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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jota Be (ranked 1685 p4p, 23634 weight class) and Daniel Dubois (ranked 214 p4p, 588 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jota Be!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Dubois!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubois misses with a hook
enabling Be to counter with a crisp jab.
Dubois throws an off balance right hand
and Be counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Dubois misses
and Be counters with a leg kick.
Dubois swings widly with a right hand
and Be counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniel Dubois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Be takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jota Be has been cut.
Dubois throws an off balance right hand
and Be counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dubois misses with a combination
and Be counters with a nice uppercut.
Dubois throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Be counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dubois throws a lazy uppercut
and Be counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Be, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dubois misses with a hook
and Be counters with an outside leg kick.
Dubois throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Be counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dubois looks winded!
Dubois misses with a combination
and Be counters with a leg kick.
Be lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be sends Dubois crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Be is motioning to the referee to let Dubois up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Be lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dubois off his feet! Dubois tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jota Be!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Vieira (ranked 2501 p4p, 2762 weight class) and Dustin Mcfaul (ranked 304 p4p, 331 weight class). Mcfaul is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What's Poppin?. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Mcfaul!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Mcfaul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcfaul is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Mcfaul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Mcfaul saw that one coming.
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcfaul swivels and escapes.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcfaul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vieira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mcfaul keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcfaul is retaining full guard.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
Mcfaul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcfaul keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcfaul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcfaul keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira passes Mcfaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Mcfaul defends it.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcfaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Mcfaul defends it.
Vieira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Mcfaul is squirming around nicely.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vieira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vieira avoids the attempt from Mcfaul to control.
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcfaul is looking to escape.
Vieira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mcfaul is now in Vieira's guard. A big mistake from Vieira there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Mcfaul is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira working for a triangle but Mcfaul defends it easily.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vieira working a defensive guard here.
Mcfaul stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vieira forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcfaul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Mcfaul won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfaul is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Vieira moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Vieira dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mcfaul throws a series of strikes that have Vieira backpedaling.
Mcfaul throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mcfaul.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Mcfaul.
Vieira slips a jab and a cross from Mcfaul.
Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Mcfaul is quick to defend against it.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcfaul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfaul looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Mcfaul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vieira on the side of the head.
Dustin Mcfaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up with Mcfaul, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes Mcfaul against the cage but Mcfaul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcfaul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vieira's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a hook. Mcfaul ducked under it nicely.
Mcfaul lunges at Vieira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vieira's hand.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcfaul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcfaul gets caught napping as Vieira dives in and scores a takedown. Mcfaul manages to retain guard.
Vieira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcfaul looking to control.
Mcfaul has control of Vieira's left arm, preventing Vieira from doing any damage.
Mcfaul is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Mcfaul is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vieira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Mcfaul keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mcfaul to counter with a crisp jab.
Dustin Mcfaul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcfaul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vieira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vieira cracks Mcfaul with an open hand slap.
Mcfaul drops his hands momentarily and Vieira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Dustin Mcfaul has been cut.
Mcfaul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vieira.
Mcfaul throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
Mcfaul misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira slips under a jab from Mcfaul.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Mcfaul slips the punch.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Mcfaul.
Mcfaul throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Mcfaul misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Mcfaul moved out of range.
Dustin Mcfaul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcfaul cracks Vieira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira scores with a takedown into Mcfaul's guard.
Mcfaul scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vieira scores with a hook.
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mcfaul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Nice shot lands for Vieira.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vieira drives through with a takedown into Mcfaul's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Mcfaul is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Mcfaul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Mcfaul's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Mcfaul looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira connects with a crisp jab.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Mcfaul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcfaul. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira gets a double leg takedown into Mcfaul's guard.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira pushing down on Mcfaul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to control. Mcfaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vieira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcfaul's head.
Mcfaul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vieira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcfaul tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Mcfaul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage.
Vieira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcfaul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vieira.
Vieira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vieira controlling the action here.
Vieira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Mcfaul is blocking nicely.
Vieira misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mcfaul is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
Vieira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Eli Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vieira throws some wild stikes that Mcfaul manages to avoid easily.
