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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Royal Savage (ranked 3877 p4p, 20850 weight class) and Adim Bulb (ranked 315 p4p, 429 weight class). Bulb has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Lights Out as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adim Bulb!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bulb connects with a looping right hand.
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bulb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bulb has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bulb misses with a lunging right hand
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage staying out of range there.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Bulb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Bulb counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Savage throws the left hand but Bulb avoids the punch easily.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Bulb seems unphased.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Bulb counters with a nice leg kick.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Bulb counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb throws a head kick that Savage semi-blocks.
Bulb cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulb as he connects with a hook.
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bulb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Bulb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bulb tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bulb jabs at Savage's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Bulb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Savage walks into a straight right hand from Bulb.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
A little feinted left hand from Savage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Bulb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Savage misses.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bulb connects with a nice looking jab.
Savage misses with an uppercut
and Bulb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Savage crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bulb - the referee stops the clock and Savage gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bulb. Savage manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savage's hands.
 Savage is rocked!
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bulb feints a jab and as Savage dips his head, Bulb unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Savage right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Savage falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Bulb smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adim Bulb!
A less than humble Adim Bulb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holden Easterly (ranked 2331 p4p, 23822 weight class) and Kang Dae Hyun (ranked 263 p4p, 520 weight class). Holden Easterly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Easterly !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kang Dae Hyun!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dae Hyun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Easterly drops Dae Hyun with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dae Hyun looks back up at him and smiles so Easterly waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 It looks like Kang Dae Hyun has been cut.
Dae Hyun throws a hook but Easterly blocks it.
Easterly throwing a counter right hand but Dae Hyun manages to avoid it.
Easterly cracks Dae Hyun with an open hand slap.
 Dae Hyun 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!
Easterly Throws a clean left jab. Easterly Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Dae Hyun's chin! Dae Hyun crumbles to the ground and Easterly follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Easterly !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Holden Easterly !
Holden Easterly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trage Tragedy (ranked 4712 p4p, 2492 weight class) and Walad Anubis (ranked 540 p4p, 349 weight class). Tragedy comes to the cage accompanied by Bury Me In Southern Ground by Rebel Son. Anubis has chosen Hideaway as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170
27 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Walad Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anubis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tragedy's head backwards.
 It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walad Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anubis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tragedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Anubis steps into range and cracks Tragedy with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tragedy flops backwards and Anubis dives into his guard looking to finish!
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!
Anubis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tragedy's guard.
Anubis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Anubis steps into range and cracks Tragedy with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tragedy flops backwards and Anubis dives into his guard looking to finish!
Tragedy is rocked!
Anubis tries to stand but Tragedy is controlling from the bottom.
Oh Tragedy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anubis stands and steps away. Tragedy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tragedy seems to have got his legs back now.
Anubis knocks out Tragedy with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Anubis before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Anubis picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walad Anubis!
A victorious Walad Anubis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm King (ranked 2981 p4p, 2364 weight class) and Master Leader (ranked 406 p4p, 330 weight class). King's entrance music is YoungBoy Never Broke Again – White Teeth. A fine choice. Leader has chosen Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…) as his entrance music. Master Leader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 27 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Malcolm King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Master Leader!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leader.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leader.
Leader is looking to land body kicks.
Leader with a nice calf kick.
King slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for King.
Leader throws a left that rocks King and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Leader dives into side control, looking to finish! Can King regain composure!
King is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leader.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King tries to escape but Leader is in control.
Leader creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leader postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
King defending against the ground and pound.
Leader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leader in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
King parries the strikes from Leader easily there. Leader is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable King to escape.
The ground and pound from Leader seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Leader fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leader throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Leader throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leader creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leader creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leader.
Leader in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Leader postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Leader fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leader throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
King defending against the ground and pound.
Leader misses with the ground and pound.
Leader prevents King from escaping the position.
Leader working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes.
Leader in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leader postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Leader tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Leader crashes against the mat.
Leader creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leader throws an elbow but King slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leader tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leader throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Leader throws a strike aimed at the side of King's head but King avoids it well.
Leader throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
King managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leader.
King parries the strikes from Leader easily there. Leader is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable King to escape.
