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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Bruise (ranked 3642 p4p, 1668 weight class) and Earl Ravenberg (ranked 193 p4p, 103 weight class). Earl Ravenberg told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Bruise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Ravenberg!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ravenberg.
Bruise sets himself, and Ravenberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Bruise avoids it this time.
Ravenberg 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 looping hook to the body misses from Bruise. Ravenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruise fails to land with a series of punches.
Ravenberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ravenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruise misses with a lunging right hand
and Ravenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Dominick Bruise has been cut.
A slow jab from Bruise misses its intended target.
Ravenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ravenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ravenberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ravenberg wants to control from the top but Bruise keeps moving.
Bruise wants to sweep here but Ravenberg controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Bruise's brow.
 Bruise is rocked!
Ravenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Bruise is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravenberg postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bruise covers up, he's hurt! Ravenberg keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ravenberg and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ravenberg can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Ravenberg!
After the big win, Earl Ravenberg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Rbn (ranked 2137 p4p, 4047 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 263 p4p, 454 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rbn lands with a right hand.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Rbn cracks Seehaver with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rbn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Seehaver to stand back up!
 Seehaver is rocked!
 It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
Seehaver drops his hands momentarily. Rbn doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Seehaver staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Seehaver doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Rbn!
John Rbn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 1753 p4p, 1819 weight class) and Robin Williams (ranked 220 p4p, 227 weight class). Robin Williams 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cubbedge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Cubbedge counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cubbedge has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cubbedge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Williams throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cubbedge scrambles back to his feet.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Cubbedge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cubbedge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Cubbedge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Cubbedge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cubbedge passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back!
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cubbedge just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cubbedge breaks Williams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge moves away from the strike by Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cubbedge landing a few strikes.
Williams is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams regains half guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Williams moves into full guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge throwing strikes but missing.
Cubbedge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cubbedge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cubbedge circles away.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams tries to clinch
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Williams.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
After the fight, Robin Williams was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 1823 p4p, 2002 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 206 p4p, 227 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, JR Adams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adams Junior but Adams Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adams Junior moves in looking to clinch but Biscuit pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Biscuit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Biscuit - just one landing.
Adams Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biscuit. Adams Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biscuit instigates a clinch.
Biscuit throws a head punch that misses.
Adams Junior stalling in the clinch.
Biscuit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adams Junior landing knees to the head.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
We've been informed that Biscuit 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.
Adams Junior cracks Biscuit with a nice body shot.
Adams Junior digs a right hand underneath Biscuit's ribcage. Biscuit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Biscuit looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biscuit's face.
Adams Junior is pushing Biscuit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adams Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams Junior clobbers Biscuit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior scores with a takedown into Biscuit's guard.
Adams Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adams Junior being controlled here momentarily.
Biscuit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams Junior is one step ahead there.
Biscuit is controlling Adams Junior's posture.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit being controlled here, momentarily.
Adams Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Biscuit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adams Junior controls the pace.
Biscuit pulls Adams Junior in close to prevent any damage.
Adams Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams Junior trying to control but Biscuit is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Adams Junior.
Adams Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams Junior looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biscuit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Adams Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Biscuit. Adams Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biscuit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams Junior.
Biscuit staying out of range there.
Biscuit fails to land the takedown.
JR Adams Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Biscuit throws a body punch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Adams Junior tries to clinch but Biscuit is having none of it.
Adams Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams Junior. That's going to slow Biscuit down.
Biscuit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams Junior cracks Biscuit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit misses with a hook
and Adams Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Adams Junior misses with an uppercut.
Biscuit lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adams Junior is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biscuit connects with a decent elbow.
Adams Junior tries to bench press Biscuit off him but Biscuit keeps the position.
Biscuit misses with the ground and pound.
Adams Junior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Biscuit off and has taken his back!
Biscuit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Adams Junior avoiding Biscuit 's attempts to control his hands.
Adams Junior controls the position.
Adams Junior not allowing Biscuit to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adams Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adams Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Biscuit's head back.
Biscuit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams Junior manages to avoid it.
Adams Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice cross by Biscuit.
Biscuit tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biscuit wants to clinch up but Adams Junior keeps it at a distance.
Biscuit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams Junior wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adams Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit.
