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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Bean (ranked 4042 p4p, 2791 weight class) and Clive Hicks (ranked 165 p4p, 102 weight class). Mr Bean has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clive Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean takes one on the button.
We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks lands a jab to the nose.
 It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Mr Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean moves to clinch but Hicks breaks away
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab.
 Bean is rocked!
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hicks counters with a huge left! Bean is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hicks isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bean from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hicks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Hicks!
Clive Hicks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 1448 p4p, 3750 weight class) and Gabriel Havran (ranked 170 p4p, 388 weight class). Gabriel Havran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Havran takes a swing at Ubereem's ribcage but misses.
Ubereem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Havran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ubereem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ubereem lands a big head kick that sends Havran tumbling to the mat! Ubereem takes a step backwards and waves Havran back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Ubereem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Havran closes the distance and pushes Ubereem back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havran stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Ubereem.
A bit of stalling here from Havran.
Havran working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ubereem.
Ubereem blocking some punches.
Ubereem has a couple of punches blocked by Havran.
Havran pushes Ubereem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ubereem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ubereem stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem slows down the pace here.
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ubereem swings wildly with an uppercut but Havran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ubereem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Havran.
A short body shot lands from Ubereem as the two fighters clinch.
Ubereem has Havran pushed against the cage.
Ubereem can't find room to land a body shot as Havran controls the action.
Havran working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havran misses with the head strike.
Havran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Havran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Ubereem's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Ubereem as the two fighters clinch.
Ubereem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ubereem.
Ubereem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Havran or not.
Havran misses with the head strike.
Havran misses with a body punch.
Ubereem is trying to maintain a safe position but Havran gets an underhook and turns Ubereem into the cage.
Havran leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Ubereem.
Ubereem lands a shoulder strike.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Ubereem presses Havran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ubereem.
Havran lands a left hand.
Ubereem prevents a body shot from Havran.
Ubereem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havran backwards.
That has opened up Gabriel Havran's cut even more.
Havran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran prevents a body shot from Ubereem.
Havran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ubereem letting Havran take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Havran.
Ubereem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Havran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ubereem has a couple of punches blocked by Havran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with some punches.
Havran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havran can't find room to land a body shot as Ubereem controls the action.
Havran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Havran lands with a short shot to the head.
Havran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran lands with a left to the head.
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!
Havran throws a punch but it's blocked by Ubereem.
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Havran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
Ubereem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Havran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ubereem seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Havran can turn it around.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ubereem leaning against his opponent.
Havran blocking some punches.
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 Alistair Ubereem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Havran throws a poor cross that misses
and Ubereem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ubereem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Havran on the side of the head.
Ubereem digs a good body shot into Havran's ribs.
Ubereem slips a jab from Havran.
Havran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ubereem slips a straight right by Havran.
Havran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Havran throws a wild hook but Ubereem just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Havran gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Ubereem raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Ubereem!
A relieved looking Alistair Ubereem 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Keane (ranked 1334 p4p, 1762 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 143 p4p, 192 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Maitonaama there.
Maitonaama swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maitonaama staying out of range there.
Maitonaama misses with a lunging right hand
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Maitonaama slips the punch.
Maitonaama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keane defends it well.
Keane looks to land a combination but Maitonaama avoids it well.
Maitonaama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maitonaama duly obliges.
Keane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama 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.
Maitonaama throws an off balance right hand
and Keane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maitonaama swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Maitonaama lands a glancing blow to the side of Keane's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maitonaama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keane was well out of range. Poor timing from Maitonaama.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maitonaama throws out the jab.
Keane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maitonaama slips a jab from Keane.
Maitonaama forces Keane back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maitonaama throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maitonaama.
Maitonaama throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Maitonaama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maitonaama is trying to drag Keane to the mat but Keane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maitonaama throws a head punch that misses.
Maitonaama blocks an uppercut.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama is looking for a takedown.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Maitonaama.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Maitonaama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maitonaama tries for a takedown but Keane manages to get underhooks.
Brett Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslak Maitonaama.
A short left from Keane.
Maitonaama is looking for a takedown.
Keane blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maitonaama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maitonaama tries to land knees in the clinch but Keane avoids the damage to the body.
Maitonaama wants the takedown. Keane is fighting it off but Maitonaama persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Keane's guard against the cage.
