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SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Barbosa (ranked 2233 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 205 p4p, 296 weight class). Barbosa comes into the arena with Eminem - Go to Sleep blaring out of the sound system. McFistface has chosen Tiptoe Through The Tulips as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
McFistface turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by McFistface.
McFistface fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFistface looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by McFistface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barbosa to keep the fight standing.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from McFistface.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFistface.
McFistface tightens his grip and picks Barbosa up, before dumping him to the ground. Barbosa manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
McFistface prevents Barbosa from getting back to his feet.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface with a nice head shot there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McFistface drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barbosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barbosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barbosa!
McFistface is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McFistface moves into the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa is leaning against McFistface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by McFistface.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFistface.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Antonio Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
Barbosa stops a takedown attempt from McFistface.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFistface jumps guard.
Barbosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface 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.
Barbosa wants to stand but McFistface is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McFistface working a defensive guard but Barbosa passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but McFistface avoids it.
McFistface misses with a double jab
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFistface lands a head kick. Barbosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McFistface tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFistface wants to clinch.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
McFistface tries to clinch up.
Barbosa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McFistface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McFistface.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by McFistface.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
McFistface throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that McFistface sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
McFistface looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McFistface misses with an attempted mid kick.
McFistface's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McFistface duly obliges.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcFistface.
McFistface shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbosa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa pushes McFistface off and scrambles back to his feet.
McFistface wants to clinch.
McFistface avoids a kick to the body.
McFistface is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFistface looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but McFistface scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McFistface uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
McFistface rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
McFistface goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFistface pulls guard.
McFistface wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
McFistface seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McFistface looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFistface scores with a three punch combo!
McFistface throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougie McFistface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
McFistface misses with the body kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa counters with a head kick that drops McFistface to the mat! McFistface scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 McFistface is rocked!
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
McFistface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
McFistface throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
McFistface fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McFistface has picked Barbosa up - he's going for a ride! McFistface dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa pushes McFistface off looking to stand but McFistface dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa kicks off McFistface and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
No luck for McFistface with that takedown attempt.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa cracks McFistface with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a big uppercut and McFistface crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McFistface looks OK. Barbosa waves McFistface back to his feet!
McFistface is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Antonio Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a solid body kick.
Barbosa cracks McFistface with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 1895 p4p, 1461 weight class) and Chad Billingsly (ranked 229 p4p, 182 weight class). Chad Billingsly has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Old Leg Tartakov's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Old Leg Tartakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Billingsly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billingsly misses with a straight left.
Tartakov swings widly with a right hand
and Billingsly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
Tartakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billingsly.
Tartakov misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tartakov.
Tartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billingsly was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartakov.
Tartakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billingsly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov misses with an uppercut
and Billingsly counters with a nice body shot.
Billingsly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartakov.
Billingsly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billingsly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billingsly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Tartakov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Tartakov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov throws an overhand right that lands on Billingsly's shoulder, as Billingsly tries to avoid the shot.
Tartakov throws an off balance right hand
and Billingsly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billingsly throws a big shot that misses.
Billingsly scores with a hook to the body. Tartakov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tartakov throws a leg kick that misses.
Tartakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tartakov throwing a counter right hand but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
Tartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billingsly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tartakov cracks Billingsly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Billingsly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billingsly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billingsly.
A hook to the body from Billingsly.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Tartakov blocks it.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billingsly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov wants to take the fight to the mat but Billingsly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Billingsly manages to break the clinch.
Tartakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billingsly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tartakov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tartakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billingsly throws out the jab.
Billingsly dips to his left and cracks Tartakov with an uppercut!
 Tartakov is rocked!
Tartakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billingsly drops Tartakov with a big left hand! Tartakov is injured, injured bad! Billingsly jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dick Dolla Douchebag, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 752 p4p, 3683 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 42 p4p, 319 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Christ sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Christ is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruttos gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wallace wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Wallace throwing shots but Christ is blocking nicely.
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christ tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Christ is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christ throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Christ is defending against the submission attempts here by Wallace.
Wallace throws a strike but Christ avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wallace trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Christ gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Christ stays in close to Wallace's body and controls the position.
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Christ stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wallace is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christ trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Christ stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Christ stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
Wallace is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christ slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Christ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
Wallace shoots in but Christ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Julio Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Wallace has a takedown stuffed.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christ counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
Wallace looks winded!
