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MMA ATTACK 10 Boss vs Zuma PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesperson Knudsen (ranked 6447 p4p, 5821 weight class) and Matt Tarrent (ranked 248 p4p, 235 weight class). Matt Tarrent will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesperson Knudsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Tarrent!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarrent moves into range and clinches up with Knudsen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tarrent takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knudsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knudsen pulls guard.
Knudsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knudsen wants to get back to his feet but Tarrent is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knudsen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tarrent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knudsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarrent has managed to get both his arms back between Knudsen's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarrent forces his way into half guard.
Tarrent wants to take a breather but Knudsen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarrent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knudsen tries to get to full guard but Tarrent has control of the leg.
Tarrent is thwarting Knudsen's attempts to control the position.
Knudsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knudsen tries to get out of the position.
Tarrent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tarrent wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Knudsen. Those never looked like landing.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knudsen prevents Tarrent from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knudsen in particular looking to stall.
Knudsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarrent is just riding it out for now. Knudsen eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen is looking for a kimura here.
Tarrent is trying to stand.
Tarrent is looking to improve his position.
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.
Knudsen trying to control the pace.
Knudsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tarrent with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knudsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarrent has hold of Knudsen's hands but Knudsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knudsen content to control rather than advance.
Tarrent pushes Knudsen off looking to stand but Knudsen dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesperson Knudsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tarrent darts in trying to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a straight right hand.
Knudsen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tarrent is trying to defend but Knudsen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Knudsen controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarrent wants to control but Knudsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarrent tries to roll over but Knudsen keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarrent has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knudsen is working away from the top position though.
Tarrent is breathing heavily.
Knudsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knudsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarrent defends it well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarrent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knudsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knudsen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tarrent!
Knudsen working the ground and pound.
Jesperson Knudsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarrent can't do much from the bottom here.
Knudsen working the ground and pound from side control.
Knudsen wants to stand but Tarrent is controlling his arm.
Tarrent is trying to escape the position but Knudsen is controlling the position.
Tarrent is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knudsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Knudsen wants to stand but Tarrent has his arm trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knudsen closes the distance and clinches.
Knudsen breaks from the clinch.
Tarrent darts in looking for a takedown but Knudsen gets double underhooks and turns Tarrent into the cage.
Knudsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarrent manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knudsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Knudsen's guard now, I'm sure.
Knudsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarrent manages to get himself to full guard.
Knudsen distracts Tarrent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knudsen is looking to stand up but Tarrent won't let him.
Knudsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesperson Knudsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tarrent avoids the head kick by Knudsen.
Knudsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knudsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knudsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarrent circles away.
Tarrent staying out of range there.
Tarrent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knudsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knudsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knudsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tarrent checks it well.
Jesperson Knudsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knudsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarrent, which made it look bad.
Tarrent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarrent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knudsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knudsen rushes Tarrent and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knudsen.
Tarrent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knudsen prevents it.
Knudsen pulls guard successfully.
Knudsen working for a triangle but Tarrent defends it easily.
Knudsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarrent defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tarrent stopping the sweep attempt from Knudsen.
Tarrent wants to stand but Knudsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knudsen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarrent tries to land a front kick but Knudsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knudsen rushes Tarrent and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knudsen as Tarrent tries to tie him up.
Knudsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tarrent fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesperson Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tarrent as he jumps to the side.
Knudsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarrent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen clinches.
Knudsen successfully pulls guard.
Tarrent wants to stand but Knudsen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knudsen wants to sweep here but Tarrent controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarrent wants to control from the top but Knudsen keeps moving.
Matt Tarrent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesperson Knudsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarrent throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesperson Knudsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knudsen 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesperson Knudsen!
A victorious Jesperson Knudsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Matt Tarrent spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, respect to Him, i'm going to learn from this'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Lamerde (ranked 5767 p4p, 5210 weight class) and Lukey Swavy (ranked 415 p4p, 390 weight class). Lamerde comes to the cage accompanied by Sans Pression - TĂ©rritoire Hostile. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gregoire Lamerde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukey Swavy!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamerde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swavy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Lamerde. No joy for Swavy on that attempt.