Keane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keane keeping full guard, as Maitonaama tries to pass.
Keane is looking for a triangle but Maitonaama pushes his legs off easily.
Maitonaama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maitonaama defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maitonaama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maitonaama is looking to advance position but Keane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Maitonaama gets back to half guard.
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back.
Maitonaama wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane content to control rather than advance.
Keane prevents Maitonaama from improving his position.
Keane is looking for a kimura here.
Keane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maitonaama defends it well.
Maitonaama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Brett Keane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maitonaama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maitonaama throws an elbow that misses. Keane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maitonaama's guard. Nice move by Keane!
Keane trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane passes Maitonaama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane stalling away here and it's allowed Maitonaama to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keane wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Keane stopping the sweep attempt from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama looking to control.
Maitonaama 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.
Keane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keane wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Maitonaama wants to sweep here but Keane controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane passes Maitonaama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maitonaama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maitonaama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maitonaama is on top in guard.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maitonaama is looking to work some ground and pound but Keane has wrist control.
Maitonaama wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Maitonaama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maitonaama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama distracts Keane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maitonaama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maitonaama tries to free his leg and advance position but Keane is retaining full guard.
Keane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maitonaama defends it easily.
Maitonaama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keane seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maitonaama advances position into side control!
Aslak Maitonaama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maitonaama tries for a kimura but Keane is defending well.
Maitonaama swings around for an armbar but Keane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maitonaama's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Maitonaama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Maitonaama there.
Maitonaama lands a right hook to the body.
Maitonaama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keane lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane throws a hook but Maitonaama blocks it.
Maitonaama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maitonaama tests Keane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane takes a swing at Maitonaama's ribcage but misses.
Maitonaama with the counter takedown but Keane avoids it easily.
Keane is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maitonaama's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maitonaama fails with a takedown attempt.
Keane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maitonaama manages to avoid it.
Keane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maitonaama defends well.
Keane has his foot on Maitonaama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maitonaama works his way back into a safe position though.
Maitonaama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maitonaama tries to free his leg and advance position but Keane is retaining full guard.
Maitonaama pushing down on Keane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maitonaama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maitonaama is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maitonaama is working for a kimura but Keane is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maitonaama thows a huge punch but Keane dodges it nicely.
Keane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Keane taking some punishment here, with Maitonaama in his half guard.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maitonaama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maitonaama working Keane over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maitonaama moves into full mount! Keane won't be happy about that!
Keane gets back to half guard.
Maitonaama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maitonaama connects with a nice short shot to Keane's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maitonaama pulls his head out easily.
Maitonaama working Keane over with strikes.
Maitonaama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maitonaama is trying to control. Keane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maitonaama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keane is just riding it out for now. Maitonaama eventually gives up the hold.
Maitonaama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Maitonaama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maitonaama 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Maitonaama!
Aslak Maitonaama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bethania Valverde (ranked 1062 p4p, 2224 weight class) and Adrian Sterling (ranked 96 p4p, 188 weight class). Valverde comes to the cage accompanied by LLAMAME YA. Sterling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Snake by Lil Keed. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sterling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Sterling throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Sterling just misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling moves into the clinch successfully.
Sterling has Valverde pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valverde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sterling wants a takedown but no success here.
Bethania Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Sterling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valverde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sterling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Valverde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valverde throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Sterling's head but Sterling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valverde to the mat! Valverde manages to get full guard.
Sterling throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde is looking to stand up but Sterling isn't so interested in that idea.
Sterling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valverde is looking to stand up but Sterling isn't so interested in that idea.
Valverde has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sterling is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Valverde is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valverde breaks the clinch.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Valverde lands.
Valverde takes a swing at Sterling's ribcage but misses.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sterling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a combination
and Valverde counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Valverde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Sterling moved out of range nicely.
Sterling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valverde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sterling feints and as Valverde raises his hands in defense, Sterling changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valverde scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valverde pinned against the cage. Valverde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Sterling moves out of range easily.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sterling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sterling swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a nice body shot.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Sterling moved out of range nicely.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Valverde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid body kick from Valverde.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
 Sterling is rocked!
Valverde drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sterling's head, knocking him out cold! Valverde is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bethania Valverde!
