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DMMA 21: Bernard vs Lee PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kole Mack (ranked 24068 p4p, 24123 weight class) and Antero Aalto (ranked 724 p4p, 696 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Antero Aalto enters 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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kole Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Mack looks to land a right hand but Aalto moved out of range.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mack as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Mack.
Mack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aalto or perhaps it was just good defense by Mack, which made it look bad.
Mack throwing a counter right hand but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Kole Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aalto shoots and misses
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mack lands a jab to Aalto's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Mack lands with a kick to the temple. Aalto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Antero Aalto has been cut.
Mack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aalto.
 It looks like Kole Mack has been cut.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Aalto throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mack lands a head kick that stumbles Aalto and the fighters go to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Aalto is retaining full guard.
Aalto has an active guard here but Mack has managed to pass into half guard.
Mack keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aalto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aalto is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.
Aalto is trying to stand up here but Mack is controlling him well.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aalto is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aalto avoid being mounted?
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aalto on the ground.
Still in half guard, Mack seems content to control.
Aalto actively working from the bottom here.
Aalto is trying to control but Mack manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is trying desperately to improve position.
Aalto wants to hold on but Mack pushes him away.
Aalto is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mack is staying active.
Mack content just to control the position here.
Aalto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Aalto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
What can Aalto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Aalto rolls, trying to escape but Mack keeps control of the position.
Mack is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aalto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kole Mack dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Mack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mack lands with a slapping head kick.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mack misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Aalto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aalto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mack circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack throws a hook but Aalto blocks it.
Aalto throws a fast counter high kick but Mack manages to duck under it in time.
Aalto slips under a jab.
Aalto avoids the head kick by Mack.
Mack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aalto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Aalto tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
Antero Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack misses the jab.
Mack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
Kole Mack is winning the standup battle so far.
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kole Mack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Mack.
Mack throws a head kick that misses
enabling Aalto to counter with a crisp jab.
Mack throws a head kick that misses
and Aalto counters with a head kick that drops Mack to the mat! Mack scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch but Mack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mack misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack misses with a body shot.
Aalto throws a big counter head kick but Mack avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aalto.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Aalto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aalto takes the fight into the clinch.
Mack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mack wants it to stay on the feet.
Kole Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Aalto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kole Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Aalto.
Mack thows a body kick. Aalto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack throws a hook but Aalto avoids it easily.
Aalto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aalto tries to clinch up but Mack circles away and keeps his distance.
Aalto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mack cracks Aalto with a good jab.
Aalto lands a high kick!
Aalto throws a lazy head kick
letting Mack counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Mack.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 Aalto is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Mack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aalto is still on wobbly legs! Can Mack finish him?
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Mack wobbles Aalto with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Mack dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Aalto to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kole Mack!
During a confident post fight interview, Kole Mack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Four (ranked 3073 p4p, 4443 weight class) and Haris Hunt (ranked 407 p4p, 572 weight class). Panda Four could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Haris Hunt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haris Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Haris Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Four shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Four looking to pass the guard.
Four passes into half guard.
Four is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four is trying to work for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Four is looking for a kimura here.
Four 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Four is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Four moves into full mount! Hunt won't be happy about that!
Four goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hunt is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Four working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt won't allow Four to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Four looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Four up and slammed him! Four can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!
Four is trying to improve his position.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Four. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Four is working hard here to advance position.
Four looks to move to half guard but instead Hunt has passed into mount! Damn!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda Four dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Four avoids it with no problem.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Four seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Four saw that one coming.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Four manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Four counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Four is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four drops back looking for a leg! Hunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunt manages to kick Four off! Four jumps back into Hunt's guard.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Four advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four is looking for a kimura here.
Four is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Four is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Hunt wants to control but Four is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four.
Four wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Four is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Four.
Four is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Four eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Four is one step ahead there.
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda Four dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hunt lands with a straight right. Four didn't see that one coming.
Four is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Four counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Hunt has control of Four's left arm, preventing Four from doing any damage.
Four drops back looking for a leg! Hunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunt manages to kick Four off! Four jumps back into Hunt's guard.
Four thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Four is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Four should have avoided that one.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Four.
