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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpharuis Omegon (ranked 1601 p4p, 2434 weight class) and Brabus Tonal (ranked 208 p4p, 288 weight class). Omegon 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sabaton-Saboteur. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpharuis Omegon !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brabus Tonal!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Omegon coming out on top.
Omegon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tonal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tonal is trying to control Omegon 's posture but Omegon avoids it.
Tonal wants to get back to his feet but Omegon drags him back down.
Omegon working the ground and pound.
Tonal isn't going anywhere.
Tonal tries to improve position but can't.
Tonal prevents Omegon from moving into mount.
Tonal is not content to let Omegon control the position.
Omegon cracks Tonal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tonal is looking for a sweep.
Tonal parries the strikes from Omegon easily there. Omegon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tonal to escape.
Omegon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tonal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Omegon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omegon lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonal wants to control but Omegon postures up.
Tonal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Omegon scoring with punches from side control.
 Tonal is rocked!
 It looks like Brabus Tonal has been cut.
Tonal pushes Omegon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Omegon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tonal is still in real trouble! Can Omegon finish him?
A big shot lands for Omegon ! That's hurt Tonal! Will he recover? Omegon fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpharuis Omegon !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 2186 p4p, 1783 weight class) and Paul Kings (ranked 161 p4p, 137 weight class). Areni comes to the cage accompanied by Mosaique. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Kings!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings punishes Areni's body with a nice straight punch.
Kings gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kings felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kings wants to get back to full guard.
Kings looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Areni pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Areni is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kings is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kings manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Areni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kings wants to control but Areni is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings wants to control the action here but instead Areni manages to pass to full mount!
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Kings is holding on tight.
Kings is trying to escape the mount.
Kings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Areni tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kings.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings controlling the position for now.
Kings trying to control here.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings trying to control here.
Kings is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings looking for submissions off his back.
Kings wants to control but Areni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kings gets full guard.
Areni stopping the sweep attempt from Kings.
Kings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Areni defends it easily.
Areni wanted to stand there but Kings had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kings tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kings closes the distance and clinches.
Kings stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Areni misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kings.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kings is looking for a takedown.
Kings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Areni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kings trying to land knees to the body.
Kings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni misses with the head strike.
Kings throws a head punch that misses.
Areni lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kings misses with a looping right.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kings throws a leg kick
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Areni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kings wants to hit a sweep here but Areni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kings there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kings manages to reverse the position and now he's in Areni's guard. Nice work there by Kings.
Areni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kings is one step ahead there.
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Areni's guard.
Kings 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.
Kings blocks the strikes from Areni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kings blocks the strikes from Areni.
Areni is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings is looking to advance position but Areni won't allow it.
Kings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom.
Kings throwing shots but Areni is blocking nicely.
Areni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Areni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Areni tries to roll over but Kings keeps him under control.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings wants to pass the guard but Areni is defending well.
Areni is defending against the submission attempts here by Kings.
Areni punching from the bottom.
Kings frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kings wants to finish this one by submission but Areni is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kings.
Kings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Areni is looking to escape.
Areni is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Areni throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni throws a strike from the bottom but Kings uses the opportunity to take his back.
Kings is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Areni has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Areni is in bad spot here.
Areni staying busy and making it hard for Kings to control.
Kings working for a choke but Areni is defending well.
Areni tries to escape but Kings has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kings patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is hanging on to Areni's back as he tries to escape.
Areni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kings's guard. Nice work there by Areni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kings looking to control but Areni passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Areni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kings looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Kings misses with a leg kick
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kings won't be happy with that.
Areni working away.
Areni tries to stand but Kings is controlling his head.
Kings is trying to work for a sweep but Areni has mounted him!
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Kings is holding on tight.
Kings wants to hold on but Areni pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings tries to reverse the position but Areni maintains control.
Kings wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kings looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings tries to escape the position.
Areni avoiding Kings 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Areni nearly escaped from the position there.
Areni controlling well, preventing Kings from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings trying to control the position but Areni manages to sink in the hooks.
