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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Rockmuller (ranked 4260 p4p, 4261 weight class) and Van Rockmuller (ranked 217 p4p, 219 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Rockmuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Van Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Don Rockmuller throws a right hand that Van Rockmuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rockmuller also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don Rockmuller misses with a double jab.
Van Rockmuller is looking for the big counter here.
Van Rockmuller fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Don Rockmuller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Don Rockmuller misses with a wild combination.
Van Rockmuller throws a counter combo.
A combination from Van Rockmuller does no damage.
Van Rockmuller misses with a two punch combination.
Don Rockmuller is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Rockmuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Don Rockmuller looks to land a combination but Van Rockmuller avoids it well.
Van Rockmuller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Don Rockmuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Don Rockmuller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Rockmuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Don Rockmuller.
Don Rockmuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Rockmuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Rockmuller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Rockmuller!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Darkangelo (ranked 4212 p4p, 4213 weight class) and Abdourahamane Diallo (ranked 188 p4p, 189 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Darkangelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdourahamane Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkangelo tries to clinch but Diallo is having none of it.
Darkangelo throws a series of punches but Diallo avoids them all with ease.
Diallo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Hunter Darkangelo has been cut.
Diallo rushes Darkangelo and presses him up against the cage.
Diallo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diallo breaks from the clinch.
Darkangelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diallo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darkangelo swings for the body but Diallo moves out of range.
Diallo slaps away a takedown attempt from Darkangelo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Darkangelo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diallo shoots in looking for a takedown. Darkangelo tries to sprawl out of it but Diallo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darkangelo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darkangelo is looking to counter the offense by Diallo and move into the clinch.
Diallo shoots in for a double leg but Darkangelo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Diallo. No joy for Darkangelo on that attempt.
Diallo stuffs the takedown attempt from Darkangelo. Darkangelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Diallo unleashes a big counter combination but Darkangelo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Darkangelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkangelo scores with a head kick.
Darkangelo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Darkangelo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darkangelo prevents Diallo from improving his position.
Diallo is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkangelo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Darkangelo trying to control the action but Diallo is working from the bottom.
Darkangelo trying to mount his opponent but Diallo defends it.
Diallo is trying is best to control the position here.
Darkangelo trying to mount his opponent but Diallo defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diallo looks for a takedown but Darkangelo sprawls well.
Darkangelo throwing a counter right hand but Diallo manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdourahamane Diallo.
I think Diallo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 9:10
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdourahamane Diallo!
An out of breath Abdourahamane Diallo 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anwar Hussin (ranked 2984 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Tarquin Doomwood (ranked 351 p4p, 367 weight class). Doomwood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big No - Freddie Dredd kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Tarquin Doomwood looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anwar Hussin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarquin Doomwood!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomwood misses with a body shot.
Doomwood scores with the left hand. Hussin knows he should have avoided that one.
Doomwood looks winded!
Doomwood connects with a body shot that sends Hussin's belly button to the back.
Donk. Doomwood catches Hussin right on the button with a cross.
Doomwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doomwood lands a jab to Hussin's midsection.
Doomwood missing with a left hand there. Hussin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomwood scores with a body shot.
Doomwood misses with a straight right.
Hussin tries to counter with a takedown but Doomwood is quick to defend against it.
Doomwood lands a right hook to the body.
Doomwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doomwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussin manages to avoid it.
Hussin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doomwood sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Doomwood misses.
Hussin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doomwood manages to circle out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doomwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doomwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hussin wants a takedown.
Doomwood working aggressively here.
Hussin is trying to drag Doomwood to the mat but Doomwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomwood throws a head punch that misses.
Doomwood breaks from the clinch.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin blocks a jab.
A jab from Doomwood does it's job there.
Doomwood punishes Hussin's body with a nice straight punch.
Doomwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Doomwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doomwood manages to circle out of the way.
Doomwood lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hussin is defended easily by Doomwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Hussin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hussin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hussin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomwood.
Hussin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doomwood lands with a cross.
Hussin avoids the body shot from Doomwood.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussin misses the target.
Doomwood throws a jab when Hussin was well out of range.
Hussin feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomwood misses with a straight right.
Hussin tries to clinch up but Doomwood circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussin drives through and clinches with Doomwood against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Doomwood fails to land.
Doomwood breaks from the clinch.
Doomwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hussin feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomwood lands a slapping body shot.
Doomwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hussin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussin has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doomwood misses with the head strike.
Hussin pulls guard successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarquin Doomwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doomwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussin ducks under a wild hook from Doomwood.
Doomwood misses with a shot to the body
and Hussin moves into the clinch.
Doomwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hussin.
Hussin pulls guard effortlessly.
Hussin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doomwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hussin is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomwood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hussin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doomwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussin is retaining full guard.
