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Conquest XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nobita Baki (ranked 2948 p4p, 3547 weight class) and Jean Luc Harrison (ranked 335 p4p, 397 weight class). Jean Luc Harrison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nobita Baki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison misses with a looping left.
Harrison gets tackled into the cage by Baki. Baki maintains the clinch.
Harrison gets underhooks to prevent Baki's takedown attempt.
Baki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harrison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harrison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobita Baki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baki is working for takedown but Harrison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baki tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baki wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baki can't get the takedown.
Harrison prevents the takedown attempt.
Baki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harrison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrison throws a hook but Baki avoids it easily.
Baki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harrison throws a right hand that Baki ducks under and follows up with a left that Baki also avoids with ease.
Baki is looking to clinch.
Harrison looks to land a combination. Baki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Nobita Baki has been cut.
Baki moves out of range as Harrison strikes.
Baki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrison misses with a body shot
and Baki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baki tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baki's head backwards.
Harrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baki on the side of the head.
 Baki is rocked!
Harrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Baki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a two punch combination.
Harrison loads up on a big right hand but Baki slips the punch.
Harrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baki seems to have got his legs back now.
Harrison has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jean Luc Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison misses with a two punch combination.
Baki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baki walks into a left hand.
Harrison throws a right hand that misses
so Baki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baki working some strikes from top position.
Harrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Baki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harrison can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to buck Baki off.
A lull in the action here as Baki stalls from top position.
Harrison is pushing Baki's head away, looking to escape. Baki manages to hold on to the position though.
Baki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baki takes a little break here. Harrison wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baki prevents Harrison from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is wriggling around trying to escape but Baki has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Harrison taps out and Baki picks up the big win! Great work there by Baki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nobita Baki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Justen (ranked 2723 p4p, 22072 weight class) and Ivan Draski (ranked 70 p4p, 201 weight class). Justen comes to the cage accompanied by Super Chargers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbert Justen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Draski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justen moves into the clinch.
Justen pulls guard successfully.
Justen is looking for a triangle here but Draski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Justen manages to get back to half guard.
Draski thows a huge punch but Justen dodges it nicely.
Draski wants to free his trapped foot but Justen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Justen wants to improve his position but Draski is controlling well.
Justen gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justen wants to sweep here but Draski controlling him for the moment.
Draski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Justen working for a triangle but Draski defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Draski passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Draski.
Draski working away.
Justen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Draski off and has taken his back!
Draski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Justen gets his way!
Justen wants to control but Draski is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Draski is having to fend off submission attempts from Justen, who is looking to sink in the choke. Justen doesn't have the hooks in though and Draski manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Justen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Draski manages to get himself to full guard.
Justen wants to control from the top but Draski keeps moving.
Justen stands and throws Draski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justen wants to control but Draski is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Justen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Draski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Draski wants to control but Justen postures up.
Draski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Justen is staying active.
Justen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Draski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Draski stops Justen from passing to mount.
Draski tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Justen is trying to get an arm triangle but Draski is defending well.
Draski tries to buck Justen off but Justen is having none of it.
Justen wants to control but Draski is keeping him busy.
Justen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Justen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Justen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Justen is trying to get an arm triangle but Draski is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Draski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Justen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Draski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Justen lets go of the hold and Draski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lew Cebula (ranked 3131 p4p, 3610 weight class) and Greco De Luca (ranked 285 p4p, 313 weight class). Cebula comes to the cage accompanied by Kaczor BRS - Strychnina. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lew Cebula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greco De Luca!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cebula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Luca tries for a takedown but Cebula circles away easily
and Cebula counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Luca!
De Luca is not content to let Cebula control the position.
De Luca can't do much from the bottom here.
Cebula wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Luca keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cebula wants to control but De Luca is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Luca tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cebula presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
De Luca wants to control but Cebula is having none of it.
Cebula has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
De Luca can't escape the position.
De Luca wants to control but Cebula is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Luca wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
De Luca defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cebula's arms.
Cebula looking to break De Luca's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Luca remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cebula will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy De Luca right now.
Cebula struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on De Luca's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Luca turns into Cebula and is now in his guard.
De Luca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cebula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Luca controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cebula looking for a guillotine here but De Luca defends easily.
Cebula wants to sweep here but De Luca controlling him for the moment.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Cebula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cebula is trying to keep De Luca in close.
De Luca stands up over Cebula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four 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.
De Luca is working Cebula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Luca postures up and lands a big shot to Cebula's brow.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Cebula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cebula looking for a sweep. Not yet Cebula, not yet.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Cebula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Luca postures up.
