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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 5738 p4p, 3409 weight class) and Moonlight Maze (ranked 574 p4p, 432 weight class). Maze has chosen Winger Can't Get Enough as his entrance music. Moonlight Maze 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Moonlight Maze!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe gets a double leg takedown into Maze's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom.
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom.
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Maze has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joe controls the pace.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maze, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters by clinching up.
Maze goes for a takedown attempt but Joe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maze working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Maze keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Maze's legs - danger averted.
Maze is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maze is on top in guard.
Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maze preventing the sweep.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joe has escaped and now he's on top!
Maze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Maze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Maze has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maze.
Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but Maze is defending well.
Maze manages to get back to half guard.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maze still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maze has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Maze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joe, who protects the arm well.
Joe struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe half committed to a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maze.
Joe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joe has closed the distance and engaged Maze in a clinch.
Maze has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joe is trying to keep an underhook but Maze manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Maze is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
Joe trying to control here.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joe trying to hold on to Maze's head to control him but Maze postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Joe defends the submission attempt.
Moonlight Maze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
Joe is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe wants to improve his position but Maze is controlling well.
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
Maze 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.
Joe regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is looking for a triangle but Maze pushes his legs off easily.
Maze preventing the sweep.
Maze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joe!
Maze tries to improve position but can't.
Maze is not content to let Joe control the position.
Maze tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maze is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Joe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maze is looking for a sweep.
Joe is putting a hurting on Maze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maze is looking to reverse the position.
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 Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
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!
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maze is tightening it up a little... Joe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Joe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Joe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaden Saint (ranked 1869 p4p, 2158 weight class) and Isaiah Sturridge (ranked 246 p4p, 285 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Sturridge has chosen Gimmie The Loot - By: The Notorious BIG as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaden Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Sturridge!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint misses the shot to the body.
Sturridge avoids the body shot from Saint.
Saint bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saint checks a low kick from Sturridge.
Sturridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saint. Saint obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturridge misses the jab.
Sturridge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saint throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sturridge misses with the combination.
Saint connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saint throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturridge misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge throws a low kick, looking for Saint's leg but Saint calmly moves out of range.
Saint looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturridge lands a head kick. Saint smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Jaden Saint has been cut.
Saint throws a nice looking combination but Sturridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturridge throws an off balance right hand
and Saint makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sturridge looks to throw the jab but Saint is out of range.
A punch combination from Sturridge misses.
Saint slips a jab from Sturridge.
Saint lands with a cross.
Sturridge misses with a head kick.
Saint connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturridge. Sturridge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint.
Sturridge takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturridge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Saint.
Sturridge looks to land a left hand but Saint moved out of range nicely.
Saint throws a quick counter head kick but Sturridge was just out of range.
Saint showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturridge.
Saint appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint lands a big head kick that sends Sturridge tumbling to the mat! Saint takes a step backwards and waves Sturridge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Sturridge is rocked!
Saint fakes the body blow, causing Sturridge to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sturridge goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaden Saint!
In his post fight interview, Jaden Saint started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Fortnite (ranked 2311 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Ross Barkley (ranked 253 p4p, 343 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Fortnite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortnites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Kyle Fortnite has been cut.
Fortnite misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Fortnite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fortnite just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortnite waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley slips a straight right by Fortnite.
Barkley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barkley feints and as Fortnite raises his hands in defense, Barkley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barkley trying to control but Fortnite is working from the bottom.
Fortnite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barkley throwing strikes from guard but Fortnite blocks nicely.
Barkley trying to control but Fortnite is working from the bottom.
Barkley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fortnite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortnite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortnite has wrist control.
Barkley wants to control from the top but Fortnite keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barkley landing some decent shots from guard.
Barkley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barkley looking to sit in guard and control but Fortnite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fortnite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortnite preventing the sweep.
Barkley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortnite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortnite looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortnite is working hard here to advance position.
Fortnite wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley wants to sweep here but Fortnite controlling him for the moment.
Fortnite is pushing down on Barkley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barkley is fighting to maintain full guard but Fortnite has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fortnite is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barkley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barkley controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley tries to roll over but Fortnite keeps him under control.
Barkley has hold of Fortnite's hands but Fortnite slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barkley trying to control here.
Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fortnite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nice strikes from Fortnite there.
Fortnite tries to pass to full mount but Barkley defends it.