Four takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunt throws a jab when Four was well out of range.
Four attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Four misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Four on the side of the head.
Four is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Four drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Four is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
Four looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt pushes down on Four's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Four actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Four gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haris Hunt.
I think Four 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 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda Four!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Niculescu (ranked 3336 p4p, 3851 weight class) and Ispa Murska (ranked 432 p4p, 509 weight class). Ispa Murska is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Constantin Niculescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murska!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murska staying out of range there.
Murska throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
Niculescu digs a good body shot into Murska's ribs.
Niculescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niculescu lands with a straight right. Murska didn't see that one coming.
Niculescu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murska missing with a left hand there. Niculescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
Murska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niculescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murska avoids it really well and circles away.
Murska stuffs the takedown attempt from Niculescu. Niculescu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niculescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niculescu lands a jab.
Murska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niculescu.
Murska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Niculescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Murska.
Niculescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niculescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murska finds it's way round the side to connect with Niculescu's head.
Niculescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niculescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murska at a distance.
Niculescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Niculescu throws out a powerful jab.
Murska slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu throws a looping overhand right but Murska ducks down to avoid it.
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
Murska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niculescu scores with a body shot.
Niculescu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Niculescu tries to clinch up but Murska circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Murska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murska leaves Niculescu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murska throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murska throws a body shot but no joy.
Murska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niculescu jabs Murska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu cracks Murska with a good jab.
Murska moves out of range of the strikes.
Murska ducks right into an uppercut from Niculescu.
A cross from Niculescu lands.
Nice jab there from Niculescu.
Niculescu throws a body punch but Murska moves out of range.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Murska moved out of range.
Murska's corner calls for a 1-2. Murska obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niculescu misses with a looping right.
Murska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niculescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Niculescu misses the target.
Niculescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
A left lands for Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with a straight left.
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Niculescu. That snapped Murska's head back.
Niculescu misses with a body shot
and Murska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murska staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murska! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Niculescu with a jab.
Niculescu lands with a straight right. Murska didn't see that one coming.
Niculescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Niculescu.
Nice shot lands for Niculescu.
A slow jab from Niculescu misses its intended target.
Murska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Niculescu punishes Murska's body with a nice straight punch.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Murska moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Murska misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niculescu looks to throw the jab but Murska is out of range.
Murska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Niculescu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu works the jab nicely.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Niculescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niculescu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murska ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Murska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murska swings widly with a right hand
and Niculescu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murska won't be happy with that.
Murska is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Murska managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Niculescu.
Murska is trying to control Niculescu's posture but Niculescu avoids it.
Niculescu advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu working Murska over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska is looking to get to half guard.
Niculescu with good strikes from the mount here!
Murska wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Niculescu.
Murska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Niculescu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Murska is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murska is wriggling around trying to escape.
Niculescu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Murska is desperately trying to improve his position but Niculescu has a good base and remains in mount.
Niculescu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Niculescu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murska because Niculescu loaded up on that one.
Niculescu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Murska holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Niculescu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Niculescu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Niculescu lands a big elbow.
Murska is in a horrible position here. Niculescu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niculescu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Niculescu thowing shots but they're missing.
Niculescu scoring with strikes but Murska is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Murska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niculescu throws out the jab.
Murska throws a body punch but Niculescu moves out of range.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murska sprawls and moves away.
Niculescu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murska's guard.
Murska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niculescu throws a big elbow that misses.
Murska looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Niculescu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murska's head.
Niculescu prevents Murska from improving his position.
Murska is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska is not content to let Niculescu control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murska can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murska regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Niculescu.
Niculescu distracts Murska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niculescu throws a big right hand that misses.
Niculescu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Niculescu 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu postures up in Murska's guard and throws a big left but Murska blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Niculescu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murska can do to turn this around?
Murska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Murska moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Niculescu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niculescu loads up on a big right hand but Murska slips the punch.
Niculescu missing with a left hand there. Murska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niculescu throws a big shot that misses.
Niculescu throws the left hand but Murska avoids the punch easily.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Niculescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murska.