De Luca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cebula. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Luca is working Cebula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cebula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Luca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Cebula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Luca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cebula attempts a counter takedown but De Luca avoids it well and moves away.
De Luca shoots in for a takedown but Cebula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cebula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Luca darts in looking for a takedown but Cebula gets double underhooks and turns De Luca into the cage.
Lew Cebula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greco De Luca.
Cebula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Luca's waist but De Luca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cebula off to one side.
Cebula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Luca but De Luca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cebula darts in looking for a takedown but De Luca gets double underhooks and turns Cebula into the cage.
De Luca has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cebula after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cebula is pressed up against the cage. De Luca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cebula down to the mat. Cebula avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cebula shoots in but De Luca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Luca feints the counter takedown.
Cebula fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Luca avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Luca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cebula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Luca somewhat.
De Luca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cebula circles away.
De Luca shoots for a double leg takedown but Cebula sprawls well. He's pushed De Luca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Luca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cebula.
Cebula has De Luca up against the cage in a clinch.
Cebula drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cebula wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Luca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cebula is trying to control the position but De Luca postures up.
De Luca throws a big right hand that misses.
De Luca throwing strikes but missing.
De Luca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Luca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Luca is looking to work some ground and pound but Cebula has wrist control.
De Luca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cebula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cebula has momentary wrist control but De Luca slips an elbow through the middle.
De Luca throwing strikes from guard but Cebula blocks nicely.
Cebula is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but De Luca frees his head nicely. Oh but Cebula has switched to an armbar! De Luca is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lew Cebula!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Lara (ranked 2632 p4p, 3622 weight class) and Koji Okada (ranked 244 p4p, 314 weight class). Koji Okada 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Lara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koji Okada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lara is trying to defend but Okada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.
Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okada is thwarting Lara's attempts to control the position.
Okada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okada prevents Lara from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada tries to pass to full mount but Lara defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara is trying to get back to full guard.
Okada is looking to pass Lara's guard but actually Lara recovers to full guard.
Okada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lara looking for a guillotine here but Okada defends easily.
Lara wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Okada wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
Lara pulls Okada in close to his closed guard and prevents Okada from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lara wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Okada is now in half guard.
Lara is trying to maintain the position but Okada is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okada looking for a submission but Lara manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Okada preventing the sweep.
Okada is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lara has escaped and now he's on top!
Okada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lara 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.
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.
Lara working some strikes from top position.
Okada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Lara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Okada looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lara passes into side control.
Okada wants to control but Lara postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Lara 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.
Okada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lara sprawls well. Lara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okada gets slowly back to his feet.
Lara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okada can do to turn this around?
Lara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okada.
Lara gets the takedown into side control.
Lara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Okada gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Okada tries to lock up and control but Lara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara landing strikes from the mount and Okada is in trouble!
Okada wants to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara scoring with strikes but Okada is staying in there.
Lara lands a heavy elbow.
 Okada is rocked!
Okada tries to lock up and control but Lara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okada is still in real trouble! Can Lara finish him?
Lara lands a big shot there that rocks Okada but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Okada wants to control but Lara is having none of it.
Lara looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Okada covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Lara!
A very excited looking Roberto Lara 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hamilton (ranked 3164 p4p, 4403 weight class) and Roy Strickland (ranked 173 p4p, 215 weight class). Hamilton comes to the cage accompanied by Synthesizer. Ben Hamilton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Strickland!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton misses with a body shot.
Strickland thinks about the counter body kick.
Strickland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamilton.
It looked like Hamilton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strickland.
Strickland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strickland looks to land a combination but Hamilton avoids it well.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland throws a hook but Hamilton avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strickland moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamilton misses the shot to the body.
Strickland ducks under a wild hook from Hamilton.
Hamilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamilton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hamilton duly obliges.
Strickland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamilton avoids the head kick by Strickland.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamilton.
Hamilton checks a low kick from Strickland.
Hamilton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strickland with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strickland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamilton.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Hamilton misses with a wild combination.
Strickland throws a front kick that sends Hamilton stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Hamilton does no damage.
Hamilton loads up on a big right hand but Strickland slips the punch.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Hamilton throws a jab but it's blocked by Strickland.
Hamilton misses with a body shot.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamilton is just out of range.
Hamilton misses with a body shot.
A cross from Strickland lands.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
A big right from Strickland misses.
Strickland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strickland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strickland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamilton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Strickland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamilton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strickland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strickland throws a leg kick
and Strickland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamilton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strickland.
Hamilton swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
Hamilton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strickland. That one must have hurt.
Strickland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strickland scores with a push kick.
