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GAMMA#1080 Milo v Janko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ger McDonnell (ranked 1079 p4p, 2083 weight class) and Marski Martola (ranked 121 p4p, 217 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Granite 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 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marski Martola!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonnell defends well and Martola ends up having to push McDonnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martola.
Martola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martola counters with a stiff right hand.
Martola looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell checks a low kick from Martola.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Martola slips the punch.
Martola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola misses with a low kick.
Martola scores with a hook.
Martola misses with a low kick.
McDonnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonnell defending well as Martola loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Martola ducks down to avoid it.
Martola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell slips a jab from Martola.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martola misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonnell throws a jab when Martola was well out of range.
Martola defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Martola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marski Martola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martola defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Martola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonnell takes one to the side of the head.
Martola misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonnell misses the target.
Martola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonnell defending well as Martola loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonnell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonnell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martola throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonnell has his hands on Martola's head, controlling the position.
Martola throws a big right hand that misses.
Martola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martola postures up in McDonnell's guard and throws a big left but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martola preventing the sweep.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Martola tries to pass.
Martola throws an elbow that misses. McDonnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martola's guard. Nice move by McDonnell!
McDonnell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Martola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martola wants to control the position but McDonnell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell prevents Martola from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martola keeps trying to improve his position.
Martola trying to hold on to McDonnell's head to control him but McDonnell postures up.
Martola has his hands clasped together around McDonnell's back. He's all about the action.
Martola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marski Martola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonnell lands with a nice combination. Martola backs away looking to recover.
McDonnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonnell swings for the body but Martola moves out of range.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Martola is just out of range.
McDonnell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Martola's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McDonnell lands with an overhand left.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
Martola lands a really nice looking cross but McDonnell seems unphased.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Martola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Martola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonnell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martola moves out of range of the strikes.
Martola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Martola. That snapped McDonnell's head back.
Martola throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.
Martola follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Martola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martola slips a straight right by McDonnell.
Martola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martola scores with a jab.
Martola misses with a head kick.
Martola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonnell cracks Martola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martola shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell shows good takedown defense.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Martola is looking to chop away at McDonnell's legs.
Martola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martola's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martola connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Martola.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Martola's head but Martola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martola looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell throws a hook but Martola blocks it.
McDonnell scores with a nice strike.
Martola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martola throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martola.
Martola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Martola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Martola backs away, McDonnell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Martola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonnell misses the target.
Martola thumps McDonnell with a low kick.
Martola lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Martola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martola lands with a straight right. McDonnell didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell stalks Martola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martola's face. Martola staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Martola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martola swings widly with a right hand
and Martola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martola throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Martola moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Martola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Martola.
Martola misses with a head kick.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Martola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Martola lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Martola with an uppercut!
Martola throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Martola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martola slips a jab from McDonnell.
Martola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Martola throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Martola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Martola throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily.
Martola drops his hands momentarily and McDonnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martola misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonnell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martola just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell defending well as Martola loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Martola slips the punch.
Martola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martola throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell blocks the body kick.
Martola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Martola moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Martola misses the target.
Martola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonnell scores with a body shot.
McDonnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martola sizes up McDonnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola throws a push kick but McDonnell slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Martola does no damage.
Martola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martola works over McDonnell's head and body with a nice combination.
McDonnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Martola avoids them all with ease.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Martola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonnell defends well and Martola ends up having to push McDonnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martola connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonnell. McDonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martola throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
McDonnell throwing a counter right hand but Martola manages to avoid it.
Martola throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Martola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
Martola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martola misses with a straight right.
McDonnell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martola.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Martola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
Martola misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo.
Martola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell misses with a left hand
enabling Martola to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonnell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martola misses with a straight right.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martola throws a front kick that sends McDonnell stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Martola slips the punch.
Martola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martola misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Martola misses the target.
Martola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonnell blocks the leg kick.
Martola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martola. That did some damage!
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Martola is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Martola moves out of range of the strikes.