A jab from Murska misses.
Murska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu moves into range and clinches up with Murska.
Niculescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murska backwards.
A short body shot lands from Niculescu as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska tries to throw a body punch but Niculescu avoids it by throwing Murska back against the cage.
Niculescu lands with a light punch inside.
Murska tries to break free but Niculescu pushes him back against the cage.
Niculescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niculescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niculescu has Murska pressed against the cage, preventing Murska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niculescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niculescu lands an overhand right.
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!
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niculescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Niculescu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ispa Murska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niculescu controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantin Niculescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niculescu 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gee Gutsu (ranked 1783 p4p, 2380 weight class) and Christian Gillet (ranked 263 p4p, 349 weight class). Gee Gutsu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gee Gutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Gillet!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Gillet misses
and Gutsu counters with a single leg into guard. Gillet didn't expect that.
Gutsu looking to pass the guard.
Gillet is trying to control the position but Gutsu postures up.
Gutsu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gutsu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gutsu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Gillet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu is staying tight to Gillet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gutsu trying to control the action but Gillet is working from the bottom.
Gillet prevents Gutsu from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gillet, who protects the arm well.
Gutsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gutsu trying to control the position but Gillet is working away.
Gillet wants to control but Gutsu postures up.
Gutsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gillet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gutsu is trying to ground and pound but Gillet uses the momentary lack of control by Gutsu to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gutsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gillet is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Gutsu throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gillet has his hands clasped together but Gutsu breaks the hold and Gillet is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gutsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gee Gutsu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Johnson (ranked 1768 p4p, 1732 weight class) and Ilya Muromets (ranked 261 p4p, 257 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muromets lands a jab.
It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muromets cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson has Muromets up against the cage in a clinch.
Muromets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson presses Muromets against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muromets fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muromets or not.
Muromets lands a nice knee to the body.
Muromets misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Muromets wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson stalls.
Muromets misses with the head strike.
Muromets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muromets lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Muromets.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Muromets.
Muromets tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Muromets manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muromets can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Muromets is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson working away.
Muromets is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johnson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Muromets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson prevents Muromets from getting the reversal.
Muromets regains half guard.
Muromets trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Muromets tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Muromets is defending the position.
Muromets looking for submissions off his back.
Muromets with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kareem Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Muromets.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Muromets looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Muromets is avoiding it.
Johnson pushes Muromets up against the cage in a clinch.
Muromets blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muromets misses with a punch to the body.
Muromets jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Muromets around his waist. Muromets gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muromets jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Muromets throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Muromets throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Muromets's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Muromets is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Johnson is staying active.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Johnson gets to mount! Muromets was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Muromets throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
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.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Muromets to control.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Muromets tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muromets tries to control Johnson's body but Johnson pushes him off. Muromets squirms to his side and now Johnson has his back!
Muromets is trying to break free.
Muromets keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Muromets's body.
I really don't envy Muromets right now.
Johnson controls the action.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muromets can do to turn this around?
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.
Muromets rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Muromets is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Muromets swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muromets throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muromets lands an uppercut.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muromets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Muromets throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Muromets lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muromets misses with a body punch.
Muromets missing with knees to the body.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Muromets controls the action.
Muromets misses with some punches.
Muromets pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muromets blocks an uppercut.
Muromets throws a head punch that misses.
Muromets swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Muromets controls the action.
Kareem Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muromets misses with a punch on the inside.
Kareem Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Muromets misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries to work over Muromets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muromets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muromets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muromets has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Muromets working aggressively here.
Muromets misses with a punch on the inside.
Muromets missing with knees to the body.
Muromets is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Muromets being controlled against the cage.
Muromets fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muromets misses with the head strike.
Muromets swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muromets.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Muromets fails to land.
Muromets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Muromets.
Muromets missing with knees to the body.
Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muromets can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Muromets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Ilya Muromets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Muromets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kareem Johnson!
A victorious Kareem Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jantje Beton (ranked 2346 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Ruben Flijers (ranked 327 p4p, 329 weight class). Ruben Flijers 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jantje Beton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben Flijers!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beton walks into a straight right hand from Flijers.
