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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Dick (ranked 5603 p4p, 6453 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 223 p4p, 248 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergeant Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lesnar in particular looking to stall.
Dick is trying to stand.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Dick is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Dick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar is keen to just control but Dick is a slippery customer.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Dick won't allow it.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dick defends it well.
Lesnar is pressing down on Dick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dick is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Dick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
Lesnar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dick is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dick avoid being mounted?
Lesnar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is trying desperately to improve position.
Dick is working hard here to advance position.
Lesnar trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Dick trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lesnar wants to finish this one by submission but Dick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lesnar.
Lesnar unloads with some shots from mount but Dick bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dick is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lesnar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dick is now in Lesnar's guard. A big mistake from Lesnar there, giving up the dominant position!
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar 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.
A jab from Dick misses.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dick defends it nicely.
Dick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
Sergeant Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by Dick.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dick stuffs the takedown.
Sergeant Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Dick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dick manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Dick's guard.
Dick wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lesnar postures up in Dick's guard and throws a big left but Dick blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dick wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dick misses with a straight left.
Dick throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar defending well as Dick loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dick missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick misses with a straight left.
Sergeant Dick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
Dick throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but Dick avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Dick misses with a straight right.
Dick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dick slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Dick misses with a looping left.
Dick looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Dick misses with a looping left.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dick defends it well.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Dick looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Dick lands with an overhand left.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Dick throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Dick dominated that second round.
That's time! Dick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Dick misses the jab.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dick slips a jab from Lesnar.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Dick blocks the low kick.
Dick scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar connects with the punch.
Dick throws an off balance right hand
and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Lesnar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dick tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dick, who protects the arm well.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Dick is working from the bottom.
Lesnar tries for a kimura but Dick is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dick wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar has hold of Dick's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dick seems comfortable defending it but Lesnar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dick is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dick is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lesnar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zion Moore (ranked 5015 p4p, 6344 weight class) and Tyson Hargrave (ranked 466 p4p, 498 weight class). Hargrave is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mastodon - High Road. Zion Moore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyson Hargrave's chin.
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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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zion Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Hargrave!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargrave stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Hargrave lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moore with a poor takedown
and Hargrave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hargrave throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a big head kick but Hargrave shrugs it off.
Hargrave swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
The crowd cheers as Hargrave lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moore doesn't seem phased though.
 Moore is rocked!
Hargrave throws a pinpoint strike between Moore's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Moore crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hargrave scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Hargrave!
A very excited looking Tyson Hargrave rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Android Mini (ranked 3766 p4p, 3724 weight class) and Jaimie Christ (ranked 205 p4p, 203 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Mini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaimie Christ!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mini tries to get out of the position.
Mini stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mini is looking to reverse the position.
Christ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Christ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Christ swings around for an armbar but Mini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Christ's guard.
Mini stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Christ throws up his legs and catches Mini in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mini tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Christ! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jaimie Christ!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius Jr (ranked 3332 p4p, 3930 weight class) and Rulon Gardner (ranked 355 p4p, 409 weight class). Gravius Jr comes to the cage accompanied by No Bullets Fly - Sabaton. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gardner's choice of entrance music: Stay Fly- The Imortal, Three 6 Mafia. Sellus Gravius Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rulon Gardner'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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rulon Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gravius Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gardner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gravius Jr digs a good body shot into Gardner's ribs.
Gravius Jr pushes Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner tries for a takedown but Gravius Jr manages to get underhooks.
Gravius Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Gravius Jr drops Gardner with a big knee straight up the middle! Gardner is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Gardner is rocked!
 It looks like Rulon Gardner has been cut.
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!
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravius Jr.
Gardner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravius Jr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gravius Jr moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius Jr dodges an elbow strike from Gardner.
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gravius Jr keeps Gardner at a distance using the push kick.
Gardner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gardner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gravius Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gardner's knee momentarily.
Gardner looks winded!
Gravius Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gardner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Gravius Jr.
Gravius Jr forces Gardner back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gravius Jr.
Gardner is looking for a takedown.
Sellus Gravius Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rulon Gardner.
Gravius Jr connects with a knee right up the middle! Gardner tumbles to the floor and Gravius Jr stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sellus Gravius Jr!
A very excited looking Sellus Gravius Jr 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.
Rulon Gardner spoke after the fight, saying 'Keith Peterson was at some dive bar with a $5 floozy right before this fight. I call kangaroo court.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferenc Fazekas (ranked 2057 p4p, 2553 weight class) and Joey Cruz (ranked 228 p4p, 278 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferenc Fazekas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz rushes Fazekas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fazekas lands with a left to the head.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fazekas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Cruz lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Ferenc Fazekas has been cut.