Lamerde tries to clinch up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lamerde!
Lamerde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swavy.
Lamerde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Lukey Swavy has been cut.
Swavy closes the distance and pushes Lamerde back into the cage.
Swavy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamerde tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swavy smiles and moves away.
Lamerde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swavy closes the distance and pushes Lamerde back into the cage.
Swavy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamerde throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamerde is looking to clinch but Swavy is avoiding it.
Swavy pushes Lamerde up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamerde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swavy tries to work over Lamerde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swavy prevents Lamerde from breaking the clinch.
Swavy scores with a hook to the body.
Swavy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swavy is trying to break the clinch but Lamerde is controlling him.
Swavy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lamerde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swavy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swavy breaks the clinch.
Swavy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swavy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamerde lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lamerde.
Whack! Lamerde lands a heavy head kick that drops Swavy. The ref tackles Lamerde to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Swavy was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gregoire Lamerde!
Gregoire Lamerde thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Estavilio (ranked 5518 p4p, 5287 weight class) and Jurgis Tatumas (ranked 567 p4p, 556 weight class). Alphonso Estavilio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alphonso Estavilio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgis Tatumas!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatumas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Estavilio shoots in for a double leg but Tatumas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tatumas with the counter takedown but Estavilio avoids it easily.
Estavilio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Estavilio throws a head kick that half lands.
Estavilio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatumas sprawls well. Tatumas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Estavilio gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatumas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Estavilio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estavilio fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatumas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estavilio dives in for a single leg takedown but Tatumas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tatumas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Estavilio jumps guard.
Estavilio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatumas controls the pace.
Estavilio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tatumas stands up over Estavilio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Estavilio is trying to keep Tatumas in close.
Tatumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Estavilio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatumas throwing strikes from guard but Estavilio blocks nicely.
Tatumas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estavilio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tatumas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tatumas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas won't allow Estavilio to sweep him here.
Tatumas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tatumas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tatumas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatumas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estavilio is on top in guard.
Estavilio is pushing down on Tatumas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tatumas is fighting to maintain full guard but Estavilio has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estavilio is looking to take a break and control but Tatumas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Estavilio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Estavilio 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.
Tatumas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Estavilio has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Estavilio wants to take his opponent's back but Tatumas doesn't allow it.
Tatumas tries to hold on but Estavilio pushes him away.
Tatumas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tatumas is squirming around, avoiding Estavilio's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estavilio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Estavilio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Estavilio fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Tatumas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Estavilio.
Nice takedown defense from Tatumas. No joy for Estavilio on that attempt.
It seemed like Tatumas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatumas slaps away a takedown attempt from Estavilio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tatumas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonso Estavilio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estavilio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tatumas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Estavilio!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatumas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tatumas trying to control the position but Estavilio is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estavilio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Estavilio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tatumas trying to control the action but Estavilio is working from the bottom.
Well, if Tatumas 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.
Tatumas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Estavilio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tatumas trying to control from Estavilio's half guard. Estavilio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tatumas landing some decent shots from guard.
Tatumas is looking to advance position but Estavilio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Estavilio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tatumas is surviving well by controlling Estavilio's body position as best he can.
Tatumas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Estavilio get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estavilio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatumas sprawls well. Tatumas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Estavilio gets slowly back to his feet.
And Tatumas tries to counter it with a takedown but Estavilio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estavilio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tatumas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Estavilio is in Tatumas's guard.
Estavilio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatumas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatumas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Estavilio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estavilio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatumas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatumas feints the counter takedown.
Estavilio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatumas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Estavilio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatumas moves away.
Estavilio throws a leg kick
so Tatumas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tatumas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tatumas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatumas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estavilio keeping full guard, as Tatumas tries to pass.
Estavilio keeping moving, preventing Tatumas from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jurgis Tatumas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Estavilio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Estavilio preventing the sweep.
Tatumas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tatumas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatumas, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estavilio has gone for a leg lock! Tatumas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Estavilio's guard.
Tatumas controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatumas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estavilio is on top in guard.
Estavilio drops back looking for a leg! Tatumas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatumas manages to kick Estavilio off! Estavilio jumps back into Tatumas's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estavilio stopping the sweep attempt from Tatumas.