Martola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonnell.
Donk. McDonnell catches Martola right on the button with a cross.
McDonnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martola momentarily.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martola dips to his left and cracks McDonnell with an uppercut!
Martola blocks a jab.
Martola misses with a hook.
McDonnell blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Martola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martola shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonnell tries to sprawl out of it but Martola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ger McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marski Martola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Martola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Martola finds it's target.
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
Martola moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martola! But no joy.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McDonnell enables Martola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDonnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonnell, not yet.
McDonnell has his hands on Martola's head, controlling the position.
Martola wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marski Martola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martola 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marski Martola!
An out of breath Marski Martola 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos (ranked 1161 p4p, 1650 weight class) and Deer Hunter (ranked 129 p4p, 184 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deer Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carlos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Carlos throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Carlos does no damage.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carlos misses with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carlos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carlos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hunter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carlos sprawling to the canvas! Carlos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunter finish him?!
 Carlos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Carlos square on the jaw! Damn, Carlos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deer Hunter!
After winning the bout, Deer Hunter 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Whealer Van Hire (ranked 1511 p4p, 1374 weight class) and Charlie River (ranked 134 p4p, 117 weight class). River has chosen Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Whealer Van Hire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by River.
River swings for the body but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
River throws a hook to the side of Van Hire's head but Van Hire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Van Hire.
River misses with a left hand
and Van Hire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River misses with a looping right.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by River.
Van Hire delivers a nice body kick.
Van Hire misses with a body kick.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River 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.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Hire was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Hire moves away.
A quick step to the side and Van Hire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Hire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Van Hire misses.
River misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Hire misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Van Hire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Hire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Hire closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River working aggressively here.
Van Hire breaks the clinch.
Van Hire thumps River with a low kick.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Hire's hands.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River misses with a straight left.
Van Hire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Hire lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
River blocks a head kick by Van Hire.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River wants to slow Van Hire down by chopping away at his legs.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Hire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Hire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River looks to clinch
and Van Hire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
Van Hire has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
Van Hire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Van Hire cracks River with a nice body shot.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Hire is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
River misses with a body shot
and Van Hire counters with a straight right hand.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River moves away from the strike by Van Hire.
Van Hire fails to land with a series of punches.
River avoids the body shot from Van Hire.
Van Hire throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Hire was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
And Van Hire counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Hire's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for River.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Hire was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Van Hire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River blocks a jab.
Van Hire lands a nice looking kick to the body. River takes a step back to recover.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Hire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Hire clinches with his opponent.
Van Hire struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Van Hire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Hire controls his hands.
Van Hire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands a nice shot that snaps Van Hire's head back.
Van Hire lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for River.
Van Hire with a hook.
Van Hire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Good leg kick by River.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Hire.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Hire misses its target.
River missing with a left hand there. Van Hire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Hire is looking to counter with a body kick.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Hire misses with a straight left.
Van Hire cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Hire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by River.
River clinches.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Whealer Van Hire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
River moves out of range as Van Hire throws a body kick.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River ducks under a wild hook from Van Hire.
Van Hire has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Van Hire.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Hire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Van Hire.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Van Hire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Hire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Hire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whealer Van Hire is winning the standup battle so far.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Van Hire.
River misses the shot to the body.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Hire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Hire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Hire slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hire scores with a hook.
Van Hire wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
Van Hire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Hire slips under a jab from River.
River throws a leg kick which misses Van Hire's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Hire tries to avoid it.
Van Hire moves away from the strike by River.
Van Hire takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Van Hire throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from River misses.
Van Hire looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Van Hire with a nice cross.
Van Hire wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Hire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Hire rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Hire misses with the head strike.
Van Hire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Hire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
River lands with a light punch inside.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Hire avoids it.
Whealer Van Hire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Hire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Hire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
River is pressed up against the cage. Van Hire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag River down to the mat. River avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Van Hire scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Hire throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
Van Hire scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River rushes Van Hire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River tries a body shot but Van Hire blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Hire as River tries to tie him up.
