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CCC 53 : Oneil vs Jay PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jones (ranked 2900 p4p, 3296 weight class) and Olaf Frost (ranked 338 p4p, 378 weight class). Frost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olaf Frost!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Anthony Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Frost throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Frost throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a head kick that drops Frost to the mat! Frost scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Frost misses with a double jab.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones throws an overhand right that drops Frost like a sack of potatoes! Jones dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Jones!
In defeat, Olaf Frost stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back better'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rapido Nadadora (ranked 2369 p4p, 3857 weight class) and Ron Jacobs (ranked 247 p4p, 378 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadadora closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Ron Jacobs has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nadadora avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
Nadadora lands a jab-cross combination.
Nadadora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Jacobs darts in looking for a takedown but Nadadora gets double underhooks and turns Jacobs into the cage.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nadadora tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nadadora to the ground. Nadadora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rapido Nadadora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nadadora tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nadadora to the ground. Nadadora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jacobs is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nadadora as he works his way to full guard.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadadora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nadadora is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacobs, into his guard.
Nadadora would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nadadora stands up and waves to Jacobs to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Nadadora counters with a crisp one two that drops Jacobs! Nadadora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jacobs to his feet! Jacobs is in big trouble!
Jacobs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nadadora looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jacobs throwing strikes but Nadadora manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nadadora stands up.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Jacobs shoots in but Nadadora avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nadadora tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nadadora to the ground. Nadadora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nadadora's waist but Nadadora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nadadora explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Nadadora moves out of range.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Jacobs throws a fast counter high kick but Nadadora manages to duck under it in time.
Nadadora keeps the fight on the outside.
Nadadora appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Nadadora. No joy for Jacobs on that attempt.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs fails with the takedown.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nadadora is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Nadadora circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Nadadora has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Nadadora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Jacobs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nadadora defends it well.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Nadadora avoids nicely.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nadadora sprawls well. Nadadora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been informed that Jacobs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jacobs fails with the takedown
and Nadadora counters with a one-two to the body.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Nadadora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs darts in looking for a takedown but Nadadora gets double underhooks and turns Jacobs into the cage.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Jacobs with a series of wild strikes but Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rapido Nadadora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Jacobs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jacobs counters with a series of strikes. Nadadora will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Nadadora shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nadadora tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nadadora to the ground. Nadadora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Nadadora leaves Jacobs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rapido Nadadora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nadadora is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Nadadora circles away and we're back to standing.
Nadadora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nadadora counters with a three punch combo that has Jacobs backing up. Jacobs nods at Nadadora to acknowledge the strikes.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs dives in for a single leg takedown but Nadadora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rapido Nadadora is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nadadora tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nadadora to the ground. Nadadora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nadadora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick
and Nadadora counters with a one-two to the body.
That has opened up Ron Jacobs's cut even more.
Nadadora lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Jacobs goes down and covers up as Nadadora starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rapido Nadadora!
After winning the bout, Rapido Nadadora 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 Hiya Pleb (ranked 2111 p4p, 2460 weight class) and Austin Stevens (ranked 263 p4p, 293 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiya Pleb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pleb throws a hook but Stevens blocks it.
We've been told by Pleb's head coaches at Stormcrow Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pleb throws a good cross that connects.
Stevens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevens unleashes a big counter combination but Pleb bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pleb misses with an uppercut.
Stevens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pleb on the side of the head.
Pleb misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pleb.
Hiya Pleb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleb missing with a left hand there. Stevens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stevens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stevens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stevens jabs Pleb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pleb clinches.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pleb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pleb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from Pleb.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pleb manages to avoid it.
Pleb lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleb throws a leg kick
and Stevens counters with a three punch combo that has Pleb backing up. Pleb nods at Stevens to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Pleb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens throws a right hand that misses
and Pleb counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Pleb.
Pleb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooh!!! Stevens has knocked Pleb down with a huge combo! Stevens steps away and waves a wobbly Pleb back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Pleb is rocked!
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevens.
Oh Pleb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pleb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Pleb counters with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Pleb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Stevens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stevens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pleb has time to react.
Pleb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pleb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pleb get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Pleb stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Stevens runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Austin Stevens!
Austin Stevens gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taurino Quiroga (ranked 1708 p4p, 1976 weight class) and Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 208 p4p, 244 weight class). Van De Leide has chosen Sandstorm - Darude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taurino Quiroga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Quiroga.
Quiroga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van De Leide is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Quiroga.
Quiroga lands a really nice looking cross but Van De Leide seems unphased.
Van De Leide looking to score a takedown here. Quiroga is defending well but Van De Leide drives through and ends up in Quiroga's guard.
Van De Leide is looking to work some ground and pound but Quiroga has wrist control.