Adams Junior controlling Biscuit's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Biscuit is working Adams Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biscuit distracts Adams Junior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adams Junior controlling the position.
Adams Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adams Junior is on top in guard.
Biscuit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Adams Junior is trying to keep Biscuit in close.
Adams Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit postures up.
Adams Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams Junior working a defensive guard here.
Adams Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams Junior keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit throwing strikes but missing.
Adams Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams Junior is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Biscuit postures up in Adams Junior's guard and throws a big left but Adams Junior blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Adams Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biscuit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams Junior.
A jab from Adams Junior misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adams Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biscuit.
Adams Junior closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Biscuit to the mat! Biscuit manages to get full guard.
Adams Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Adams Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biscuit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biscuit is doing well to control the position and prevent Adams Junior from advancing to side control.
Biscuit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Biscuit.
Adams Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biscuit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Schmorgen Biscuit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Adams Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biscuit to score with a decent uppercut.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Adams Junior. No joy for Biscuit on that attempt.
Adams Junior throwing a counter right hand but Biscuit manages to avoid it.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biscuit as he avoids it easily.
Adams Junior staying out of range there.
Biscuit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmorgen Biscuit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
Biscuit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Biscuit scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit throws a body punch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Adams Junior is looking for a counter combo.
Schmorgen Biscuit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adams Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit trying to control but Adams Junior postures up.
Adams Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biscuit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams Junior is working away from the top position though.
Adams Junior perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biscuit won't allow Adams Junior to pass to mount.
Adams Junior controlling the action here.
Biscuit wants to control but Adams Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biscuit is staying active underneath Adams Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adams Junior is taking a breather. Biscuit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Adams Junior is looking for a kimura but Biscuit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adams Junior to get the leverage.
Biscuit is looking to improve his position.
Biscuit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adams Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biscuit is keeping the position for now.
Adams Junior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Biscuit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Biscuit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Biscuit just misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit scores with a body shot.
Adams Junior shoots in and drives through. Biscuit sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams Junior throws a shot to the body.
Adams Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biscuit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biscuit tries to keep at a distance but Adams Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams Junior has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Biscuit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Biscuit surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Biscuit turns into Adams Junior and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Biscuit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biscuit is working Adams Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biscuit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Biscuit throwing strikes from guard but Adams Junior blocks nicely.
Adams Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biscuit is one step ahead there.
Adams Junior is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to JR Adams Junior.
I think Adams Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... JR Adams Junior!
A relieved looking JR Adams Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 1510 p4p, 1187 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 91 p4p, 70 weight class). Alligator comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Features - Always. Jaro Lalla will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alligator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alligator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Nice takedown defense from Alligator. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Lalla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Alligator misses its target.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alligator defends it nicely.
Alligator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lalla moves out of range of the body kick from Alligator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Alligator sprawls well.
Lalla shoots in but Alligator avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alligator gets caught napping as Lalla dives in and scores a takedown. Alligator manages to retain guard.
Lalla prevents Alligator from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to his closed guard and prevents Lalla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Alligator is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Alligator controlling Lalla's posture.
Alligator wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it.
Alligator controlling Lalla's posture.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alligator trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla being controlled here momentarily.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Alligator is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alligator is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla prevents Alligator from standing back up.
Alligator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Lalla keeps trying to improve his position.
Alligator controlling the position well.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alligator tries to lock up and control but Lalla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla wants to take his opponent's back but Alligator doesn't allow it.
Lalla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Alligator is in real trouble.
Alligator defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lalla's arms.
Lalla is hanging on to Alligator's back as he tries to escape.
Lalla tightening his grip on Alligator, looking for the choke.
Lalla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lalla keeps control of the position as Alligator tries to break free.
Well, with Lalla on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alligator is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alligator holding both Lalla 's hands and preventing any damage.
Alligator tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alligator is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Alligator preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lalla.
Lalla working for a choke but Alligator is defending well.
Lalla avoiding Alligator 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Alligator's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lalla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alligator is defending well though. Lalla let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alligator tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lalla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alligator defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Alligator, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Alligator against the cage but Alligator circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alligator lands a two punch combo.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Alligator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Alligator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lalla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Alligator.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alligator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alligator swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Alligator misses with a low kick.
Jab from Alligator.
