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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jones (ranked 24940 p4p, 25525 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 396 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Jones lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Johnson throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Jones jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
As Jones backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Johnson slips under a jab from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Johnson defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Jones sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
Jones tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Jones.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Johnson moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A jab from Jones misses.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the jab.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Jones.
Johnson defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones misses with a looping left.
As Jones backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses the jab.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Jones.
Johnson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to buck Johnson off.
Jones trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Red (ranked 6338 p4p, 5897 weight class) and Winter Test Two (ranked 183 p4p, 165 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winter Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red has managed to clinch.
Red throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Two blocks an elbow strike from Red.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Two's brow.
Two dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Red lands an elbow inside that Two shrugs off.
Two wants to get back to striking at distance but Red won't allow it.
Red creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Two lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
Two wants a takedown.
Red misses with an elbow strike.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Red.
 It looks like Winter Test Two has been cut.
Two dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Two goes for a takedown attempt but Red pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Red takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red darts in and clinches Two up against the cage.
Red lands an elbow just above Two 's eye.
Red creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Red manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walter Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Test Two.
Two tries to break the clinch but Red is controlling the position.
Red keeps control of Two as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Red lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Two tries to break the clinch but Red is controlling the position.
Two wants a takedown but no success here.
Two tries to land a knee to the head but Red blocks with his arms.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Two leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Two blocks an elbow strike.
Two takes an elbow to the temple.
Red lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Red.
Red creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Two's defenses.
 Two is rocked!
That has opened up Winter Test Two's cut even more.
Two blocks an elbow strike.
Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Red finish him?
Two blocks an elbow strike.
Two blocks an elbow strike from Red.
Two has Red pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Red manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Red looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Two leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Red throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Two leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Two is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Red to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Red has Two pressed against the cage. He pushes Two back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Red throws a beautiful elbow that sends Two crashing to the floor! Red piles on the pressure with more strikes! Two is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Red!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Edwards (ranked 24803 p4p, 3894 weight class) and Arles Aloevera (ranked 558 p4p, 416 weight class). Edwards comes into the arena with "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr. blaring out of the sound system. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arles Aloevera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Aloevera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aloevera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch.
Aloevera breaks the clinch.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Aloevera.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aloevera darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.
Edwards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloevera has a couple of punches blocked by Edwards.
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Aloevera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aloevera throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Aloevera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aloevera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aloevera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Edwards eats them both and turns towards Aloevera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aloevera as he jumps to the side.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aloevera circles away.
Aloevera unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Aloevera scores with a four punch combination!
Edwards takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Aloevera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aloevera instigates a clinch.
Aloevera managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Aloevera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aloevera throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Aloevera lands with a kick to the temple. Edwards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aloevera.
 Edwards is rocked!
Aloevera misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aloevera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Aloevera moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloevera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aloevera takes the fight into the clinch.
Aloevera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aloevera scores with a nice head shot.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aloevera counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Aloevera's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Edwards falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arles Aloevera!
Arles Aloevera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Subban (ranked 5662 p4p, 3644 weight class) and Anthony Jenkins (ranked 510 p4p, 396 weight class). TJ Subban could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Jenkins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Subban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subban shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Subban gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Jenkins.
Subban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Subban tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Subban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Subban has clasped his hands together around Jenkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Subban tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jenkins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Subban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Subban wants to take the fight to the mat but Jenkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Subban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jenkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenkins lands an uppercut.
Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Subban.
Jenkins rushes Subban and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Subban wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from Subban.
Jenkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Subban seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jenkins can turn it around.
Jenkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Subban is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jenkins is defending well.
Subban is breathing heavily.
Subban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Subban looking for a takedown.
Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins clinches up against the cage.
Subban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Subban drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Subban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subban is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jenkins is defending well.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent Subban's takedown attempt.
Subban tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent Subban's takedown attempt.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Subban's face.
Jenkins trying to stall but Subban improves his position.
Jenkins tries to stall but Subban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Subban looking for a takedown.
Subban turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jenkins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jenkins connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like TJ Subban has been cut.
Subban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jenkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Subban.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Subban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Subban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Subban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Anthony Jenkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Subban tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Subban is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Subban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins pushes Subban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Subban can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subban goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jenkins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Subban is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Subban is defended easily by Jenkins.
Jenkins clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Subban backwards.
A short right from Jenkins.
Subban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jenkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Subban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Subban improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Subban's face.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Subban backwards.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Subban in his tracks for a moment.
Jenkins lands a body punch.
Subban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from Subban.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins working Subban over with knees to the body.
Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Subban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jenkins has Subban pushed against the cage.
Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Subban has Jenkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jenkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Subban is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent Subban's takedown attempt.
Subban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jenkins is leaning against Subban and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Subban has Jenkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jenkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jenkins has Subban pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jenkins obliges.
Subban takes an elbow to the temple.
Subban goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Subban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jenkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Subban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Subban has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenkins after a bit of a struggle.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Subban 's eye.
Subban wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Subban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subban wants a takedown.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
Subban tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Subban backwards.
Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins forces Subban back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the side of Subban's head.
Jenkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Subban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Subban.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anthony Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Subban can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Subban's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subban is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Subban tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Subban.
Jenkins taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subban goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Subban swivels and escapes.
Jenkins has closed the distance and engaged Subban in a clinch.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Subban.
Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Subban is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jenkins is defending well.
Subban wants a takedown.
Jenkins pushes Subban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Subban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Subban is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins has Subban pushed against the cage.
Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Subban or not.
Subban drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Subban is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
TJ Subban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jenkins digs a right hand into Subban's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Subban's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinzade Murakami (ranked 3889 p4p, 25543 weight class) and Yaroslav Borkechev (ranked 446 p4p, 545 weight class). Shinzade Murakami has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155
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155
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinzade Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yaroslav Borkechev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borkechev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murakami napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borkechev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murakami being controlled for a moment.
Borkechev prevents Murakami from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami is not content to let Borkechev control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borkechev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Borkechev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borkechev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Borkechev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murakami rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Borkechev's guard! Nice work there by Murakami!
Murakami wants to stand but Borkechev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borkechev wants to get back to his feet but Murakami is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Borkechev has a closed guard, preventing Murakami from standing up.
Murakami looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murakami postures up.
Borkechev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murakami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murakami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borkechev is trying to control the position but Murakami postures up.
Murakami would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borkechev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murakami, pushing him back against the cage.
Borkechev jumps guard and drags Murakami to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Borkechev has a closed guard, preventing Murakami from standing up.
Borkechev trying to control the position here.
Murakami trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borkechev's guard.
Borkechev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami wants to stand but Borkechev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Borkechev is trying to keep Murakami in close.
Borkechev wants to stand up but Murakami is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borkechev drives through and clinches with Murakami against the cage.
Murakami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borkechev.
Borkechev jumps guard.
Borkechev looks winded!
Murakami wants to stand but Borkechev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murakami stands and steps away. Borkechev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Borkechev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murakami fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borkechev looks to throw a body kick
and Murakami counters with a straight right hand.
Borkechev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Borkechev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Borkechev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murakami is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Borkechev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Borkechev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murakami has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami tries to escape but Borkechev is in control.
Borkechev wants to control but Murakami is keeping him busy.
Murakami is trying to buck Borkechev off.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Murakami is not content to let Borkechev control the position.
Murakami on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murakami tries to get out of the position.
Murakami is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murakami gets caught napping as Borkechev dives in and scores a takedown. Murakami manages to retain guard.
Borkechev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murakami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Borkechev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murakami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borkechev is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borkechev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murakami takes the fight into the clinch.
Borkechev tries to break the clinch but Murakami is controlling the position.
Murakami working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borkechev tries a knee to the head but Murakami blocks it.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Borkechev has Murakami pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Borkechev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murakami tumbling to the mat - Borkechev dives into Murakami's guard.
Murakami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murakami wants to stand and escape but Borkechev is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shinzade Murakami will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murakami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Murakami connects with a body shot that sends Borkechev's belly button to the back.
Murakami has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borkechev backwards.
Borkechev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murakami is refusing to be controlled, as Borkechev sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borkechev thows a huge punch but Murakami dodges it nicely.
Murakami is trying to stand back up but Borkechev is controlling him
Borkechev wants to take a breather but Murakami is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borkechev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murakami on his heels. He'll look to pass Murakami's guard now, I'm sure.
Borkechev wants to control from the top but Murakami keeps moving.
Borkechev stands up from Murakami's guard - Borkechev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Borkechev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borkechev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Borkechev scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borkechev.
Borkechev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Murakami throws a combination. Borkechev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borkechev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murakami counters with a straight right hand.
Borkechev is rocked!
Murakami weaves into range and cracks Borkechev right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Borkechev goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Murakami is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinzade Murakami!
Shinzade Murakami 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Han Mariduena (ranked 949 p4p, 1790 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 143 p4p, 274 weight class). The key to victory for Han Mariduena has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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213
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30
145
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Han Mariduena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mariduena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mariduena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Venegas moves into the clinch.