Van Hire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Hire lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Van Hire manages to break the clinch.
Van Hire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Hire connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
Van Hire digs a good hook to River's body.
Van Hire thows a body kick. River tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Hire cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Hire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Hire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Van Hire misses with a body shot
and Van Hire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Hire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Hire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River swings for the body but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a lazy right hand but Van Hire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River takes one on the button.
Van Hire lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
 It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
Van Hire lands a big head kick that sends River tumbling to the mat! Van Hire takes a step backwards and waves River back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 River is rocked!
River lands with a nice combination. Van Hire backs away looking to recover.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Hire finish him?
Van Hire throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River seems to have recovered his senses.
River misses with a leg kick
and Van Hire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Hire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Hire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Hire.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Van Hire does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Van Hire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Van Hire just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Hire blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Whealer Van Hire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Hire.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Van Hire misses with a wild body shot.
River lands with a cross.
Van Hire connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from River.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Van Hire works River's body with a nice hook.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
Van Hire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Hire fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
Van Hire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Hire throws a hook but River blocks it.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hire throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River slips a jab from Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a series of wild punches.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River throws a push kick but Van Hire slaps the foot to one side.
Van Hire throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River needs to keep his hands up - Van Hire had a free shot at his head there.
Van Hire steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River. That one must have hurt.
Van Hire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Hire throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Van Hire there.
Nice defenses there by Van Hire.
River 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.
River misses with a hook
letting Van Hire counter with a right hand.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Hire throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Hire looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Van Hire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Hire takes a step back to recover.
River misses with a hook. Van Hire ducked under it nicely.
Van Hire throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Hire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Hire. That snapped River's head back.
Van Hire fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
Van Hire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Hire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Hire dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Charlie River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Hire counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River is looking to slow Van Hire down with leg kicks.
Van Hire scores with a shot to the body.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Hire checks it well.
Van Hire throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whealer Van Hire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Hire digs a good hook to River's body.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Hire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Van Hire.
River throws out a loose jab but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Van Hire counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
Van Hire moves into range and clinches up with River.
Van Hire gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Hire lands a front kick.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Hire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Van Hire does a little dance to reset his feet.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Hire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Hire throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Hire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Hire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Hire looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Van Hire scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Hire lands with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Van Hire.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a body kick.
River gets tackled into the cage by Van Hire. Van Hire maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whealer Van Hire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Hire 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whealer Van Hire!
In his post fight interview, Whealer Van Hire started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hargol Svenkter (ranked 819 p4p, 1638 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 28 p4p, 109 weight class). Svenkter comes to the cage accompanied by heavy bass test. Riker has chosen In The Summertime as his entrance music. 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 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hargol Svenkter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenkter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
Riker throws a hook but Svenkter avoids it easily.
Svenkter looks to land a right hand but Riker moved out of range.
Svenkter cracks Riker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svenkter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svenkter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svenkter throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hargol Svenkter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Riker.
Svenkter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riker at a distance.
Riker avoids the body shot from Svenkter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svenkter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svenkter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenkter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Riker.
Nice body kick there by Svenkter.
Riker looks winded!
Svenkter misses with a straight right.
Svenkter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riker throws a series of punches but Svenkter moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Riker misses
and Svenkter counters with a nice uppercut.
Svenkter throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Riker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riker moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker lands with an uppercut that bounces Svenkter off the cage and back into range.
Hargol Svenkter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svenkter connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riker takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Svenkter throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Riker is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hargol Svenkter!
Hargol Svenkter 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lathem McGuire (ranked 1083 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 142 p4p, 175 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire forces Durant back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries a body shot but Durant blocks it.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durant or not.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire pushes Durant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durant takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Durant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Durant checks it.
Durant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durant is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Durant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGuire defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durant on the side of the head.
Lathem McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant staying out of range there.
Durant feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Durant's head back.
Durant is rocked!