Van De Leide pushing down on Quiroga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van De Leide tries to pass to full mount but Quiroga defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Leide is trying to work for a kimura but Quiroga is defending well.
Van De Leide not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Leide trying to control the action but Quiroga is working from the bottom.
Van De Leide not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quiroga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quiroga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide trying to control the action but Quiroga is working from the bottom.
Van De Leide looks to land a strike but Quiroga avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van De Leide slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van De Leide thows a huge punch but Quiroga dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van De Leide is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van De Leide is trying to work for a kimura but Quiroga is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van De Leide throws a right hand that misses
and Quiroga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silvio Van De Leide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van De Leide scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Quiroga there.
Van De Leide changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quiroga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiroga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Van De Leide is keen to just control but Quiroga is a slippery customer.
Quiroga trying to control but Van De Leide postures up.
Quiroga is defending against the submission attempts here by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van De Leide performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van De Leide is thwarting Quiroga's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van De Leide looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van De Leide is keen to just control but Quiroga is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Van De Leide dominated that round.
That's time! Quiroga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van De Leide connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Quiroga misses the target.
Van De Leide ducks under a wild hook from Quiroga.
Van De Leide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quiroga but Quiroga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quiroga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quiroga lands a head kick that stumbles Van De Leide and the fighters go to the mat.
 Van De Leide is rocked!
Quiroga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van De Leide's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van De Leide wants to control but Quiroga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van De Leide wants to get back to full guard.
Van De Leide is looking to control Quiroga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van De Leide avoid being mounted?
Van De Leide is positioning himself well to prevent Quiroga advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiroga tries to pass to full mount but Van De Leide defends it.
Van De Leide moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quiroga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van De Leide is keeping the position for now.
Quiroga won't allow Van De Leide to sweep him here.
Quiroga trying to control but Van De Leide is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quiroga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van De Leide is pulling down on Quiroga's head to control his posture.
Van De Leide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van De Leide might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Quiroga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quiroga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiroga misses with some punches.
Quiroga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quiroga working aggressively here.
Quiroga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van De Leide's elbow.
A short right from Quiroga.
Quiroga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quiroga misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Van De Leide.
Quiroga has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quirogas head.
Van De Leide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van De Leide misses with a body punch.
Van De Leide lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Quiroga fails to land.
Van De Leide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quiroga misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van De Leide.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiroga throws a punch but it's blocked by Van De Leide.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van De Leide lands a shot to the body.
Van De Leide gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Taurino Quiroga has been cut.
Quiroga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quiroga swings wildly with an uppercut but Van De Leide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quiroga misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van De Leide obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van De Leide scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quiroga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quiroga lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quiroga.
Van De Leide pushes Quiroga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quiroga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quiroga jumps guard but Van De Leide stands there with Quiroga around his waist. Quiroga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van De Leide.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taurino Quiroga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taurino Quiroga'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van De Leide clinches up against the cage.
Quiroga blocks the elbow strike.
Quiroga working aggressively here.
Quiroga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van De Leide walks away with a smile on his face. Quiroga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van De Leide listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van De Leide forces Quiroga back against the cage and clinches.
Van De Leide misses with a knee to the head.
Quiroga blocks a body shot from Van De Leide.
Quiroga blocks a body shot from Van De Leide.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quiroga.
Quiroga tries to pull guard but Van De Leide holds him up against the cage and eventually Quiroga drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide digs a right hand into Quiroga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quiroga's gas tank.
Van De Leide looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van De Leide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van De Leide lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Leide softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van De Leide lands a nice elbow.
Van De Leide scores with a shoulder strike.
Van De Leide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quiroga misses with a punch on the inside.
Van De Leide misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Van De Leide on the inside.
Van De Leide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quiroga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taurino Quiroga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Van De Leide - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van De Leide lands with a right to the head.
Van De Leide gets through Quiroga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quiroga throws a head punch that misses.
Van De Leide with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quiroga blocks an elbow strike.
Quiroga has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Leide.
Quiroga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quiroga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Quiroga.
Van De Leide creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van De Leide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van De Leide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Van De Leide.
Quiroga prevents a body shot from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quiroga tries to work over Van De Leide's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van De Leide scores with a shoulder strike.
Van De Leide lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van De Leide digs a right hand underneath Quiroga's ribcage. Quiroga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van De Leide.
Quiroga is rocked!
Van De Leide blocks an uppercut.
Oh Quiroga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van De Leide creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Quiroga's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Quiroga drops to his knees and Van De Leide pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Butler Hickok (ranked 2872 p4p, 1868 weight class) and Crazy Legs (ranked 166 p4p, 124 weight class). Legs has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Butler Hickok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Legs!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickok misses with a wild combination.
Hickok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Legs.
Hickok can't find room to land a body shot as Legs controls the action.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Legs as the two fighters clinch.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legs.