Mariduena wants the takedown. Venegas is fighting it off but Mariduena persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Venegas 's guard against the cage.
Venegas pushes Mariduena off and scrambles back to his feet.
Venegas goes for a double leg but Mariduena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mariduena continues to drive forward.
Mariduena looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venegas looks to land a combination but Mariduena avoids it well.
Mariduena shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venegas is trying to defend but Mariduena finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mariduena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venegas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.
Mariduena sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Venegas defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariduena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Venegas is looking to improve his position.
Venegas is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Venegas wants to control but Mariduena is keeping busy.
Mariduena wants to work for an arm triangle but Venegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mariduena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venegas keeps working.
Venegas is trying to stand back up but Mariduena is controlling him
Venegas trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mariduena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venegas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Venegas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mariduena. Oh but Venegas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mariduena goes limp - he's gone! Venegas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Russian (ranked 2066 p4p, 4492 weight class) and The Pdo Cock Muncher (ranked 96 p4p, 207 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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290
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Russian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Pdo Cock Muncher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russian closes the distance and clinches.
Russian lands a hook that snaps the head of Cock Muncher backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russian.
Cock Muncher fails to pull guard.
Cock Muncher wants to break free but Russian has control.
Cock Muncher tries to break the clinch but Russian is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Russian.
Russian lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Russian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russian scores with a shoulder strike.
Russian drops Cock Muncher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cock Muncher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Cock Muncher is rocked!
It looks like The Pdo Cock Muncher has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Cock Muncher is still on wobbly legs! Can Russian finish him?
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cock Muncher seems to have recovered his senses.
Russian scores with a shot to the side of Cock Muncher's head.
Russian throws a big uppercut that drops Cock Muncher! More strikes from Russian and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cock Muncher lies dazed against the cage as Russian celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Russian!
Big Russian retains his super heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 2219 p4p, 2798 weight class) and Mc Muffin (ranked 290 p4p, 389 weight class). Samuel Clemens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mc Muffin 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muffin throws a body punch but Clemens moves out of range.
Clemens lands a jab to Muffin 's midsection.
Muffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clemens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muffin throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Muffin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clemens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Muffin backs up against the cage.
Clemens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clemens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samuel Clemens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muffin 's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens connects with a solid leg kick.
Muffin throws a body punch but Clemens moves out of range.
Muffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clemens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clemens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clemens clinches.
Muffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clemens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clemens digs a right hand underneath Muffin 's ribcage. Muffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clemens works on Muffin 's body with a couple of short punches.
Muffin looks winded!
Muffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clemens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Clemens.
Clemens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clemens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Clemens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Clemens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clemens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muffin throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Clemens appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Muffin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clemens looks to land a combination. Muffin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Muffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clemens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muffin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muffin misses the body punch
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Clemens.
Clemens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clemens throws a shot to the body.
Clemens thuds a left hand into Muffin 's body.
Clemens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muffin .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muffin darts in trying to clinch
and Clemens counters with a straight right hand.
Muffin is rocked!
Clemens feints a jab and as Muffin dips his head, Clemens unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Muffin right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Muffin falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Clemens smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Clemens!
Samuel Clemens is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Arbani (ranked 1619 p4p, 3992 weight class) and Kelsey Wright (ranked 102 p4p, 218 weight class). Renato Arbani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Arbani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelsey Wright!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbani tries to sprawl but Wright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wright prevents Arbani from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arbani is not content to let Wright control the position.
Arbani wants to get back to full guard.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arbani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arbani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Arbani.
Arbani is working hard here to advance position.
Arbani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arbani is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright can't keep his opponent in guard - Arbani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
Arbani is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
Arbani wants to pass to mount but Wright is defending the position.
Arbani passes to side control.
Arbani is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arbani advances to full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright is controlling an arm, preventing Arbani from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbani moves to back control.
Arbani has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Wright is defending well but eventually Arbani manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Wright has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani retains his bantamweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Santiago (ranked 1786 p4p, 2602 weight class) and Ben Braxton (ranked 231 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ben Braxton enters the cage!
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentino Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Braxton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Braxton.
It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Santiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.
Santiago feinted with a counter takedown.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Braxton avoids it well and moves away.
Braxton connects with the punch.
Braxton misses with a right hand
and Santiago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Braxton's guard.
Santiago passes into half guard.
Santiago works his way into side control.
Santiago has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Braxton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Braxton is trying to escape the mount but Santiago keeps good control and instead manages to take Braxton's back.
Braxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santiago has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Braxton is defending well but eventually Santiago manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Braxton has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentino Santiago!
Valentino Santiago retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Valentino Santiago 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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