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SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Narloch (ranked 512 p4p, 484 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 31 p4p, 29 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Narloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Narloch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Narloch throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Narloch ducks down to avoid it.
Narloch throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov misses with a hook. Narloch ducked under it nicely.
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Narloch takes one to the chin there.
Narloch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Narloch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Leonov jabs Narloch right on the nose. Narloch blinks but takes it well.
Leonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Narloch walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narloch walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
Leonov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Leonov tries to bum rush Narloch with a series of wild strikes but Narloch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narloch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Narloch saw that one coming.
Narloch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Narloch.
Narloch throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Leonov lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Narloch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonov lands with a good body shot.
Leonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Leonov misses
and Narloch counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov connects with a jab.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov throws a body punch but Narloch moves out of range.
Narloch swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonov misses with a low kick.
It looked like Narloch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narloch.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narloch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narloch defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Narloch doesn't seem bothered though.
Narloch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narloch missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Narloch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sloppy strikes from Narloch. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Narloch misses with a looping right.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
Narloch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
It looked like Narloch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Narloch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov with a jab.
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!
Leonov misses with a hook. Narloch ducked under it nicely.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Narloch throwing a counter right hand but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Narloch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Narloch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
A little feinted left hand from Narloch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Narloch misses.
Leonov stuns Narloch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov keeps Narloch at a distance using the push kick.
Narloch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
Leonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Narloch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Narloch's head.
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Leonov loads up on a big right hand but Narloch slips the punch.
Narloch is looking to counter punch.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Narloch throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov throws the left hand but Narloch avoids the punch easily.
Narloch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leonov!
Leonov tries to land a front kick but Narloch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Narloch moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Narloch moves out of range easily.
Narloch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Narloch throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narloch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonov looks for the body kick but Narloch saw that one coming.
Narloch misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narloch throws a jab when Leonov was well out of range.
Leonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Narloch throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov with a nice cross.
Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Narloch on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Narloch's head.
Narloch dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Narloch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narloch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narloch momentarily.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Narloch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov moves out of range as Narloch strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Narloch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonov swings for the body but Narloch moves out of range.
Narloch takes one to the chin there.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Narloch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonov lands with a nice body kick.
Narloch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narloch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Narloch misses the target.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov tests Narloch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Leonov.
Leonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Narloch is out of range.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Narloch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Narloch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
A big left from Leonov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Narloch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leonov - that will leave a mark!
Narloch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov.
Narloch misses with a double jab
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narloch momentarily.
Narloch misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a leg kick.
Narloch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Narloch misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a left and a right that stings Narloch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonov swings widly with a right hand
letting Narloch counter with a right hand.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narloch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov digs a good hook to Narloch's body.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narloch.
It seemed like Leonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov throws a looping overhand right but Narloch ducks down to avoid it.
As Leonov looks to move away, Narloch throws a big counter combo but Leonov just gets out of the way.
Narloch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narloch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Narloch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Narloch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonov jabs Narloch right on the nose. Narloch blinks but takes it well.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narloch. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov feints and then cracks Narloch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narloch down.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Leonov missing with a left hand there. Narloch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Narloch misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov scores with a jab.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Leonov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Narloch moves out of range of the body kick from Leonov.
An attempted straight right counter from Narloch misses the target.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonov as he connects with a hook.
Narloch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov looks to land a body kick but Narloch moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Narloch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Narloch misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a leg kick.
Leonov misses with a left hand
and Narloch counters with a two punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Narloch saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Narloch misses the target.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Narloch with an uppercut!
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narloch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonov misses with a left hand
and Narloch counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narloch ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Nice defenses there by Narloch.
A big right from Narloch misses.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Narloch.
Leandro Narloch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narloch blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Narloch is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
A very excited looking Nikolay Leonov 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 411 p4p, 483 weight class) and Jorlan Vieira (ranked 26 p4p, 27 weight class). Jorlan Vieira told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorlan Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov cracks Vieira with an open hand slap.
Vinogradov thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Vinogradov with a jab.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Vinogradov's shoulder, as Vinogradov tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Vinogradov.
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov.
Vinogradov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vinogradov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Vinogradov sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vieira defends it well.
Vinogradov wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira won't allow Vinogradov to pass to mount.
Vinogradov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vinogradov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vieira sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinogradov wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinogradov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira is looking to slow Vinogradov down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vinogradov lands a jab to the head.
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vinogradov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vieira is looking to stand back up but Vinogradov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vieira.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinogradov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vinogradov's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vieira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vinogradov's body to avoid the submission. Vinogradov has instead reached around Vieira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vinogradov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Burnett (ranked 669 p4p, 978 weight class) and Lucas Barbosa (ranked 39 p4p, 53 weight class). Lucas Barbosa 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Khalil Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa shoots and misses
and Burnett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Burnett.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Burnett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Burnett scores with a punch to the head.
Burnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Burnett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Burnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. Burnett is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in Burnett's guard.
Burnett is controlling Barbosa's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Burnett's coaches at Cope's 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.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Burnett defends it.
Burnett is pressing down on Barbosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barbosa is pushing down on Burnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Burnett is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is thwarting Burnett's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burnett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbosa cracks Burnett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett staying out of range there.
Burnett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbosa throws a one two combo.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Burnett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burnett.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burnett.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Burnett avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Burnett lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Burnett.
That has opened up Lucas Barbosa's cut even more.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burnett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett misses with a looping left.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Burnett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Barbosa shoots in and bounces Burnett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burnett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barbosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnett looking to control.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
Barbosa trying to control but Burnett is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Burnett.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burnett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Burnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Khalil Burnett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Burnett.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Burnett misses the jab.
Burnett walks into a jab.
Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Burnett to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Lucas Barbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barbosa gets the takedown into side control.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burnett seems a little lost for a moment, as Barbosa dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burnett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnett, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burnett sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burnett is trying to escape the position but Barbosa is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Burnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucas Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa wants to control but Burnett is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Burnett is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burnett struggling a bit here.
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnett, who protects the arm well.
Barbosa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Burnett is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barbosa yanks on the arm and Burnett is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barbosa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lucas Barbosa thanked UNDEFEATED for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 183 p4p, 246 weight class) and Alex Munhoz (ranked 10 p4p, 14 weight class). Alex Munhoz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Odd Job's chin.
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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odd Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Munhoz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munhoz misses with a head kick.
Munhoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Job was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Job feints and as Munhoz raises his hands in defense, Job changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Job chips away with some ground and pound.
Munhoz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Job's guard.
Job working for a triangle but Munhoz defends it easily.
Munhoz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Job can't keep his opponent in guard - Munhoz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Munhoz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Job is just riding it out for now. Munhoz eventually gives up the hold.
Job is not content to let Munhoz control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munhoz seems to be working for a kimura but Job defends the submission attempt.
Job wants to get back to full guard.
Munhoz is looking for a kimura here.
Munhoz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Job trying to control but Munhoz postures up.
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.
Job looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munhoz wants to pass the guard but Job is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Munhoz is keen to just control but Job is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Job's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Job won't allow Munhoz to pass to mount.
Job slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Munhoz trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munhoz is aware though and is defending well.
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munhoz is aware though and is defending well.
Munhoz wants to pass the guard but Job is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Job looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Job looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Job!
Job gets to mount! Munhoz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Munhoz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Job controlling the position easily from mount.
Job lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Munhoz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Munhoz wants to control but Job is having none of it.
We've been informed that Munhoz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job prevents Munhoz from getting the reversal.
Job is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Job lands a nice shot to the head.
Munhoz is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Munhoz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munhoz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Munhoz is squirming around, avoiding Job's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odd Job dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Munhoz misses.
Job shoots in and bounces Munhoz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Job preventing the sweep.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munhoz is looking to sweep but instead, Job has passed into half guard.
Job lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Job 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job prevents Munhoz from improving his position.
Munhoz is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munhoz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munhoz gets full guard.
Job trying to control but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
Munhoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Job showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Job with a nice head shot there.
Munhoz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Job defends it easily.
Munhoz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz striking off his back but it's not causing Job any problems.
Job with a nice head shot there.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Job looking to pass the guard.
Job content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Job trying to control but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
Job stays in close to Munhoz's body and controls the position.
Job drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Job jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Job 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.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Munhoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munhoz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munhoz looking for a sweep. Not yet Munhoz, not yet.
Munhoz keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Munhoz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Job wants to control from the top but Munhoz keeps moving.
Munhoz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Job wants to control from the top but Munhoz keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Job jabs Munhoz right on the nose. Munhoz blinks but takes it well.
Job is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munhoz can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz takes a swing at Job's ribcage but misses.
Munhoz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Job's half guard.
Job is looking to control Munhoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Job avoid being mounted?
Munhoz trying to mount his opponent but Job defends it.
Job makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Job.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munhoz pushes down on Job's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Munhoz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munhoz stalling away here and it's allowed Job to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odd Job dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Job.
Job blocks a head kick by Munhoz.
Job shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Job is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Munhoz wants to get back to full guard.
Munhoz trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job works his foot free and advances to mount.
Job landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munhoz is looking to improve his position but Job isn't that keen on the idea.
Munhoz tries to hold on but Job postures up.
Job scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Job lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Job lands a heavy elbow.
Job lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Job scoring with strikes but Munhoz is staying in there.
Munhoz is looking to improve his position but Job isn't that keen on the idea.
Job postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Munhoz looks a forlorn figure.
Job landing strikes from the mount and Munhoz is in trouble!
 Munhoz is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Munhoz hang on?
Munhoz is still in real trouble! Can Job finish him?
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!
Munhoz is looking to improve his position but Job isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Munhoz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Munhoz is desperately trying to improve his position but Job has a good base and remains in mount.