Hickok blocks a body shot from Legs.
Legs looking to slow down the pace here.
Hickok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legs backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs has Hickok pushed against the cage.
The referee calls for Hickok to work.
Hickok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hickok wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs pushes Hickok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Legs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Legs.
Legs has Hickok pressed against the cage, preventing Hickok from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hickok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hickok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hickok avoids the body shot from Legs.
Legs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hickok, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hickok.
Hickok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legs working aggressively here.
Hickok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legs throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hickok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legs lands a right hand.
Hickok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hickok.
Legs throws out a counter right but Hickok avoids it with no problem.
Legs misses with a straight right.
Hickok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickok looks to land a left hand but Legs moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hickok. Legs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hickok moves out of range of the strikes.
Legs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legs scores with a jab. Hickok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body kick there by Legs.
Hickok falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Legs to counter with a crisp jab.
Legs misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickok tries to keep at a distance but Legs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hickok swings wildly with an uppercut but Legs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hickok blocks an uppercut.
Hickok taking a breather.
Legs controlling the action here for a moment.
Hickok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hickok tries to throw a body punch but Legs avoids it by throwing Hickok back against the cage.
Legs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hickok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hickok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Legs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hickok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hickok throws a series of punches but Legs moves out of range.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hickok misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Hickok misses.
Legs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Legs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hickok.
Legs misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs checks a leg kick.
Legs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Legs.
A solid body kick from Legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs 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.
Hickok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Legs misses.
Crazy Legs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hickok throws a hook to the side of Legs's head but Legs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legs throws out a counter right but Hickok avoids it with no problem.
Hickok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legs steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Legs misses the shot to the body.
Hickok feints a jab promting Legs to slip. Hickok then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Legs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hickok.
Legs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hickok went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Legs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legs with a nice cross.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickok moves away.
Hickok misses with a body shot
and Legs counters with a left to the body.
Legs clinches.
Hickok tries to work over Legs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Hickok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Legs.
Legs is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Hickok.
Legs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hickok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Legs can turn it around.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Hickok.
Hickok can't find room to land a body shot as Legs controls the action.
Legs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hickok misses with the head strike.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Hickok backwards.
Hickok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Legs.
Good body shot from Hickok.
Hickok stalling against the cage.
Legs misses with some punches.
Hickok controlling the action here for a moment.
Legs swings wildly with an uppercut but Hickok uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Legs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hickok backwards.
Hickok looking to slow down the pace here.
Hickok is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hickok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legs misses with the head strike.
Legs lands a body punch.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Hickok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Hickok's head.
Hickok lands a shot to the body.
Hickok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legs swings wildly with an uppercut but Hickok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hickok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickok misses with a wild body shot.
Legs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legs scores with a jab. Hickok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hickok falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Hickok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Legs with the inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Hickok both land. Nice combination.
Hickok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hickok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hickok throws a right and a left that Legs avoids nicely.
Legs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hickok in his tracks.
Hickok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hickok gets tackled into the cage by Legs. Legs maintains the clinch.
Legs misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hickok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hickok slips under a jab.
Hickok moves out of range of the strikes.
Legs misses with an uppercut.
Hickok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hickok slips a straight right by Legs.
Legs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hickok to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legs. Hickok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hickok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Legs.
Hickok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hickok has time to react.
Hickok tries to move into range but Legs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legs keeps Hickok at a distance using the push kick.
Hickok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legs instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs has Hickok pressed against the cage.
Hickok wants to stall.
Hickok blocks an uppercut.
Hickok misses with a punch to the body.
Legs avoiding damage.
Legs is pushing Hickok up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Legs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hickok throws a head punch that misses.
Legs lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs throws a punch but it's blocked by Hickok.
Legs gets through Hickok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legs lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hickok blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Hickok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hickok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Butler Hickok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hickok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legs misses with a looping left.
Hickok misses with the combination.
Legs slips a jab from Hickok.
Legs throws a push kick but Hickok slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickok misses with a left hand
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hickok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Legs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Legs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legs slips a jab and a cross from Hickok.
Legs throws a good cross that connects.
Legs lands a jab.
Legs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legs throws a hook but Hickok blocks it.
Hickok throws a big counter combination but Legs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Legs cracks Hickok with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legs avoids the body shot from Hickok.
Legs works Hickok's body with a nice hook.
Hickok throws out a loose jab but Legs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickok takes one on the button.
Legs lands a nice shot that snaps Hickok's head back.
Legs slips a jab and a cross from Hickok.
Legs wants to counter the offense by Hickok and move into the clinch position.
Hickok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legs circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Hickok misses.
Legs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James Butler Hickok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legs tests Hickok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hickok misses with the combination.
Hickok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Legs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs!