Leader in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Leader tries to stand but King is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leader looking to punish the body of his opponent here but King is avoiding damage well.
King parries the strikes from Leader easily there. Leader is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable King to escape.
Leader tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
King parries the strikes from Leader easily there. Leader is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable King to escape.
Leader fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leader in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leader throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leader sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but King is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Leader tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leader fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leader in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leader misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leader tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leader tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leader in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leader in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Leader throws an elbow but King slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leader in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Leader in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leader sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but King is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leader.
Leader looking to punish the body of his opponent here but King is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Leader dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leader connects with a leg kick.
Leader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Leader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Leader.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leader.
Leader misses with a two punch combination.
Leader misses with a two punch combination.
Leader throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Leader's head back.
Leader throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader avoids the body shot from King.
Leader lands a head shot.
Leader smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leader misses with a kick to the body.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King with a hook.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a leg kick but Leader sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leader misses with a straight left.
King throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leader in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King looks to land a left hand but Leader moved out of range nicely.
King tries to land a front kick but Leader steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leader slips a jab and a cross from King.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leader misses with an uppercut.
Leader misses with the combination.
Leader lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circle, before Leader throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into King's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Leader lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Master Leader!
Our winner, Master Leader, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 2600 p4p, 2760 weight class) and Josh Aldarisio (ranked 360 p4p, 371 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Josh Aldarisio enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldarisio dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parker lands a body shot.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aldarisio.
Parker throwing a counter right hand but Aldarisio manages to avoid it.
Aldarisio misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacob Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Aldarisio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aldarisio is defended easily by Parker.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldarisio at a distance.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Parker lands a body shot.
Aldarisio darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Aldarisio into the cage.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aldarisio's head.
Aldarisio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aldarisio looks winded!
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aldarisio doesn't seem phased though.
Parker steps in with a hook that catches Aldarisio right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Parker follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Aldarisio looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonhard Klopstock (ranked 23973 p4p, 3268 weight class) and Scott Dolton (ranked 227 p4p, 180 weight class). Dolton has chosen Paradise Warfare as his entrance music. Scott Dolton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonhard Klopstock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopstock darts in looking for a takedown but Dolton gets double underhooks and turns Klopstock into the cage.
Klopstock has Dolton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Klopstock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dolton tumbling to the mat - Klopstock dives into Dolton's guard.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Klopstock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dolton looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Klopstock from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolton pulls Klopstock in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Klopstock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dolton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Klopstock doesn't defend quickly enough and Dolton has managed to lock this one up! Can Klopstock escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dolton on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Dolton!
An out of breath Scott Dolton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Tyler (ranked 701 p4p, 391 weight class) and Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 90 p4p, 55 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Svyatogor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tylers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tyler.
Svyatogor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyler doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Tyler.
Tyler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Svyatogor takes a step back to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Svyatogor looks winded!
Svyatogor moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Tyler avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Tyler moved out of range.
A lazy left from Svyatogor finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler scoring well with a low kick there.
Svyatogor takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Svyatogor is rocked!
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyler was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyler finish him?
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyler counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Tyler!
A victorious Pete Tyler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 231 p4p, 571 weight class) and Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 25 p4p, 62 weight class). Satoshi Ekaku will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakachi Tadageru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Satoshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tadageru counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ekaku won't be happy with that.
Tadageru is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tadageru throws a strike aimed at the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku avoids it well.
Tadageru working the ground and pound but Ekaku is defending the strikes.
Tadageru working the ground and pound but Ekaku is defending the strikes.
Tadageru throws a strike aimed at the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku regains half guard, as Tadageru was trying to land strikes.
Tadageru throwing shots but Ekaku is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tadageru.
Tadageru throws a big elbow that misses.
Tadageru pushing down on Ekaku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tadageru is stalling here. Ekaku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tadageru seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ekaku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tadageru 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.
Tadageru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tadageru is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tadageru is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru regains half guard.
Tadageru works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ekaku preventing the sweep.
Ekaku wants to pass the guard but Tadageru is keeping the position.
Tadageru working a defensive guard but Ekaku passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku slows the pace down in half guard.
Tadageru is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tadageru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tadageru.