Barkley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fortnite with shots to the head and body - Barkley looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortnite content just to control the position here.
Fortnite goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barkley is on top in guard.
Barkley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barkley wants to pass the guard but Fortnite is keeping the position.
Barkley throws a strike but Fortnite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fortnite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barkley, not yet.
Fortnite might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barkley is trying to keep Fortnite in close.
Fortnite postures up and lands a big shot to Barkley's brow.
Barkley trying to control the position.
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 Kyle Fortnite will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Fortnite's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortnite was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fortnite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fortnite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barkley tries to avoid it but Fortnite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barkley to the ground. Barkley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortnite.
Kyle Fortnite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortnite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley unleashes a big counter combination but Fortnite bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fortnite checks a leg kick.
Fortnite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barkley.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barkley clinches up with Fortnite and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Barkley.
Fortnite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Kyle Fortnite's cut is getting worse.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barkley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley stalling against the cage.
Fortnite struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Fortnite misses with a body punch.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barkley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortnite backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortnite.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Kyle Fortnite's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barkley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fortnite up against the cage.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortnite backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortnite drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barkley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fortnite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley shoots in and bounces Fortnite off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortnite is keeping the position for now.
Fortnite keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Barkley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barkley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barkley is nestled in close to Fortnite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 Fortnite is rocked!
Barkley lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fortnite quite badly. Fortnite pulls Barkley in close trying to recover. Barkley postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fortnite on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fortnite doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jeudy (ranked 3970 p4p, 2905 weight class) and Sheamus Meallan (ranked 489 p4p, 386 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Jeudy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheamus Meallan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meallan misses with a wild body shot.
Jeudy swings for the body but Meallan moves out of range.
Jeudy lands a right hook to the body.
Jeudy lands a really nice looking cross but Meallan seems unphased.
Meallan looks to land a combination. Jeudy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meallan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Jeudy lands.
Meallan throws a shot to the body.
Jeudy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jeudy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeudy throws a nice looking combination but Meallan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meallan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jeudy.
Meallan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
A jab from Jeudy misses.
Meallan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Jeudy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jeudy.
Jeudy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jeudy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meallan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jeudy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jeudy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeudy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeudy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeudy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Meallan will feel that in the morning.
Jeudy misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Meallan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jeudy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeudy scores with a jab to the head.
Jeudy throws a sloppy head kick and Meallan moves out of range easily.
Jeudy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Meallan throws a shot to the body.
Jeudy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Meallan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jeudy should have avoided that one.
Jeudy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jeudy misses with a body punch
and Meallan counters with a stiff right hand.
Meallan throws a nice looking combination but Jeudy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 combination from Meallan does no damage.
A jab lands there for Meallan.
Meallan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeudy rather than just go for the knockout.
Meallan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meallan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeudy circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeudy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patrick Jeudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeudy throws a shot to the body.
Meallan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeudy scores with a push kick.
Jeudy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeudy moves out of range as Meallan strikes.
The crowd cheers as Jeudy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meallan doesn't seem phased though.
Jeudy misses the shot to the body.
Meallan feints a counter leg kick.
Jeudy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meallan cracks Jeudy with a good jab.
Meallan misses with a double jab.
Jeudy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meallan's head backwards.
Meallan misses with a body shot.
Meallan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeudy is just out of range.
Jeudy looks to throw the jab but Meallan is out of range.
Jeudy connects with the punch.
Meallan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeudy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meallan scrambles back to his feet.
Jeudy looks to score with a jab to the body but Meallan is just out of range.
Meallan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meallan walks into a straight right hand from Jeudy.
Jeudy cracks Meallan with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy lands a right hook to the body.
Jeudy tries to move into range but Meallan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeudy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeudy scores with a decent looking hook.
Jeudy avoids the body shot from Meallan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meallan checks a leg kick.
Meallan blocks a head kick by Jeudy.
Meallan throws out a counter right but Jeudy avoids it with no problem.
Meallan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meallan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jeudy's head backwards.
It looks like Patrick Jeudy has been cut.
Meallan checks a low kick from Jeudy.
A jab from Jeudy finds it's way through Meallan's defenses.
Meallan loads up on a big right hand but Jeudy slips the punch.
Jeudy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Meallan blocks the leg kick.
Meallan staying out of range there.
Jeudy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeudy misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeudy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meallan or not.