Mcfaul 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.
Vieira unloads with some shots from mount but Mcfaul bucks and avoids them well.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Mcfaul is squirming around nicely.
Vieira throws a sloppy strike and Mcfaul uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Mcfaul has ended up in Vieira's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira pulls Mcfaul in close to prevent any damage.
Mcfaul stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Vieira throws up his legs and catches Mcfaul in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mcfaul tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Vieira! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 3151 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Ogre Toshin (ranked 369 p4p, 167 weight class). Toshin has chosen Death Squad as his entrance music. Ogre Toshin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265
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9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogre Toshin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toshin throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Toshin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson pushes Toshin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toshin pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Toshin.
Toshin lands with a light punch inside.
Toshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to work over Toshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toshin managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Toshin misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshin blocking some punches.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toshin lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshin tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshin.
Toshin lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toshin scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Toshin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Toshin lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Toshin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toshin lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Rashad Jackson has been cut.
Toshin lands a body punch.
Toshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshin lands an uppercut.
Toshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toshin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshin is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Toshin.
Toshin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Toshin lands a nice elbow.
Toshin lands a big left hand right to the temple and Jackson goes down!
 Jackson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshin creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Jackson is out cold and this one is all over! Toshin climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ogre Toshin!
Ogre Toshin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Necmettin Hoca (ranked 1062 p4p, 1218 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 147 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Necmettin Hoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoca pinned against the cage. Hoca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoca swivels and escapes.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
A big left from Hoca misses.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
Nice body punch from Hoca.
A combination from Hoca does no damage.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoca but Hoca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoca misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoca is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henderson is trying for a kimura here. Hoca looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Henderson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Henderson!
A very excited looking Harry Henderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 3582 p4p, 635 weight class) and Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 418 p4p, 95 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwalin Giantslayer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantslayer throws a series of punches but Tassen avoids them all with ease.
Giantslayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Giantslayer wants to stand but Tassen has his arm trapped.
Tassen wants to get back to his feet but Giantslayer drags him back down.
Tassen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Giantslayer connects with a decent elbow.
Giantslayer trying to control the action but Tassen is working from the bottom.
Tassen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Giantslayer tries to stand but Tassen is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Giantslayer.
Giantslayer controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Giantslayer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Tassen's face as Giantslayer controls the position.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound but Tassen is defending the strikes.
Tassen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tassen tries to get out of the position.
Giantslayer lands some shots froms side control.
Tassen parries the strikes from Giantslayer easily there. Giantslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tassen to escape.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Giantslayer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tassen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Giantslayer lands a nice forearm strike.
Giantslayer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Giantslayer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tassen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giantslayer on the ground.
Giantslayer wants to control but Tassen is keeping him busy.
Giantslayer taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Giantslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Giantslayer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Giantslayer takes a little break here. Tassen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Giantslayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Giantslayer throwing shots but Tassen is blocking nicely.
Giantslayer is looking to advance position but Tassen won't allow it.
Giantslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tassen's head.
Giantslayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Giantslayer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Giantslayer dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The referee warns Tassen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tassen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Giantslayer! Tassen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!
After the fight, Dwalin Giantslayer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 905 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 134 p4p, 259 weight class). Sparr has chosen OH NO! as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mac Anudo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mac Anudo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anudo blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anudo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sparr's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sparr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anudo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anudo.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Sparr is keeping the position.
Sparr managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving.
Anudo is really struggling to control Sparr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr is controlling Anudo's posture.
Anudo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anudo passes Sparr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparr has hold of Anudo's hands but Anudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparr defending well though.
Sparr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo.
Anudo is working for a kimura but Sparr is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparr has his hands clasped together around Anudo's back. He's all about the action.
Anudo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anudo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anudo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anudo.
Sparr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anudo darts in and clinches Sparr up against the cage.
Sparr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anudo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sparr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anudo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anudo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Sparr manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr tries to work over Anudo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anudo is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Anudo.
Anudo stalling.
Sparr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anudo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anudo.
Anudo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anudo lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anudo.
