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shibaev.
Robinson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Shibaev's ribs.
Shibaev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shibaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson 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.
Shibaev throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Shibaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shibaev misses with an uppercut.
CJ Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Shibaev takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Robinson.
Shibaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Shibaev.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Shibaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shibaev misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Shibaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shibaev shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Shibaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shibaev misses the jab.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Shibaev.
Shibaev throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shibaev scores with a nice head shot.
Shibaev misses with a straight right.
Robinson lands a leg kick that knocks Shibaev off balance momentarily.
Shibaev moves out of range of the body kick from Robinson.
Shibaev with the counter takedown but Robinson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shibaev misses the target.
Shibaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.
Robinson keeps Shibaev at a distance using the push kick.
Shibaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Robinson counters with a nice body kick.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shibaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shibaev is just out of range.
Shibaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Shibaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shibaev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Robinson.
Shibaev throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shibaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robinson kicks Shibaev off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Shibaev checks a leg kick.
Robinson staying out of range there.
It looked like Robinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shibaev.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shibaev.
As Shibaev backs away, Robinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shibaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Shibaev misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Shibaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shibaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shibaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Shibaev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Anton Shibaev has been cut.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shibaev misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shibaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shibaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Shibaev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Robinson looks to land a body kick but Shibaev moved away.
Shibaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Shibaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson tries to bum rush Shibaev with a series of wild strikes but Shibaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shibaev.
A telegraphed right hand from Shibaev misses the target.
Shibaev moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shibaev! But no joy.
Shibaev misses with a left hand
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Shibaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibaev can do to turn this around?
Shibaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Shibaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson throws a counter high kick but Shibaev was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shibaev just manages to avoid it.
Shibaev throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shibaev throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Shibaev's leg. Shibaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shibaev manages to avoid it.
Shibaev misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson feints and then cracks Shibaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shibaev down.
Robinson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shibaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Shibaev throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
CJ Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shibaev throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson jabs Shibaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robinson.
Shibaev blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson keeps Shibaev at a distance using the push kick.
Robinson throws a good cross that connects.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shibaev throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robinson.
Anton Shibaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shibaev avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Shibaev feints the counter takedown.
Shibaev misses with a jab to the body
and Robinson counters with a good, hard body kick but Shibaev shrugs it off.
Robinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shibaev throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shibaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shibaev.
Robinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shibaev.
Shibaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shibaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Shibaev cracks Robinson with an open hand slap.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Shibaev looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson moves out of range as Shibaev strikes.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shibaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shibaev walks into a straight right hand from Robinson.
Shibaev misses with a right hand
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Robinson slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Robinson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 1264 p4p, 33 weight class) and Kris Kristof (ranked 6338 p4p, 187 weight class). Pinochet comes to the cage accompanied by I'M AN ASS MAN YEEEAH !. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Kristof!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pinochet jumps guard.
Kristof is posturing up here but Pinochet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kristof tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kristof has to tap! Slick submission there by Pinochet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Pinochet!
After the fight, Augusto Pinochet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Babyara (ranked 1182 p4p, 148 weight class) and Yarny Trueblood (ranked 2141 p4p, 223 weight class). Francisco Babyara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yarny Trueblood!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trueblood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Babyara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Babyara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trueblood has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Babyara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Babyara blocks an uppercut.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Babyara has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Good body shot from Babyara.
Trueblood throws a head punch that misses.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trueblood letting Babyara take a breather here.
Trueblood working aggressively here.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trueblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babyara has hold of one of Trueblood's legs. Trueblood is fighting the takedown attempt but Babyara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Trueblood manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babyara tightens his grip and picks Trueblood up, before dumping him to the ground. Trueblood manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueblood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Babyara is controlling him.
Trueblood pushes Babyara off and gets back to his feet.
Trueblood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Yarny Trueblood has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Babyara. Those never looked like landing.
Trueblood moves into the clinch successfully.
Babyara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood lands with a left to the head.
Babyara blocking some punches.