Crazy Legs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Asmodeus (ranked 1286 p4p, 1609 weight class) and Sepi Koli (ranked 168 p4p, 199 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonard Asmodeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Koli!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmodeus checks a low kick from Koli.
Asmodeus lands a body shot.
Asmodeus motions for Koli to come forward. Asmodeus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Koli.
Koli throws a big counter head kick but Asmodeus avoids it with no problem.
Asmodeus lands a lovely overhand right.
Koli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koli thumps Asmodeus with a low kick.
Asmodeus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koli throws a wild body kick that Asmodeus sees coming a mile off.
Asmodeus throws a wild body kick that Koli sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmodeus scores with a head kick.
Koli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asmodeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Koli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmodeus throws a body kick that misses.
Asmodeus throws an overhand right that lands on Koli's shoulder, as Koli tries to avoid the shot.
Asmodeus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koli avoids the body shot from Asmodeus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koli.
Koli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asmodeus misses the jab.
And Koli responds with a good body kick, but Asmodeus manages to step out the way in time.
Koli throws a hook but Asmodeus avoids it easily.
A low kick from Asmodeus is predictable there
and Koli counters with a thumping low kick.
Koli misses with a few strikes there.
Koli scores with a nice body kick.
Asmodeus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koli.
Asmodeus throws a head kick that misses.
Koli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Koli lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmodeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Koli misses.
Asmodeus throws a head kick that misses
and Koli counters with a stiff right hand.
Asmodeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asmodeus lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmodeus.
And Asmodeus counters with a quick kick to the body but Koli blocks it.
Asmodeus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asmodeus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asmodeus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asmodeus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koli blocks the body kick.
Koli throws an overhand right that lands on Asmodeus's shoulder, as Asmodeus tries to avoid the shot.
Asmodeus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asmodeus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koli. That's going to slow Asmodeus down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmodeus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asmodeus thuds his right hand into Koli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asmodeus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koli.
Asmodeus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koli throws out a powerful jab.
Asmodeus misses the shot to the body.
Asmodeus looks for the body kick but Koli saw that one coming.
Koli flicks out a counter leg kick but Asmodeus steps away.
Asmodeus misses with a body shot.
Asmodeus lands a jab to Koli's midsection.
Koli misses with a hook to the body
and Asmodeus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmodeus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asmodeus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asmodeus lunges at Koli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koli's hand.
Asmodeus lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmodeus lands the left hand.
Asmodeus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koli.
Asmodeus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koli is out of range and Asmodeus settles back down.
Koli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koli throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmodeus.
Asmodeus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Asmodeus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koli was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmodeus.
A little jabbing left from Koli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asmodeus misses with a body shot
and Koli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asmodeus. Koli shrugs it off though.
Koli blocks a head kick by Asmodeus.
A nice side step and Koli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asmodeus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koli.
Koli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koli scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Asmodeus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Koli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmodeus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koli's sensitive parts.
Koli throws a leg kick which misses Asmodeus's front leg but catches the back leg as Asmodeus tries to avoid it.
Asmodeus throws a head kick that misses
and Koli counters with a stiff right hand.
Asmodeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asmodeus throws a right hand that misses
and Koli counters with a left to the body.
Asmodeus takes a swing at Koli's ribcage but misses.
Asmodeus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli scores with a jab to the body.
Koli avoids a kick to the body.
Asmodeus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been informed that Koli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Koli checks a leg kick nicely.
Asmodeus lunges at Koli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koli's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli feints and then cracks Asmodeus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asmodeus down.
Koli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Koli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asmodeus has got the better of the exchanges.
Asmodeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koli tries a quick counter leg kick but Asmodeus is wise to it.
Asmodeus throws a head kick that misses.
Koli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asmodeus at a distance.
Koli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmodeus was well out of range. Poor timing from Koli.
Koli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus throws a shot to the body.
Koli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asmodeus throws a jab when Koli was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Koli misses the target.
Koli slips a jab from Asmodeus.
Koli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asmodeus slips under a jab from Koli.
Koli throws a head kick that misses.
Asmodeus is looking to chop away at Koli's legs.
Crunch! Koli slams his shin into Asmodeus's torso.
Asmodeus misses with a hook.
Asmodeus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koli ducks under a wild hook from Asmodeus.
Koli takes a swing at Asmodeus's ribcage but misses.
Asmodeus throwing a counter right hand but Koli manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Koli.
Asmodeus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli with a nice calf kick.
Asmodeus throws a sloppy head kick
and Koli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Asmodeus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koli doesn't seem phased though.
Koli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asmodeus rather than just go for the knockout.
Koli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asmodeus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asmodeus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asmodeus slips a jab from Koli.
Koli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmodeus was well out of range. Poor timing from Koli.
Asmodeus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leonard Asmodeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koli dips to his left and cracks Asmodeus with an uppercut!