Strickland just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Strickland.
Hamilton throwing a counter right hand but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Strickland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hamilton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamilton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strickland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strickland throws a head kick that half lands.
Hamilton slips under a jab.
Hamilton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strickland connects with a high kick.
Strickland throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily.
Hamilton swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
Strickland is looking to chop away at Hamilton's legs.
Hamilton scores with a jab. Strickland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strickland motions for Hamilton to come forward. Strickland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamilton.
Roy Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamilton. That did some damage!
Hamilton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strickland.
Strickland throws a chopping leg kick but Hamilton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strickland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strickland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamilton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Hamilton misses its intended target.
That kick from Strickland tenderised Hamilton's leg. Hamilton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hamilton throws an overhand right that lands on Strickland's shoulder, as Strickland tries to avoid the shot.
As Hamilton backs off Strickland throws a huge counter combo but Hamilton manages to avoid it all.
Strickland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hamilton to score with a decent uppercut.
Strickland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland misses with a low kick.
It looked like Hamilton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strickland.
Strickland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strickland throws a leg kick which misses Hamilton's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamilton tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamilton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Hamilton throws a jab when Strickland was well out of range.
Strickland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hamilton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Strickland 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.
Strickland throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Strickland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamilton. That did some damage!
Strickland looks for the body kick but Hamilton saw that one coming.
Strickland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strickland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strickland throws a push kick but Hamilton slaps the foot to one side.
Strickland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strickland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hamilton avoids a kick to the body.
Hamilton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland throws a head kick but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton throws a hook to the side of Strickland's head but Strickland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strickland is looking to slow Hamilton down with leg kicks.
Hamilton throws out a loose jab but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamilton moves out of range as Strickland throws a body kick.
Strickland is looking to slow Hamilton down with leg kicks.
Roy Strickland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton looks to throw the jab but Strickland is out of range.
Hamilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamilton slips a jab from Strickland.
Strickland throws a head kick that half lands.
Strickland misses with a hook. Hamilton ducked under it nicely.
Hamilton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hamilton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strickland has time to react.
Strickland is rocked!
Hamilton throws a shot to the body.
Strickland is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamilton finish him?
Hamilton shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Strickland takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hamilton sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Strickland bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Hamilton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Stroganov (ranked 2637 p4p, 2516 weight class) and Barry Robertson (ranked 237 p4p, 225 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Stroganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Robertson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroganov moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Stroganov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Robertson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stroganov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Robertson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Can Robertson hold on?! Stroganov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Stroganov connects with a big shot to the side of Robertson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroganov connects with a big shot to the side of Robertson's head.
Stroganov lands a shot to the body.
Robertson tries to escape the position.
Stroganov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Robertson hold on?
Stroganov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Robertson!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stroganov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Stroganov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroganov scores with punches and elbows.
Stroganov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Stroganov lands shots from the back.
Stroganov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stroganov.
Stroganov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Robertson to escape the position.
Robertson is rocked!
Stroganov lands strikes from the back and Robertson isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Duarte (ranked 5151 p4p, 24972 weight class) and Alvin Kattar (ranked 481 p4p, 543 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francisco Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvin Kattar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte has managed to clinch.
Duarte has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kattar uses from the top position.
Kattar throws a big elbow that misses.
Duarte wants to stand and escape but Kattar is having none of it.
Duarte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kattar trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte wants to stand up but Kattar is controlling him.
Duarte is pulling down on Kattar's head to control his posture.
Duarte 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.
Kattar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duarte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kattar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kattar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duarte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kattar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kattar wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
Kattar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kattar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duarte wants to sweep here but Kattar controlling him for the moment.
Kattar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kattar postures up in Duarte's guard and throws a big left but Duarte blocks it.
Duarte is controlling Kattar's posture.
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kattar on the ground.
Kattar prevents Duarte from getting back to his feet.
Duarte is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duarte moves into the clinch.
Duarte working Kattar over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duarte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Duarte as the two fighters clinch.
Duarte pulls guard effortlessly.
Duarte 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.
Kattar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duarte keeping moving, preventing Kattar from controlling successfully.
Kattar preventing the sweep.
Kattar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kattar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kattar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kattar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kattar stopping the sweep attempt from Duarte.
Kattar postures up in Duarte's guard and throws a big left but Duarte blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kattar trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kattar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kattar throwing strikes but missing.
Kattar preventing the sweep.
Kattar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duarte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duarte has escaped and now he's on top!
Duarte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Duarte connects with a couple of short punches.
Duarte postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kattar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duarte is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duarte controlling from the top position.