Babyara has clasped his hands together around Trueblood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Trueblood throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trueblood has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babyara decides to pull guard.
Trueblood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Babyara, up you get!
Trueblood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babyara just misses with a punch to the body.
Babyara misses with a two punch combination.
Trueblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trueblood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trueblood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babyara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babyara misses with a straight left.
Trueblood throws a combination that misses
and Babyara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trueblood tries to clinch
and Babyara counters with a left to the body.
Babyara keeps the fight on the outside.
Babyara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trueblood closes the distance but Babyara moves to the side
and Babyara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babyara throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babyara throws a series of punches but Trueblood moves out of range.
Trueblood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trueblood tries to clinch but Babyara is having none of it.
Babyara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trueblood sprawls and moves away.
Trueblood tries to clinch there but Babyara circles away.
Babyara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trueblood.
Babyara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trueblood counters with a left to the body.
Trueblood tries to clinch up but Babyara circles away and keeps his distance.
Trueblood tries to clinch
and Babyara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Trueblood doesn't manage to clinch there - Babyara circles away.
Trueblood rushes Babyara and presses him up against the cage.
Trueblood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babyara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trueblood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babyara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babyara jabs Trueblood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trueblood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babyara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babyara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trueblood closes the distance but Babyara moves to the side
and Babyara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trueblood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Babyara.
Trueblood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trueblood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babyara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Babyara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Babyara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babyara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trueblood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Babyara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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 Francisco Babyara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yarny Trueblood's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trueblood tries to clinch but Babyara is having none of it.
Babyara keeps the fight on the outside.
Yarny Trueblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babyara scores with a hook.
Trueblood moves in looking to clinch but Babyara pushes him off.
Babyara attempts a counter takedown but Trueblood avoids it well and moves away.
Babyara swats away the attempt to clinch by Trueblood.
Babyara attempts a counter takedown but Trueblood avoids it well and moves away.
Babyara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trueblood wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trueblood tries to close the distance and clinch but Babyara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babyara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Babyara lands with a nice body punch.
Trueblood tries to clinch up but Babyara circles away and keeps his distance.
Trueblood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Babyara counters with a right hand to the body.
Babyara is looking to wear down Trueblood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueblood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Babyara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trueblood won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Babyara.
Trueblood pushes Babyara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Babyara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Babyara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trueblood can do to turn this around?
An elbow from Babyara crashes against the mat.
Trueblood wants to get back to his feet.
Babyara tries to stand but Trueblood is controlling his head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trueblood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Babyara has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Babyara tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Trueblood throws Babyara to one side and escapes!
Trueblood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trueblood tries to clinch up.
Babyara keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babyara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trueblood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trueblood wants to clinch up but Babyara keeps it at a distance.
Trueblood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babyara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babyara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trueblood throws a jab but it's blocked by Babyara.
Babyara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babyara tries to bum rush Trueblood with a series of wild strikes but Trueblood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trueblood tries to clinch there but Babyara circles away.
Trueblood is looking to clinch but Babyara is avoiding it.
Babyara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trueblood. Trueblood obviously looking to wear him down.
Babyara throws a series of punches but Trueblood avoids them all with ease.
Trueblood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babyara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trueblood fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babyara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trueblood was well out of range. Poor timing from Babyara.
A combination from Babyara does no damage.
Trueblood is looking to clinch.
Babyara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trueblood rushes Babyara and presses him up against the cage.
Babyara tries to pull guard but Trueblood holds him up against the cage and eventually Babyara drops back down to his feet.
Trueblood misses with some punches.
Babyara goes for a takedown attempt but Trueblood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trueblood misses with a series of wild punches.
Trueblood moves in looking to clinch but Babyara pushes him off.
Babyara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trueblood circles away quickly and effectively.
Francisco Babyara is winning the standup battle so far.
Babyara misses with a double jab.
Trueblood feints a counter leg kick.
Babyara keeps the fight on the outside.
As Trueblood looks to move away, Babyara throws a big counter combo but Trueblood just gets out of the way.