Asmodeus avoids the body shot from Koli.
Asmodeus avoids the body shot from Koli.
Asmodeus connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Asmodeus lands with a straight right. Koli didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmodeus tries to land a front kick but Koli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koli lands a right hook to the body.
Asmodeus tries a head kick but it misses.
Koli misses with a body kick.
Asmodeus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koli slips a jab from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asmodeus takes a step back to recover.
Koli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asmodeus at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asmodeus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asmodeus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Koli 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!
Asmodeus misses with a low kick as Koli jumps back.
Asmodeus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koli looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Koli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asmodeus lands an overhand right.
Asmodeus throws a sloppy head kick and Koli moves out of range easily.
Koli slips under a jab from Asmodeus.
Koli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Koli misses its intended target.
A big right from Asmodeus misses.
Asmodeus throws a head kick but Koli moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Koli.
Asmodeus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asmodeus connects with a body shot that sends Koli's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koli. Asmodeus does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmodeus throws a chopping leg kick but Koli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asmodeus throws a hook to the side of Koli's head but Koli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmodeus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asmodeus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmodeus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Asmodeus looks for the body kick but Koli saw that one coming.
Koli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koli throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmodeus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koli throws a wild body kick that Asmodeus sees coming a mile off.
Koli walks into a stiff left hand from Asmodeus.
Good work by Asmodeus as he checks the leg kick.
Koli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmodeus throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Koli, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmodeus tries to work over Koli's front leg with a kick but Koli checks it.
Asmodeus throws a body punch but Koli moves out of range.
Koli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asmodeus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmodeus misses with a body kick.
Asmodeus slips a straight right by Koli.
Koli cracks a nice hook into Asmodeus's ribs.
Leonard Asmodeus is winning the standup battle so far.
Asmodeus misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koli. That's going to slow Asmodeus down.
Koli misses with a low kick.
Asmodeus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koli.
Koli thumps Asmodeus with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crunch! Asmodeus slams his shin into Koli's torso.
Asmodeus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Asmodeus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asmodeus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asmodeus blocks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Koli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Koli finds it's way through Asmodeus's defenses.
Koli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asmodeus checks a leg kick.
Donk. Asmodeus catches Koli right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Koli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmodeus.
A countering left hand to the body from Koli misses.
Asmodeus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asmodeus throws a leg kick but Koli checks it.
Asmodeus backing away here, and Koli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koli avoids the head kick by Asmodeus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koli defending well as Asmodeus loads up on a big left hand.
Koli is looking for the big counter here.
Asmodeus avoids a kick to the body.
Asmodeus with the inside leg kick.
Asmodeus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koli.
A punch lands to the side of Koli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asmodeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asmodeus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koli throws out the jab.
Koli checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Asmodeus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asmodeus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Asmodeus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winter Scarletwound (ranked 1257 p4p, 1355 weight class) and Maman Suraman (ranked 169 p4p, 185 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winter Scarletwound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarletwound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarletwound throws out a leg kick but Suraman moves out of range and Scarletwound only half commits.
Scarletwound jabs Suraman right on the nose. Suraman blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suraman is defended easily by Scarletwound.
Suraman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scarletwound sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scarletwound was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suraman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scarletwound's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scarletwound is defending against the submission attempts here by Suraman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarletwound keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarletwound keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarletwound holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Suraman slips a nice elbow through Scarletwound's hands, connecting with Scarletwound's forehead.
Scarletwound keeping hold of Suraman's head, controlling as best he can.
Suraman throwing shots but Scarletwound is blocking nicely.
Scarletwound is staying active underneath Suraman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scarletwound wants to get back to full guard.
Scarletwound is doing well to control the position and prevent Suraman from advancing to side control.
Suraman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scarletwound is not content to let Suraman control the position.
Suraman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scarletwound is just riding it out for now. Suraman eventually gives up the hold.
Scarletwound trying to hold on to Suraman's head to control him but Suraman postures up.
Scarletwound on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scarletwound tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scarletwound goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Scarletwound is predictable there
and Suraman counters with a shoot takedown. Scarletwound fights it but they end up in guard.
Suraman looking to sit in guard and control but Scarletwound gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suraman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suraman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scarletwound can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scarletwound chips away with some ground and pound.
Suraman working a defensive guard here.
Scarletwound will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scarletwound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scarletwound chips away with some ground and pound.
Suraman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suraman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scarletwound manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarletwound wants to stand up but Suraman is controlling him.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Suraman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suraman prevents Scarletwound from getting back to his feet.
Suraman stopping the sweep attempt from Scarletwound.
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 Winter Scarletwound will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
That's time! Scarletwound's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Suraman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suraman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suraman rushes Scarletwound and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarletwound lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scarletwound pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarletwound stuffs the takedown.