After winning the bout, Bethania Valverde 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 487 p4p, 886 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 64 p4p, 113 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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31
193
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39
198
35 - 25 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sycek blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile 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.
Sycek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaeile! But no joy.
Bizihwaeile connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaeile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sycek.
Bizihwaeile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sycek.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaeile.
A cross from Sycek lands.
Sycek moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Bizihwaeile throws a chopping leg kick but Sycek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bizihwaeile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sycek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile is looking for a sweep.
Bizihwaeile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sycek.
Bizihwaeile is looking for a sweep.
Sycek 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.
Sycek working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek trying to control the action but Bizihwaeile is working from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile tries to buck Sycek off but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaeile keeps working.
Bizihwaeile struggling a bit here.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Sycek crashes against the mat.
Sycek sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bizihwaeile is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek is working Bizihwaeile over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek is chipping away with strikes.
Bizihwaeile dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
Bizihwaeile can't do much from the bottom here.
Bizihwaeile managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek with the ground and pound but Bizihwaeile regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but Sycek is controlling well.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaeile keeps working.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bizihwaeile defending well though.
Bizihwaeile tries to roll over but Sycek keeps him under control.
Sycek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek is nestled in close to Bizihwaeile, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sycek working Bizihwaeile over with strikes.
Bizihwaeile trying to hold on to Sycek's head to control him but Sycek postures up.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bizihwaeile defending well though.
Nice strikes from Sycek there.
Bizihwaeile gets back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Bizihwaeile keeps moving.
Bizihwaeile trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
Bizihwaeile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sycek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bizihwaeile looking to control.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sycek scores with a takedown into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek 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.
Bizihwaeile has control of Sycek's left arm, preventing Sycek from doing any damage.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Bizihwaeile keeps moving.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bizihwaeile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bizihwaeile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizihwaeile isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sycek stacks Bizihwaeile on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sycek!
Bizihwaeile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bizihwaeile sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sycek is thwarting Bizihwaeile's attempts to control the position.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bizihwaeile defending well though.
Bizihwaeile gets full guard.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek content to stall in guard here.
Bizihwaeile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek postures up in Bizihwaeile's guard and throws a big left but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile pulls Sycek in close to prevent any damage.
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Sycek in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bizihwaeile tries to roll over but Sycek keeps him under control.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek is nestled in close to Bizihwaeile, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to get to full guard but Sycek has control of the leg.
Sycek is trying to control the action in half guard but Bizihwaeile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile is looking to improve his position.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Bizihwaeile dodges it nicely.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bizihwaeile is looking for a sweep. Sycek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sycek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaeile keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek 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. This is the final round!
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile avoids it really well and circles away.
Bizihwaeile throws a body punch but Sycek moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws the left hand but Sycek avoids the punch easily.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Bizihwaeile's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sycek is looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile is avoiding it.
Sycek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sycek working away.
Sycek wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping him busy.
Bizihwaeile struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sycek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bizihwaeile trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek is just content to waste time from the top position. Bizihwaeile takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bizihwaeile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Bizihwaeile controlling the position.
Bizihwaeile controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Bizihwaeile blocks nicely.
Sycek passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sycek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bizihwaeile is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bizihwaeile to regain full guard.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Bizihwaeile keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bizihwaeile holds on and takes a little breather.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bizihwaeile has locked up a guillotine! Bizihwaeile's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sycek is holding on here and Bizihwaeile must be using up a lot of energy. Sycek has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bizihwaeile gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Our winner, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasko Madzarov (ranked 270 p4p, 575 weight class) and Bronze Bomber Chai (ranked 34 p4p, 66 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Madzarov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to UNDER THE BRIDGE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262
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270
15 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronze Bomber Chai!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Donk. Chai catches Madzarov right on the button with a cross.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Madzarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Madzarov tries to avoid it.
Madzarov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Madzarov counters with an outside leg kick.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Madzarov avoids the body shot from Chai.
Madzarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madzarov blocks a jab.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Madzarov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Madzarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai swings for the body but Madzarov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madzarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Madzarov.
Chai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Madzarov dodges the punch combination from Chai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Madzarov.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madzarov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Madzarov misses with an uppercut.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Chai misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Madzarov checks a leg kick.