Trueblood misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babyara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trueblood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trueblood tries to close the distance and clinch but Babyara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trueblood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Babyara.
That has opened up Yarny Trueblood's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trueblood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babyara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trueblood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Babyara counters with a two punch combo.
Babyara thuds a left hand into Trueblood's body.
Trueblood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trueblood misses with a leg kick
and Babyara counters by moving into the clinch.
Trueblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Babyara.
Trueblood misses with the head strike.
Trueblood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babyara jumps into guard, dragging Trueblood to the mat.
Trueblood gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Babyara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yarny Trueblood's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Trueblood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Babyara misses.
Babyara lands a glancing blow to the side of Trueblood's head.
Babyara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babyara keeps the fight on the outside.
Trueblood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Babyara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trueblood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babyara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trueblood is looking to clinch but Babyara is avoiding it.
Babyara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara scores with a one two! Trueblood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trueblood tries to clinch there but Babyara circles away.
Trueblood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babyara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trueblood tries to score with a low kick but Babyara moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueblood tries to clinch up but Babyara circles away and keeps his distance.
Trueblood closes the distance and clinches.
Babyara gets control of Trueblood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Babyara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trueblood decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Babyara, up you get!
Trueblood tries to clinch but Babyara moves out of range.
Babyara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trueblood doesn't manage to clinch there - Babyara circles away.
Babyara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trueblood sprawls and moves away.
Trueblood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babyara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babyara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babyara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trueblood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trueblood tries to clinch but Babyara is having none of it.
Trueblood tries to clinch up.
Babyara swats away the attempt to clinch by Trueblood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babyara circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Babyara counter with a right hand.
The cut above Yarny Trueblood's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Babyara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trueblood manages to avoid it.
Babyara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trueblood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trueblood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Babyara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Babyara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trueblood sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Babyara.
Babyara swats away the attempt to clinch by Trueblood.
Babyara works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood darts in trying to clinch
and Babyara counters with a left and a right that stings Trueblood.
Trueblood moves into the clinch.
Babyara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trueblood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood has a couple of punches blocked by Babyara.
Trueblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Babyara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trueblood misses with some punches.
Babyara pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trueblood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babyara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trueblood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trueblood misses with the head strike.
Babyara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trueblood just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Babyara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trueblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babyara blocking some punches.
Babyara manages to break the clinch.
Trueblood tries to clinch but Babyara is having none of it.
Babyara connects with a jab.
Trueblood moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babyara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Trueblood is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Babyara presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Babyara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babyara lands with a nice combination. Trueblood backs away looking to recover.
Yarny Trueblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Babyara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yarny Trueblood's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Trueblood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Babyara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babyara, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Babyara!
Francisco Babyara gave a mention to Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafson (ranked 1144 p4p, 162 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 1084 p4p, 151 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cleon Wright enters the cage!
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cleon Wright!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustafson at a distance.
Gustafson tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gustafson throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Gustafson on that attempt.
Gustafson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gustafson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
It looked like Gustafson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafson moves away.
Wright misses with a hook.
Gustafson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gustafson shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexander Gustafson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright lands a left and a right that sends Gustafson crashing to the canvas! Wright dives into mount looking to finish!
Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wright is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of Wright the control monster continue. Boring.
Gustafson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustafson postures up.
Gustafson won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Gustafson advances position into side control!
Wright manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is staying active underneath Gustafson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafson is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gustafson stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustafson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright has Gustafson pulled in close to control his posture.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gustafson lying in Wright's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Wright decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gustafson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cleon Wright!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanderlei Bitetti (ranked 971 p4p, 116 weight class) and Leonardo Da Vincible (ranked 990 p4p, 119 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sanderlei Bitetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Da Vincible!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Vincible blocks a head kick by Bitetti.
Bitetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell's Balls Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sanderlei Bitetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Vincible lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Vincible throws the left hand but Bitetti avoids the punch easily.
Da Vincible fakes the leg kick and cracks Bitetti in the body.
Bitetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bitetti misses with a head kick.