Good exchange - Scarletwound coming out on top.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scarletwound misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Scarletwound finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Scarletwound throws a jab when Suraman was well out of range.
Scarletwound looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suraman is defended easily by Scarletwound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scarletwound fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suraman is out of range.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Scarletwound counters with a nice uppercut.
Winter Scarletwound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Suraman has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Scarletwound wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Scarletwound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Suraman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suraman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That kick from Scarletwound tenderised Suraman's leg. Suraman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suraman moves away from the strike by Scarletwound.
Suraman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suraman shoots in but no luck this time.
Scarletwound scores with a push kick.
Suraman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suraman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suraman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarletwound sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suraman somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scarletwound throws a leg kick
and Suraman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scarletwound looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suraman is one step ahead there.
Suraman stops Scarletwound from standing up.
Suraman won't allow Scarletwound to sweep him here.
Scarletwound is working hard here to advance position.
Suraman passes Scarletwound's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scarletwound wants to get back to his feet.
Suraman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scarletwound regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Suraman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarletwound is keeping the position for now.
Scarletwound pulls Suraman in close to prevent any damage.
Suraman trying to control but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Scarletwound is keeping the position.
Suraman postures up in Scarletwound's guard and throws a big left but Scarletwound blocks it.
Scarletwound keeping full guard, as Suraman tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winter Scarletwound dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Scarletwound misses with a hook
and Suraman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scarletwound knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suraman on the ground.
Scarletwound is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suraman wants to control from the top but Scarletwound keeps moving.
Suraman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scarletwound swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman landing some decent shots from guard.
Scarletwound pulls Suraman in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound is looking to sweep but instead, Suraman has passed into half guard.
Suraman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scarletwound manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suraman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suraman passes into half guard.
Suraman trying to control the action but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.
Maman Suraman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suraman is taking a breather. Scarletwound says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound keeping control of the position.
Scarletwound avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suraman.
Still in half guard, Suraman seems content to control.
Scarletwound is looking for a sweep. Suraman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suraman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suraman trying to control the action but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scarletwound misses with a hook. Suraman ducked under it nicely.
And Suraman tries to counter it with a takedown but Scarletwound pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scarletwound missing with a left hand there. Suraman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarletwound is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suraman. That did some damage!
Scarletwound looks to throw the jab but Suraman is out of range.
Suraman tries for a takedown but Scarletwound circles away easily
and Scarletwound counters with a good, hard body kick but Suraman shrugs it off.
Suraman moves into range and clinches up with Scarletwound.
Suraman tries to score a body lock takedown but Scarletwound shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scarletwound lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scarletwound effectively controlling the action here.
Scarletwound's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Scarletwound.
Scarletwound throws out a leg kick but Suraman moves out of range and Scarletwound only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scarletwound.
Scarletwound lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scarletwound displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suraman.
Winter Scarletwound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Suraman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suraman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scarletwound's half guard.
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!
Suraman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Scarletwound to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarletwound is pulling down on Suraman's head to control his posture.
Maman Suraman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winter Scarletwound is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
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 Winter Scarletwound.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarletwound, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winter Scarletwound!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 802 p4p, 572 weight class) and Marshall Praust (ranked 103 p4p, 79 weight class). Praust comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Holidays In The Sun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Praust!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praust throws a leg kick
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Praust!
Farquharson misses with the ground and pound.
Farquharson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Praust some visible discomfort.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Praust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson controlling from side mount.
Praust tries to bench press Farquharson off him but Farquharson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Praust is avoiding damage well.
Praust manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farquharson throws a strike but Praust avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Farquharson passes into half guard.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy.
Praust tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Praust is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farquharson is stalling here. Praust is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Farquharson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Praust has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Praust moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Farquharson struggling a bit here.
Farquharson is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praust cracks Farquharson with a big right hand but Farquharson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Farquharson stops Praust from passing to mount.
Farquharson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Farquharson is looking to reverse the position.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Farquharson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praust is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Praust wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy.
Praust takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Farquharson wants to sweep but Praust has passed to side control!
Farquharson looks to move to half guard but instead Praust has passed into mount! Damn!
Farquharson wants to control but Praust is having none of it.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praust landing punches.
Farquharson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Praust wants to advance to full mount but Farquharson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Praust passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Praust trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A lazy body kick from Praust
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Praust is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
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. Farquharson connects with a nice short shot to Praust's temple.
Praust slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marshall Praust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farquharson is in close to Praust's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farquharson trying to control but Praust is working from the bottom.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throws a strike but Praust rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Farquharson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Praust manages to get himself to full guard.
Praust keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Praust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praust regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Farquharson.
Praust has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Farquharson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Praust.
Farquharson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Praust wants to control but Farquharson postures up.
Praust prevents Farquharson from improving position.