Kings wants to escape the position.
Areni seems like he's trying to stand.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kings prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni wants to stand back up.
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
Kings keeps trying to improve his position.
Areni avoiding Kings 's attempts to control his hands.
Kings keeps the fight on the ground as Areni tries to escape.
Areni is hanging on to Kings's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kings trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Areni seems like he's trying to stand.
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Areni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Karokaro (ranked 974 p4p, 1242 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 141 p4p, 167 weight class). Weight comes into a darkened arena with his song building. They say that I'm Crazy 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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World class boxer
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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 11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karokaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected.
Karokaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karokaro rushes Weight and presses him up against the cage.
Karokaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karokaro.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Karokaro moved out of range nicely.
Weight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karokaro misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Karokaro catches Weight right on the button with a cross.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Weight avoids nicely.
Karokaro slips a jab from Weight.
Karokaro misses with a double jab
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro moves away from the strike by Weight.
Karokaro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karokaro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karokaro to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karokaro forces Weight back against the cage and clinches.
Weight is trying to push Karokaro away but Karokaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karokaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karokaro is working Weight over against the cage.
Karokaro lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karokaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karokaro avoiding damage.
Weight breaks the clinch.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Karokaro. Those never looked like landing.
Weight misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Weight unleashes a big counter combination but Karokaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Weight with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Karokaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Weight's head.
Karokaro thumps Weight with a low kick.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Weight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Weight throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Jab by Karokaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Karokaro misses.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
Karokaro wants to clinch.
Weight throws out a counter right but Karokaro avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karokaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weight's head.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Weight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karokaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight misses with a right hand
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karokaro scores with the left hand. Weight knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Weight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
Karokaro takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Karokaro tries to work over Weight's front leg with a kick but Weight checks it.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the head.
Weight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Weight misses.
Nice uppercut there from Weight.
Karokaro tests Weight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro wants to clinch.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight tries to bum rush Karokaro with a series of wild strikes but Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weight blocks a head kick by Karokaro.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
Karokaro throws a head kick that Weight semi-blocks.
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro throws a nice head kick!
Weight is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Karokaro with a hook.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Karokaro finish him?
Karokaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Karokaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Karokaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karokaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karokaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karokaro tries to clinch but Weight is having none of it.
Roberto Karokaro is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro tries to clinch but Weight is having none of it.
Karokaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weight lands with a nice body punch.
Karokaro throws a right hand that misses
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
Karokaro throws a solid leg kick but Weight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karokaro.
Weight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karokaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight ducks right into an uppercut from Karokaro.
Weight misses with a series of wild punches.
As Weight backs away, Karokaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Karokaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Karokaro misses with a wild combination.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karokaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weight's sensitive parts.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Karokaro throws a big counter combination but Weight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karokaro misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Karokaro.
Weight misses with a hook
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karokaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karokaro drives through and clinches with Weight against the cage.
Karokaro trying to stall but Weight improves his position.
Weight breaks the clinch.
A big right from Karokaro misses.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Karokaro off the cage and back into range.
Karokaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karokaro moves into range and clinches up with Weight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro blocking some punches.
Weight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karokaro lands a nice uppercut.
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight walks into a straight right hand from Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a low kick as Weight jumps back.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice combination there by Karokaro.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karokaro, as that shot connected.
Weight slips under a jab.
Weight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karokaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Weight scores with a four punch combination!
Karokaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Karokaro tenderised Weight's leg. Weight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karokaro throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Karokaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight lunges at Karokaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karokaro's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Karokaro! He's out on his feet! Weight rushes in and drops Karokaro with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Welter Weight!
After winning the bout, Welter Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 1565 p4p, 1247 weight class) and Quebro Tua Cara (ranked 168 p4p, 128 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quebro Tua Cara!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
Tua Cara is trying to break the clinch but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niaz fails to pull guard.
Niaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Niaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tua Cara pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Tua Cara. No joy for Niaz on that attempt.