Beton instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Flijers.
Flijers trying to stall but Beton improves his position.
Beton misses with a body punch.
Beton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flijers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flijers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flijers.
Flijers tries a body shot but Beton blocks it.
Flijers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flijerss head.
Beton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beton can't find room to land a body shot as Flijers controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flijers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beton is keeping busy.
Flijers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Flijers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flijers looking to throw knees to the head but Beton is blocking nicely.
Beton lands with a light punch inside.
Beton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flijers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beton digs a right hand underneath Flijers's ribcage. Flijers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flijers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beton smiles and moves away.
Beton darts in and clinches Flijers up against the cage.
Beton struggles to land a body shot inside as Flijers controls his hands.
Flijers prevents a body shot from Beton.
A left hand lands to the body for Beton.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beton as Flijers tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Flijers.
Beton lands with a left to the head.
Flijers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flijers misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flijers tries a body shot but Beton blocks it.
Flijers takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Flijers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beton pushes Flijers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beton can't find room to land a body shot as Flijers controls the action.
Flijers taking a breather.
Flijers tries to work over Beton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beton blocks an uppercut.
Flijers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beton cracks Flijers with a nice body shot.
Beton blocks the elbow strike.
Flijers pulls guard successfully.
Beton is stalling in the full guard.
Beton postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Flijers is retaining full guard.
Beton is fighting to break Flijers's control of his arms but Flijers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beton forces his way into half guard.
Flijers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beton is taking a breather. Flijers 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.
Beton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Beton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flijers is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beton in particular looking to stall.
Flijers is trying to control but can't.
Flijers wants to get back to full guard.
Beton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beton closes the distance and clinches.
Beton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flijers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jantje Beton dominated that round.
That's time! Beton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flijers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flijers scores with a sloppy right hand. Beton should have avoided that one.
Flijers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beton misses the shot to the body.
Beton closes the distance and clinches.
Beton is working Flijers over against the cage.
Flijers taking a breather.
Flijers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beton to keep the fight standing.
Beton blocks an elbow strike from Flijers.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beton as Flijers tries to tie him up.
Jantje Beton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flijers backwards.
Beton lands with a light punch inside.
Beton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flijers can do to turn this around?
Flijers scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Flijers as the two fighters clinch.
Beton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flijers tries to land knees in the clinch but Beton avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flijers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flijers throws a head punch that misses.
Beton can't find room to land a body shot as Flijers controls the action.
Flijers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flijers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Beton.
Flijers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beton misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Beton.
Flijers is breathing heavily.
Beton dodges an elbow strike from Flijers.
Beton lands a nice uppercut.
Flijers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Beton.
A shot in the inside from Beton.
Beton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beton lands a body shot.
Beton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beton pushes Flijers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Beton.
Beton digs a right hand into Flijers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flijers's gas tank.
Beton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flijers backwards.
Beton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beton digs a right hand into Flijers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flijers's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beton.
Beton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flijers.
Beton lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Beton as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Beton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beton digs a right hand into Flijers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flijers's gas tank.
Beton lands with a short shot to the head.
Beton lands a right hand.
Beton digs a right hand into Flijers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flijers's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Beton.
Beton tries a body shot but Flijers blocks it.
Beton scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Beton.
Beton is leaning against Flijers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beton gets through Flijers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Beton.
Beton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flijerss head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flijers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beton's brow.
Beton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beton is leaning against Flijers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Beton.
Beton lands with a light punch inside.
Beton lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Beton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flijers is rocked!
Nice body punch from Beton.
Flijers is still on wobbly legs! Can Beton finish him?
Beton is working Flijers over against the cage.
Beton lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Beton.
Beton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flijers or not.
Flijers seems to have recovered his senses.
Beton cracks Flijers with a nice body shot.
Beton can't find room to land a body shot as Flijers controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Beton.
Flijers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beton is keeping busy.
Flijers trying to land knees to the body.
Flijers takes a shot to the head.
Beton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flijers tries to throw a body punch but Beton avoids it by throwing Flijers back against the cage.
Beton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beton lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Beton.