Meallan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meallan gets through Jeudy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meallan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeudy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meallan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Meallan. Beautiful body shot.
Jeudy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meallan.
Meallan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeudy.
Jeudy misses with an uppercut.
Meallan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeudy moves away.
Jeudy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Meallan misses.
A jab from Jeudy finds it's way through Meallan's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Meallan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meallan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeudy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeudy looks to score with a jab to the body but Meallan is just out of range.
Meallan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeudy.
Meallan moves away from the strike by Jeudy.
Meallan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a low kick, looking for Meallan's leg but Meallan calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Jeudy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Jeudy'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.
Nice uppercut lands for Jeudy. That snapped Meallan's head back.
Jeudy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meallan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meallan throws a body shot but no joy.
Meallan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeudy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meallan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Jeudy misses.
Jeudy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jeudy.
A head kick misses from Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a jab when Meallan was well out of range.
Jeudy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meallan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeudy throws a hook but Meallan blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeudy. Meallan does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Meallan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeudy. That's going to slow Meallan down.
Meallan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeudy.
Jeudy thows a leg kick but Meallan checks it
and Meallan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meallan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meallan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeudy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Meallan misses.
Meallan checks a leg kick.
Patrick Jeudy is winning the standup battle so far.
Meallan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeudy.
Meallan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeudy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Meallan misses.
Meallan misses with an uppercut. Jeudy saw that one coming.
Meallan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeudy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meallan's head backwards.
Jeudy throws out a loose jab but Meallan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeudy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meallan to score with a decent uppercut.
Meallan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeudy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meallan.
Jeudy misses with a body shot.
Meallan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jeudy is out of range and Meallan settles back down.
Meallan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeudy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeudy throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jeudy.
Jeudy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jeudy lands a really nice looking cross but Meallan seems unphased.
Jeudy with the inside leg kick.
Jeudy defending well as Meallan loads up on a big left hand.
Meallan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeudy.
Meallan misses with a body kick.
Meallan throws a sloppy head kick and Jeudy moves out of range easily.
Jeudy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Meallan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeudy is just out of range.
Jeudy jabs Meallan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeudy throws a leg kick but Meallan sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jeudy misses.
Meallan unleashes a big counter combination but Jeudy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meallan misses with a looping left.
Jeudy is looking to slow Meallan down with leg kicks.
Meallan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meallan cracks a nice hook into Jeudy's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeudy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jeudy swings for the body but Meallan moves out of range.
Jeudy just misses with a punch to the body.
Meallan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeudy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meallan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeudy was well out of range. Poor timing from Meallan.
Jeudy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meallan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meallan throws a head kick but Jeudy moves out of range.
Meallan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeudy manages to avoid it.
Meallan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeudy slips a straight right by Meallan.
Jeudy clinches up with Meallan and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meallan.
Meallan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a punch but it's blocked by Meallan.
Jeudy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meallan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meallan.
Jeudy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meallan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meallan breaks the clinch.
Jeudy throws the left hand but Meallan avoids the punch easily.
Meallan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Jeudy lands.
Jeudy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Meallan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Meallan.
Jeudy throws a leg kick which misses Meallan's front leg but catches the back leg as Meallan tries to avoid it.
A big right from Meallan misses.
Jeudy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meallan.
Jeudy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meallan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Meallan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meallan looks to land a combination. Jeudy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Jeudy misses its intended target.
Meallan loads up on a big right hand but Jeudy slips the punch.
Jeudy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jeudy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeudy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Jeudy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Jeudy's cut.
That's time! Jeudy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meallan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeudy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meallan scrambles back to his feet.
Jeudy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meallan is able to avoid easily.
Meallan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jeudy.
Meallan is rocked!
Meallan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meallan throws out a counter right but Jeudy avoids it with no problem.
Meallan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeudy finish him?
Jeudy scores with a nice right hand.
Meallan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeudy throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jeudy.
Meallan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Meallan misses with a two punch combination.
Meallan seems to have recovered his senses.
Jeudy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meallan lands a jab to the head.
Meallan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jeudy's head.
Meallan connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeudy lands with a nice body kick.
Jeudy lands a jab to the nose.
Jeudy with a nice calf kick.
Jeudy connects with a right hand. Meallan shakes it off.
Jeudy throws a leg kick that misses.
Jeudy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meallan missing with a left hand there. Jeudy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeudy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeudy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meallan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jeudy. Jeudy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jeudy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meallan.