Fazekas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cruz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Joey Cruz has been cut.
Fazekas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fazekas cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fazekas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cruz to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazekas gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Fazekas drops Cruz with a naaaaasty hook - Cruz is in real trouble here! Fazekas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferenc Fazekas!
Ferenc Fazekas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Chabazian (ranked 2549 p4p, 3036 weight class) and Alexander Rusev (ranked 330 p4p, 393 weight class). Edmond Chabazian has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmond Chabazian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rusev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusev or perhaps it was just good defense by Chabazian, which made it look bad.
Rusev shoots in looking for a takedown but Chabazian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chabazian as he avoids it easily.
Edmond Chabazian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
Rusev gets caught napping as Chabazian dives in and scores a takedown. Rusev manages to retain guard.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rusev is keeping the position for now.
Chabazian throws a big right hand that misses.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusev pulls Chabazian in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian stands up over Rusev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusev trying to control the position.
Chabazian looking to pass the guard.
Chabazian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rusev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rusev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabazian passes Rusev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rusev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rusev defends it well.
Rusev is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chabazian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rusev actively working from the bottom here.
Chabazian trying to control the action but Rusev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev trying to hold on to Chabazian's head to control him but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian passes to side control.
Chabazian misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chabazian misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chabazian is trying to get an arm triangle but Rusev is defending well.
Rusev is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rusev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chabazian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusev keeps working.
Chabazian throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chabazian landing a few strikes.
Chabazian tries for a kimura but Rusev is defending well.
Chabazian works to advance to full mount. Rusev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chabazian controlling the position easily from mount.
Rusev is trying to escape the mount.
Chabazian wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian moves to the back position.
Chabazian is hanging on to Rusev's back as he tries to escape.
Chabazian has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rusev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chabazian keeps control of the position as Rusev tries to break free.
Rusev is trying to stand back up.
Chabazian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Chabazian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chabazian shoots in but no luck this time.
Chabazian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rusev's waist but Rusev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabazian off to one side.
Rusev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chabazian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rusev somewhat.
Chabazian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rusev was covering up waiting for the punch and Chabazian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rusev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusev is in close to Chabazian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chabazian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rusev preventing the sweep.
Rusev trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Rusev throwing strikes from guard but Chabazian blocks nicely.
Edmond Chabazian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rusev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabazian is on top in guard.
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusev is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rusev is on top in guard.
Chabazian 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.
Rusev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chabazian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rusev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rusev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chabazian's head.
Rusev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rusev is one step ahead there.
Rusev connects with a couple of short punches.
Rusev 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.
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rusev's guard.
Chabazian is pushing down on Rusev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rusev is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chabazian is pressing down on Rusev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rusev is holding on for now.
Rusev wants to control but Chabazian is keeping busy.
Rusev gets full guard.
Rusev striking off his back but it's not causing Chabazian any problems.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusev can do to turn this around?
Rusev is trying to control the position but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusev has wrist control.
Chabazian trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Rusev looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Rusev is keeping the position.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
Chabazian has gone for a leg lock! Rusev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chabazian's guard.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rusev preventing the sweep.
Rusev lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Rusev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rusev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chabazian circles away.
As Rusev looks to move away, Chabazian throws a big counter combo but Rusev just gets out of the way.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt
and Chabazian counters with a shoot takedown. Rusev fights it but they end up in guard.
Rusev 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.
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabazian is working hard here to advance position.
Chabazian postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rusev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chabazian's guard.
Rusev postures up and lands a big shot to Chabazian's brow.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chabazian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rusev stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian working a defensive guard here.
Rusev throwing strikes but missing.
Rusev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rusev lands a couple of elbows.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rusev postures up and lands a big shot to Chabazian's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian wants to sweep here but Rusev controlling him for the moment.
Chabazian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rusev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chabazian's head.
Rusev stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian is adopting a defensive guard.
Rusev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chabazian trying to control the position.
Chabazian has momentary wrist control but Rusev slips an elbow through the middle.
Chabazian has momentary wrist control but Rusev slips an elbow through the middle.
Chabazian is rocked!
Rusev wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
Oh Chabazian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusev preventing the sweep.
Chabazian seems to have got his legs back now.
Rusev is working Chabazian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rusev throwing strikes but missing.
Chabazian looking to control but Rusev passes into half guard.
Chabazian is pressing down on Rusev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rusev from controlling successfully.
Chabazian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rusev defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rusev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chabazian 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chabazian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rusev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rusev preventing the sweep.
Rusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chabazian trying to control the position.