Anudo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr tries to throw a body punch but Anudo avoids it by throwing Sparr back against the cage.
Anudo scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparr blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparr circles away.
Anudo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's time! Anudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Anudo.
Anudo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sparr is out of range and Anudo settles back down.
Anudo rushes Sparr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sparr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anudo controls his hands.
Anudo breaks from the clinch.
Sparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anudo moves away.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo has a takedown stuffed.
Anudo tries to keep at a distance but Sparr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anudo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparr controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sparr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparr tries to score a body lock takedown but Anudo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparr tries to work over Anudo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anudo is trying to stall.
Anudo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sparr.
Sparr is trying to drag Anudo to the mat but Anudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mac Anudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Sparr manages to get underhooks.
Sparr tries a body shot but Anudo blocks it.
Sparr trying to stall but Anudo improves his position.
Sparr has a couple of punches blocked by Anudo.
Sparr misses with a body punch.
Sparr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anudo or not.
Anudo tries to work over Sparr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anudo breaks the clinch.
Anudo needs to keep his hands up - Sparr had a free shot at his head there.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anudo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anudo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anudo being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparr can do to turn this around?
Sparr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparr as he jumps to the side.
Nice cross by Anudo.
Anudo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anudo throws a leg kick but Sparr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anudo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anudo misses with a leg kick.
Sparr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anudo connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo misses with a body shot.
Anudo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anudo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anudo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anudo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anudo misses with a leg kick
and Sparr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anudo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anudo throws a lazy body kick
and Sparr counters with a one-two to the body.
Sparr moves into range and clinches up with Anudo.
Anudo misses with a knee strike.
Anudo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr misses with an elbow over the top.
Sparr lands a body shot.
Mac Anudo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anudo tries to throw a body punch but Sparr avoids it by throwing Anudo back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anudo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anudo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparr has closed the distance and engaged Anudo in a clinch.
Anudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparr digs a right hand underneath Anudo's ribcage. Anudo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sparr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anudo.
A head punch on the inside from Sparr fails to land.
Anudo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Anudo wants a takedown but no success here.
Anudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anudo throws a sloppy head kick
and Sparr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Sparr blocks the low kick.
Sparr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anudo's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sparr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anudo on the side of the head.
Anudo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anudo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anudo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Sparr.
Anudo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sparr.
Anudo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Sparr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anudo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anudo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sparr eats them both and turns towards Anudo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo wants to clinch up but Sparr keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Anudo as he checks the leg kick.
Anudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparr counters with a nice body shot.
Sparr misses with a few strikes there.
Anudo checks a leg kick.
Anudo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparr with the inside leg kick.
Sparr throws a shot to the body.
Sparr tests Anudo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anudo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Anudo is predictable there
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anudo just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparr! But no joy.
Sparr jabs at Anudo's body.
Sparr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anudo misses with a takedown
and Sparr counters with a right hand to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sparr checks a leg kick.
Anudo throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Sparr misses.
Sparr lands a jab to Anudo's midsection.
Sparr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr thuds a left hand into Anudo's body.
A low kick from Anudo misses
and Sparr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sparr.
Sparr scores with a leg kick.
Sparr throws a push kick but Anudo slaps the foot to one side.
Sparr stuns Anudo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Sparr coming out on top.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparr leaves Anudo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparr throws a low kick but Anudo moves out of range easily.
Sparr slips under a jab.
Sparr with the counter takedown but Anudo avoids it easily.
Sparr is looking to clinch.
Anudo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparr 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 2027 p4p, 287 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 255 p4p, 40 weight class). Elkhan has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Rashid Elkhan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisticuffs throws out a loose jab but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkhan moves out of range as Fisticuffs strikes.
Fisticuffs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elkhan looks winded!
Elkhan tries to keep at a distance but Fisticuffs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elkhan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Elkhan blocks it.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elkhan.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elkhan's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elkhan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Elkhan misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fisticuffs as the two fighters clinch.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
Elkhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs presses Elkhan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkhan.
Elkhan blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs lands a body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elkhan backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs pushes Elkhan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs gets through Elkhan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Elkhan blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Elkhan's head.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkhan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
 Elkhan is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisticuffs.