Madzarov blocks a low kick nicely.
Madzarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madzarov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madzarov throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Chai misses.
Madzarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai checks the leg kick.
Madzarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madzarov tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madzarov slips under a jab.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madzarov.
It looked like Madzarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Madzarov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madzarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Madzarov sees coming a mile off.
Madzarov scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madzarov.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Madzarov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Madzarov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Madzarov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chai avoids it.
Madzarov lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madzarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Madzarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai with a hook.
Chai throws the left hand but Madzarov avoids the punch easily.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madzarov throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai defending well as Madzarov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Madzarov - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Madzarov. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Madzarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Madzarov.
Madzarov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Madzarov slips a jab from Chai.
Madzarov slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Madzarov off balance momentarily.
Madzarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
enabling Madzarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madzarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai swings for the body but Madzarov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madzarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madzarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madzarov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madzarov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Madzarov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madzarov takes one to the side of the head.
Chai throws a hook but Madzarov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for Madzarov.
Madzarov 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.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Madzarov.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Madzarov is out of range.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madzarov.
Madzarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madzarov counters with a body kick.
Madzarov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Madzarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Madzarov defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madzarov.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Madzarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Madzarov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Madzarov.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Madzarov - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Madzarov. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Madzarov connects with a body shot.
Chai feints and then cracks Madzarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madzarov down.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Madzarov's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madzarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai swings for the body but Madzarov moves out of range.
Madzarov throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasko Madzarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chai throws a series of punches but Madzarov moves out of range.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range.
Madzarov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Madzarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madzarov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chai 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.
Madzarov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madzarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Madzarov scrambles back to his feet.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madzarov defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Chai misses.
Madzarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Madzarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madzarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai misses with a body shot
and Madzarov counters with a good low kick that Chai was not able to check.
Madzarov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Madzarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Madzarov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Madzarov ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a leg kick but Madzarov moved away.
Madzarov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madzarov counters with a low kick, right behind Chai 's knee.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madzarov avoids the body shot from Chai.
Madzarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Madzarov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madzarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madzarov counters with a straight right hand.
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Madzarov counters with a nice body kick.
Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai throws a jab when Madzarov was well out of range.
Chai misses with a shot to the body
and Madzarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madzarov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madzarov.
An attempted straight right counter from Madzarov misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Madzarov.
Madzarov misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madzarov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madzarov momentarily.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madzarov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madzarov.
Madzarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Madzarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai catches Madzarov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madzarov drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasko Madzarov.
I think Madzarov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronze Bomber Chai!
An out of breath Bronze Bomber Chai 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 338 p4p, 492 weight class) and Chad Billingsly (ranked 40 p4p, 57 weight class). Chad Billingsly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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226
28 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Billingsly!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billingsly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billingsly throws a shot from downtown. Rozhkov moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Billingsly.
Rozhkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billingsly.
Rozhkov has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Billingsly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billingsly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Billingsly is fending him off so far but Rozhkov persists. Nope, Billingsly circles away and we're back to standing.
Billingsly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Billingsly misses with a looping right.
Billingsly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Billingsly scores with a shot to the body.
Rozhkov throws a hook but Billingsly blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Billingsly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rozhkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billingsly doesn't seem bothered though.
Rozhkov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Billingsly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rozhkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Billingsly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingsly throws an overhand right that lands on Rozhkov's shoulder, as Rozhkov tries to avoid the shot.
Rozhkov scores with the left hand. Billingsly knows he should have avoided that one.
Billingsly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rozhkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Billingsly avoids the body shot from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Billingsly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rozhkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rozhkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Billingsly avoids it really well and circles away.
Billingsly lands with a right hand.
Billingsly with a jab.
Rozhkov misses with a double jab
and Billingsly counters with a stiff right hand.
Chad Billingsly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov tries for a takedown but Billingsly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Billingsly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Billingsly looks to land a left hand but Rozhkov moved out of range nicely.
Billingsly leaves Rozhkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Rozhkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billingsly throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rozhkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Billingsly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rozhkov tries for a takedown but Billingsly circles away easily
and Billingsly counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly lands with a shot to the body.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Billingsly's guard.
Rozhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Billingsly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Billingsly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billingsly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozhkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Billingsly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Billingsly blocks nicely.
