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Highland 134 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obel Ixtlan (ranked 3955 p4p, 3046 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 505 p4p, 390 weight class). Obel Ixtlan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obel Ixtlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick which misses Ixtlan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ixtlan tries to avoid it.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
Ixtlan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ixtlan is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Ixtlan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ixtlan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ixtlan tries to get out of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ixtlan's guard.
Ixtlan has an active guard here but Fitzgerald has managed to pass into half guard.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzgerald not doing much here.
Ixtlan is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fitzgerald in particular looking to stall.
Ixtlan tries to get to full guard but Fitzgerald has control of the leg.
Fitzgerald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ixtlan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ixtlan trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.
Fitzgerald prevents Ixtlan from improving his position.
Fitzgerald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ixtlan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ixtlan drops Fitzgerald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fitzgerald looks back up at him and smiles so Ixtlan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ixtlan is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan is trying to keep Fitzgerald in close.
Fitzgerald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ixtlan pulls Fitzgerald in to control the position.
Ixtlan looking to control.
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ixtlan, up you get!
Fitzgerald thuds his shin into the meat of Ixtlan's side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ixtlan connects with a body shot.
Fitzgerald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ixtlan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ixtlan's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ixtlan takes a step back to recover.
Ixtlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Fitzgerald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Ixtlan is controlling from the bottom.
Ixtlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzgerald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ixtlan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ixtlan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzgerald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Ixtlan is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ixtlan's half guard.
Fitzgerald is taking a breather. Ixtlan 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.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard but Fitzgerald has passed into side control.
Ixtlan keeps Fitzgerald under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ixtlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzgerald. Ixtlan shrugs it off though.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ixtlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fitzgerald stands up from Ixtlan's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ixtlan misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzgerald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ixtlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzgerald is one step ahead there.
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan won't allow Fitzgerald to get back to his feet.
Ixtlan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan throws a strike but Fitzgerald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fitzgerald wants to get up but he can't break Ixtlan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
Ixtlan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ixtlan looking to control.
Ixtlan has a closed guard, preventing Fitzgerald from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ixtlan, up you get!
Ixtlan throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fitzgerald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ixtlan trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald trying to control the action but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan trying to control from the bottom.
Fitzgerald not doing much here.
Ixtlan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan is working hard here to advance position.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard but Fitzgerald has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fitzgerald is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Obel Ixtlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ixtlan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ixtlan's guard now, I'm sure.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Ixtlan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ixtlan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ixtlan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ixtlan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Ixtlan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ixtlan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ixtlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ixtlan looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzgerald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but Ixtlan is having none of it.
Ixtlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ixtlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald is trying to keep Ixtlan in close.
Ixtlan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ixtlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ixtlan pushes down on Fitzgerald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ixtlan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ixtlan prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Ixtlan is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Ixtlan thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Obel Ixtlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ixtlan lands a nice short elbow.
Ixtlan throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Ixtlan lands strikes from half guard.
Ixtlan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Ixtlan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ixtlan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald is holding on to half guard well.
Ixtlan slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.
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 Obel Ixtlan.
I think Fitzgerald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald!
After winning the bout, Boyd Fitzgerald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 2717 p4p, 3631 weight class) and Johanas Jankens (ranked 355 p4p, 466 weight class). Jankens is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't touch this by- MC HAMMER. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Sparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johanas Jankens!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jankens.
Sparr 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.
Jankens throws a body punch but Sparr moves out of range.
Sparr throws a leg kick
and Jankens counters with a nice uppercut.
Jankens throws the left hand but Sparr avoids the punch easily.
Sparr drives through with a takedown into Jankens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jankens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jankens looking for a triangle here. Sparr is fighting it but it looks tight! Jankens pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sparr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johanas Jankens!
During a confident post fight interview, Johanas Jankens 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 Deacon Mayer (ranked 3497 p4p, 2435 weight class) and Xqc DoubleU (ranked 455 p4p, 317 weight class). DoubleU is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enjoy Your Stay. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deacon Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xqc DoubleU!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer lands with a hook. DoubleU tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Xqc DoubleU has been cut.
DoubleU goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mayer misses with a two punch combination.
Mayer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like DoubleU was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayer misses with a double jab
and DoubleU counters with a head kick that drops Mayer!
 Mayer is rocked!
DoubleU trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh Mayer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
DoubleU drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. DoubleU seems to have locked his on tight now - Mayer screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for DoubleU, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Xqc DoubleU!
During a confident post fight interview, Xqc DoubleU 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 Arlen Stumpf (ranked 4731 p4p, 1573 weight class) and Milos Obilic (ranked 568 p4p, 212 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arlen Stumpf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milos Obilic!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stumpf shoots in but Obilic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Obilic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stumpf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obilic counters with a nice right hand that sends Stumpf toppling to the canvas! Stumpf scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Obilic finish him?!
It looks like Arlen Stumpf has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stumpf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlen Stumpf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stumpf goes for a double leg but Obilic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obilic continues to drive forward.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stumpf.