Tua Cara lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara gets a clinch.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Niaz avoiding damage as Tua Cara throws knees to the body.
Niaz has Tua Cara pressed against the cage, preventing Tua Cara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua Cara just leaning against Niaz, taking a breather.
Niaz jumps guard but Tua Cara stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niaz.
Niaz managing to block the knees to the body from Tua Cara.
Niaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tua Cara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Tua Cara is fighting off a takedown attempt but Niaz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tua Cara to the mat. Tua Cara regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Niaz trying to control but Tua Cara is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz advances to half guard.
Tua Cara is trying to stand back up but Niaz is controlling him
Niaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niaz works his way to his opponent's back.
Tua Cara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tua Cara showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tua Cara is defending well though. Niaz let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tua Cara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Niaz.
Tua Cara is trying to defend against the choke here but Niaz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Niaz Tightens the hold and Tua Cara taps out furiously! Niaz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz 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 Kevin McGuire (ranked 751 p4p, 433 weight class) and Bill Smif (ranked 46 p4p, 20 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Smif has chosen Playtime as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smif has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smif and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
McGuire throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Smif tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
McGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smif really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuire postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGuire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is working Smif over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smif 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smif has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGuire seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smif is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 334 p4p, 487 weight class) and Charles Tucker (ranked 44 p4p, 67 weight class). Tucker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Faith of The Heart. Charles Tucker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 30 - 3, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupei misses with a hook to the body
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lupei catches Tucker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lupei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Lupei. Those never looked like landing.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Tucker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tucker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lupei back to the cage. Tucker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lupei throws a combination that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tucker feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tucker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei slips a jab from Tucker.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Tucker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Tucker 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.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Tucker misses the jab.
Lupei throws a lazy body kick
and Tucker counters with a nice body kick.
Lupei scores with a push kick.
Lupei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Lupei. That snapped Tucker's head back.
Lupei misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Lupei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Lupei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Lupei pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tucker back to the cage. Lupei follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei checks a low kick from Tucker.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Tucker blocks the low kick.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tucker.
A cross from Tucker lands.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lupei misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tucker! But no joy.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Tucker is looking for the big counter here.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Lupei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tucker throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lupei lands a glancing blow to the side of Tucker's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tucker's sensitive parts.
Lupei's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tucker scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tucker misses with an uppercut.
Lupei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tucker misses the jab.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Tucker throws a right and a left that Lupei avoids nicely.
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Tucker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lupei lands a nice shot that snaps Tucker's head back.
Lupei connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei 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.
Tucker jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lupei colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tucker as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lupei is left battered and dazed whilst Tucker and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Tucker!
Our winner, Charles Tucker, 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 191 p4p, 429 weight class) and Flo Holl (ranked 15 p4p, 36 weight class). Cuntmara comes to the cage accompanied by $$ Hoes mad $$. 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl scores with a leg kick.
Holl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuntmara.
Holl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Holl as he checks the leg kick.
Cuntmara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cuntmara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holl wants to slow Cuntmara down by chopping away at his legs.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cuntmara throws out a loose jab but Holl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holl walks into a left hand.
Cuntmara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuntmara throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Holl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holl.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Cuntmara backing away here, and Holl unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holl takes a swing at Cuntmara's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
Cuntmara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holl.
Holl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuntmara.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara walks into a straight right hand from Holl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl is looking to land body kicks.
Cuntmara walks into a jab.
Cuntmara throws the left hand but Holl avoids the punch easily.
Cuntmara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Holl moved out of range nicely.
Holl fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Holl.
Cuntmara walks into a straight right hand from Holl.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cuntmara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holl wants to clinch up but Cuntmara keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Cuntmara catches Holl right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Cuntmara misses.
Holl has Cuntmara up against the cage in a clinch.
Cuntmara manages to break the clinch.
Holl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuntmara is trying to push Holl away but Holl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cuntmara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holl connects with a body shot that sends Cuntmara's belly button to the back.
Holl misses with an uppercut.
Holl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cuntmara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cuntmara misses with a hook.