Check out the look on Farquharson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Farquharson scores with punches from side control.
Praust is working to avoid the ground and pound but Farquharson connects with a decent elbow.
It looks like Marshall Praust has been cut.
Praust parries the strikes from Farquharson easily there. Farquharson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Praust to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praust prevents Farquharson from improving position.
Praust tries to bench press Farquharson off him but Farquharson keeps the position.
Farquharson works to advance to full mount. Praust defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Praust gets back to half guard.
Farquharson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Praust is rocked!
Farquharson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Praust! More strikes land and this one is all over! Farquharson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson!
Marshall Praust spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent has once again tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a 'No-Contest.''.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nogueira (ranked 1219 p4p, 1112 weight class) and Anderson Gracie (ranked 161 p4p, 38 weight class). Nogueira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodthirsty. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie swings for the body but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira decides to pull guard.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nogueira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Nogueira sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Nogueira seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nogueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nogueira's back!
Nogueira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gracie trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira moves into full guard.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Nogueira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes Nogueira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie distracts Nogueira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Nogueira is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nogueira is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Gracie working away.
Gracie is putting a hurting on Nogueira here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control but Gracie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Nogueira trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nogueira.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Nogueira manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nogueira clinches up against the cage.
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Nogueira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now.
Gracie working Nogueira over with strikes.
Nogueira trying to control here.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Nogueira trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Anderson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogueira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nogueira thinking.
Nogueira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nogueira lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Diego Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Nogueira wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nogueira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nogueira is holding on to half guard well.
Nogueira trying to control here.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nogueira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook. Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Nogueira moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Nogueira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Nogueira misses with some punches.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Nogueira avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Nogueira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Nogueira misses with some punches.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nogueira throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Nogueira manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira being controlled here, momentarily.
Nogueira can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Nogueira is working away.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Nogueira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.
Nogueira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Nogueira ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nogueira.
Nogueira jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Nogueira misses with some punches.
Nogueira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira working aggressively here.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diego Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nogueira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Gracie!
After winning the bout, Anderson Gracie 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Oneil (ranked 52 p4p, 486 weight class) and Kobra Jay (ranked 3 p4p, 36 weight class). Oneil comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Spit Out The Bone. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kobra Jay enters the cage!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Oneil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobra Jay!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay misses with a hook.
Oneil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Jay misses its intended target.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oneil.
Oneil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oneil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oneil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jay.
Jay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oneil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oneil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Oneil misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Oneil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Jay. No joy for Oneil on that attempt.
Oneil looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
As Oneil backs off Jay throws a huge counter combo but Oneil manages to avoid it all.
Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay misses with a straight right.
Oneil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jay sprawls well initially but Oneil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Oneil.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneil is thwarting Jay's attempts to control the position.
Jay is positioning himself well to prevent Oneil advancing to mount.
Jay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneil.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jay is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Oneil seems content to control.
Oneil passes to full mount!
Oneil postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jay looks a forlorn figure.
Oneil lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay tries to reverse the position but Oneil maintains control.
Jay sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oneil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jay defending well though.
Jay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneil.
Jay is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Jay gets back to full guard.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jay pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage.
Jay is continuing to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oneil tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
Jay pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage.
Jay wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Jay looking for a sweep. Not yet Jay, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oneil looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oneil wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
Jay tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Oneil trying to control the action but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay won't allow Oneil to pass to mount.
Jay is trying to control but can't.
Oneil lands with a punch from half guard.
Jay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Oneil dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jay misses with a hook
letting Oneil counter with a right hand.
Oneil throws a right and a left that Jay avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oneil.
Oneil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Oneil moves out of range of the strikes.
Oneil lands with a cross.
Jay drops his hands momentarily and Oneil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jay as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay lands a jab to Oneil's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil cracks a nice hook into Jay's ribs.
Oneil scores with a punch to the head.
Jay jabs Oneil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jay throws a hook but Oneil avoids it easily.
Jay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oneil fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Jay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oneil with a hook.
Oneil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jay stuns Oneil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Oneil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneil cracks a nice hook into Jay's ribs.
Jay avoids the body shot from Oneil.
Oneil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
A little feinted left hand from Oneil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Jay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oneil counters with a left to the body.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Oneil.
Oneil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Oneil.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oneil was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Oneil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil lands a glancing blow to the side of Jay's head.
Oneil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobra Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay looks to throw the jab but Oneil is out of range.
Oneil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oneil blocks a jab.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneil is just out of range.
Oneil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay scores with a nice strike.
Oneil slips a straight right by Jay.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oneil is stalling in the full guard.
Jay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil postures up in Jay's guard and throws a big left but Jay blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Oneil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay wants to stand up but Oneil is controlling him.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Jay 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.