Duarte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duarte 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Duarte 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.
Duarte clinches up against the cage.
Duarte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kattar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Duarte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Duarte crunches a lovely knee into Kattar's ribcage.
Duarte successfully pulls guard.
Kattar stopping the sweep attempt from Duarte.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte trying to control the position here.
Kattar looking to pass the guard.
Kattar is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte managing to control the position.
Francisco Duarte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kattar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duarte looking for a sweep. Not yet Duarte, not yet.
Duarte pushes Kattar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Duarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duarte throws a series of punches but Kattar moves out of range.
Duarte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kattar sprawls well initially but Duarte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Duarte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte stands up from half guard.
Duarte takes the fight into the clinch.
Duarte lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duarte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kattar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duarte walks away with a smile on his face. Kattar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duarte has closed the distance and engaged Kattar in a clinch.
Duarte lands a nice uppercut.
Duarte lands a nice knee to the body.
Duarte working Kattar over with knees to the body.
Duarte scores a nice knee to the body.
Francisco Duarte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duarte obliges.
Duarte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kattar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Duarte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duarte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duarte manages to break the clinch.
Duarte moves into the clinch.
Kattar misses with a knee to the head.
Duarte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kattar letting Duarte take a breather here.
Duarte pulls guard.
Duarte pulls Kattar in to control the position.
Duarte 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.
Kattar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duarte holds on and takes a little breather.
Duarte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kattar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duarte pulls Kattar in close to prevent any damage.
Kattar throwing strikes from guard but Duarte blocks nicely.
Duarte on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duarte tries to get out of the position.
Kattar throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kattar preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Duarte dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Duarte rushes Kattar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duarte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duarte lands a knee to the body.
Duarte lands a nice knee to the body.
Duarte crunches a lovely knee into Kattar's ribcage.
Duarte pushes Kattar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duarte crunches a lovely knee into Kattar's ribcage.
Duarte lands a good knee to the midsection. Kattar won't want to take too many of those.
Duarte breaks from the clinch.
Kattar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duarte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duarte scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte taking a breather.
Duarte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Duarte.
Duarte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duarte stalls.
Duarte breaks the clinch.
Duarte rushes Kattar and presses him up against the cage.
Duarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duarte drives through and clinches with Kattar against the cage.
Duarte lands a nice knee to the body.
Kattar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte manages to break the clinch.
Duarte closes the distance and pushes Kattar back into the cage.
Duarte lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duarte postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duarte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Duarte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duarte drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duarte jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duarte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kattar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duarte defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Kattar is keeping the position.
Duarte stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Duarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kattar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duarte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kattar to the mat! Kattar manages to get full guard.
Kattar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duarte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duarte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duarte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Duarte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duarte 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Duarte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (ranked 4100 p4p, 25311 weight class) and Don Asakura (ranked 210 p4p, 252 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Don Asakura was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beetlejuice scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beetlejuice landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Asakura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beetlejuice goes for an armbar but he's not got it Asakura turns into him and now he's in Beetlejuice's guard.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Beetlejuice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position here.
Beetlejuice will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Beetlejuice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beetlejuice is looking for a triangle but Asakura pushes his legs off easily.
Beetlejuice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beetlejuice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asakura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asakura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asakura is fighting to break Beetlejuice's control of his arms but Beetlejuice is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beetlejuice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beetlejuice trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Beetlejuice pulls Asakura in close to prevent any damage.
Beetlejuice continues to stall.
Asakura won't allow Beetlejuice to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Don Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura tries to sprawl but Beetlejuice drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Asakura won't allow Beetlejuice to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice controlling the pace.
Beetlejuice tries to stand but can't do so whilst Asakura controls his leg.
Asakura has hold of Beetlejuice's hands but Beetlejuice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beetlejuice content to control rather than advance.
Beetlejuice working Asakura over with strikes.
Asakura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beetlejuice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beetlejuice's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Beetlejuice can't escape the position.
Beetlejuice is working hard here to advance position.
Beetlejuice trying to control the action but Asakura just sinks the hooks in.
Beetlejuice is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beetlejuice manages to reverse the position and now he's in Asakura's guard. Nice work there by Beetlejuice.
Asakura looks winded!
Beetlejuice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beetlejuice throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Beetlejuice drives through with a takedown into Asakura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beetlejuice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beetlejuice working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beetlejuice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beetlejuice stands and throws Asakura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beetlejuice moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Asakura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beetlejuice tries to stand but Asakura is controlling his head.
Beetlejuice staying calm.
Beetlejuice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Asakura on the ground.
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.
Beetlejuice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asakura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beetlejuice staying calm.