Billingsly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
Rozhkov works over Billingsly with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Billingsly.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Billingsly keeps moving.
Billingsly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rozhkov passes into half guard.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Billingsly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rozhkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rozhkov seems to be working for a kimura but Billingsly defends the submission attempt.
Rozhkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Billingsly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Rozhkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billingsly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chad Billingsly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
Rozhkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billingsly is trying to get back to full guard.
Billingsly felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.
Rozhkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Billingsly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rozhkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Billingsly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozhkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov working the head and body with strikes.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Billingsly to regain full guard.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Billingsly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov postures up in Billingsly's guard and throws a big left but Billingsly blocks it.
Rozhkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Billingsly has Rozhkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Rozhkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexander Rozhkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozhkov stopping the sweep attempt from Billingsly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Billingsly has wrist control.
Billingsly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rozhkov is one step ahead there.
Rozhkov stands up over Billingsly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Billingsly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Billingsly is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Billingsly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rozhkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billingsly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rozhkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly wants to control from the top but Rozhkov keeps moving.
Billingsly won't allow Rozhkov to sweep him here.
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.
Billingsly looking to pass the guard.
Billingsly is looking to pass into half guard but Rozhkov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rozhkov is in guard.
Billingsly is trying to keep Rozhkov in close.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Billingsly keeps moving.
Billingsly wants to sweep here but Rozhkov controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billingsly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billingsly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Rozhkov. That snapped Billingsly's head back.
A slow jab from Billingsly misses its intended target.
Billingsly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Billingsly wants it to stay on the feet.
Rozhkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rozhkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billingsly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rozhkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Billingsly's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rozhkov connects with a nice short shot to Billingsly's temple.
Billingsly is looking to improve his position.
Rozhkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billingsly defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov thows a huge punch but Billingsly dodges it nicely.
Rozhkov seems to be working for a kimura but Billingsly defends the submission attempt.
Rozhkov working Billingsly over with strikes.
Billingsly wants to control but Rozhkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rozhkov working over Billingsly with some ground and pound. Billingsly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Billingsly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov postures up in Billingsly's guard and throws a big left but Billingsly blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billingsly controls Rozhkov momentarily but Rozhkov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billingsly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billingsly looks to land a right hand but Rozhkov moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rozhkov. Beautiful body shot.
Billingsly throws out a loose jab but Rozhkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rozhkov tries to counter with a takedown but Billingsly is quick to defend against it.
Billingsly scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Billingsly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rozhkov misses with a straight left.
Rozhkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Billingsly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rozhkov is in Billingsly's guard.
Rozhkov postures up and lands a big shot to Billingsly's brow.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Billingsly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozhkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Billingsly keeps moving.
Billingsly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Billingsly keeps moving.
Billingsly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rozhkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Rozhkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozhkov wants to sweep here but Billingsly controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rozhkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rozhkov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rozhkov!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Sampson (ranked 86 p4p, 552 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 12 p4p, 63 weight class). Sampson comes to the cage accompanied by Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista . The crowd seem to be enjoying Seigel's choice of entrance music: Paradise City - Guns N' Roses. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bugsy Seigel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Seigel.
Seigel misses with a hook
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seigel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seigel gets a clinch.
Sampson pushes Seigel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seigel misses with the head strike.
Seigel is trying to stall.
Seigel prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson blocks a body shot from Seigel.
Sampson lands a left hand.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seigel controls his hands.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Seigel.
Seigel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sampson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Seigel fails to land.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seigel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seigel wants to stall.
Seigel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seigel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sampson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seigel can turn it around.
Seigel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sampson.
A short right from Seigel.
Seigel slowing the pace effectively.
Seigel throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seigel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sampson tries to work over Seigel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Seigel's head.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Seigel avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seigel controls his hands.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seigel misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seigel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seigel blocking some punches.
Seigel misses with a body punch.
Sampson avoiding damage as Seigel throws knees to the body.
Seigel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
Sampson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Seigel avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Seigel blocks an uppercut.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Seigel to work.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Seigel controls the action.
Seigel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seigel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sampson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seigel backwards.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Seigel.
Seigel lands a knee to the body.
Seigel lands with a short shot to the head.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the head but Sampson blocks with his arms.