Bitetti throws a head kick but Da Vincible moves out of range.
Bitetti moves out of range of the body kick from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bitetti's head backwards.
Bitetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Da Vincible to counter with a crisp jab.
Bitetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bitetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bitetti throws a lazy head kick
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Vincible is just out of range.
Da Vincible throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bitetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Vincible.
Bitetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vincible looks to score with a jab to the body but Bitetti is just out of range.
A big left from Bitetti misses.
Da Vincible doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bitetti jabs at Da Vincible's body.
Bitetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Vincible misses with a body shot.
Bitetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bitetti throws a head kick but Da Vincible moves out of range.
Bitetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bitetti misses with a left hand
and Da Vincible counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Vincible has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Da Vincible avoids the head kick by Bitetti.
Da Vincible throws a jab but it's blocked by Bitetti.
Bitetti slips under a jab.
Da Vincible blocks a head kick by Bitetti.
Da Vincible scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible throws a body kick that misses.
Da Vincible avoids the head kick by Bitetti.
A swing and a miss from Bitetti.
Da Vincible shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bitetti eats them both and turns towards Da Vincible to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Sanderlei Bitetti has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Vincible misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bitetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Vincible avoids the head kick by Bitetti.
Bitetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Vincible slips a straight right by Bitetti.
Bitetti misses the shot to the body.
Da Vincible looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Vincible tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitetti misses with a kick to the body
enabling Da Vincible to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Vincible throws a head kick but Bitetti moves out of range.
Da Vincible takes a swing at Bitetti's ribcage but misses.
Da Vincible is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab from Da Vincible.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Vincible throws out a counter right but Bitetti avoids it with no problem.
Bitetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bitetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Vincible blocks a head kick by Bitetti.
Da Vincible let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bitetti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Da Vincible's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Da Vincible takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bitetti avoids the head kick by Da Vincible.
Da Vincible uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitetti.
Da Vincible is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Da Vincible misses the shot to the body.
Bitetti is looking to counter with head kicks.
Da Vincible walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Da Vincible uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Da Vincible does it's job there.
Bitetti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Da Vincible feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bitetti's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Da Vincible.
Bitetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti throws a lazy head kick
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
Bitetti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bitetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Vincible tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Vincible.
A head kick by Bitetti misses
and Da Vincible counters with a crisp right that sends Bitetti to the canvas! Da Vincible follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Da Vincible!
After the fight, Leonardo Da Vincible was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry The Crab (ranked 726 p4p, 39 weight class) and Justin Magnum (ranked 2178 p4p, 122 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Magnum!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crab has closed the distance and engaged Magnum in a clinch.
The Crab gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Crab 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.
The Crab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magnum is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab wants to control but Magnum is keeping him busy.
Magnum tries to get to full guard but The Crab has control of the leg.
The Crab trying to mount his opponent but Magnum defends it.
The Crab is trying to control the action in half guard but Magnum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnum tries to roll over but The Crab keeps him under control.
The Crab is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magnum has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Crab thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnum's head.
The Crab prevents Magnum from improving his position.
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.
The Crab wants to work for an arm triangle but Magnum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Crab seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Crab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magnum defends it well.
Magnum gets full guard.
The Crab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magnum pulls The Crab in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Magnum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Crab is looking to clinch but Magnum is avoiding it.
The Crab closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magnum's guard.
Magnum is trying to control the position but The Crab postures up.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Magnum is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magnum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magnum has escaped and now he's on top!
Magnum has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing The Crab to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Magnum is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - The Crab pulls down on the head and he's put Magnum to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry The Crab!
A relieved looking Henry The Crab 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Dee (ranked 630 p4p, 80 weight class) and Scott Minerva (ranked 784 p4p, 100 weight class). Minerva has chosen Make The Money as his entrance music. Scott Minerva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Minerva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minerva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Dee tries to clinch up
and Minerva counters with a huge left! Dee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Minerva isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Minerva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Minerva!
After the big win, Scott Minerva made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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