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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Red Crow (ranked 7623 p4p, 3459 weight class) and Kribbson Johansson (ranked 717 p4p, 434 weight class). Kribbson Johansson 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kribbson Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
Crow thumps Johansson with a low kick.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson throws a combination that misses
and Crow counters with a thumping low kick.
Johansson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crow back to the cage. Johansson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Johansson lands with a straight right. Crow didn't see that one coming.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Crow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Johansson swinging wildly here.
Kribbson Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson misses with a double jab
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crow rather than just go for the knockout.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crow on the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow counters with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Crow.
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crow throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crow on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Crow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Johansson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow is looking to slow Johansson down with leg kicks.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johansson misses with a combination
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson tries to bum rush Crow with a series of wild strikes but Crow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Johansson.
Johansson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johansson's knee momentarily.
Johansson tries to move into range but Crow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crow.
Crow lands a leg kick that knocks Johansson off balance momentarily.
Johansson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johansson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Crow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johansson trying to control but Crow postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow drops an elbow to the side of Johansson's head.
Crow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
 Johansson is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crow lands a nice short elbow.
Johansson is still in real trouble! Can Crow finish him?
Nice strikes from Crow there.
Crow trying to control from half guard but Johansson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow prevents Johansson from standing back up.
Crow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crow working over Johansson with some ground and pound. Johansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crow connects with a nice short shot to Johansson's temple.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Crow has control of the leg.
Crow lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Johansson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Crow jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
A relieved looking Red Crow 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Karhu (ranked 6823 p4p, 25456 weight class) and Some Body (ranked 603 p4p, 668 weight class). Body is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by boom. Hemmo Karhu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Some Body!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Body closes the distance and pushes Karhu back into the cage.
Body throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Body working Karhu over with knees to the body.
Body tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Body is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karhu throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Body.
Body landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karhu wants to take the fight to the mat but Body manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Body misses with a knee to the head.
Body misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Body misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karhu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karhu is trying to pull guard but Body turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemmo Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Body stops a takedown attempt from Karhu.
Karhu takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Body utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karhu is trying to pull guard but Body has him pressed against the cage.
Karhu has Body pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Body manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Body fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Body wants to clinch.
Body moves in looking to clinch but Karhu pushes him off.
Karhu scores with a takedown into Body's guard.
Karhu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karhu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karhu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Body keeping moving, preventing Karhu from controlling successfully.
Karhu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Body can't keep his opponent in guard - Karhu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karhu working Body over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Body is looking to improve his position.
Karhu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Body!
Body is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Body to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Body shrugs it off.
Karhu content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu lands a big elbow.
Body tries to hold on but Karhu pushes him away.
Karhu is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Body is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hemmo Karhu!
The defeated Some Body had this to say: 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Webber (ranked 6112 p4p, 6225 weight class) and Soons Sam (ranked 565 p4p, 570 weight class). Soons Sam struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Soons Sam is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Webber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soons Sam!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webber scores with a punch to the head.
Webber with a nice cross.
Sam gets a double leg takedown into Webber's guard.
Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sam stands up and waves to Webber to follow him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Webber!
Webber tries to sprawl but Sam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Webber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sam pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webber regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sam.
Webber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Webber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sam controls the pace.
Sam gets to his feet - Webber follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sam blocks a jab.
Sam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webber.
Sam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Webber.
Sam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sam lands in his opponent's guard.
Webber trying to control the position.
Sam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Webber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sam has managed to get both his arms back between Webber's legs - danger averted.
Sam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webber trying to control the position.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webber is keeping the position for now.
Sam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Webber has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Webber looks to score with a jab to the body but Sam is just out of range.
Sam avoids the body shot from Webber.
Sam throws a counter combo.
Webber gets caught flat footed, as Sam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webber keeping full guard, as Sam tries to pass.
Sam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soons Sam will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Webber looks to throw the jab but Sam is out of range.
Sam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Webber scores with a nice strike.
Sam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Sam seems content to control.
Webber is looking for a sweep. Sam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sam is keen to just control but Webber is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam not doing much here.
Sam is pressing down on Webber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Webber is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Webber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sam stands and steps away. Webber gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Webber misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Webber finds it's target.
Sam slips a jab and a cross from Webber.
Webber misses with a hook
and Sam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webber is trying to control the position but Sam postures up.
Sam postures up in Webber's guard and throws a big left but Webber blocks it.
Sam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sam wants to control from the top but Webber keeps moving.
Soons Sam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Webber is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam landing strikes, looking to finish!
 Webber is rocked!
Sam working for a submission but Webber is keeping him at bay.
Oh Webber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Webber tries to reverse the position but Sam maintains control.