Beton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Flijers with a big uppercut! Flijers tries to clinch up but Beton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Flijers to the mat! Flijers covers up and Beton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jantje Beton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pinina Zhikova (ranked 1462 p4p, 1164 weight class) and Kiso Kisei (ranked 222 p4p, 179 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinina Zhikova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiso Kisei!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Zhikova moved out of range nicely.
Kisei throws the left hand but Zhikova avoids the punch easily.
Zhikova gets the takedown into side control.
Zhikova controls the position.
Zhikova scores with punches from side control.
Kisei wants to control but Zhikova postures up.
Zhikova trying to control the action but Kisei is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhikova working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Zhikova politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zhikova prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zhikova is looking to take a break and control but Kisei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhikova taking a breather here.
Zhikova trying to control the action but Kisei is working from the bottom.
Kisei is trying to control Zhikova's posture but Zhikova avoids it.
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.
Zhikova controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhikova looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhikova taking a break here but Kisei is having none of it and regains half guard.
Zhikova is working for a submission of some sort.
Zhikova not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei gets full guard.
Zhikova trying to control but Kisei is working from the bottom.
Kisei is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zhikova frees his head nicely. Oh but Kisei has switched to an armbar! Zhikova is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 330 p4p, 1595 weight class) and Benjamin Sisko (ranked 55 p4p, 222 weight class). Jaxon Magrath has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magrath is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sisko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A hook to the body from Magrath.
Magrath works on Sisko's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Magrath - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magrath is leaning against Sisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Magrath as the two fighters clinch.
Magrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sisko lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Good exchange - Sisko coming out on top.
Sisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
Magrath misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Sisko is just out of range.
Magrath scores with a sloppy right hand. Sisko should have avoided that one.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sisko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. Sisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sisko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Sisko misses.
Sisko pushes Magrath up against the cage in a clinch.
Sisko letting Magrath take a breather here.
Magrath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Magrath.
Magrath lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sisko.
Magrath tries to throw a body punch but Sisko avoids it by throwing Magrath back against the cage.
Sisko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Magrath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magrath.
Magrath taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sisko tries a body shot but Magrath blocks it.
Sisko tries to pull guard but Magrath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magrath manages to break the clinch.
Sisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Magrath misses.
And Sisko tries to counter it with a takedown but Magrath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sisko tries to close the distance and clinch but Magrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magrath throws a front kick aimed at Sisko's knee but Sisko avoids it well.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Sisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sisko misses with a hook. Magrath ducked under it nicely.
Sisko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Sisko's shoulder, as Sisko tries to avoid the shot.
Sisko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magrath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sisko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magrath is trying to defend but Sisko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sisko wants to take a breather but Magrath is having none of it.
Sisko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko wants to control but Magrath is keeping him busy.
Sisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magrath's head.
Magrath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisko.
Magrath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisko.
Sisko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magrath defends it well.
Sisko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sisko tries to control but Magrath wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisko punching from mount but Magrath doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sisko throwing strikes here but Magrath is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sisko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Magrath because Sisko loaded up on that one.
Sisko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Magrath is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Magrath and Sisko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sisko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sisko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Magrath is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Sisko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sisko is trying to ground and pound but Magrath uses the momentary lack of control by Sisko to regain half guard.
Sisko is looking to advance position but Magrath won't allow it.
Sisko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko trying to control the action but Magrath is working from the bottom.
Sisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko is looking to stall here but Magrath recovers full guard.
Sisko throwing strikes but missing.
Sisko stays in close to Magrath's body and controls the position.
Sisko throwing strikes but missing.
Magrath definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sisko wants to control from the top but Magrath keeps moving.
Sisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two 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.
Sisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sisko landing some decent shots from guard.
Sisko works over Magrath with some ground and pound from guard.
Sisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Magrath is retaining full guard.
Sisko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magrath regains half guard, as Sisko was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sisko.
Sisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sisko 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.
Magrath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko trying to control from Magrath's half guard. Magrath has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sisko trying to control but Magrath is working from the bottom.
Sisko stopping the sweep attempt from Magrath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko trying to control but Magrath is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sisko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Sisko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magrath wants to control but Sisko postures up.