Lalla dives in and grabs Alligator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alligator pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Alligator as Lalla shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Alligator. Those never looked like landing.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alligator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalla is rocked!
Alligator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Alligator finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lalla showed some decent athleticism there.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Alligator desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lalla tries to pass to full mount but Alligator defends it.
Alligator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
I would not like to be Lalla right now.
Lalla is keeping busy.
Alligator really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lalla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator continues to stall.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alligator's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alligator controls the action.
Alligator's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alligator biding his time, controlling Lalla.
Alligator looking to hold on to the position here but Lalla rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alligator tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Alligator pushes down on Lalla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alligator moves into full mount! Lalla won't be happy about that!
Alligator controlling the position easily from mount.
Alligator is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Alligator dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lalla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alligator to the mat! Alligator manages to get full guard.
Alligator kicks Lalla off and gets to his feet.
Alligator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lalla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alligator.
Alligator with the inside leg kick.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Alligator tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alligator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alligator thuds his shin into the meat of Lalla's side.
Alligator gets caught napping as Lalla dives in and scores a takedown. Alligator manages to retain guard.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.
Alligator moves into full guard.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to his closed guard and prevents Lalla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alligator has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alligator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alligator holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Lalla works his way into full mount!
Lalla avoids the attempt from Alligator to control.
Lalla looking to secure an arm triangle but Alligator defends it well.
Lalla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator regains half guard.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Alligator looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Alligator defends the submission attempt.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alligator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lalla is fighting to break Alligator's control of his arms but Alligator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alligator wriggles free and stands up.
Alligator lands with a nice body punch.
Lalla scores with a takedown into Alligator's guard.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is controlling Lalla's posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alligator wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalla pushes down on Alligator's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Black Alligator.
I think Alligator has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeta Knox (ranked 1204 p4p, 2282 weight class) and Kevin Shinnie (ranked 56 p4p, 112 weight class). Knox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company . 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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinnie.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox slips a jab from Shinnie.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shinnie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shinnie scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Shinnie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shinnie looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Knox backs off Shinnie throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox throws a hook but Shinnie blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Shinnie.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie scores with a push kick.
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Shinnie is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Shinnie manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinnie throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Shinnie breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shinnie has time to react.
Shinnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinnie lands a two punch combo.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Shinnie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Knox catches Shinnie right on the button with a cross.
Shinnie stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shinnie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Shinnie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinnie throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAK training in the buildup to the fight.
Shinnie missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox has managed to clinch.
Shinnie is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Shinnie breaks the clinch.
Shinnie wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Shinnie breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Shinnie needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox misses with a hook. Shinnie ducked under it nicely.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
BOOM! Knox lands a beautiful left hook that drops Shinnie. Shinnie tries to recover but Knox is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Shinnie lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 1651 p4p, 775 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 235 p4p, 109 weight class). Leighton's entrance music is Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. A fine choice. Jordon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sticky Icky. 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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leighton did well to prevent Jordon getting side control.
Jordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leighton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jordon.
Jordon wants to pass to mount but Leighton is defending the position.
Jordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jordon trying to control from half guard but Leighton is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leighton's head.
Jordon wants to control but Leighton is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jordon with the ground and pound but Leighton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leighton's guard.
Jordon looks to land a strike but Leighton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leighton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordon postures up and lands a big shot to Leighton's brow.
Jordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jordon forces his way into half guard.
Jordon trying to mount his opponent but Leighton defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jordon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jordon defends well.
Jordon throwing strikes but missing.
Jordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leighton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordon is aware though and is defending well.
Jordon is working Leighton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon stands and throws Leighton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jordon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leighton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jordon's guard! Nice work there by Leighton!
Leighton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordon is keeping the position for now.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton postures up.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Leighton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jordon's guard.
Leighton is working for a submission of some sort.
Jordon is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton wants to take a breather but Jordon is having none of it.
Jordon trying to control from the bottom.
Jordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordon moves into full guard.
Jordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leighton is pushing down on Jordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Leighton has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leighton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Jordon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jordon clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Jordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leighton looking for a takedown.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton has clasped his hands together around Jordon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jordon is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now.
Jordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jordon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jordon is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now.
Jordon is working for a kimura but Leighton is defending it quite comfortably.