Sam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Sam with shots to the head and body - Webber looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sam looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Webber covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soons Sam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jestoni Hawk (ranked 24697 p4p, 25408 weight class) and John Popeye (ranked 688 p4p, 713 weight class). John Popeye told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jestoni Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Popeye!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Popeye.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Popeye moves into the clinch.
Come on Hawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Popeye gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk jumps guard but Popeye stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popeye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popeye tries for a takedown but Hawk manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Popeye gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popeye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jestoni Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popeye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Popeye cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jestoni Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popeye moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Popeye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Popeye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawk letting Popeye take a breather here.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popeye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popeye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popeye taking a breather.
Popeye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Popeye is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popeye scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Popeye misses the target.
Popeye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popeye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Popeye misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to circle away but Popeye has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Popeye improves position.
Popeye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popeye stalling against the cage.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popeye pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popeye gets a takedown into half guard.
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Popeye pulls his head out easily.
Hawk trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Popeye working over Hawk with some ground and pound. Hawk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Popeye postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Popeye working some strikes from top position.
Hawk looking to control.
Popeye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawk controls Popeye momentarily but Popeye frees himself.
Popeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Popeye dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Popeye misses its intended target.
Popeye throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Popeye.
John Popeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popeye fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hawk to the ground. Popeye is now in Hawk's guard.
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Popeye pushes his legs off easily.
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Popeye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popeye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Popeye pushes his legs off easily.
Popeye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Popeye stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popeye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Popeye works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawk is rocked!
Popeye distracts Hawk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Hawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popeye loads up on a big left hand. Hawk felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Popeye looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hawk can't hide his disappointment, as Popeye celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Popeye!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Junior (ranked 7115 p4p, 6886 weight class) and Michael Rubio (ranked 617 p4p, 607 weight class). Joe Junior could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Rubio's chin.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rubio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rubio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rubio lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rubio.
Rubio lands a left hand.
Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joe Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rubio.
Rubio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio is trying to drag Junior to the mat but Junior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rubio is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Junior after a bit of a struggle.
Rubio lands a left hand.
Rubio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junior stalling against the cage.
Rubio tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Rubio.
Junior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Junior stops a takedown attempt from Rubio.
Rubio tries to score a body lock takedown but Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rubio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Junior pushes Rubio off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubio.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubio moves forwards but Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rubio pushes Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rubio.
Rubio has Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Junior is trying to break free.
Rubio looking for a takedown.
Rubio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rubio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubio has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Rubio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Junior after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior is pressed up against the cage. Rubio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Junior down to the mat. Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Rubio looks winded!
Rubio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rubio tries to kick Junior off in order to stand up. Junior Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rubio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Junior is controlling him well.
Junior taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio wants to get back to his feet.
Junior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Junior working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rubio wants to get back to his feet.
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 Joe Junior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rubio instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubio wants a takedown but no success here.
Rubio tries to score a body lock takedown but Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rubio lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Junior has his feet on Rubio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rubio wants to clinch but Junior slips to the side
and Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Rubio darts in trying to clinch
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
Rubio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Junior's efforts to push away.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio wants a takedown but no success here.
Joe Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rubio.
Rubio lands with a left to the head.
Rubio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rubio is working for takedown but Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rubio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Junior after a bit of a struggle.
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubio is breathing heavily.
Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rubio.
Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rubio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio wants a takedown but no success here.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rubio has him pressed against the cage.
Junior has had enough of the clinch but Rubio keeps him there for the moment.
Rubio can't get the takedown.
Rubio goes for a takedown attempt but Junior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rubio tries to clinch up
letting Junior counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio closes the distance and pushes Junior back into the cage.
Rubio has Junior pressed against the cage, preventing Junior from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Junior looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Junior is trying to push Rubio away but Rubio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Michael Rubio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Junior is trying to force a seperation but Rubio has the dominant position.
Junior is pressed up against the cage. Rubio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Junior down to the mat. Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rubio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Junior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Junior connects with a body shot.
Rubio tries to clinch up
and Junior counters with a left to the body.
Junior throws a series of punches but Rubio moves out of range.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubio can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Junior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
Junior lands a really nice looking cross but Rubio seems unphased.
Rubio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior throws a leg kick but Rubio moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rubio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior works over Rubio's head and body with a nice combination.
Rubio shoots and misses
and Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubio tries to clinch
letting Junior counter with a right hand.
Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior dips to his left and cracks Rubio with an uppercut!
Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Junior dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good work by Rubio as he checks the leg kick.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior.
Rubio clinches.
Rubio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rubio has him pressed against the cage.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rubio.
Rubio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rubio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio lands a nice uppercut.
Rubio is working for takedown but Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rubio can't get the takedown.
Rubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Rubio won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rubio closes the distance but Junior moves to the side
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Rubio looks to move away, Junior throws a big counter combo but Rubio just gets out of the way.
Rubio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rubio's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Rubio blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubio! But no joy.
Rubio moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Junior feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rubio tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Rubio. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Rubio rushes Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior takes a shot to the head.
Junior tries to circle away but Rubio has him pinned against the cage.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rubio keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rubio can't get the takedown.
Joe Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rubio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rubio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior tries to break the clinch but Rubio is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio goes for a takedown attempt but Junior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junior scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rubio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Rubio rushes Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rubio gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Junior uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Rubio tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Rubio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Junior counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looks to land a body kick but Rubio moved away.
Junior connects with a jab.
Rubio takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubio swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michael Rubio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubio misses with the head strike.
Rubio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Junior wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junior, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Fury (ranked 3954 p4p, 3262 weight class) and Mike Bard (ranked 449 p4p, 382 weight class). Fury kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kid CuDi - "Pursuit of Happiness (Stevé Aoki Remix)". Titus Fury has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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19
205
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25
205
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Brawler
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bard!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard throws a series of punches but Fury avoids them all with ease.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bard takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fury is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bard sees it coming and defends easily.
Fury is looking for a kimura here.
Bard is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury seems to be working for a kimura but Bard defends the submission attempt.
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now.
Bard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fury is pushing down on Bard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bard is fighting to maintain full guard but Fury has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fury's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fury's back!
Bard throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fury could be in trouble here!
Bard is trying to stick to Fury's back but Fury is turning into Bard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fury.
Fury drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bard!
Bard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fury tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bard decides to stand back up.
Fury drives through and clinches with Bard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard jumps guard but Fury stands there with Bard around his waist. Bard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury lands with a short shot to the head.
Bard manages to break the clinch.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fury takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bard throws out the jab.
Bard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown but Bard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Bard's shoulder, as Bard tries to avoid the shot.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bard throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bard is looking for a sweep.
Fury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bard is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fury has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bard tries to buck Fury off but Fury is having none of it.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fury's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bard manages to get to full guard.
Bard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fury looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fury drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bard dives on top into guard.
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Bard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Bard preventing the sweep.
Bard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fury throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bard lands a couple of digs.
Bard lands a couple of digs.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Fury is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fury is working for a kimura but Bard is defending it quite comfortably.
Bard tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.
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 Titus Fury will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bard misses with a body kick.
Bard sizes up Fury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fury slips a jab from Bard.
Bard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fury wants to clinch.
A big right from Fury misses.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Bard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Bard.
Bard digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Bard is trying to pull guard but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Fury.
Bard is looking to control Fury's arms but Fury gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bard has his back to the cage.
Fury misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard jumps guard but Fury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fury smiles and moves away.
Titus Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bard.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Bard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fury circles away.
Fury takes one to the chin there.
Bard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bard throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Fury wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bard swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Bard throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury gets a clinch.
Bard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Bard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fury shoots in and gets a takedown into Bard's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Bard is keeping the position.
Fury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fury defends it easily.
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fury preventing the sweep.
Bard keeping full guard, as Fury tries to pass.
Bard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bard has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fury drops back looking for a leg! Bard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bard manages to kick Fury off! Fury jumps back into Bard's guard.
Fury passes into half guard.
Bard looking for submissions off his back.
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
Bard is trying to get back to full guard.
Fury wants to work for an arm triangle but Bard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury prevents Bard from improving his position.
Fury 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.
Fury is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Titus Fury!
Titus Fury very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Kerzner (ranked 3601 p4p, 5082 weight class) and Marat Mustafaev (ranked 417 p4p, 518 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
210
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Kerzner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marat Mustafaev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerzner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustafaev is just out of range.
Mustafaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerzner tries to counter with a takedown but Mustafaev is quick to defend against it.
Mustafaev moves into the clinch.
Mustafaev lands with a right to the head.
Mustafaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Kerzner looking for a takedown.
Kerzner goes for a takedown attempt but Mustafaev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Kerzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerzner with a hook.
Kerzner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mustafaev to the ground. Kerzner is now in Mustafaev's guard.
Kerzner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kerzner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mustafaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerzner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mustafaev wants to stand and escape but Kerzner is having none of it.
Kerzner showing good wrestling skills to control the 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.
Kerzner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kerzner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kerzner has an Americana. Mustafaev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kerzner is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kerzner hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harold Kerzner!
Marat Mustafaev spoke after the fight, saying 'Is whatever. I go back to train'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Hasanov (ranked 3131 p4p, 3844 weight class) and Sacrificial Lamb (ranked 372 p4p, 439 weight class). Sacrificial Lamb will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Hasanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacrificial Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hasanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hasanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hasanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hasanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lamb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hasanov walks into a straight right hand from Lamb.