Sisko wants to control but Magrath is keeping him busy.
Sisko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magrath rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sisko's guard! Nice work there by Magrath!
Sisko working for a triangle but Magrath defends it easily.
Sisko wants to improve his position but instead Magrath has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko tries to get to full guard but Magrath has control of the leg.
Sisko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magrath pulls his head out easily.
Sisko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Magrath is trying to control the action in half guard but Sisko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sisko wants to control but Magrath is keeping busy.
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.
Sisko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Magrath is staying active.
Sisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magrath is thwarting Sisko's attempts to control the position.
Magrath is trying to control the action in half guard but Sisko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magrath is looking to slow Sisko down with leg kicks.
Magrath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Sisko moved out of range.
Magrath scores with a body shot.
Magrath misses with a body shot
and Sisko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sisko.
Sisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Magrath has wrist control.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Magrath is keeping the position.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Magrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is pushing down on Magrath's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magrath is fighting to maintain full guard but Sisko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sisko trying to mount his opponent but Magrath defends it.
Magrath keeping hold of Sisko's head, controlling as best he can.
Sisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko is just content to waste time from the top position. Magrath takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jaxon Magrath did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Magrath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sisko moves away.
Sisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sisko forces Magrath back against the cage and clinches.
Magrath blocks a body shot from Sisko.
Magrath holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sisko.
Magrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sisko misses the shot to the body.
Sisko sizes up Magrath with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko shoots in and drives through. Magrath sprawls well.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath misses with a lunging right hand
and Sisko counters with a single leg into guard. Magrath didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sisko postures up in Magrath's guard and throws a big left but Magrath blocks it.
Benjamin Sisko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Magrath is retaining full guard.
Sisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magrath works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sisko trying to control but Magrath is working from the bottom.
Sisko is pushing down on Magrath's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magrath is fighting to maintain full guard but Sisko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magrath keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sisko is keen to just control but Magrath is a slippery customer.
Sisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Magrath is defending well.
That's two 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.
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Magrath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Magrath misses
and Sisko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magrath tries to kick Sisko off in order to stand up. Sisko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sisko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magrath down.
Sisko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sisko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magrath will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sisko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sisko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sisko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Magrath stops Sisko from passing to mount.
Sisko trying to control the position but Magrath is working away.
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.
Sisko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magrath has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magrath managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sisko.
Sisko lands a nice forearm strike.
Magrath is not content to let Sisko control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisko working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sisko dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Sisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath lands the left hand.
Sisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Magrath throwing a counter right hand but Sisko manages to avoid it.
Magrath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sisko avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Sisko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sisko misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Magrath throws out a leg kick but Sisko moves out of range and Magrath only half commits.
Sisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magrath lands a leg kick that knocks Sisko off balance momentarily.
Magrath sizes up Sisko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sisko slips a jab from Magrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Sisko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath is refusing to be controlled, as Sisko sits in half guard.
Magrath wants to control but Sisko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sisko wants to control but Magrath is keeping him busy.
Sisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sisko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magrath to regain full guard.
Sisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magrath working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sisko.
Sisko connects with a couple of short punches.
Sisko throws an elbow that misses. Magrath uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sisko's guard. Nice move by Magrath!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magrath defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magrath gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sisko looking to control but Magrath passes into half guard.
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is doing well to control the position and prevent Magrath from advancing to side control.
Sisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisko trying to control but Magrath postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
Sisko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Magrath walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sisko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Sisko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sisko dodges the punch combination from Magrath.
Magrath misses with a right hand
so Sisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magrath has his hands on Sisko's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisko throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Jaxon Magrath.
I think Magrath 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Magrath thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Faulk (ranked 1924 p4p, 910 weight class) and Jeremy Cross (ranked 241 p4p, 115 weight class). Cross has chosen Folk Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Faulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Cross!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faulk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Faulk misses its intended target.
Faulk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Faulk.
Cross closes the distance and pushes Faulk back into the cage.
Faulk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosss head.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Faulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faulk throws an off balance right hand
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faulk misses with an uppercut
and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Faulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross tries a quick counter leg kick but Faulk is wise to it.