Rusev tries to free his leg and advance position but Chabazian is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusev manages to get himself to full guard.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rusev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rusev is working Chabazian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rusev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rusev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Rusev!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 1191 p4p, 1247 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 69 p4p, 70 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicandro Aloisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Draven throws a hook to the side of Aloisio's head but Aloisio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio throws a hook but Draven avoids it easily.
Draven loads up on a big right hand but Aloisio slips the punch.
And Aloisio counters with a quick kick to the body but Draven blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draven! But no joy.
Aloisio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aloisio takes a swing at Draven's ribcage but misses.
Aloisio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Draven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Aloisio misses with a body shot.
Draven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aloisio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Draven. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Draven.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Draven misses the target.
As Draven backs away, Aloisio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Draven.
Well Draven 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 10:9
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:10
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Munson (ranked 977 p4p, 953 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 57 p4p, 55 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Legions has Munson up against the cage in a clinch.
Munson crunches a lovely knee into Legions's ribcage.
Munson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legions has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Good body shot from Munson.
Legions misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Munson to work.
Munson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Munson is trying to maintain a safe position but Legions gets an underhook and turns Munson into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Legions scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legions lands with a left to the head.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Munson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Legions lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legions has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legions.
Munson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Munson.
Munson presses Legions against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Munson blocking some punches.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Legions's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Munson on the inside.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson lands a good knee to the midsection. Legions won't want to take too many of those.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions working aggressively here.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions blocks an elbow strike.
Munson lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions is trying to push Munson away but Munson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Munson.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Munson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Munson.
Legions blocks an elbow strike.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Legions.
A short left from Legions.
Munson stalling the fight.
Munson tries to work over Legions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Legions lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Munson can't find room to land a body shot as Legions controls the action.
Munson blocking some punches.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Munson swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions scores with a shot to the side of Munson's head.
Munson pushes Legions back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Munson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Legions lands an uppercut.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson gets through Legions's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Legions blocks a body shot from Munson.
Munson misses with the head strike.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Legions avoids it by throwing Munson back against the cage.
Munson tries a body shot but Legions blocks it.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions is trying to push Munson away but Munson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legions is looking to break free of the clinch but Munson has double underhooks.
Legions misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munson lands an elbow that stopped Legions in his tracks for a moment.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Legions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Munson.
Legions prevents a body shot from Munson.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Munson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Legions takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Munson lands a nice looking body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Legions blocks the leg kick.
Legions on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munson connects with a solid leg kick.
Legions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Legions throws a right hand that Munson ducks under and follows up with a left that Munson also avoids with ease.
Legions goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been told by Munson's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Legions cracks Munson with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munson is looking to clinch but Legions is avoiding it.
Legions staying out of range there.
Legions tries to bum rush Munson with a series of wild strikes but Munson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legions jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munson misses with a body shot.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Munson moves out of range easily.
Legions lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions throws a nice looking combination but Munson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Munson slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Munson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legions has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Munson.
Legions is breathing heavily.
Munson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Legions clinches up with Munson and pushes him back against the cage.
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Legions.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munson stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions breaks from the clinch.
Munson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Munson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legions is out of range.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Legions.
A slow jab from Munson misses its intended target.
Legions blocks the body kick.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?
Legions is looking to clinch but Munson is avoiding it.
Munson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legions has closed the distance and engaged Munson in a clinch.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson tries a body shot but Legions blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Munson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legions or not.
Munson gets through Legions's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Munson.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legions has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Munson throws an elbow but misses.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
The referee calls for Munson to work.
Munson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robert Munson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions is trying to push Munson away but Munson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson lands an uppercut.
Munson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions blocks an elbow strike from Munson.
Legions blocks the elbow strike.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Legions avoids it by throwing Munson back against the cage.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legions.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legions.
Munson lands with a right to the head.
That has opened up Fidel Legions's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson presses Legions against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Munson with a knee to the head.
Legions is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson is working Legions over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Legions is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Robert Munson!
Robert Munson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silent Bob (ranked 444 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Anakoni Kai (ranked 26 p4p, 59 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
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.
Bob misses with the body kick
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Bob misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bob misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Kai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bob finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Kai thinks about the counter body kick.
Kai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bob. That one must have hurt.
Kai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kai checks a low kick from Bob.
That's two 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.
That kick from Bob tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bob looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.
Kai's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
A nice side step and Kai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kai blocks a low kick nicely.
Kai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bob has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
Our winner, Silent Bob, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milos Obilic (ranked 799 p4p, 3264 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 45 p4p, 133 weight class). Weismuller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milos Obilic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Obilic.
Obilic dips to his left and cracks Weismuller with an uppercut!
Weismuller 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.
Obilic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obilic but Obilic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obilic misses with the combination.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt - Obilic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obilic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weismuller at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obilic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller throws the kick towards the body but Obilic avoids it.