McGuire is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Durant flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Durant is out cold! McGuire holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lathem McGuire!
Lathem McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentain Martell (ranked 268 p4p, 319 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 38 p4p, 48 weight class). Martell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Pledge Allegiance (Nate Dogg ft. Pharoahe Monch). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentain Martell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Martell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith scores with the left hand. Martell knows he should have avoided that one.
Martell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martell walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Martell.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Smith misses.
Nice defenses there by Martell.
Martell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith is looking to clinch but Martell is avoiding it.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martell at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith sizes up Martell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Martell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Martell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Martell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martell staying out of range there.
Martell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Martell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martell scoring with punches from side control.
Martell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Martell is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell looking to control but instead Smith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martell wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Martell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Martell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell is controlling the pace.
Martell stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Martell working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martell working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Martell trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Martell is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Martell wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martell avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martell shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martell blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martell closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Martell pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target.
Martell misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith cracks Martell with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martell blocking some punches.
Martell misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Martell is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martell.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell.
Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martell is working Smith over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Martell as the two fighters clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell.
Smith pushes Martell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Martell tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martell blocks an uppercut.
Martell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martell moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tries to move into range but Martell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martell takes one to the side of the head.
Martell throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Martell. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Martell counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Martell.
Smith throws a series of punches but Martell avoids them all with ease.
Smith looks for the body kick but Martell saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target.
Leon Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Martell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martell is defended easily by Smith.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartell.
Martell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martell.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Martell saw that one coming.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Martell ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Smith catches Martell right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target.
Smith takes a swing at Martell's ribcage but misses.
Martell throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws out a counter right but Martell avoids it with no problem.
Martell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martell tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martell ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Martell catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Martell's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Martell moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Martell throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Martell back into the cage.
Martell tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage.
Martell misses with the head strike.
Martell avoiding damage.
Martell tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martell misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell is struggling to control the position.
Martell tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Martell misses with a body punch.
Martell misses with a punch to the body.
Martell misses with a body punch.
Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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.
Martell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Martell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martell has Smith pushed against the cage.
Martell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martell effectively controlling the action here.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents a body shot from Martell.
Martell digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martell throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocking some punches.
Martell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Martell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martell lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Quentain Martell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martell throws a head punch that misses.
Martell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Martell.
Martell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martell tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Martell working aggressively here.
Martell throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Martell taking a breather.
Martell tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A body shot lands from Martell.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Quentain Martell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Martell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentain Martell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leon Smith made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Rodgers (ranked 199 p4p, 220 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 27 p4p, 30 weight class). Keith Rodgers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Keith Rodgers !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Custer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Custer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
Rodgers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rodgers tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Custer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodgers throws out the jab.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Rodgers as he checks the leg kick.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodgers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Custer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Custer off balance momentarily.
Rodgers lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer tries to sprawl but Rodgers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Custer looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Custer defends it.
Rodgers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Custer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Custer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rodgers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rodgers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodgers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Custer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rodgers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Custer is trying to stand.
Rodgers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodgers lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers lands with some strikes.
Custer wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Rodgers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Custer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rodgers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rodgers postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Custer in real trouble here! The ref calls for Custer to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Rodgers !
After the fight, Keith Rodgers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 208 p4p, 323 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 21 p4p, 10 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jang Jai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snake Shadow. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jang Jai!
It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Jang Jai misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jang Jai misses with a left hand
and Thorsby counters with a left and a right that stings Jang Jai.
Thorsby connects with a body shot.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jang Jai.
A little feinted left hand from Jang Jai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jang Jai throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorsby defending well as Jang Jai loads up on a big left hand.
Jang Jai avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Jang Jai missing with a left hand there. Thorsby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jang Jai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorsby.
Jang Jai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jang Jai throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Jang Jai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jang Jai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jang Jai throws a big shot that misses.
Jang Jai misses with a body shot.
Thorsby throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jang Jai.
Wang Jang Jai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby scores with a hook.