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but Leighton defending well.
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jordon is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now.
Leighton is pressing down on Jordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James Jordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jordon passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Leighton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leighton's head.
Leighton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jordon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jordon pulls his head out easily.
Jordon with the ground and pound but Leighton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jordon passes Leighton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
Leighton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jordon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jordon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jordon working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leighton regains half guard.
Jordon is trying for a kimura here. Leighton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jordon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mawi Da Oxlade (ranked 1035 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Macho Randy (ranked 48 p4p, 59 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mawi Da Oxlade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macho Randy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy misses with a low kick as Da Oxlade jumps back.
Randy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Randy. Da Oxlade shrugs it off though.
Randy swings for the body but Da Oxlade moves out of range.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy misses with a body punch
and Da Oxlade counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Macho Randy has been cut.
Randy throws the left hand but Da Oxlade avoids the punch easily.
Randy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Da Oxlades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Da Oxlade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randy scores with a jab to the head.
Da Oxlade misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Da Oxlade.
Randy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Oxlade tried to score with a low kick but Randy checks it.
Da Oxlade tries to bum rush Randy with a series of wild strikes but Randy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy is looking to slow Da Oxlade down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Oxlade moves away from the strike by Randy.
Randy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Oxlade avoids the body shot from Randy.
Randy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Oxlade circles away quickly and effectively.
Randy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Randy throws a combination that misses
letting Da Oxlade counter with a right hand.
Da Oxlade lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Randy falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mawi Da Oxlade!
Mawi Da Oxlade 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doppo Orochi (ranked 1149 p4p, 945 weight class) and Japa Koniu (ranked 141 p4p, 121 weight class). Orochi comes to the cage accompanied by RISE - I Prevail. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doppo Orochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi motions for Koniu to come forward. Orochi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Orochi does no damage.
Orochi lands a nice shot that snaps Koniu's head back.
Koniu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orochi tries to land a leg kick but Koniu saw it coming and moves away.
Orochi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orochi fakes the leg kick and cracks Koniu in the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Orochi.
Orochi misses the shot to the body.
Koniu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick from Koniu.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses
and Koniu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orochi. Koniu shrugs it off though.
Doppo Orochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orochi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Orochi.
A good leg kick by Orochi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniu throws a low kick but Orochi moves out of range easily.
Koniu scores with a leg kick.
Orochi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Orochi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orochi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koniu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koniu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koniu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orochi.
Orochi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koniu throws out the jab.
Orochi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koniu closes the distance and clinches.
Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orochi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orochi being controlled against the cage.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi digs a right hand underneath Koniu's ribcage. Koniu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orochi dodges an elbow strike from Koniu.
A short right from Orochi on the inside.
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Koniu slowing the pace effectively.
Orochi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orochi scores with a shoulder strike.
Koniu told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koniu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orochi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orochi digs a right hand underneath Koniu's ribcage. Koniu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koniu looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Orochi.
Orochi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Orochi on the inside.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orochi lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orochi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orochi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orochi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orochi lands with a short shot to the head.
Orochi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Orochi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orochi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orochi!
Orochi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koniu is out of range and Orochi settles back down.
Koniu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orochi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orochi is looking to score with low kicks.
Orochi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Orochi.
Orochi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orochi misses the shot to the body.
Koniu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orochi throws a shot from downtown. Koniu moves away and avoids it.
Koniu moves into range and clinches up with Orochi.
Koniu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koniu or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koniu throws an elbow but misses.
Orochi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orochi breaks from the clinch.
Koniu misses with a head kick.
Orochi clinches up with Koniu and pushes him back against the cage.
Orochi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koniu's elbow.
Orochi breaks the clinch.
Orochi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Orochi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koniu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Orochi.
Orochi throws an off balance right hand
and Koniu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koniu lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orochi.
Orochi scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Japa Koniu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orochi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koniu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koniu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koniu. That's going to slow Orochi down.
Orochi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orochi throws a body punch but Koniu moves out of range.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koniu tries to score with a low kick but Orochi moves his leg out of the way.
Orochi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koniu, pushing him back against the cage.
Koniu misses with an elbow strike.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koniu's elbow.
Koniu trying to stall but Orochi improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi breaks the clinch.