Elkhan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisticuffs finish him?
Fisticuffs lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Elkhan to his knees! Fisticuffs keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torraso Fisticuffs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorlan Vieira (ranked 498 p4p, 1114 weight class) and Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 75 p4p, 155 weight class). Amaru Kawiwasulu looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorlan Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Kawiwasulu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vieira.
It looks like Amaru Kawiwasulu has been cut.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Vieira lands a left hand.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu avoids a wild elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira stalling.
Vieira lands a damaging elbow.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu takes a shot to the head.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu looks winded!
Vieira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kawiwasulu's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vieira stalling.
Vieira is struggling to control the position.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Vieira lands an elbow that stopped Kawiwasulu in his tracks for a moment.
Kawiwasulu is still on wobbly legs! Can Vieira finish him?
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kawiwasulu with a big uppercut! Kawiwasulu tries to clinch up but Vieira pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kawiwasulu to the mat! Kawiwasulu covers up and Vieira unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dinklage (ranked 607 p4p, 232 weight class) and Richard Feynman (ranked 93 p4p, 33 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Feynman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feynman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dinklage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Feynman moved out of range.
Dinklage has closed the distance and engaged Feynman in a clinch.
Feynman lands an elbow that stopped Dinklage in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Dinklage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinklage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feynman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dinklage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
Feynman slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Feynman sends Dinklage crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Feynman is motioning to the referee to let Dinklage up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dinklage is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Feynman was covering up waiting for the punch and Dinklage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oh Dinklage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage with a nice head shot there.
Dinklage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dinklage seems to have got his legs back now.
Feynman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinklage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinklage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinklage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Feynman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dinklage.
Dinklage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Feynman working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Feynman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dinklage tries to free his leg and advance position but Feynman is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Feynman looking to control.
Dinklage wants to control from the top but Feynman keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dinklage is looking to work some ground and pound but Feynman has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dinklage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dinklage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dinklage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Feynman pulls Dinklage in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dinklage moves in looking to clinch but Feynman pushes him off.
Dinklage tries for a takedown but Feynman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feynman thuds a left hand into Dinklage's body.
Feynman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinklage throwing a counter right hand but Feynman manages to avoid it.
Dinklage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Feynman misses the jab.
Dinklage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Feynman counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dinklage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feynman leaves Dinklage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feynman cracks Dinklage with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feynman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinklage doesn't seem bothered though.
Feynman cracks Dinklage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dinklage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Feynman finish him?
Dan Dinklage's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feynman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Richard Feynman's cut even more.
Dinklage shoots for a double leg takedown but Feynman sprawls well. He's pushed Dinklage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Feynman throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Feynman. No joy for Dinklage on that attempt.
Feynman swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Feynman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Feynman misses with a hook
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Feynman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dinklage misses with a right hand
and Feynman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinklage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Feynman connects with a body shot.
Feynman cracks Dinklage on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dinklage falls backwards against the cage. Feynman follows up with more strikes that drop Dinklage to his knees. Feynman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dinklage! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Feynman!
A relieved looking Richard Feynman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 24 p4p, 229 weight class) and Maro Pjetlic (ranked 4 p4p, 31 weight class). Pjetlic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Legend. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maro Pjetlic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjetlic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pjetlic!
Trollslayer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Trollslayer cracks Pjetlic with a big elbow.
Trollslayer lands a few punches from side control.
Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pjetlic to see if he's OK.
Trollslayer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Trollslayer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pjetlic parries the strikes from Trollslayer easily there. Trollslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pjetlic to escape.
Trollslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pjetlic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trollslayer.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pjetlic defending against the ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a few punches from side control.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Pjetlic's temple.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Pjetlic is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic dodges the ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Sloppy strikes there by Trollslayer.
Pjetlic 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.
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trollslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pjetlic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trollslayer.
Pjetlic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pjetlic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer looks up at the clock and then as Pjetlic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trollslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pjetlic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pjetlic is rocked!
Trollslayer cracks Pjetlic with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Trollslayer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pjetlic is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Trollslayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!
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