Stumpf is working for takedown but Obilic is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Obilic gets underhooks to prevent Stumpf's takedown attempt.
Stumpf is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Obilic.
Obilic lands a body shot.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic digs a right hand into Stumpf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stumpf's gas tank.
Obilic lands a right hand.
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stumpf or not.
Obilic lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
Obilic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stumpf backwards.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obilic lands a left hand.
Stumpf is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obilic.
Oh Stumpf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obilic works on Stumpf's body with a couple of short punches.
Obilic works on Stumpf's body with a couple of short punches.
Obilic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic is leaning against Stumpf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stumpf seems to have got his legs back now.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obilic presses Stumpf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obilic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stumpf or not.
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Obilic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic digs a right hand into Stumpf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stumpf's gas tank.
Obilic is leaning against Stumpf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obilic is working Stumpf over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obilic digs a right hand underneath Stumpf's ribcage. Stumpf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Obilic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Obilic.
Obilic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stumpfs head.
A short body shot lands from Obilic as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obilic.
A hook to the body from Obilic.
Obilic lands with a left to the head.
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obilic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obilic is working Stumpf over against the cage.
Obilic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Obilic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obilic lands a body punch.
Obilic is working Stumpf over against the cage.
Obilic's coach down at Stewie's Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Obilic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Obilic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obilic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obilic lands with a light punch inside.
Obilic lands with a left to the head.
Obilic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Obilic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stumpf.
Obilic lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Obilic lands a big right hand that drops Stumpf! The killer instinct kicks in and Obilic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Obilic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milos Obilic!
A victorious Milos Obilic 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 2993 p4p, 2133 weight class) and New Car (ranked 415 p4p, 306 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, New Car!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute throws a lazy head kick
letting Car counter with a right hand.
Schrute lands a nice leg kick that just misses Car's sensitive parts.
Schrute fails with the takedown
and Car counters with a right hand to the body.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Schrute is predictable there
letting Car counter with a right hand.
Car gets caught napping as Schrute dives in and scores a takedown. Car manages to retain guard.
Car will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Schrute preventing the sweep.
Schrute tries to free his leg and advance position but Car is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Schrute'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.
Car striking off his back but it's not causing Schrute any problems.
Car throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Car is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Schrute presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schrute working aggressively here.
Car's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Car's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Car tries to throw a body punch but Schrute avoids it by throwing Car back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Car.
Car is working Schrute over against the cage.
Car blocks an elbow strike.
Schrute tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Car blocks a body shot from Schrute.
Car throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schrute throws a knee to the head but misses.
Car blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schrute misses with a knee strike.
Car will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schrute up against the cage.
Schrute looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Car pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schrute shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Car counter with a right hand.
Car scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schrute doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Schrute misses
enabling Car to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute throws a poor cross that misses
letting Car counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schrute throws a combination that misses
and Car counters with a big right hand! Oh Schrute is in trouble here! Car follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Car!
A very excited looking New Car made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dwight Schrute was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olan Johnson (ranked 911 p4p, 2249 weight class) and King Turn (ranked 129 p4p, 306 weight class). King Turn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Olan Johnson's chin.
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, King Turn !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Turn 's side.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Turn there.
Johnson takes a swing at Turn 's ribcage but misses.
Turn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turn darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Turn into the cage.
Turn throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Turn shrugs it off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson catches Turn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turn has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Turn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Turn has his arm under Johnson's chin here. Game over son! Turn squeezes tightly and Johnson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). King Turn !
After winning the bout, King Turn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pdiddy Parker (ranked 2354 p4p, 793 weight class) and Voracic Frank (ranked 318 p4p, 107 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pdiddy Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voracic Frank!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frank scores with a nice strike.
Parker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parker is rocked!
Parker walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Frank! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Voracic Frank!
Our winner, Voracic Frank, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Dawg (ranked 1768 p4p, 93 weight class) and Lucas Barbosa (ranked 233 p4p, 17 weight class). Bad Dawg 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bad Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dawg's hands.
Dawg 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.
Dawg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawg misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawg misses with a hook.
Bad Dawg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa slips a jab from Dawg.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawg.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Dawg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Dawg. Those never looked like landing.
Dawg thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawg misses with a straight left.
Dawg throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawg is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dawg swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Dawg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa shoots in but Dawg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dawg throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawg lands with an overhand left.
Dawg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawg lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Bad Dawg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawg misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Dawg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dawg defends it well.
Barbosa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No joy there for Dawg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawg.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Dawg.
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawg throws out the jab.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Dawg is out of range.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Dawg.
Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawg tries to get out of the position.
Barbosa slips nicely into half guard.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dawg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barbosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Barbosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawg wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa thows a huge punch but Dawg dodges it nicely.
Dawg is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Dawg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Dawg looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Dawg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawg to the ground. Barbosa is now in Dawg's guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Dawg keeps moving.
Barbosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barbosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Dawg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawg is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
Dawg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barbosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dawg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbosa, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to control.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawg manages to get himself to full guard.