Hussin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doomwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hussin is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doomwood lands a slapping body shot.
Tarquin Doomwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doomwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussin at a distance.
Doomwood misses the jab.
Hussin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doomwood throws the left hand but Hussin avoids the punch easily.
Hussin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doomwood manages to circle out of the way.
Hussin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doomwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Hussin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hussin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hussin landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussin stands up over Doomwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hussin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hussin 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.
Doomwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doomwood has momentary wrist control but Hussin slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomwood can't keep his opponent in guard - Hussin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hussin wants to control but Doomwood is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomwood taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard.
Doomwood wants to get back to full guard.
Hussin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hussin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hussin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hussin winds up and cracks Doomwood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doomwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hussin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomwood wants to control but Hussin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Doomwood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doomwood keeps working.
Doomwood is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anwar Hussin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
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!
Doomwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussin is just out of range.
Jab by Doomwood.
Hussin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomwood.
Hussin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hussin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doomwood's guard.
Doomwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussin trying to control but Doomwood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussin stands up over Doomwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doomwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doomwood's head.
Hussin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hussin won't allow Doomwood to sweep him here.
Hussin cracks Doomwood with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doomwood's head.
Hussin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hussin is in close to Doomwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hussin scoring with some ground and pound.
Doomwood trying to control the position.
Hussin connects with a couple of short punches.
Hussin landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussin trying to control but Doomwood is working from the bottom.
Doomwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussin is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Doomwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hussin prevents a body shot from Doomwood.
Hussin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doomwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Doomwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomwood manages to break the clinch.
Hussin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hussin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doomwood is staying active underneath Hussin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doomwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hussin trying to control the action but Doomwood is working from the bottom.
Hussin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Doomwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussin is working away from the top position though.
Anwar Hussin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doomwood taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard.
Doomwood is looking for a sweep. Hussin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doomwood tries to kick Hussin off but Hussin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doomwood is in trouble now - Hussin has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussin lands a couple of good shots and Doomwood has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hussin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Hussin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hussin 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anwar Hussin!
A relieved looking Anwar Hussin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tarquin Doomwood had this to say: 'Big No!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jersey Turnpike (ranked 2975 p4p, 3000 weight class) and Mateusz Kieliszkowski (ranked 350 p4p, 356 weight class). Turnpike's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don’t Stop the Party -Pitbull ft TJR. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Mateusz Kieliszkowski looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jersey Turnpike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Kieliszkowski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kieliszkowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turnpike is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kieliszkowski is controlling him.
Turnpike wants to get back to his feet but Kieliszkowski passes into half guard.
Kieliszkowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kieliszkowski lands a heavy elbow.
Turnpike really wants to buck Kieliszkowski off and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnpike tries to buck Kieliszkowski off but Kieliszkowski takes his back!
Turnpike is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Kieliszkowski sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Turnpike has no choice but to tap and Kieliszkowski jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mateusz Kieliszkowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Cabral (ranked 2988 p4p, 2994 weight class) and Paul Nichols (ranked 352 p4p, 355 weight class). Paul Nichols has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bernardo Cabral's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nichols enables Cabral to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nichols manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nichols can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabral sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cabral drops back looking for a leg! Nichols is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nichols manages to kick Cabral off! Cabral jumps back into Nichols's guard.
Nichols working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral pushes down on Nichols's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral wants to work for an arm triangle but Nichols is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cabral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cabral is working for a submission of some sort.
Cabral seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabral seems to be working for a kimura but Nichols defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cabral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabral is controlling the pace.
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabral wants to work for an arm triangle but Nichols is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabral seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cabral moves into full mount! Nichols won't be happy about that!
Cabral is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nichols is surviving well by controlling Cabral's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabral content just to control the position here.
Cabral throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nichols has his hands clasped together but Cabral breaks the hold and Nichols is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cabral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo Cabral!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Torso (ranked 2969 p4p, 3034 weight class) and Santino Oliviera (ranked 348 p4p, 360 weight class). Santino Oliviera told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Torso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santino Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliviera staying out of range there.
Torso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Torso circles away.
Torso's corner calls for a 1-2. Torso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Torso is looking to chop away at Oliviera's legs.
Oliviera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torso.
Torso throws a big shot that misses.
Oliviera walks into a stiff left hand from Torso.
 It looks like Santino Oliviera has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Torso misses the target.
Torso missing with a left hand there. Oliviera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliviera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliviera is able to avoid easily.
Oliviera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliviera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliviera moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliviera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torso.
Oliviera tries to counter with a clinch but Torso shakes him off and moves away.
Oliviera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torso. Torso obviously looking to wear him down.
Torso gets tackled into the cage by Oliviera. Oliviera maintains the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torso walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Torso is avoiding it.
Oliviera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Oliviera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torso lands the left hand.
