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RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litas Lewis Moe (ranked 24016 p4p, 3464 weight class) and Marcel Tower (ranked 546 p4p, 398 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Litas Lewis Moe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Tower!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis Moe throws a series of punches but Tower avoids them all with ease.
Tower is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lewis Moe tries for a takedown but Tower circles away easily
and Tower counters with a nice right hand that sends Lewis Moe toppling to the canvas! Lewis Moe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tower finish him?!
 It looks like Litas Lewis Moe has been cut.
Crack! Tower connects with the perfect overhand right and Lewis Moe falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Tower!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Tower!
A very excited looking Marcel Tower made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2908 p4p, 3432 weight class) and Laurenz Thibodeaux (ranked 385 p4p, 441 weight class). Nurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Khabib Nurmagomedov Mix || The Eagle Motivation. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Laurenz Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Nurmagomedov back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thibodeaux.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Thibodeaux drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov prevents Thibodeaux from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeps trying to improve his position.
Thibodeaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov's coaches at Latin Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Thibodeaux tries to score with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Thibodeaux postures up.
A lull in the action here as Thibodeaux stalls from top position.
Thibodeaux goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmagomedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thibodeaux's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagomedov!
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Nurmagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Thibodeaux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thibodeaux pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Thibodeaux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thibodeaux 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thibodeaux is still trying to improve position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left right combination that sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat - Nurmagomedov wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Thibodeaux out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shozo Amisaki (ranked 3906 p4p, 3203 weight class) and Dexter Roussel (ranked 505 p4p, 442 weight class). Roussel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manau - J'ai laissรฉ lร bas . 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shozo Amisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amisaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roussel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amisaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Amisaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Roussel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roussel avoids the head kick by Amisaki.
Roussel blocks a leg kick.
Roussel lands a body shot.
Roussel gets a takedown into half guard.
Amisaki has hold of Roussel's hands but Roussel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Amisaki is trying to stand back up but Roussel is controlling him
Amisaki wants to control but Roussel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roussel connects with a nice short shot to Amisaki's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Amisaki is looking to escape.
Roussel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roussel drops an elbow to the side of Amisaki's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roussel lands with a punch from half guard.
Amisaki wants to get back to full guard.
Roussel drops an elbow to the side of Amisaki's head.
Roussel lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussel lands strikes from half guard.
Roussel drops an elbow to the side of Amisaki's head.
Roussel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amisaki taking some punishment here, with Roussel in his half guard.
Roussel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roussel lands with a punch from half guard.
 Amisaki is rocked!
Amisaki is trying to maintain the position but Roussel is very close to passing his half guard.
Amisaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roussel scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Amisaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussel is nestled in close to Amisaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amisaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Amisaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roussel on the ground.
Roussel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Amisaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amisaki taking some punishment here, with Roussel in his half guard.
Roussel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amisaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roussel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roussel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amisaki's head.
Amisaki wants to improve his position but instead Roussel has moved into half guard.
Amisaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amisaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roussel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roussel slips a nice elbow through Amisaki's hands, connecting with Amisaki's forehead.
Amisaki taking some punishment here, with Roussel in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Roussel there.
Roussel working over Amisaki with some ground and pound. Amisaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roussel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roussel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roussel working Amisaki over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amisaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roussel scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roussel lands a nice short elbow.
Amisaki wants to get back to his feet.
Amisaki wants to control but Roussel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amisaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussel working Amisaki over with strikes.
Amisaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roussel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Amisaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Roussel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Amisaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amisaki tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roussel lands a nice short elbow.
Amisaki seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roussel lands a nice short elbow.
Roussel drops an elbow to the side of Amisaki's head.
Roussel working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Roussel seems content to control.
Roussel trying to control from half guard but Amisaki is working away.
Roussel lands with a punch from half guard.
Roussel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Roussel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amisaki throws a chopping leg kick but Roussel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amisaki misses with a low kick.
Roussel avoids a kick to the body.
Roussel looks to score with a jab to the body but Amisaki is just out of range.
Roussel keeps the fight on the outside.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amisaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amisaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amisaki takes a swing at Roussel's ribcage but misses.
Roussel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roussel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amisaki throws out the jab.
Roussel throws out a counter right but Amisaki avoids it with no problem.
Amisaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel moves out of range as Amisaki throws a body kick.
Amisaki staying out of range there.
Roussel connects with a jab.
Dexter Roussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel scores with a jab. Amisaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roussel's corner calls for a 1-2. Roussel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussel digs a good hook to Amisaki's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roussel throws an overhand right that drops Amisaki like a sack of potatoes! Roussel dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
A less than humble Dexter Roussel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 1893 p4p, 2593 weight class) and Jack Hakansson (ranked 251 p4p, 347 weight class). Dragneel comes to the cage accompanied by Come the Fire Dragon. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Hakansson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Hakansson shoots in for a double leg but Dragneel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Dragneel as Hakansson shoots in.
Hakansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragneel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hakansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel avoids it really well and circles away.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Hakansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakansson slips a straight right by Dragneel.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Hakansson's shoulder, as Hakansson tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakansson.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel lands an overhand right.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hakansson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel takes a swing at Hakansson's ribcage but misses.
Hakansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakansson's head.
Hakansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt - Dragneel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Hakansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragneel tries to avoid it but Hakansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragneel to the ground. Dragneel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragneel with a nice cross.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel avoids it really well and circles away.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Hakansson.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakansson.
Hakansson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakansson shoots in and drives through. Dragneel sprawls well.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakansson.
Hakansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragneel's waist but Dragneel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakansson off to one side.
Dragneel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragneel as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Dragneel.
Hakansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragneel sends Hakansson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dragneel is motioning to the referee to let Hakansson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Hakansson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Hakansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Hakansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hakansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakansson.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Dragneel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dragneel closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hakansson! Dragneel dives in looking to finish! Hakansson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
During a confident post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jetmir Erminus (ranked 1415 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Chang Honghui (ranked 156 p4p, 271 weight class). Honghui is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ancient Art. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jetmir Erminus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chang Honghui!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Honghui.
Erminus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Honghui pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erminus misses with a hook.
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Honghui.
Honghui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honghui wants to clinch.
Erminus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Honghui sprawls and moves away.
Erminus drives through with a takedown into Honghui's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honghui is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Erminus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Erminus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Honghui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erminus dodges the punch combination from Honghui.
Erminus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Honghui misses with a hook
and Erminus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Erminus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erminus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Erminus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Honghui for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erminus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Honghui's head.
Honghui has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erminus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honghui is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erminus is controlling him.
Erminus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Erminus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Honghui wants to get back to his feet but Erminus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Erminus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erminus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erminus 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.
Erminus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erminus lands a couple of digs.
Honghui has momentary wrist control but Erminus slips an elbow through the middle.
Honghui looking for a sweep. Not yet Honghui, not yet.
Honghui has his foot on Erminus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erminus works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erminus 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.
Erminus chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honghui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erminus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Erminus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Erminus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erminus is stalling in the full guard.
Erminus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erminus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Honghui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erminus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Honghui being controlled here, momentarily.
Honghui wants to stand and escape but Erminus is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus lands a couple of digs.
Erminus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Honghui wants to get back to his feet but Erminus passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erminus is working for a kimura but Honghui is defending it quite comfortably.
Erminus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honghui can do to turn this around?
Honghui is refusing to be controlled, as Erminus sits in half guard.
Honghui wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Erminus lands a nice short elbow.
Erminus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Honghui is refusing to be controlled, as Erminus sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Erminus stops Honghui from getting back to his feet.
Erminus trying to control the pace.
Erminus is looking to advance position but Honghui won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Erminus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jetmir Erminus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erminus has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Honghui defend it? Erminus steps over the head and cranks it - Honghui is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Erminus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jetmir Erminus!
A very excited looking Jetmir Erminus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wingers Son (ranked 1537 p4p, 2016 weight class) and Zachary Crawford (ranked 89 p4p, 114 weight class). Zachary Crawford is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wingers Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zachary Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crawford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Son does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Son is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crawford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crawford's back!
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Son has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crawford's body.
Son goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Crawford escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Son tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crawford is trying to control. Son wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crawford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Son. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Son looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crawford trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
Son wants to get back to full guard.
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Son actively working from the bottom here.
Son gets full guard.
Son throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Son looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Son looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crawford throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Son's body to avoid the submission. Son has instead reached around Crawford's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Son arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wingers Son!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Higgins (ranked 1515 p4p, 1780 weight class) and Joaquin Osuna (ranked 196 p4p, 226 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joaquin Osuna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Osuna misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Higgins misses the target.
Osuna looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Osuna misses with a body shot.
Osuna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higgins tried to score with a low kick but Osuna checks it.
Osuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Osuna misses the shot to the body.
Osuna misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
Higgins is looking to slow Osuna down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Osuna staying out of range there.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osuna counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Osuna moved out of range nicely.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osuna walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Osuna scores with a body shot.
Higgins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Osuna walks into a stiff left hand from Higgins.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osuna misses with a wild body shot.
Osuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Osuna swings widly with a right hand
and Higgins scores with a counter punch that sends Osuna to the canvas! Higgins smells blood - he's punishing Osuna with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Osuna has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Higgins!
A victorious Liam Higgins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Joaquin Osuna was interviewed post fight and said ' Joaquin Osuna stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dio Nysus (ranked 1609 p4p, 1310 weight class) and Milan Ponjevic (ranked 246 p4p, 198 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dio Nysus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milan Ponjevic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nysus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponjevic thinking.
A left lands for Nysus.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Nysus counters with a nice body shot.
Nysus connects with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dio Nysus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Ponjevic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ponjevic.
Nysus throws a combination. Ponjevic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nysus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nysus lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ponjevic.