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawg's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is pressing down on Dawg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dawg is holding on for now.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawg defends it well.
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dawg sees it coming and defends easily.
Barbosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawg's head.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Dawg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawg wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawg is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Dawg is defending against the submission attempts here by Barbosa.
Barbosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawg wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Dawg defends it.
Barbosa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barbosa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dawg's guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Dawg is working from the bottom.
Dawg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawg has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Dawg is keeping the position.
Dawg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dawg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barbosa has passed into side control.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dawg has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawg is trying to improve his position.
Barbosa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dawg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lucas Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa is staying tight to Dawg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
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.
Barbosa landing a few strikes.
Dawg tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
Dawg is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but Dawg denies him.
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Dawg is defending well.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Dawg is working from the bottom.
Barbosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dawg!
Barbosa prevents Dawg from getting the reversal.
Barbosa looking to secure an arm triangle but Dawg defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dawg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dawg shrugs it off.
Dawg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.
Barbosa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dawg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dawg and Barbosa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dawg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dawg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Bad Dawg was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost on purpose.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 912 p4p, 351 weight class) and Maurice Tillet (ranked 144 p4p, 53 weight class). Vatsadze's entrance music is Guerilla Radio/ R.A.M.. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murtaz Vatsadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maurice Tillet!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tillet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vatsadze circles away quickly and effectively.
Vatsadze is looking to counter the offense by Tillet and move into the clinch.
Tillet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vatsadze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tillet is in Vatsadze's guard.
Tillet postures up in Vatsadze's guard and throws a big left but Vatsadze blocks it.
Vatsadze is adopting a defensive guard.
Vatsadze keeping full guard, as Tillet tries to pass.
Vatsadze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet being controlled here momentarily.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vatsadze working a defensive guard here.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet scoring with some ground and pound.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vatsadze controls Tillet momentarily but Tillet frees himself.
Tillet is looking to work some ground and pound but Vatsadze has wrist control.
Vatsadze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vatsadze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tillet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vatsadze trying to control the position.
Tillet won't allow Vatsadze to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tillet working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vatsadze controls Tillet momentarily but Tillet frees himself.
Tillet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vatsadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tillet on the ground.
Tillet is fighting to break Vatsadze's control of his arms but Vatsadze is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vatsadze working a defensive guard here.
Tillet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tillet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vatsadze wants to sweep but no luck.
Tillet lands a couple of digs.
Tillet is looking to work some ground and pound but Vatsadze has wrist control.
Tillet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tillet 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.
Tillet throws a big right hand that misses.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Vatsadze keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vatsadze trying to control the position.
Vatsadze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tillet manages to get himself to full guard.
Vatsadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tillet doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tillet lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Tillet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vatsadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Tillet circles away.
Vatsadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tillet circles away quickly and effectively.
Tillet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillet.
Vatsadze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vatsadze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vatsadze tries to get out of the position.
Tillet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tillet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vatsadze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tillet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillet cracks Vatsadze with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatsadze taking a bit of punishment here - Tillet scoring with strikes.
Tillet working the body and head with strikes.
Tillet looks up at the clock and then as Vatsadze takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tillet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tillet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tillet working the ground and pound.
Tillet grinds an elbow into Vatsadze's temple.
Vatsadze is rocked!
A big shot lands for Tillet! That's hurt Vatsadze! Will he recover? Tillet fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet!
A victorious Maurice Tillet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Murtaz Vatsadze spoke after the fight, saying 'Props to my opponent, you know me I'll go kick some ass and be right back challenging. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 37 p4p, 536 weight class) and Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 6 p4p, 82 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ebubekir Siddik!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veainu prevents the takedown attempt.
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu 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.
Siddik ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
Siddik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Siddik misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Siddik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu cracks Siddik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Siddik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siddik misses with the ground and pound.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siddik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Siddik working the ground and pound but Veainu is defending the strikes.
Veainu tries to improve position but can't.
Siddik cracks Veainu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Siddik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siddik landing a few strikes.
Siddik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veainu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veainu regains half guard.
Veainu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik.
Siddik is keen to just control but Veainu is a slippery customer.
Veainu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siddik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but Veainu defending well.
Siddik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Siddik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Veainu to regain full guard.
Siddik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siddik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Siddik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ebubekir Siddik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siddik misses with a straight left.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siddik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veainu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siddik somewhat.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Siddik manages to avoid it.
Siddik misses with a straight left.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Siddik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Siddik blocks a jab.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Siddik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Veainu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Veainu gets full guard.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siddik throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siddik throws a big right hand that misses.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siddik.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siddik throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Siddik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siddik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Siddik fails with the takedown.
Veainu throws a hook but Siddik blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Siddik moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ebubekir Siddik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Siddik tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Siddik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Veainu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Siddik misses with the head strike.
Veainu gets underhooks to prevent Siddik's takedown attempt.
Siddik breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Veainu scores with a hook.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siddik was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siddik staying out of range there.
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Siddik crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Siddik back to his feet!
 Siddik is rocked!
Veainu cracks Siddik with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!
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