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.
Estavilio stands and throws Tatumas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Estavilio tries for a kimura but Tatumas is defending well.
Tatumas is trying to improve his position.
Estavilio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatumas is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Estavilio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tatumas is trying to improve his position.
Tatumas keeps trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Estavilio crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Estavilio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatumas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Estavilio trying to control the action but Tatumas is working from the bottom.
Estavilio working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatumas is looking for a sweep.
Estavilio working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonso Estavilio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Estavilio 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonso Estavilio!
After the fight, Alphonso Estavilio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Demarco (ranked 4944 p4p, 5740 weight class) and Juliusz Cezar (ranked 471 p4p, 517 weight class). Juliusz Cezar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Demarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juliusz Cezar!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cezar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demarco but Demarco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demarco drives through and clinches with Cezar against the cage.
Cezar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cezar fails with a takedown attempt.
Marco Demarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cezar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cezar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demarco tries to avoid it but Cezar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demarco to the ground. Demarco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marco Demarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliusz Cezar.
Cezar dives in for a single leg takedown but Demarco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cezar dodges the punch combination from Demarco.
Cezar throws a counter combo.
Demarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cezar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Demarco tries to work over Cezar's front leg with a kick but Cezar checks it.
Demarco moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarco stops a takedown attempt from Cezar.
Cezar fails to pull guard.
Cezar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demarco walks away with a smile on his face. Cezar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cezar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cezar shoots in and drives through. Demarco sprawls well.
Demarco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demarco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Demarco wants to control from the top but Cezar keeps moving.
Demarco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Demarco landing some decent shots from guard.
Demarco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Demarco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cezar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarco scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demarco landing with the ground and pound.
 Cezar is rocked!
Demarco trying to control but Cezar is working from the bottom.
Demarco works over Cezar with some ground and pound from guard.
Cezar is still in real trouble! Can Demarco finish him?
Demarco postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cezar covers up, he's hurt! Demarco keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Demarco and the ref steps in to end the fight! Demarco can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Demarco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 5889 p4p, 5660 weight class) and Diego Pereira (ranked 587 p4p, 568 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Pereira.
Dos Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pereira wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.
Pereira is trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pereira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pereira manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is trying to maintain the position but Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Santos seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pereira tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pereira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dos Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pereira is doing well to control the position and prevent Dos Santos from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pereira 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.
Dos Santos looking to score a takedown here. Pereira is defending well but Dos Santos drives through and ends up in Pereira's guard.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pereira is looking for a triangle here but Dos Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pereira tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pereira keeps trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos working away.
Pereira is trying to escape the position but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Dos Santos wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira is trying to maintain the position but Dos Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Santos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pereira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Pereira is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rafael Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Pereira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dos Santos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Pereira is working away.
Pereira won't allow Dos Santos to pass to mount.
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Pereira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pereira is trying to stand back up but Dos Santos is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira throws out a powerful jab.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Pereira, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira clinches with his opponent.
Pereira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dos Santos to keep the fight standing.
Pereira pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira rushes Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos leaves Pereira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dos Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Dos Santos is out of range.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pereira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pereira gets a clinch.
Pereira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos stops a takedown attempt from Pereira.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Pereira tries to pull guard but Dos Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dos Santos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pereira throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Pereira.
Pereira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Santos defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Rafael Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Pereira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dos Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Pereira. Pereira gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos attempts a counter takedown but Pereira avoids it well and moves away.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dos Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dos Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pereira regains guard.
Pereira is trying to hold Dos Santos in close to prevent damage but Dos Santos has managed to pass into half guard.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Dos Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to control but Dos Santos passes into side.
Dos Santos prevents Pereira from escaping the position.
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Pereira is defending well.
Dos Santos working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Dos Santos wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Dos Santos tries to score with some ground and pound. Pereira controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working.
Pereira is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Pereira pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pereira was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Pereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Santos is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos stands up over Pereira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peetu Tam (ranked 2019 p4p, 3661 weight class) and Nario Gwan (ranked 74 p4p, 154 weight class). Peetu Tam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nario Gwan's chin.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peetu Tam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nario Gwan!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwan digs a good hook to Tam's body.