Holl tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holl slips under a jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara sets himself, and Holl steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuntmara avoids it this time.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Holl misses with a head kick.
Cuntmara misses with a wild body shot.
Cuntmara scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holl wants to counter the offense by Cuntmara and move into the clinch position.
Cuntmara thumps Holl with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Holl tenderised Cuntmara's leg. Cuntmara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holl has managed to clinch.
Cuntmara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holl has Cuntmara pressed against the cage, preventing Cuntmara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cuntmara is trying to push Holl away but Holl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cuntmara avoids a wild elbow strike from Holl.
Cuntmara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cuntmara connects with a solid leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Holl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuntmara.
Holl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A cross from Cuntmara lands.
Cuntmara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holl misses with a hook
and Cuntmara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuntmara tests Holl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuntmara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holl is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Holl wants to counter the offense by Cuntmara and move into the clinch position.
Cuntmara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cuntmara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holl's head backwards.
Holl is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuntmara finish him?
Holl connects with a body shot.
Holl seems to have recovered his senses.
Holl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Cuntmara throws a jab but it's blocked by Holl.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Cuntmara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cuntmara. That's going to slow Holl down.
Holl moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuntmara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holl.
Cuntmara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holl is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ibrahim Cuntmara will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Holl takes one on the button.
Cuntmara keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuntmara missing with a left hand there. Holl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holl moves out of range of the strikes.
Holl thumps Cuntmara with a low kick.
Cuntmara keeps the fight on the outside.
Holl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara scores with a head kick.
Cuntmara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holl tries to clinch but Cuntmara is having none of it.
Holl misses with a straight left.
Holl throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl scores with a nice body kick.
Holl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara 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.
Nice shot by Holl.
Holl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl tries to clinch up.
Cuntmara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cuntmara swings widly with a right hand
and Holl counters by moving into the clinch.
Cuntmara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cuntmara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holl motions for Cuntmara to come forward. Holl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cuntmara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holl connects with a looping right hand.
Holl throws a hook to the side of Cuntmara's head but Cuntmara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holl feints and then cracks Cuntmara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuntmara down.
Holl connects with a looping right hand.
Holl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is winning the standup battle so far.
Holl moves out of range as Cuntmara strikes.
Cuntmara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holl's head backwards.
Holl digs a good body shot into Cuntmara's ribs.
Cuntmara misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuntmara.
Holl thumps Cuntmara with a low kick.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Holl avoids it easily.
Cuntmara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holl scoring well with a low kick there.
Holl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holl throws a leg kick but Cuntmara moved away.
Holl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuntmara sets himself, and Holl steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuntmara avoids it this time.
Cuntmara checks a low kick from Holl.
A counter left hand to the body from Cuntmara misses its target.
Holl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holl misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Cuntmara - just one landing.
A left lands for Cuntmara.
Nice defenses there by Holl.
Some bone on bone action there as Cuntmara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl moves into the clinch successfully.
Holl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuntmara backwards.
Cuntmara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holl is looking to score with low kicks.
Cuntmara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holl has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Holl moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holl misses with a punch to the body.
Holl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cuntmara's efforts to push away.
Holl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuntmara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl connects with a body shot that sends Cuntmara's belly button to the back.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holl is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cuntmara with a body shot.
Cuntmara tries a low kick but Holl avoids it.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Holl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Holl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holl scores with a shot to the body.
Holl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cuntmara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the side of Holl's head but Holl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holl is trying to counter with his kicks.
Holl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Cuntmara misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flo Holl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara with a nice cross.
Holl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cuntmara thuds a left hand into Holl's body.
Cuntmara misses with a jab to the body
and Holl counters with a straight right hand.
Cuntmara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holl cracks a nice hook into Cuntmara's ribs.
Holl checks the leg kick.
Holl fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cuntmara on the side of the head.
Cuntmara slips under a jab.
Holl misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Holl lands with an overhand left.
Cuntmara motions for Holl to come forward. Cuntmara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cuntmara keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuntmara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holl wants to slow Cuntmara down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut.