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 David Oneil will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jay misses with a right hand
and Oneil counters with a single leg into guard. Jay didn't expect that.
Oneil postures up in Jay's guard and throws a big left but Jay blocks it.
Oneil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oneil scoring with some ground and pound.
Jay wants to stand but Oneil is controlling the position.
Oneil trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay wants to stand but Oneil is controlling the position.
Oneil 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.
Jay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is trying to control the position but Oneil postures up.
Jay pulls Oneil in close to his closed guard and prevents Oneil from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oneil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oneil throws an overhand right that lands on Jay's shoulder, as Jay tries to avoid the shot.
Oneil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneil looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt - Jay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Jay misses.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Oneil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oneil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jay defends it nicely.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Jay misses with a looping left.
Oneil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Jay throws a hook to the side of Oneil's head but Oneil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Oneil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneil stalks Jay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jay's face. Jay staggers backwards, shaken.
Jay slips a straight right by Oneil.
Jay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oneil.
Oneil tries for a takedown but Jay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay cracks a nice hook into Oneil's ribs.
Oneil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Jay misses with a hook. Oneil ducked under it nicely.
Jay cracks Oneil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oneil lands with an uppercut that bounces Jay off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Jay misses
and Oneil counters with a straight right hand.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by Oneil.
Jay lands with an uppercut that bounces Oneil off the cage and back into range.
Oneil tests Jay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oneil has a takedown stuffed.
Kobra Jay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay misses with a body shot
letting Oneil counter with a right hand.
Jay misses with a straight right.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oneil moves away.
Oneil avoids the body shot from Jay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil misses with a looping right.
Oneil misses with a looping right.
Jay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay takes one to the chin there.
Jay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jay walks into a stiff left hand from Oneil.
Oneil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oneil.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
Oneil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jay! But no joy.
Oneil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jay.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Oneil misses the target.
Oneil moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Oneil clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jay throws out a loose jab but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jay misses with a looping right.
Jay digs a good body shot into Oneil's ribs.
Oneil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oneil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jay. Jay obviously looking to wear him down.
Jay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jay wants it to stay on the feet.
Jay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oneil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Oneil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with a straight right.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneil is just out of range.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jay takes a swing at Oneil's ribcage but misses.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Oneil slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneil.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneil slips under a jab from Jay.
Jay misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Oneil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jay throws a hook but Oneil blocks it.
Oneil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jay scores with a nice strike.
Oneil moves away from the strike by Jay.
Oneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oneil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oneil misses with a body shot.
Jay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oneil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oneil throws a hook but Jay avoids it easily.
Jay takes a swing at Oneil's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oneil was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Oneil dives in and scores a takedown into Jay's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oneil throwing strikes but missing.
Jay wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Oneil throws a big elbow that misses.
Jay pulls Oneil in close to his closed guard and prevents Oneil from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oneil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jay has managed to get both his arms back between Oneil's legs - danger averted.
Oneil looking for a sweep. Not yet Oneil, not yet.
Oneil trying to keep a closed guard but Jay is proving a slippery customer.
Oneil lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oneil trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Oneil passes into half guard.
Oneil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oneil working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oneil trying to control the action but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kobra Jay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jay scores with a body shot.
Oneil throws a shot to the body.
Oneil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Jay - just one landing.
Jay throws out a loose jab but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oneil blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Oneil.
Jab by Oneil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Jay throws out a counter right but Oneil avoids it with no problem.
Jay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oneil momentarily.
Oneil jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oneil scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Oneil.
Jay works Oneil's body with a nice hook.
Oneil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oneil throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay throws out a counter right but Oneil avoids it with no problem.
Oneil punishes Jay's body with a nice straight punch.
Jay slips under a jab from Oneil.
Jay throws a hook but Oneil blocks it.
A slow jab from Jay misses its intended target.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oneil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jay in his tracks.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oneil misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Oneil loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay.
Oneil checks the leg kick.
Oneil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jay cracks Oneil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Oneil is just out of range.
Oneil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Jay misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oneil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oneil is looking to work some ground and pound but Jay has wrist control.
Oneil won't allow Jay to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jay controlling the position.
Oneil throwing strikes but missing.
Oneil is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jay has Oneil pulled in close to control his posture.
Jay keeping full guard, as Oneil tries to pass.
Oneil connects with a couple of short punches.
Jay managing to control the position.
Oneil is looking to work some ground and pound but Jay has wrist control.
Oneil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oneil with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oneil trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay managing to control the position.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jay walks into a stiff left hand from Oneil.
Oneil swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Jay takes a swing at Oneil's ribcage but misses.
Jay throws a hook to the side of Oneil's head but Oneil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobra Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oneil moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Oneil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oneil 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Oneil!
David Oneil retains his super heavyweight title!
David Oneil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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