Orochi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses.
Koniu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koniu can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koniu.
Doppo Orochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by Orochi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniu throws a leg kick which misses Orochi's front leg but catches the back leg as Orochi tries to avoid it.
Orochi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Orochi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koniu doesn't seem phased though.
Koniu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orochi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koniu scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Orochi.
Koniu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orochi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koniu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orochi cracks Koniu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orochi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Koniu blocks the leg kick.
Orochi delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orochi throws a body kick that misses.
Koniu wants to counter the offense by Orochi and move into the clinch position.
Koniu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniu blocks a leg kick.
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Koniu misses with a straight left.
Koniu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
Orochi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koniu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orochi cracks a nice hook into Koniu's ribs.
Orochi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick.
Koniu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Orochi scores with a hook.
Orochi closes the distance and pushes Koniu back into the cage.
Koniu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orochi tries to work over Koniu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koniu can't find room to land a body shot as Orochi controls the action.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the head but Orochi blocks with his arms.
Orochi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doppo Orochi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi managing to block the knees to the body from Koniu.
Orochi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orochi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koniu.
Koniu misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Orochi.
Koniu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orochi.
Koniu is breathing heavily.
Orochi swings wildly with an uppercut but Koniu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orochi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniu misses with a knee to the head.
Koniu misses with some punches.
Koniu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orochi tries a body shot but Koniu blocks it.
Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orochi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi lands a shot to the body.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Orochi.
Orochi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koniu or not.
Orochi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orochi scores with a hook to the body.
Orochi breaks the clinch.
Orochi jabs Koniu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orochi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koniu.
Koniu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orochi.
Koniu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Orochi scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Japa Koniu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Orochi. That's going to slow Koniu down.
Orochi checks the leg kick.
Donk. Orochi catches Koniu right on the button with a cross.
Orochi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orochi moves away from the strike by Koniu.
A punch combination from Koniu misses.
Orochi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orochi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koniu will feel that in the morning.
Orochi throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Orochi.
Nice jab there from Orochi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orochi throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Orochi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Orochi coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koniu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orochi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orochi throws a chopping leg kick but Koniu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orochi tests Koniu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orochi cracks Koniu with an open hand slap.
Koniu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koniu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orochi.
Orochi throws a wild body kick that Koniu sees coming a mile off.
Orochi defending well as Koniu loads up on a big left hand.
Orochi pushes Koniu up against the cage in a clinch.
Koniu misses with a knee strike.
Orochi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koniu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orochi lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orochi avoids the elbow strike from Koniu, against the cage.
Koniu misses with some punches.
Orochi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Orochi.
Orochi avoids the elbow strike from Koniu, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orochi.
Orochi misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Orochi.
Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orochi lands a body punch.
Koniu prevents a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi works on Koniu's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Orochi.
Orochi works on Koniu's body with a couple of short punches.
Orochi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Orochi lands with a right to the head.
Orochi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi scores with a shoulder strike.
Orochi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Orochi.
Orochi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orochi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Orochi presses Koniu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orochi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orochi lands an uppercut.
Koniu is rocked!
Orochi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koniu is still on wobbly legs! Can Orochi finish him?
Orochi working aggressively here.
Koniu seems to have recovered his senses.
Orochi digs a right hand underneath Koniu's ribcage. Koniu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orochi breaks from the clinch.
Koniu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orochi can pounce on him.
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Koniu counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Orochi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orochi with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi lands an overhand right.
Orochi throws a series of punches but Koniu moves out of range.
Koniu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koniu lands a body shot.
Orochi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Koniu counters by moving into the clinch.
Koniu prevents a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi avoiding damage as Koniu throws knees to the body.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi misses with some punches.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Koniu avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage.
Koniu throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koniu prevents a body shot from Orochi.
A right handed body shot lands from Orochi.
Koniu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Japa Koniu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koniu looking to throw knees to the head but Orochi is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doppo Orochi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orochi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Schaub (ranked 2474 p4p, 564 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 329 p4p, 82 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kuwabara's choice of entrance music: Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bryan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schaub might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schaub is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuwabara keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Schaub is sitting in close to Kuwabara's body. Kuwabara has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Schaub is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Schaub is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuwabara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A very excited looking Kazuma Kuwabara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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