 Oliviera is rocked!
Mr Torso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliviera is still on wobbly legs! Can Torso finish him?
That has opened up Santino Oliviera's cut even more.
Torso weaves into range and cracks Oliviera right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Oliviera goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Torso is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Torso!
A pretty intense looking Mr Torso took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hunter (ranked 5146 p4p, 5042 weight class) and Jokubas Antukis (ranked 496 p4p, 490 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by King of Curses. Antukis has chosen "Terminator" - Sevendust as his entrance music. Jokubas Antukis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gordon Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jokubas Antukis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Antukis was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Antukis wants to get back to his feet but Hunter passes into half guard.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Antukis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Antukis wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Antukis defends it well.
Antukis is in trouble now - Hunter has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Antukis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gordon Hunter!
A relieved looking Gordon Hunter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Reynolds (ranked 5202 p4p, 5177 weight class) and Daroshev Faroshev (ranked 500 p4p, 498 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Daroshev Faroshev enters the cage!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daroshev Faroshev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faroshev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Faroshev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reynolds is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faroshev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reynolds clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Faroshev lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Faroshev.
The referee is taking a good look at Reynolds as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Faroshev!
Faroshev is landing with strikes. Reynolds can't take much more of this.
Faroshev lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Faroshev lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Reynolds hold on?!
 Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds wants to escape the position.
Oh Reynolds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faroshev is working the ground and pound. Can Reynolds escape?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faroshev lands shots to the head and Reynolds turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daroshev Faroshev!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between River Waters (ranked 3777 p4p, 5140 weight class) and Mauricio Nunes (ranked 436 p4p, 494 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, River Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Nunes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes drives through and clinches with Waters against the cage.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Waters drags the fight down to the ground.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nunes advances position into side control!
Nunes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nunes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes looking to control but Waters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters wants to hold on but Nunes pushes him away.
Nunes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Waters is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nunes has taken his back.
Waters fending off the submission attempt from Nunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nunes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Waters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nunes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waters for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries to keep control of the position but Waters is staying busy.
Nunes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Waters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Waters defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nunes's arms.
Nunes is not going to allow Waters to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Waters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waters for a finish.
Nunes is controlling the position but Waters somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Nunes's cut.
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.
Waters moves out of range as Nunes strikes.
Waters needs to keep his hands up - Nunes had a free shot at his head there.
Waters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waters tries to clinch up.
Waters tries to move into range but Nunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nunes drives through and clinches with Waters against the cage.
Nunes pulls Waters into guard.
Nunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunes, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nunes is on top in guard.
Nunes trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters trying to hold on to Nunes's head to control him but Nunes postures up.
Waters is trying to get back to full guard.
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nunes is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nunes is working for a kimura but Waters is defending it quite comfortably.
Nunes is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Waters tries to get to full guard but Nunes has control of the leg.
Mauricio Nunes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
Nunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waters keeps working.
Waters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waters trying to control from the bottom.
Nunes prevents Waters from improving his position.
Nunes is working for a submission of some sort.
Nunes is keen to just control but Waters is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunes 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.
Waters is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Nunes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nunes looks to land a right hand but Waters moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nunes. That snapped Waters's head back.
Nunes takes the fight into the clinch.
Waters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nunes smiles and moves away.
Nunes throws a jab when Waters was well out of range.
Nunes misses with a looping right.
Nunes clinches with his opponent.
Nunes jumps into guard, dragging Waters to the mat.
Nunes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters stopping the sweep attempt from Nunes.
Waters controlling from the top position.
Waters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nunes throws a looping overhand right but Waters ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Nunes misses.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed right hand from Nunes misses the target.
Nunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nunes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waters uses from the top position.
Nunes trying to control the position.
Nunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunes, not yet.
Waters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nunes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Waters postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunes connects with a right hand. Waters shakes it off.
Waters defending well as Nunes loads up on a big left hand.
Waters is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Nunes drives through and clinches with Waters against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes jumps guard and drags Waters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nunes trying to control the position.
Nunes 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.
Nunes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Waters manages to get himself to full guard.
Nunes passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Nunes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Fister (ranked 5163 p4p, 5141 weight class) and Sean Faolin (ranked 497 p4p, 495 weight class). Fister has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freaky Fister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Faolin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Faolin.
Fister is breathing heavily.
Faolin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fister.
Fister is looking to counter the offense by Faolin and move into the clinch.
Fister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
Fister is looking to counter the offense by Faolin and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Faolin finds it's target.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Fister moves in looking to clinch but Faolin pushes him off.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fister was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Faolin cracks Fister with a big right hand and Fister goes down!
Fister is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faolin gets to his feet. Fister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Fister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faolin cracks Fister with a left hook right on the temple and Fister goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Faolin lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Fister is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Faolin!
An out of breath Sean Faolin 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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