Holl checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Holl was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cuntmara throws an off balance right hand
and Holl counters with a thumping low kick.
Holl rushes Cuntmara and presses him up against the cage.
Holl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuntmara avoiding damage as Holl throws knees to the body.
Holl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holl throws an elbow that misses.
Holl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holl tries to work over Cuntmara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holl keeps control of Cuntmara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl misses with some punches.
Holl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cuntmara blocks it with crossed arms.
Holl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holl throws an elbow but it misses.
Holl misses with a knee to the head.
Cuntmara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Holl.
Holl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuntmara's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cuntmara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holl misses with an uppercut.
Cuntmara moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara throws a looping overhand right but Holl ducks down to avoid it.
Cuntmara misses with a low kick.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that Holl semi-blocks.
Holl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cuntmara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holl is out of range.
Cuntmara swings for the body but Holl moves out of range.
Holl defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
Cuntmara jabs Holl right on the nose. Holl blinks but takes it well.
Cuntmara checks a low kick from Holl.
Holl tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuntmara misses with a low kick.
Cuntmara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cuntmara misses its intended target.
Holl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cuntmara tries to bum rush Holl with a series of wild strikes but Holl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holl misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara takes a swing at Holl's ribcage but misses.
Holl wants to counter the offense by Cuntmara and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Holl.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Cuntmara looks to throw the jab but Holl is out of range.
Cuntmara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cuntmara.
Cuntmara just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuntmara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cuntmara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holl catches Cuntmara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holl looks for the body kick but Cuntmara saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flo Holl.
I think Holl 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
An out of breath Flo Holl thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ibrahim Cuntmara had this to say: 'I blame The Stepdads for this defeat ,especially Alex K.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agansing Rai (ranked 325 p4p, 343 weight class) and Richard Mesquita (ranked 48 p4p, 51 weight class). Rai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Break Stuff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
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163
18 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Mesquita.
Rai moves forwards but Mesquita connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rai scores with a punch to the head.
Rai swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rai to the mat! Rai manages to get full guard.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rai's head.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Mesquita throwing shots but Rai is blocking nicely.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rai is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Mesquita trying to work for an americana but Rai has managed to regain full guard.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Rai is retaining full guard.
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Rai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rai is one step ahead there.
Rai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from.
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rai controls the pace.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rai is on top in guard.
Rai stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rai is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita pulls Rai in close to his closed guard and prevents Rai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rai gets to his feet. Mesquita looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita.
Rai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into Rai's guard.
Mesquita stands and throws Rai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mesquita has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Mesquita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mesquita dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita misses the jab.
Mesquita takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rai is defending well.
Rai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rai sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai is looking to escape.
Rai manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita passes Rai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mesquita working Rai over with strikes.
Mesquita prevents Rai from improving his position.
Richard Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mesquita jumps into side control!
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita throws a strike aimed at the side of Rai's head but Rai avoids it well.
Rai is looking to reverse the position.
Rai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
Rai is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rai down.
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is putting a hurting on Rai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mesquita lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rai is looking to reverse the position.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Rai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rai is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita cracks Rai with a big elbow.
Rai is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Rai takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rai taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rai takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Agansing Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Rai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mesquita blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Rai. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai slips under a jab.
Rai throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
Rai throws out a powerful jab.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai lands a head kick!
Mesquita tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rai misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rai takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai lands a jab.
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rai quickly recovers to half guard.
Rai kicks off Mesquita and gets to his feet.
Rai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai lands a nice shot that snaps Mesquita's head back.
Rai misses the body punch
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rai lands a jab to the head.
Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rai throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesquita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Good standup being displayed there by Mesquita as he connects with a hook.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rai.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Rai has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mesquita distracts Rai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Rai's legs - danger averted.
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita distracts Rai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita is working Rai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita 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.
Richard Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mesquita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Agansing Rai.
I think Mesquita 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glen Hoddle (ranked 103 p4p, 114 weight class) and Vinicius Honorio (ranked 13 p4p, 15 weight class). Honorio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Through the Darkness by Vinicius Honorio. Glen Hoddle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinicius Honorio's chin.