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nysus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nysus lands a two punch combo.
Ponjevic fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Ponjevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ponjevic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nysus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ponjevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nysus counters with a left to the body.
Nysus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ponjevic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponjevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponjevic shoots for a double leg takedown but Nysus sprawls well. He's pushed Ponjevic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ponjevic shoots in but Nysus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ponjevic with a poor takedown
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponjevic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjevic scores with a takedown into Nysus's guard.
Nysus looking for a sweep. Not yet Nysus, not yet.
Ponjevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponjevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nysus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ponjevic actively working from the bottom here.
Nysus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ponjevic actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nysus content to control rather than advance.
Nysus prevents Ponjevic from improving his position.
Nysus controlling the action here.
Ponjevic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nysus controlling the pace.
Ponjevic actively working from the bottom here.
Nysus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ponjevic 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.
Nysus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nysus misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Nysus finds it's way through Ponjevic's defenses.
Ponjevic tries for a takedown but Nysus circles away easily
and Nysus counters with a two punch combo.
Ponjevic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nysus circles away.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ponjevic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nysus's waist but Nysus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ponjevic off to one side.
Ponjevic fails with a takedown attempt.
Nysus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nysus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nysus lands a nice shot to the body.
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown but Nysus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dio Nysus 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.
Ponjevic tries for a takedown but Nysus circles away easily
and Nysus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ponjevic dodges the punch combination from Nysus.
Nysus stuffs the takedown.
Ponjevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nysus manages to avoid it.
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nysus counters with a three punch combo that has Ponjevic backing up. Ponjevic nods at Nysus to acknowledge the strikes.
Dio Nysus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Ponjevic.
Ponjevic has a takedown stuffed.
As Ponjevic looks to move away, Nysus throws a big counter combo but Ponjevic just gets out of the way.
Nysus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponjevic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Nysus coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjevic has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic goes for a double leg but Nysus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nysus continues to drive forward.
Ponjevic is breathing heavily.
Ponjevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nysus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nysus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponjevic can do to turn this around?
Nysus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ponjevic tries to move into range but Nysus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ponjevic with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic fails with the takedown
and Nysus counters with a straight right hand.
Ponjevic has his takedown stuffed
and Nysus counters with a three punch combo that has Ponjevic backing up. Ponjevic nods at Nysus to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Nysus.
Dio Nysus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nysus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ponjevic backs up against the cage.
Nysus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Ponjevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nysus stuns Ponjevic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ponjevic misses the body punch
and Nysus counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Nysus.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ponjevic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nysus lands a left and a right that sends Ponjevic crashing to the canvas! Nysus dives into mount looking to finish!
Ponjevic is rocked!
Nysus content just to control the position here.
Ponjevic is still in real trouble! Can Nysus finish him?
Nysus stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nysus throws an overhand right that drops Ponjevic like a sack of potatoes! Nysus dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dio Nysus!
Dio Nysus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Butler Hickok (ranked 1252 p4p, 739 weight class) and Danyaal Zahedi (ranked 170 p4p, 109 weight class). Danyaal Zahedi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Butler Hickok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danyaal Zahedi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Zahedi coming out on top.
Zahedi misses with an uppercut. Hickok saw that one coming.
It looked like Hickok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zahedi lands with a shot to the body.
Zahedi misses with a looping right.
Hickok moves forwards but Zahedi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Zahedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickok moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi lands a lovely overhand right.
Hickok avoids the body shot from Zahedi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zahedi 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.
Zahedi takes a swing at Hickok's ribcage but misses.
Hickok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hickok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zahedi digs a good body shot into Hickok's ribs.
Zahedi is stalking Hickok. Hickok circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zahedi, and it's lights out! Hickok really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
After winning the bout, Danyaal Zahedi 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 Rade Franjic (ranked 462 p4p, 869 weight class) and Shane Lancaster (ranked 70 p4p, 122 weight class). Lancaster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - I Am Hated kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rade Franjic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franjic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franjic. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franjic defends it well.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Franjic lands a big uppercut and Lancaster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lancaster looks OK. Franjic waves Lancaster back to his feet!
It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Franjic counters with a left to the body.
Franjic throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franjic!
Franjic wants to control but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster throws a strike aimed at the side of Franjic's head but Franjic avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
Lancaster is working Franjic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lancaster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Lancaster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Franjic is trying to control Lancaster's posture but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Franjic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franjic tries to get out of the position.
Franjic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lancaster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Franjic is avoiding damage well.
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.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Franjic parries the strikes from Lancaster easily there. Lancaster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Franjic to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Franjic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lancaster looks up at the clock and then as Franjic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lancaster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Franjic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lancaster is landing with some decent strikes but Franjic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Lancaster there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franjic tries to hold on but Lancaster postures up.
Franjic taking shots to the head.
Lancaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Franjic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lancaster raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lancaster looking to control but Franjic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lancaster with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Franjic out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lancaster goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Shane Lancaster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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