Jeudy's corner calls for a 1-2. Jeudy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jeudy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jeudy.
Meallan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meallan misses with some punches.
Jeudy can't find room to land a body shot as Meallan controls the action.
Meallan manages to break the clinch.
Jeudy throws a body kick that misses.
Jeudy pushes Meallan away with a front kick.
Meallan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meallan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Jeudy misses.
Meallan looks to throw the jab but Jeudy is out of range.
Meallan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Jeudy throws out a leg kick but Meallan moves out of range and Jeudy only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meallan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheers as Jeudy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meallan doesn't seem phased though.
Meallan thumps Jeudy with a low kick.
Jeudy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meallan looks to land a combination but Jeudy avoids it well.
Jeudy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meallan tries to move into range but Jeudy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meallan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jeudy.
Jeudy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Meallan! Jeudy dives in looking to finish! Meallan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Jeudy!
Patrick Jeudy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levan Revazshvili (ranked 2990 p4p, 2014 weight class) and Johnny Lydon (ranked 396 p4p, 260 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Revazshvili might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Georgia National Anthem. Lydon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Queen - Don't Stop Me Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 37 - 23 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Lydon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lydon tries to avoid it but Revazshvili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lydon to the ground. Lydon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Revazshvili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Revazshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Revazshvili avoids the body shot from Lydon.
Lydon misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lydon misses the target.
Revazshvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lydon's head backwards.
Lydon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Revazshvili lands with a nice body punch.
Revazshvili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Revazshvili digs a good body shot into Lydon's ribs.
Lydon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revazshvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Revazshvili misses.
Lydon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revazshvili swings for the body but Lydon moves out of range.
Lydon scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon sizes up Revazshvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lydon scores with a spinning back kick!
Revazshvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Lydon stuns Revazshvili with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Revazshvili gets a double leg takedown into Lydon's guard.
Lydon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Revazshvili is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revazshvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon lands a lovely overhand right.
Lydon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lydon tries a head kick but it misses.
Revazshvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lydon cracks Revazshvili with a good jab.
Lydon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Revazshvili.
Jab from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lydon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Revazshvili blocks a jab.
Lydon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lydon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lydon tests Revazshvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Revazshvili avoids a kick to the body.
Lydon tries a head kick but it misses.
Lydon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lydon misses with a straight left.
That kick from Lydon tenderised Revazshvili's leg. Revazshvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Revazshvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Revazshvili is looking to wear down Lydon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lydon throws a right and a left that Revazshvili avoids nicely.
Lydon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Revazshvili in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lydon throws a jab when Revazshvili was well out of range.
Lydon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Revazshvili tries to move into range but Lydon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Revazshvili misses with a straight right.
Revazshvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Revazshvili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Revazshvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lydon. Revazshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Revazshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Lydon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Revazshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Revazshvili misses with a combination
and Lydon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Revazshvili thuds his right hand into Lydon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lydon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Revazshvili doesn't seem bothered though.
Revazshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydon throws a low kick, looking for Revazshvili's leg but Revazshvili calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revazshvili throws a right hand that Lydon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lydon also avoids with ease.
Lydon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danga de danga de dang - Revazshvili scores with a four punch combination!
Lydon digs a good hook to Revazshvili's body.
Revazshvili is breathing heavily.
Lydon cracks Revazshvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lydon thuds a left hand into Revazshvili's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lydon. Revazshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lydon connects with the punch.
Lydon lands with an overhand left.
Lydon cracks Revazshvili with an open hand slap.
Revazshvili fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Revazshvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revazshvili slips under a jab from Lydon.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lydon 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.
Lydon lands a big head kick that sends Revazshvili tumbling to the mat! Lydon takes a step backwards and waves Revazshvili back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lydon lands a big right hand that sends Revazshvili crashing to the mat! Lydon stays standing though and waves Revazshvili back to his feet!
Revazshvili is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Revazshvili is just out of range.
Oh Revazshvili is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Revazshvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Lydon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Revazshvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Revazshvili seems to have got his legs back now.
Revazshvili thuds his right hand into Lydon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lydon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lydon cracks Revazshvili with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lydon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Revazshvili to stand back up!
and Lydon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Revazshvili! He's just covering up as Lydon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'and thanks for sparring partners at the Hell Warriors Gym!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Maximus (ranked 3397 p4p, 6887 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 351 p4p, 519 weight class). Thiago Araujo 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus misses with a looping left.