Lamb stuns Hasanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lamb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lamb dips to his left and cracks Hasanov with an uppercut!
Lamb slips a jab from Hasanov.
Nice uppercut there from Lamb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb scores with a nice right hand.
Lamb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hasanov.
Hasanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lamb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lamb keeps the fight on the outside.
Lamb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hasanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lamb scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb lands a glancing blow to the side of Hasanov's head.
Hasanov gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Lamb.
Lamb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasanov takes one to the side of the head.
Lamb scores with a shot to the body.
Hasanov throws a head kick that misses
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasanov is breathing heavily.
Hasanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lamb lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Hasanov tries to move into range but Lamb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hasanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lamb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hasanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamb.
Lamb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hasanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamb lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb lands a nice shot that snaps Hasanov's head back.
Lamb throws out a powerful jab.
Hasanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hasanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Ali Hasanov has been cut.
Hasanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Lamb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lamb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hasanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lamb lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Hasanov with that takedown attempt.
Lamb scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamb.
Sacrificial Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lamb.
Hasanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hasanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamb to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamb connects with a single shot there.
Lamb lands with a nice body punch.
Lamb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hasanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hasanov under the eye.
Hasanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamb lands a jab to the nose.
Hasanov is rocked!
Lamb lands a jab to the head.
Oh Hasanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab lands there for Lamb.
Lamb scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Lamb scores with a four punch combination!
Hasanov is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Lamb moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sacrificial Lamb!
An out of breath Sacrificial Lamb 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dougie Mcphee (ranked 2526 p4p, 3335 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 318 p4p, 388 weight class). Dougie Mcphee 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dougie Mcphee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mcphee.
Mcphee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcphee throws a leg kick that misses.
Mcphee lands a body shot.
Mcphee throws out a powerful jab.
Mcphee scores with a body shot.
Mcphee misses with a looping right.
Mcphee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcphee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcphee connects with a crisp jab.
Mcphee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai walks into a jab.
Thai checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcphee misses the shot to the body.
Thai with the counter takedown but Mcphee avoids it easily.
Mcphee cracks Thai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Mcphee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcphee tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcphee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dougie Mcphee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcphee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcphee throws out the jab.
Mcphee scores with a jab. Thai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcphee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mcphee connects with a body shot that sends Thai's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcphee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thai tries for a takedown but Mcphee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcphee.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Mcphee's head coaches at Bad Education that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mcphee lands a head shot.
Mcphee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A good leg kick by Mcphee.
No luck for Thai with that takedown attempt.
Dougie Mcphee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Mcphee misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcphee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thai shoots in and drives through. Mcphee sprawls well.
Mcphee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thai staying out of range there.
Mcphee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thai at a distance.
Mcphee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcphee throws a nice looking combination but Thai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Mcphee loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcphee throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
Mcphee scores with a sloppy right hand. Thai should have avoided that one.
Thai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcphee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcphee. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mcphee throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcphee punishes Thai's body with a nice straight punch.
Thai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcphee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcphee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougie Mcphee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thai walks into a jab.
Mcphee lands a glancing blow to the side of Thai's head.
Mcphee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Thai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcphee pinned against the cage. Mcphee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcphee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thai momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mcphee has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcphee misses with a shot to the body
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcphee is retaining full guard.
Mcphee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thai pushing down on Mcphee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thai wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcphee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcphee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thai on the ground.
Mcphee is trying to stand.
Thai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcphee!
Thai looking for a guillotine from mount but Mcphee is having none of it.
Thai has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mcphee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Rabbit (ranked 3707 p4p, 3111 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 326 p4p, 297 weight class). Luciano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One More Time. Ramon Rabbit has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabbit slips under a jab from Luciano.
Rabbit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rabbit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
Luciano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rabbit's half guard.
Rabbit wants to get back to full guard but Luciano has mounted him!
Luciano looking to finish with strikes here!
Rabbit takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rabbit is in a horrible position here. Luciano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano looking to finish Rabbit with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rabbit!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luciano misses with a head shot.
Rabbit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Luciano controlling from mount.
Rabbit is trying desperately to improve position.
Luciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luciano landing shots from mount.
Luciano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Luciano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rabbit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luciano on the ground.
Luciano is landing with some decent strikes but Rabbit is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbit taking shots to the head.
Rabbit is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rabbit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Rabbit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Luciano controlling from mount.
Luciano quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Luciano but it's paid off an Rabbit is forced to tap! Nice work by Luciano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Luciano!
A less than humble Charles Luciano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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