Seigel lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seigel.
Sampson managing to block the knees to the body from Seigel.
A right hand to the body from Sampson.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Seigel.
Seigel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sampson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seigel has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Seigel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sampson.
Seigel looks winded!
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Seigel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Seigel fails to land.
Sampson works on Seigel's body with a couple of short punches.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seigel controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sampson fails to land.
Seigel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seigel obliges.
Seigel misses with some punches.
Seigel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sampson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seigel cracks Sampson with a nice body shot.
Seigel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sampson blocks it with crossed arms.
Seigel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seigel's elbow.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seigel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seigel missing with knees to the body.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Seigel.
Sampson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seigel.
Sampson managing to block the knees to the body from Seigel.
Seigel prevents a body shot from Sampson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugsy Seigel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Sampson's cut.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from Seigel misses.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bugsy Seigel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Seigel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seigel scores with a nice right hand.
Sampson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seigel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sampson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson walks into a jab.
Seigel tries to clinch but Sampson is having none of it.
Sampson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seigel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel tries to clinch there but Sampson circles away.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sampson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seigel checks the leg kick.
Seigel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sampson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seigel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seigel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sampson misses the jab.
Seigel is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Seigel avoided it.
Seigel catches Sampson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seigel throws a good cross that connects.
Seigel cracks Sampson with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Seigel wants to counter the offense by Sampson and move into the clinch position.
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sampson lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seigel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sampson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sampson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seigel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seigel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
Seigel misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel misses with an uppercut
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Bugsy Seigel has been cut.
Seigel scores with a nice strike.
Seigel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sampson back to the cage. Seigel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sampson staying out of range there.
Seigel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampson.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seigel throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range.
Seigel throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range.
Seigel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seigel misses with a left hand
and Sampson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seigel misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seigel.
Sampson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seigel lands with an overhand left.
Bugsy Seigel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seigel is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sampson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sampson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seigel throws an off balance right hand
and Sampson scores with a counter punch that sends Seigel to the canvas! Sampson smells blood - he's punishing Seigel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Seigel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 25 p4p, 307 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 1 p4p, 25 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilmarinen.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen connects with a body shot that sends Trollslayer's belly button to the back.
Ilmarinen feints and as Trollslayer raises his hands in defense, Ilmarinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen throws an elbow that misses. Trollslayer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilmarinen's guard. Nice move by Trollslayer!
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen 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.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen controlling Trollslayer's posture.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Trollslayer postures up.
Ilmarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Trollslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilmarinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trollslayer has managed to get both his arms back between Ilmarinen's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anton Ilmarinen's cut is getting worse.
Trollslayer preventing the sweep.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Ilmarinen has wrist control.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ilmarinen, not yet.
Trollslayer is in close to Ilmarinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anton Ilmarinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ilmarinen passes Trollslayer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Trollslayer is a slippery customer.
Trollslayer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Trollslayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Trollslayer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ilmarinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orestes Prometheus (ranked 19 p4p, 44 weight class) and Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 3 p4p, 5 weight class). Prometheus's entrance music is Before I Forget - Slipknot. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orestes Prometheus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prometheus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Prometheus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Prometheus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Prometheus tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
A good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Jab, jab by Inhanamoto - just one landing.
It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Inhanamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prometheus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto defending well as Prometheus loads up on a big left hand.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Inhanamoto lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Prometheus sprawling to the canvas! Prometheus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Inhanamoto finish him?!
Prometheus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Prometheus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prometheus.
Inhanamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prometheus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prometheus misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto moves into range and clinches up with Prometheus.
I was talking to Prometheus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
Prometheus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inhanamoto digs a good body shot into Prometheus's ribs.
Prometheus is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto moves into the clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Prometheus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prometheus prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a right to the head.
Orestes Prometheus's cut is getting worse.
Prometheus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inhanamoto works on Prometheus's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prometheus blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Prometheus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto presses Prometheus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Inhanamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Inhanamoto lands a vicious elbow to the side of Prometheus's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Inhanamoto tries to finish him with strikes but Prometheus still seems able to defend himself so Inhanamoto steps back and lets Prometheus get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Prometheus is rocked!
Inhanamoto lands a brutal uppercut that launches Prometheus off his feet! Prometheus tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
Ryu Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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