Job lands a big shot to the head and Munhoz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Odd Job!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kodiyak Redd (ranked 327 p4p, 313 weight class) and Dan Dinklage (ranked 20 p4p, 19 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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Counter fighter
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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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kodiyak Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinklage.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinklage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dinklage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redd defends it well.
Dinklage tries to clinch up but Redd circles away and keeps his distance.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Redd.
Dinklage 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.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dinklage enables Redd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dinklage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dinklage 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.
Dinklage controlling Redd's posture.
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.
Redd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd trying to control but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Dinklage managing to control the position.
Redd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dinklage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd controlling from the top position.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd works to advance to full mount. Dinklage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dinklage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dinklage holds on for dear life, controlling Redd's posture momentarily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dinklage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage regains half guard.
Dinklage gets full guard.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinklage 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.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redd wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dinklage looking for a sweep. Not yet Dinklage, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dinklage tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd 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.
Redd shoots in looking for a takedown. Dinklage tries to sprawl out of it but Redd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dinklage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redd tries to keep at a distance but Dinklage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redd prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinklage feints and as Redd raises his hands in defense, Dinklage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dinklage is one step ahead there.
Dinklage works over Redd with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dinklage working the ground and pound but Redd is defending the strikes.
Dinklage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redd is avoiding damage well.
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redd keeps working.
Redd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
 Redd is rocked!
Redd is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Redd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage lands a huge shot from side control! Redd is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Dinklage 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 201 p4p, 382 weight class) and Ed Green (ranked 11 p4p, 24 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Shalashaska, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Shalashaska against the cage but Shalashaska circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shalashaska wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shalashaska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shalashaska drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Shalashaska avoids the body shot from Green.
Shalashaska appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Shalashaska drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shalashaska counters by moving into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Shalashaska has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green working hard to break the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green tries to pull guard but Shalashaska holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Green has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Shalashaska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to advance position but Shalashaska won't allow it.
Shalashaska wants to get back to full guard.
Green not doing much here.
Shalashaska wants to get back to full guard.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalashaska knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green is taking a breather. Shalashaska says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Shalashaska defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Shalashaska has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Shalashaska! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You're pretty good.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Greene (ranked 163 p4p, 304 weight class) and Robbie Hall (ranked 9 p4p, 17 weight class). Hall has chosen Andy Shauf: The Magician as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Greene bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Greene moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hall is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Greene is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Greene prevents Hall from getting the reversal.
Greene is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall regains half guard.
Greene is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Greene.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Greene looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greene closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Hall successfully pulls guard.
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
Greene is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greene sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pressing down on Greene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greene passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Greene is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Greene has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hall defend it? Greene steps over the head and cranks it - Hall is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Greene!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiko San (ranked 141 p4p, 225 weight class) and Ryder Young (ranked 7 p4p, 14 weight class). Young has chosen Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aiko San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryder Young!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by San.
San throws out a powerful jab.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
San scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young tries to bum rush San with a series of wild strikes but San uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
San fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
San throws a poor cross that misses
and Young counters with a right, left combo that wobbles San badly! Young follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks San out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Young finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryder Young!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryder Young thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bar (ranked 126 p4p, 153 weight class) and Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 5 p4p, 8 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Bar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minoru Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Minoru Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bar with a poor takedown
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Bar. Bar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bar needs to keep his hands up - Minoru Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Bar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minoru Ii lands with an overhand left.
Bar ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Bar off the cage and back into range.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bar walks into a stiff left hand from Minoru Ii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bar tries for a kimura but Minoru Ii is defending well.
Bar tries for a kimura but Minoru Ii is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minoru Ii, who protects the arm well.
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minoru Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minoru Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minoru Ii wants to control but Bar postures up.
Bar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minoru Ii, who protects the arm well.
Bar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minoru Ii, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar tries to advance to mount but Minoru Ii denies him.
Bar is trying to get an arm triangle but Minoru Ii is defending well.
Bar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minoru Ii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minoru Ii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii parries the strikes from Bar easily there. Bar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Minoru Ii to escape.
Minoru Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Bar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bar throws a strike aimed at the side of Minoru Ii's head but Minoru Ii avoids it well.
Bar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minoru Ii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bar tries for a kimura but Minoru Ii is defending well.
Bar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Minoru Ii has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bar but great work by Minoru Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy.
Bar sneaks back into half guard.
Bar actively working from the bottom here.
Minoru Ii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bar gets full guard.
Bar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Minoru Ii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bar's body to avoid the submission. Bar has instead reached around Minoru Ii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonny Bar!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 22 p4p, 100 weight class) and Antonio Tarver (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class). Antonio Tarver 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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Tarver!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trollslayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trollslayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarver's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tarver has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Trollslayer is looking to defend but Tarver has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Trollslayer! Tarver pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Trollslayer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver is the new super heavyweight champion!
Antonio Tarver 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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