Beetlejuice tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beetlejuice lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Asakura down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura wants to control but Beetlejuice postures up.
Beetlejuice advances to mount.
Beetlejuice controlling his opponent.
Asakura is breathing heavily.
Beetlejuice goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Asakura is on top in guard.
Asakura won't allow Beetlejuice to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice seems keen to control Asakura's posture.
Beetlejuice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asakura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beetlejuice is wriggling around but Asakura manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Beetlejuice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beetlejuice gets a takedown into half guard.
Beetlejuice content to control rather than advance.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Beetlejuice connects with a nice short shot to Asakura's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beetlejuice is controlling the pace.
Beetlejuice trying to pass the guard but Asakura defending well.
Beetlejuice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asakura can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beetlejuice drops an elbow to the side of Asakura's head.
Beetlejuice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Asakura taking some punishment here, with Beetlejuice in his half guard.
Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asakura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beetlejuice is working away from the top position though.
Beetlejuice winds up and cracks Asakura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beetlejuice in particular looking to stall.
Beetlejuice decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Beetlejuice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asakura to the mat! Asakura manages to get full guard.
Beetlejuice content to stall in guard here.
Beetlejuice is looking to pass into half guard but Asakura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Asakura is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beetlejuice looking for subs off his back but Asakura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beetlejuice is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Asakura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Asakura's back!
Beetlejuice is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Asakura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Beetlejuice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice working for the choke.
Asakura is taking damage to the body and head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beetlejuice 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Warwick Davis (ranked 4110 p4p, 4951 weight class) and Joe Sharp (ranked 211 p4p, 234 weight class). Joe Sharp is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Warwick Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Sharp!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharp defends it nicely.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharp pinned against the cage. Sharp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Sharp tries to counter it with a takedown but Davis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sharp closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Sharp pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharp shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sharp.
Warwick Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sharp.
Davis lands a head kick. Sharp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sharp scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sharp is controlling him.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Sharp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharp is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharp landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sharp working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis is controlling Sharp's posture.
Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharp passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sharp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp lands strikes from half guard.
It looks like Warwick Davis has been cut.
Davis is in trouble now - Sharp has advanced to mount!
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Davis is rocked!
Sharp is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Davis goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Sharp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Sharp!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Petrov (ranked 3968 p4p, 3018 weight class) and Valentino Jufre (ranked 114 p4p, 153 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Petrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Valentino Jufre!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jufre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov moves out of range as Jufre throws a body kick.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Jufre misses.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Jufre raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A shot to the body from Jufre misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jufre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been informed that Jufre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Jufre counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jufre lands a head kick!
Jufre is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jufre counters with a series of strikes. Petrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jufre moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Jufre is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Jufre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jufre.
Jufre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Jufre doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Jufre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Jufre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Petrov sizes up Jufre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jufre counters with a nice uppercut.
Jufre throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Jufre counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jufre lands a right hook to the body.
Jufre sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jufre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jufre counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Jufre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jufre lands a right hand.
Petrov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jufre taking a breather.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Jufre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jufre.
Petrov misses with an elbow over the top.
Jufre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jufre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jufre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petrov blocks the elbow strike.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jufre.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jufre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jufre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jufre circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov jabs Jufre right on the nose. Jufre blinks but takes it well.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Jufre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Jufre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Jufre blocks the leg kick.
Jufre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Master Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Jufre counters with a head kick.
Jufre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jufre throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov 's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Jufre shakes it off.
Petrov lands a head kick. Jufre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jufre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Jufre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jufre wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Jufre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov cracks Jufre with a good jab.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Jufre is out of range.
Jufre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head.
Petrov cracks Jufre with an open hand slap.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jufre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jufre has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jufre backwards.
Petrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jufres head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov .
Jufre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Master Petrov has been cut.
Jufre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jufre tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Jufre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Jufre on the inside.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jufre working aggressively here.
Jufre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jufre's elbow.
Jufre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Petrov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jufre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jufre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Jufre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jufre throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jufre misses with a kick to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jufre counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov throws a jab when Jufre was well out of range.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jufre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Jufre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Jufre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jufre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov .
Jufre closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Jufre.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jufre misses with a body punch.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Jufre's head.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov .
Jufre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jufre tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
Jufre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jufre lands a shot to the body.
Jufre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jufre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jufre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov is rocked!
Jufre pushes Petrov against the cage. Jufre is working some dirty boxing. Jufre pushes off with a quick right hook! Petrov goes down! Petrov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jufre moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentino Jufre!
Valentino Jufre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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