Araujo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Araujo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Araujo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Araujo avoiding damage.
Araujo struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Maximus holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but Araujo has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Araujo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Araujo successfully pulls guard.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maximus rolls with it to try and escape but Araujo cranks on the arm and Maximus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bizihwaeile (ranked 2707 p4p, 1535 weight class) and Jon Erikson (ranked 285 p4p, 176 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bizihwaeile might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Problem - Say That Then ft. Glasses Malone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Erikson's choice of entrance music: Gåte - Statt Opp. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson leaves Bizihwaeile with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Erikson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a single leg into guard. Erikson didn't expect that.
Erikson pulls Bizihwaeile in to control the position.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bizihwaeile is one step ahead there.
Erikson pulls Bizihwaeile in close to his closed guard and prevents Bizihwaeile from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand but Erikson is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson is pulling down on Bizihwaeile's head. It's preventing any offense from Bizihwaeile, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Erikson is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Erikson pulls Bizihwaeile in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erikson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Erikson finds it's way through Bizihwaeile's defenses.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Erikson moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bizihwaeile ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bizihwaeile no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Erikson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Erikson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizihwaeile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bizihwaeile can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Erikson controls the pace.
Bizihwaeile keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Erikson won't allow Bizihwaeile to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erikson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Erikson misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bizihwaeile fails with the takedown
and Erikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Bizihwaeile changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erikson throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaeile shoots for a takedown but Erikson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erikson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizihwaeile circles away quickly and effectively.
Erikson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.
Erikson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Erikson throws the left hand but Bizihwaeile avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaeile shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Erikson defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaeile.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erikson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bizihwaeile tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erikson swinging wildly here.
Jon Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Erikson lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erikson defends well and Bizihwaeile ends up having to push Erikson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Erikson throws a big counter head kick but Bizihwaeile avoids it with no problem.
Erikson 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.
Erikson leaves Bizihwaeile with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bizihwaeile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
Erikson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile has his takedown stuffed
and Erikson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Erikson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Erikson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Erikson.
Erikson works the jab nicely.
Bizihwaeile feints and as Erikson raises his hands in defense, Bizihwaeile changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Erikson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bizihwaeile darts in looking for a takedown but Erikson gets double underhooks and turns Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaeile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaeile tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erikson defends well and Bizihwaeile ends up having to push Erikson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Erikson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bizihwaeile checks a low kick from Erikson.
Erikson lunges at Bizihwaeile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaeile's hand.
Bizihwaeile's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Erikson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bizihwaeile scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erikson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Erikson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Erikson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Erikson cracks Bizihwaeile with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bizihwaeile tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Erikson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bizihwaeile is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Erikson!
A very excited looking Jon Erikson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Johnny Bizihwaeile had this to say: 'Man fuck.. don't tell me this fake ass mofo beat me? my guy looks like a girl with a plastic D. What a joke to our generation.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Gregor (ranked 1019 p4p, 1044 weight class) and Henri Jospin (ranked 143 p4p, 149 weight class). Jospin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 19 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henri Jospin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Gregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jospin!
Jospin slips a jab from Gregor.
Jospin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gregor lands a right hook to the body.
Gregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gregor feints a jab promting Jospin to slip. Gregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jospin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor.
Gregor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jospin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Jospin.
A head kick by Jospin misses
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin scores with a body shot.
Jospin slips under a jab from Gregor.
Jospin connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregor throws a right and a left that Jospin avoids nicely.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jospin with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gregor walks into a straight right hand from Jospin.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Gregor misses.
Gregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Gregor lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Jospin misses.
Gregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Gregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gregor swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Gregor.
Nice shot lands for Gregor.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jospin.
Jospin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin scores with a leg kick.
Gregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Jospin avoids it well.
No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregor misses with a body shot.
Gregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jospin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gregor throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gregor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gregor misses with a straight left.
James Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregor. That did some damage!
Jospin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Gregor counter with a right hand.
Jospin lands a high kick!
Gregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jospin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
Jospin lands a big head kick that sends Gregor tumbling to the mat! Jospin takes a step backwards and waves Gregor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin staying out of range there.
Jospin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jospin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gregor has got the better of the exchanges.
Jospin throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Gregor's leg. Gregor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jospin misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Gregor blocks the low kick.
Gregor swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James Gregor's cut is getting worse.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Jospin avoids it well.
Gregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a two punch combo.
Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jospin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jospin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Good work by Gregor as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gregor. Those never looked like landing.
Jospin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Gregor does it's job there.
The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Jospin feints a counter leg kick.
Gregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregor tests Jospin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jospin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jospin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jospin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gregor's guard.
Jospin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jospin is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jospin throws a head kick that half lands.
Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Jospin counters with a three punch combo that has Gregor backing up. Gregor nods at Jospin to acknowledge the strikes.
Gregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jospin backs up against the cage.
Gregor misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Jospin misses with a kick to the body.
Gregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James Gregor is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a crisp one two that drops Gregor! Jospin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gregor to his feet! Gregor is in big trouble!
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Jospin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Jospin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jospin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Gregor.
Gregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Jospin avoids it well.
Gregor throws a right and a left that Jospin avoids nicely.
Jospin flicks out a counter leg kick but Gregor steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jospin can pounce on him.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin misses with a low kick as Gregor jumps back.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregor.
As Gregor backs off Jospin throws a huge counter combo but Gregor manages to avoid it all.
A head kick by Jospin misses
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gregor misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Gregor moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gregor!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri Jospin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Gregor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 944 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Dave Watson (ranked 43 p4p, 73 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Watson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Watson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar passes into half guard.
Watson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar stops Watson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
Watson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar stops Watson from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar slows the pace down in half guard.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnar is keen to just control but Watson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.
Watson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom.
Lesnar prevents Watson from standing back up.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Watson pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnar works his way into side control.
Watson is trying to buck Lesnar off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working Watson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar scoring with punches from side control.
Watson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Watson bucks up and tries to throw Lesnar off but instead Lesnar has got his back!
Lesnar looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lesnar lands a big shot to the side of the head and Watson goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
A less than humble Mark Lesnar 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Teebs (ranked 720 p4p, 1065 weight class) and John Muir (ranked 98 p4p, 155 weight class). Teebs's entrance music is Ghost - Square Hammer. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Teebs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Muir!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teebs.
Teebs tries to clinch but Muir is having none of it.
Teebs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muir jumps guard.
Muir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teebs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teebs tries to stand but Muir is controlling from the bottom.
Muir is working an open guard so Teebs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Muir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teebs to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teebs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teebs slips under a jab.
Teebs misses with a wild combination.
Teebs wants to clinch up but Muir keeps it at a distance.
Teebs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muir scores with a jab to the body.
Teebs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muir attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teebs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teebs throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muir let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Muir lands the left hand.
Muir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teebs. Teebs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muir sizes up Teebs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Teebs throws a poor cross that misses
and Muir counters with a slapping leg kick.
Teebs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muir connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muir instigates a clinch.
Muir misses with a punch to the body.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
Teebs throws a head punch that misses.
Muir tries a body shot but Teebs blocks it.
Teebs working aggressively here.
Muir tries to throw a body punch but Teebs avoids it by throwing Muir back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Muir.
Muir lands a body punch.
Teebs blocks a body shot from Muir.
Teebs scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Teebs fails to land.
Muir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teebs.
Muir misses with a punch to the body.
Teebs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teebs has a couple of punches blocked by Muir.
Muir can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Teebs fails to land.
Teebs misses with some punches.
Teebs scores with a shot to the side of Muir's head.
A short right from Teebs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muir just misses with a elbow thrown towards Teebs's brow.
Teebs misses with a punch on the inside.
Teebs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teebs lands a body shot.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Teebs.
Muir throws an elbow but it misses.
Teebs tries to work over Muir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teebs throws a punch but it's blocked by Muir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebs misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muir.
Teebs has a couple of punches blocked by Muir.
Teebs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muir lands a shot to the body.
Muir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teebs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Teebs stands and steps away. Muir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Teebs cracks Muir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Teebs has managed to clinch.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
Muir tries to work over Teebs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Muir.
Teebs misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teebs.
Teebs misses with the head strike.
Muir misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teebs's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muir jumps into guard, dragging Teebs to the mat.
Muir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teebs is aware though and is defending well.
Teebs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Teebs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teebs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teebs rushes Muir and presses him up against the cage.
Muir misses with an elbow strike.
Teebs working aggressively here.
Teebs blocking some punches.
Teebs dodges an elbow strike from Muir.
A head punch on the inside from Teebs fails to land.