Tam slaps away a takedown attempt from Gwan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tam tried to counter with a leg kick but Gwan avoided it.
Gwan shoots for a double leg takedown but Tam sprawls well. He's pushed Gwan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gwan quickly recovers to half guard.
Tam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gwan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tam.
Tam slows the pace down in half guard.
Gwan tries to roll over but Tam keeps him under control.
Tam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam is controlling the pace.
Gwan wants to control but Tam is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Tam 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.
Tam wants to pass to mount but Gwan is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Tam.
Gwan tries to get to full guard but Tam has control of the leg.
Gwan is not content to let Tam control the position.
Tam is thwarting Gwan's attempts to control the position.
Tam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tam trying to control from half guard but Gwan is working away.
Tam trying to control the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gwan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gwan trying to control here.
Tam content to control rather than advance.
Tam thows a huge punch but Gwan dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gwan tries to roll over but Tam keeps him under control.
Gwan trying to control here.
Tam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gwan wants to improve his position but Tam is controlling well.
Tam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tam wants to free his trapped foot but Gwan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tam lands a nice short elbow.
Tam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tam trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tam connects with a nice short shot to Gwan's temple.
Ground and pound from Tam.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gwan looking for submissions off his back.
Tam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tam stalling.
Gwan tries to roll over but Tam keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tam connects with a nice short shot to Gwan's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peetu Tam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gwan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tam.
Tam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gwan shoots in looking for a takedown but Tam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gwan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tam looks to score with a jab to the body but Gwan is just out of range.
Gwan 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.
Gwan tries to clinch but Tam moves out of range.
Tam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nario Gwan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tam cracks a nice hook into Gwan's ribs.
Tam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tam circles away.
Tam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gwan can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Tam.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gwan.
Gwan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Tam.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gwan!
 It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut.
Gwan scores with a shot to the body.
Tam shoots in but Gwan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tam throws the left hand but Gwan avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gwan.
Tam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tam is nestled in close to Gwan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gwan is looking to improve his position.
Tam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gwan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tam prevents Gwan from improving his position.
Tam is keen to just control but Gwan is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gwan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tam thows a huge punch but Gwan dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gwan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tam is trying to control the action in half guard but Gwan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Tam seems content to control.
Tam frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tam content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam dominating with strikes here.
Tam landing strikes from the mount and Gwan is in trouble!
Tam loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gwan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Tam land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Tam stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peetu Tam!
A very excited looking Peetu Tam 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roel Yomero (ranked 3740 p4p, 5225 weight class) and Romus Dewastator (ranked 463 p4p, 582 weight class). Roel Yomero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roel Yomero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romus Dewastator !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yomero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yomero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yomero showed some decent athleticism there.
Yomero content to control rather than advance.
Yomero blocks the strikes from Dewastator .
Yomero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dewastator really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yomero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewastator flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dewastator tries to roll over but Yomero keeps him under control.
Dewastator wants to control but Yomero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yomero passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yomero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yomero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dewastator ?
It looks like Romus Dewastator has been cut.
Yomero blocks Dewastator 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Yomero working Dewastator over with strikes here.
That has opened up Romus Dewastator 's cut even more.
Dewastator tries to reverse the position but Yomero maintains control.
Dewastator is squirming around, avoiding Yomero's attempts to control the action.
Yomero controlling from mount.
Dewastator tries to hold on but Yomero postures up.
Dewastator is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Yomero is staying active.
Yomero controlling from mount.
Dewastator tries to hold on but Yomero pushes him away.
Yomero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Romus Dewastator 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Romus Dewastator 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roel Yomero!
Roel Yomero got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Bombardini (ranked 4718 p4p, 5840 weight class) and Juda Juada (ranked 455 p4p, 523 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giuseppe Bombardini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juda Juada!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juada misses with a double jab.
Juada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bombardini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Juada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bombardini has one foot on Juada's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bombardini throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Juda Juada has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bombardini!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombardini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juada swivels and escapes.
Bombardini lands a nice looking body shot.
Juada looks winded!