Ekaku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tadageru is looking to sweep but instead, Ekaku has passed into half guard.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but Tadageru defending well.
Tadageru works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four 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.
Tadageru looking for a sweep. Not yet Tadageru, not yet.
Tadageru trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku takes the fight into the clinch.
Tadageru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tadageru can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku pushes Tadageru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Tadageru tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ekaku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tadageru.
Ekaku pushes Tadageru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
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.
Tadageru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Tadageru attempts a counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it well and moves away.
Tadageru slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Tadageru shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekaku's guard.
Ekaku being controlled here, momentarily.
Tadageru is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ekaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku has Tadageru pulled in close to control his posture.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Tadageru lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Tadageru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tadageru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tadageru is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku has wrist control.
Tadageru throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely.
Tadageru is in close to Ekaku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tadageru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tadageru throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tadageru's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!
Ekaku stopping the sweep attempt from Tadageru.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekaku being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru keeping full guard, as Ekaku tries to pass.
Tadageru wants to sweep but no luck.
Tadageru has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ekaku has passed into side control.
Ekaku is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tadageru will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tadageru gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tadageru gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru is trying to control the position but Ekaku postures up.
Tadageru working a defensive guard but Ekaku passes into half guard.
Ekaku content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ekaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Tadageru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tadageru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tadageru trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tadageru trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tadageru is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tadageru keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ekaku manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tadageru to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tadageru tries to escape but Ekaku has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ekaku doesn't have the hooks in and Tadageru manages to turn into his guard.
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 Nakachi Tadageru will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tadageru slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Tadageru needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku misses with a body punch
and Tadageru decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tadageru looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku pulls Tadageru in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tadageru postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Tadageru scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku looking to control.
Tadageru trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ekaku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tadageru keeping full guard, as Ekaku tries to pass.
Tadageru wants to hit a sweep here but Ekaku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tadageru there!
Ekaku is looking to work his way around to Tadageru's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku controlling the pace for now.
Tadageru is trying desperately to improve position.
Ekaku controlling the position easily from mount.
Tadageru tries to reverse the position but Ekaku maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku content just to control the position here.
Ekaku tries to control but Tadageru wriggling away.
Ekaku avoids the attempt from Tadageru to control.
Tadageru regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tadageru knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekaku controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ekaku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
A very excited looking Satoshi Ekaku made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Power (ranked 69 p4p, 470 weight class) and Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 6 p4p, 37 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Xanadu by Ummet Ozcan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Polish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Power counters with a quick kick to the body but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Marcel Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Polish Power has been cut.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Power counters with a slapping leg kick.
Power moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Power up against the cage.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with some punches.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Power tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Power misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Power blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power trying to stall but Thibodeaux improves his position.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thibodeaux crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and Thibodeaux gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. Thibodeaux manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Power moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcel Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcel Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Power.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Power keeps Thibodeaux at a distance using the push kick.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux under the eye.
That kick from Power tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Power.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Power counters with a nice right hand that sends Thibodeaux toppling to the canvas! Thibodeaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Power finish him?!
Thibodeaux is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux leaves his chin hanging out and Power seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Polish Power!
During a confident post fight interview, Polish Power thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axton Burgess (ranked 389 p4p, 29 weight class) and Minato Tokugawa (ranked 46 p4p, 3 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axton Burgess!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Tokugawa lands.
It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Burgess moves away and avoids it.
Tokugawa has closed the distance and engaged Burgess in a clinch.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burgesss head.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgess prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokugawa.
Burgess tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burgess.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Burgess fails to land.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Burgess doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Burgess fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the body.
Burgess working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgess.
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokugawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but Burgess pushes him off.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
Burgess keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokugawa.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tokugawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a thumping low kick.
Tokugawa swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokugawa misses with a hook
and Burgess counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tokugawa! Burgess lets Tokugawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tokugawa is rocked!
It looks like Minato Tokugawa has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgess.
Tokugawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Tokugawa toppling to the canvas! Tokugawa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!
Tokugawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burgess counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
Axton Burgess is the new middleweight champion!
Axton Burgess seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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