Teebs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teebs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Teebs.
Teebs throws a punch but it's blocked by Muir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Muir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teebs lands a slapping body shot.
Teebs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Muir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teebss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muir throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muir swings for the body but Teebs moves out of range.
Teebs wants to clinch.
Teebs doesn't manage to clinch there - Muir circles away.
Teebs wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teebs tries to close the distance and clinch but Muir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teebs darts in trying to clinch
so Muir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Muir throws an elbow that misses. Teebs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muir's guard. Nice move by Teebs!
Muir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teebs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Muir has his foot on Teebs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teebs works his way back into a safe position though.
Muir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Teebs postures up.
Muir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Teebs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Muir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teebs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teebs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teebs has managed to get both his arms back between Muir's legs - danger averted.
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.
Muir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teebs is aware though and is defending well.
Teebs postures up.
Teebs wanted to stand there but Muir had control of the position.
Teebs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
John Muir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muir scores with a leg kick.
Teebs misses with a hook.
Muir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teebs at a distance.
Muir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teebs blocks a low kick nicely.
Teebs wants to clinch.
Muir has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebs tries to clinch up but Muir circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teebs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muir cracks a nice hook into Teebs's ribs.
Bo Teebs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teebs moves in looking to clinch but Muir pushes him off.
Teebs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muir.
Teebs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muir moves away.
Muir throws a good cross that connects.
Teebs tries to clinch but Muir moves away
and Muir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muir throws a series of punches but Teebs avoids them all with ease.
Teebs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teebs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muir throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muir lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Muir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teebs tries to close the distance and clinch but Muir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muir dodges the punch combination from Teebs.
Teebs clinches up with Muir and pushes him back against the cage.
Teebs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Teebs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muir creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muir misses with a body punch.
Muir struggles to land a body shot inside as Teebs controls his hands.
Teebs blocks an elbow strike.
Teebs working aggressively here.
Teebs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Teebs fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Muir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Teebs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Teebs is looking to clinch.
Muir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teebs scores with the left hand. Muir knows he should have avoided that one.
Teebs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muir scores with a nice head shot.
Muir throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teebs takes one to the chin there.
Muir lands a jab.
Muir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teebs.
Muir tried to score with a low kick but Teebs checks it.
Teebs forces Muir back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Teebs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teebs misses with a punch on the inside.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Muir.
Bo Teebs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teebs's elbow.
Muir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muir lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muir throws an elbow that misses.
Teebs blocks an elbow strike.
Teebs lands with a right to the head.
Teebs prevents a body shot from Muir.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Teebs.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
Muir lands a left hand.
Muir tries to throw a body punch but Teebs avoids it by throwing Muir back against the cage.
Teebs misses with some punches.
Muir looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Teebs throws a punch but it's blocked by Muir.
Muir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teebs working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teebs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teebs.
Muir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Teebs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teebs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bo Teebs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Muir fails to land.
Teebs lands a hook that snaps the head of Muir backwards.
Teebs throws a head punch that misses.
Muir tries a body shot but Teebs blocks it.
Muir lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teebs.
Muir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teebs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muir blocks an uppercut.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
Teebs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teebs misses with the head strike.
Muir manages to break the clinch.
Teebs is looking to clinch but Muir is avoiding it.
Muir needs to keep his hands up - Teebs had a free shot at his head there.
Muir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muir tries to counter with a clinch but Teebs shakes him off and moves away.
Muir shoots and misses
and Teebs counters with a nice uppercut.
Teebs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teebs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muir swings wildly with an uppercut but Teebs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teebs swings wildly with an uppercut but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muir misses with a body punch.
Muir struggles to land a body shot inside as Teebs controls his hands.
Teebs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Teebs controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Teebs scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muir throws an elbow but misses.
Teebs blocks a body shot from Muir.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teebs's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Muir.
Teebs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teebs blocks a body shot from Muir.
Teebs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Teebs.
Muir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teebs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muir.
Muir blocks an uppercut.
Muir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teebs scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teebs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teebs's elbow.
Teebs lands with a short shot to the head.
Muir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Teebs.
Teebs throws a head punch that misses.
Muir blocks an uppercut.
Muir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teebs.
Muir tries to work over Teebs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teebs blocks a body shot from Muir.
Good body shot from Muir.
Teebs has a couple of punches blocked by Muir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Teebs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Teebs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Muir!
John Muir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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