Obilic throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Milos Obilic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obilic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obilic looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Obilic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obilic wants it to stay on the feet.
Obilic blocks the body kick.
Obilic throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller staying out of range there.
Weismuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Milos Obilic has been cut.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
It looked like Obilic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weismuller with a poor takedown
and Obilic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obilic lands a head shot.
No joy there for Obilic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obilic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weismuller on the side of the head.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and Obilic moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obilic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt - Obilic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Obilic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller dodges the punch combination from Obilic.
Obilic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obilic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Obilic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obilic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Weismuller back to the cage. Obilic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Obilic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Obilic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obilic counters with a right hand to the body.
Weismuller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obilic avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Milos Obilic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obilic lands a nice hook to Weismuller's body. Weismuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Weismuller with that takedown attempt.
Obilic scores with a jab. Weismuller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obilic throws out the jab.
Obilic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Obilic.
Despite the aggression on Weismuller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Obilic looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Obilic just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obilic.
Weismuller wants to counter the offense by Obilic and move into the clinch position.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obilic moves away.
Obilic throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Obilic looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Weismuller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obilic finds it's way round the side to connect with Weismuller's head.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obilic jabs Weismuller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obilic is looking for a counter combo.
Obilic lands with a straight right. Weismuller didn't see that one coming.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obilic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obilic misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Obilic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weismuller shoots in looking for a takedown but Obilic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weismuller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obilic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Obilic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obilic throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller shoots in and drives through. Obilic sprawls well.
Weismuller looks winded!
Obilic connects with a body shot that sends Weismuller's belly button to the back.
Weismuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weismuller shoots in but no luck this time.
Obilic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obilic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weismuller under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obilic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obilic throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Obilic scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Obilic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Obilic throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weismuller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obilic misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller with a poor takedown
and Obilic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weismuller thinking.
Milos Obilic is winning the standup battle so far.
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obilic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
Weismuller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obilic looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weismuller.
Obilic is looking to counter punch.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obilic sprawls well. Obilic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weismuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Milos Obilic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller takes one to the chin there.
Obilic just misses with a punch to the body.
Obilic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Weismuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obilic.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obilic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weismuller throws a head kick that Obilic semi-blocks.
Obilic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Obilic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weismuller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
Obilic throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obilic. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Obilic. Beautiful body shot.
Obilic blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Weismuller is predictable there
and Obilic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obilic.
Obilic scores with a hook to the body. Weismuller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obilic. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obilic swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Weismuller might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obilic has got the better of the exchanges.
Obilic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obilic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Obilic misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt - Obilic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obilic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weismuller can do to turn this around?
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obilic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller darts in looking for a takedown but Obilic gets double underhooks and turns Weismuller into the cage.
Obilic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Obilic.
As Obilic backs off Weismuller throws a huge counter combo but Obilic manages to avoid it all.
Obilic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weismuller circles away quickly and effectively.
Obilic lunges at Weismuller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weismuller's hand.
Obilic lands a jab.
Obilic throws a big shot that misses.
Obilic lands with an overhand left.
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obilic's waist but Obilic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Obilic misses its target.
A combination from Obilic does no damage.
Obilic lands with a cross.
Weismuller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses
and Obilic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weismuller is defended easily by Obilic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obilic.
The cut above Tommy Weismuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weismuller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Obilic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weismuller is defended easily by Obilic.
Weismuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Obilic finish him?
Weismuller is trying desperately to land a takedown but Obilic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Weismuller.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obilic as he avoids it easily.
Weismuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Weismuller avoids the body shot from Obilic.
Weismuller is looking for the big counter here.
Weismuller takes one on the button.
Obilic throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Obilic.
Weismuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Obilic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Obilic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Obilic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obilic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obilic looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Obilic swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Obilic swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Obilic - that landed with a thud.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from Obilic.
Obilic lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obilic misses with a punch to the body.
Obilic misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Obilic.
Weismuller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Obilic.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Obilic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obilic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obilic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Obilic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obilic.
Obilic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obilic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obilic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obilic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obilic. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Obilic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obilic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt
and Obilic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obilic tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tommy Weismuller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Obilic stuffs the takedown.
Milos Obilic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
Obilic connects with a body shot that sends Weismuller's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller misses with a takedown
and Obilic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obilic cracks Weismuller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Obilic leaves Weismuller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obilic throws a good cross that connects.
Obilic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Obilic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obilic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obilic misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obilic throws a shot to the body.
Obilic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Obilic scores with a sloppy right hand. Weismuller should have avoided that one.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Weismuller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Milos Obilic!
An out of breath Milos Obilic 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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