Jang Jai tests Thorsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jang Jai misses with a left hand
and Thorsby counters with a three punch combo that has Jang Jai backing up. Jang Jai nods at Thorsby to acknowledge the strikes.
Thorsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jang Jai.
Thorsby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thorsby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Thorsby.
Thorsby throws the left hand but Jang Jai avoids the punch easily.
Jang Jai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby.
A jab from Thorsby does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby defending well as Jang Jai loads up on a big left hand.
Thorsby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jang Jai misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Thorsby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jang Jai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorsby throws a series of punches but Jang Jai moves out of range.
Jang Jai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Jang Jai lands a nice shot that snaps Thorsby's head back.
Jang Jai cracks a nice hook into Thorsby's ribs.
Thorsby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jang Jai.
A swing and a miss from Jang Jai.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Jang Jai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Jang Jai is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Jang Jai misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Jang Jai throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
Jang Jai swinging wildly here.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jang Jai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jang Jai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jang Jai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorsby's head backwards.
Thorsby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorsby scores with a jab.
Jang Jai throws a series of punches but Thorsby moves out of range.
Jang Jai looks to throw the jab but Thorsby is out of range.
Jang Jai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jang Jai throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jang Jai's head backwards.
Thorsby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jang Jai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorsby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jang Jai.
Thorsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorsby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jang Jai on the side of the head.
Thorsby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Thorsby.
Jang Jai misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorsby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jang Jai.
Thorsby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
BOOM! Thorsby lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jang Jai. Jang Jai tries to recover but Thorsby is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jang Jai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svend Thorsby!
Svend Thorsby 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 Ryder Young (ranked 90 p4p, 523 weight class) and Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 11 p4p, 19 weight class). Young kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer. Salajudin Ii is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: На белом. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryder Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii feints the counter takedown.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii throws out a counter right but Young avoids it with no problem.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salajudin Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young misses with an uppercut
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salajudin Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Young.
It looks like Super Salajudin Ii has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a three punch combo that has Young backing up. Young nods at Salajudin Ii to acknowledge the strikes.
Young takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
Salajudin Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salajudin Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Salajudin Ii. That snapped Young's head back.
Salajudin Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Salajudin Ii drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Salajudin Ii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Young is trying to buck Salajudin Ii off.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Salajudin Ii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salajudin Ii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salajudin Ii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Salajudin Ii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Salajudin Ii has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Salajudin Ii has an Americana. Young didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Salajudin Ii is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Salajudin Ii hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Super Salajudin Ii!
A very excited looking Super Salajudin Ii 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.
The defeated Ryder Young had this to say: 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Andrianakis (ranked 22 p4p, 67 weight class) and Janko Godwin (ranked 4 p4p, 7 weight class). Andrianakis comes to the cage accompanied by The Andy Milonakis Theme Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janko Godwin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianakis closes the distance and pushes Godwin back into the cage.
Godwin has clasped his hands together around Andrianakis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Andrianakis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Godwin working the ground and pound.
Andrianakis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Godwin is controlling him well.
Andrianakis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Godwin scores with punches from side control.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet.
Godwin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Godwin landing a few strikes.
Andrianakis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Godwin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Godwin landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godwin grinds an elbow into Andrianakis's temple.
Godwin working the ground and pound.
Andrianakis tries to escape but Godwin is in control.
Check out the look on Godwin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Andrianakis is rocked!
Andrianakis is pushing Godwin's head away, looking to escape. Godwin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet but Godwin is dominant here and he's now got Andrianakis's back!
Godwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andrianakis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Godwin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Andrianakis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Godwin working for a choke but Andrianakis is defending well.
Godwin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Andrianakis is taking damage to the body and head.
Andrianakis is trying to stand back up.
Godwin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Andrianakis hold on?
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet.
Godwin 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, Andrianakis has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin scores with strikes from the back.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet.
Godwin has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Andrianakis! Can he survive? No! He's out! Godwin gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Janko Godwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Milo Andrianakis was interviewed post fight and said 'I had sadness for breakfast'.
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