Juada tries to clinch but Bombardini moves away
and Bombardini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bombardini lands a big head kick that sends Juada tumbling to the mat! Bombardini takes a step backwards and waves Juada back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Juada is rocked!
Juada drops his hands momentarily. Bombardini doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Juada staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Juada doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Bombardini!
Giuseppe Bombardini 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Downs (ranked 2234 p4p, 3237 weight class) and Clint St Claire (ranked 296 p4p, 414 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Downs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clint St Claire!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Claire misses with a body shot.
St Claire throws a shot from downtown. Downs moves away and avoids it.
St Claire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Downs.
An attempted straight right counter from Downs misses the target.
Downs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Claire scores with a jab to the head.
St Claire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Downs.
St Claire scores with the left hand. Downs knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Mark Downs has been cut.
St Claire throws a lazy right hand but Downs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Downs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from St Claire misses.
St Claire lands a really nice looking cross but Downs seems unphased.
St Claire slips under a jab from Downs.
St Claire throws a hook but Downs avoids it easily.
Downs connects with a jab.
St Claire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Claire on the side of the head.
St Claire lands a jab to Downs's midsection.
Downs throws a big shot that misses.
St Claire circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Downs to the canvas! Downs doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - St Claire keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint St Claire!
Clint St Claire is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Boss (ranked 820 p4p, 1202 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 36 p4p, 37 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Like Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma shoots in but Boss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zuma dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Zuma's head and hops out.
Boss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss misses with an uppercut.
Zuma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boss is trying to control but can't.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but Boss defending well.
Zuma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zuma works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma content just to control the position here.
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boss is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boss is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zuma wants to take his opponent's back but Boss doesn't allow it.
Boss wants to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
Zuma controlling the pace for now.
Boss wants to hold on but Zuma pushes him away.
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.
Zuma controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Zuma might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Zuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zuma is continuing to stall.
Zuma wants to control the pace but Boss is squirming around nicely.
Zuma controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss is trying desperately to improve position.
Zuma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boss is looking to escape.
Zuma works his way to his opponent's back.
Boss trying to control the hands but Zuma won't let him.
Boss looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zuma.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Boss tries to escape the position.
Zuma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boss knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boss for a finish.
Zuma looking for the RNC.
Boss is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zuma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zuma's arms.
Zuma controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boss throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Boss.
Boss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zuma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The adventures of Zuma the control monster continue. Boring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boss's guard.
Zuma content to stall in guard here.
Boss wants to sweep here but Zuma controlling him for the moment.
Boss is working hard here to advance position.
Zuma advances to half guard.
Boss is looking to control Zuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boss avoid being mounted?
Zuma is working for a kimura but Boss is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Boss won't allow it.
Zuma is still trying to improve position.
Zuma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zuma slows the pace down in half guard.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Boss is having none of it.
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Boss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuma is working away from the top position though.
Boss is not content to let Zuma control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boss won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Zuma stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zuma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boss tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zuma is in Boss's guard.
Boss pushes Zuma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zuma looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuma wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.
Boss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuma is working away from the top position though.
Boss keeping control of the position.
Zuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boss sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Boss misses.
Zuma slips a jab from Boss.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boss half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boss throws a leg kick but Zuma checks it.
Zuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Boss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuma. That did some damage!
Zuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Like Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Zuma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boss on his heels. He'll look to pass Boss's guard now, I'm sure.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zuma postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zuma, into his guard.
Boss is stalling in the full guard.
Zuma controlling Boss's posture.
Boss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zuma has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boss 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 Zuma.
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss controls the position from side control.
Zuma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boss is working away from the top position though.
Zuma tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Zuma wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zuma is doing well to control the position and prevent Boss from advancing to side control.
Zuma tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss content to control rather than advance.
Zuma trying to control but Boss postures up.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Zuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boss wants to stand up but Zuma has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zuma is controlling Boss's trapped leg to prevent Boss from advancing to side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zuma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boss sprawls well initially but Zuma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boss is trying to get back to full guard.
Boss won't allow Zuma to pass to mount.
Zuma is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Like Boss.
I think Zuma 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!
A very excited looking Monte Zuma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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