Faulk moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Faulk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faulk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faulk misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Cross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cross! But no joy.
Faulk has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Faulk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
A short right from Faulk on the inside.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Faulk.
Faulk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Faulk lands a body punch.
Cross looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Faulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faulk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faulk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cross's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good body shot from Faulk.
Faulk throws a head punch that misses.
Faulk blocking some punches.
Faulk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Faulk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Faulk.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross blocking some punches.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faulk lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Faulk.
A short uppercut from Faulk.
Faulk pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faulk lands a body punch.
Faulk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk prevents a body shot from Cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faulk breaks from the clinch.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faulk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cross will feel that in the morning.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Faulk.
Faulk throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faulk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Faulk misses with an uppercut.
Faulk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Faulk is looking to counter punch.
Cross misses with a hook
and Faulk counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faulk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faulk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faulk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faulk sends Cross crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Faulk is motioning to the referee to let Cross up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faulk manages to avoid it.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Faulk counters with a crisp right that sends Cross to the canvas! Faulk follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Bernard (ranked 321 p4p, 825 weight class) and Jimmy Lee (ranked 53 p4p, 130 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernard's head.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee connects with a right hand. Bernard shakes it off.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Bernard avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Bernard with an uppercut!
Bernard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bernard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Bernard tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Bernard counters with a left to the body.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bernard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Bernard misses with a straight left.
Lee throws out a counter right but Bernard avoids it with no problem.
Bernard connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Bernard.
Bernard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Bernard misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Bernard down.
Bernard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Bernard is out of range.
Bernard throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Bernard ducks down to avoid it.
Bernard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bernard walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Bernard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Bernard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernard defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernard was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Bernard is looking for a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee looks for the body kick but Bernard saw that one coming.
Bernard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bernard scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Bernard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
Bernard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Bernard is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Bernard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bernard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bernard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bernard cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee scores with a jab.
Bernard misses with a wild body shot.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bernard needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bernard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Bernard staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bernard.
Bernard 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.
Lee throws a jab when Bernard was well out of range.
Bernard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bernard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bernard scrambles back to his feet.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Bernard counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bernard.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bernard under the eye.
Jimmy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Bernard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bernard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Bernard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bernard tries to avoid it.
A big left from Lee misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bernard missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bernard thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bernard scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Bernard misses.
Lee tries to work over Bernard's front leg with a kick but Bernard checks it.
Bernard 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.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Bernard.
Lee slips under a jab from Bernard.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bernard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jimmy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bernard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Bernard.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bernard scores with a decent looking hook.
Bernard blocks a jab.
Bernard gets a clinch.
Bernard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bernard.
Lee throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard misses with a body shot.
Bernard throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Bernard tries to clinch up.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Bernard should have avoided that one.
Bernard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bernard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bernard scrambles back to his feet.
Bernard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bernard throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bernard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bernard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bernard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bernard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Bernard counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Bernard misses.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Bernard is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Bernard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Bernard there.
Lee slips under a jab from Bernard.
Bernard walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Bernard misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a body kick that stops Bernard in his tracks momentarily.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Bernard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Bernard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bernard. That did some damage!
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bernard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bernard's head.
Bernard defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernard throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Bernard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee pushes Bernard away with a front kick.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
enabling Bernard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernard.
A shot to the liver by Bernard. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee defending well as Bernard loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee 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!
Bernard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Bernard is just out of range.
Bernard ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee cracks Bernard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bernard. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Bernard has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernard.
Bernard digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernard avoids the damage to the body.
Bernard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
Bernard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bernard is able to avoid easily.
Bernard misses the shot to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernard.
Bernard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Bernard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bernard throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Rob Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Bernard.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bernard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Bernard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bernard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook but Bernard blocks it.
Bernard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee catches Bernard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bernard misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Bernard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bernard throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bernard.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Bernard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bernard misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bernard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bernard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
Bernard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernard's head.
Bernard tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Bernard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bernard tries to avoid it.
Bernard misses with a left hand
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Bernard sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee 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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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
74% |
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