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35
170
18 - 10 - 0 |
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180
13 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Hoddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Honorio!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoddle missing with a left hand there. Honorio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoddle sets himself, and Honorio steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoddle avoids it this time.
Hoddle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Honorio.
Hoddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honorio walks into a jab.
Hoddle misses with a body shot.
Hoddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoddle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Honorio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoddle defends it well.
Honorio staying out of range there.
Honorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoddle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Honorio blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio shoots in and bounces Hoddle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoddle is looking to stand up but Honorio isn't so interested in that idea.
Honorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle has his feet on Honorio's thighs here. He's pushed Honorio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Honorio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glen Hoddle!
A very excited looking Glen Hoddle 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 47 p4p, 102 weight class) and William H Bonney (ranked 8 p4p, 13 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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16 - 7 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Kollaa River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, William H Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonney throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by River!
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonney throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River throws a one two combo.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from River.
Bonney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River connects with a body shot that sends Bonney's belly button to the back.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonney misses with a low kick.
River lands with a hook. Bonney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River jabs at Bonney's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River digs a good body shot into Bonney's ribs.
River fails with the takedown.
Bonney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonney walks into a left hand.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
River misses with a body kick.
Bonney is looking to score with low kicks.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
It seemed like Bonney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonney stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bonney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Bonney.
Bonney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bonney drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River scores with a punch to the head.
River is looking to wear down Bonney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River cracks a nice hook into Bonney's ribs.
A big right from River misses.
William H Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River lands a nice hook to Bonney's body. Bonney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River moves away from the strike by Bonney.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Bonney's head back.
River slips under a jab.
River misses with an uppercut.
River throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as River checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River misses with a body shot
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a body shot
and Bonney counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Bonney's torso.
River dives in and scores a takedown into Bonney's guard.
Bonney wants to stand and escape but River is having none of it.
River working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonney's head.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonney controlling the position.
River throws a strike but Bonney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
River is looking for a triangle but Bonney pushes his legs off easily.
Bonney got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonney has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonney is aware though and is defending well.
River controlling Bonney's posture.
Bonney tries to stand but River is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonney is one step ahead there.
Bonney wants to stand but River is controlling his posture from full guard.
River working for a triangle but Bonney defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonney is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonney manages to avoid it.
Bonney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonney missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
River slips under a jab from Bonney.
Bonney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
River misses the shot to the body.
River defending well as Bonney loads up on a big left hand.
River swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Bonney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River looks to land a right hand but Bonney moved out of range.
River lands a jab to the nose.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River keeps Bonney at a distance using the push kick.
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!
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bonney at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River misses with a body shot.
River misses with a body shot
and Bonney counters with a straight right hand.
River shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River trying to pass the guard but Bonney defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River controlling the action here.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonney can do to turn this around?
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonney is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney tries to kick River off but River keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
River is keen to just control but Bonney is a slippery customer.
River is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonney defends it well.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
River wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
River is keen to just control but Bonney is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
River wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bonney is controlling River's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River throws a body punch but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney takes one to the side of the head.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonney. Bonney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Bonney misses.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kollaa River's cut is getting worse.
River tries for a takedown but Bonney circles away easily
and Bonney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bonney counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
River fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonney to the ground. River is now in Bonney's guard.
Bonney wants to stand up but River is controlling him.
Bonney is pulling down on River's head. It's preventing any offense from River, at least for the moment.
River trying to control but Bonney is working from the bottom.
River throws an elbow that misses. Bonney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in River's guard. Nice move by Bonney!
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney trying to stand up but can't free himself from River's guard.
River is trying to keep Bonney in close.
Bonney preventing the sweep.
Bonney wants to stand but River has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with River. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
River is trying to keep Bonney in close.
Bonney tries to stand but River is controlling from the bottom.
Bonney is sitting in close to River's body. River has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bonney is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bonney is tapping! That was a very nice submission by River.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River retains his light heavyweight title!
Kollaa River gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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