Wallace tries for a takedown but Christ circles away easily
and Christ counters by moving into the clinch.
Wallace drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christ gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wallace tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace fails to pull guard.
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Christ pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Christ dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christ swivels and escapes.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christ counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wallace! Christ lets Wallace back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Christ manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Julio Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Christ scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ catches Wallace with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Wallace forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julio Christ!
Julio Christ thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Shakes (ranked 714 p4p, 1475 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 73 p4p, 133 weight class). Shakes comes to the cage accompanied by About the Money- T.I.. Tyres Widforss is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakes connects with a looping right hand.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakes.
Widforss shoots for a takedown but Shakes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shakes misses with a looping right.
Widforss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Shakes. No joy for Widforss on that attempt.
Shakes throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.
Shakes scores with a jab.
Shakes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Widforss swats away the attempt to clinch by Shakes.
Widforss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Widforss circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss tries to keep at a distance but Shakes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shakes tries to work over Widforss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Widforss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Widforss shrugs off.
Widforss jumps guard but Shakes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss wants a takedown.
Widforss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shakes to keep the fight standing.
Shakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss drags the fight down to the ground.
Widforss is trying to control the position but Shakes postures up.
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shakes is aware though and is defending well.
Widforss has an active guard here but Shakes has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Shakes is going to stand back up.
Widforss is looking to improve his position.
Widforss actively working from the bottom here.
Shakes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Widforss controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is in trouble now - Shakes has advanced to mount!
Shakes get's back to his feet.
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widforss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakes.
Widforss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shakes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Widforss shoots and misses
enabling Shakes to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakes tries to clinch but Widforss is having none of it.
Marcus Shakes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakes misses with a wild body shot.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakes tries to avoid it but Widforss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakes to the ground. Shakes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Shakes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Shakes shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Widforss jumps guard but Shakes stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Widforss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shakes works on Widforss's body with a couple of short punches.
Shakes scores with a knee to the head.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Shakes has him pressed against the cage.
Shakes looking to throw knees to the head but Widforss is blocking nicely.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Widforss shrugs off.
Widforss pulls guard successfully.
Widforss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shakes's guard.
Widforss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shakes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Widforss, into his guard.
Shakes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Widforss takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shakes's head.
Nice takedown defense from Shakes. No joy for Widforss on that attempt.
Shakes takes a swing at Widforss's ribcage but misses.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shakes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakes's head.
Widforss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Widforss cracks Shakes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Shakes shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Shakes.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widforss throws the left hand but Shakes avoids the punch easily.
Shakes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Widforss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shakes was covering up waiting for the punch and Widforss finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Shakes 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.
Shakes moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Widforss tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Widforss back against the cage.
Shakes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Shakes won't allow it.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakes lands with a light punch inside.
Shakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Widforss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shakes uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Widforss has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shakes gets to his feet - Widforss follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss avoids the body shot from Shakes.
Widforss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shakes doesn't seem bothered though.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Widforss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus Shakes is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shakes.
A little feinted left hand from Shakes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Widforss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shakes takes the fight into the clinch.
Shakes misses with some punches.
Shakes is working Widforss over against the cage.
Widforss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Shakes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakes can't find room to land a body shot as Widforss controls the action.
Widforss misses with a body punch.
Widforss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shakes walks away with a smile on his face. Widforss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakes rushes Widforss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss drags the fight down to the ground.
Shakes stands and steps away. Widforss gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shakes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Shakes.
Shakes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Widforss is breathing heavily.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakes.
Shakes connects with a knee to the head.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Widforss takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakes scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shakes.
Shakes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Shakes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shakes scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakes pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shakes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shakes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Shakes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakes.
Shakes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Widforss's defenses.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shakes lands a left hand.
Shakes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shakes scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Widforss is rocked!
Widforss tries to break free but Shakes pushes him back against the cage.
Widforss is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakes finish him?
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Shakes.
Widforss seems to have recovered his senses.
Shakes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
Shakes lands a left hand.
Shakes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Shakes gets through Widforss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
Widforss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shakes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marcus Shakes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Shakes dips a shoulder and cracks Widforss with a mighty uppercut! Widforss falls back against the cage and Shakes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Widforss is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shakes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Shakes!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Shakes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Horus Egyptian (ranked 509 p4p, 530 weight class) and Toe Jam (ranked 68 p4p, 71 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Horus Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toe Jam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Jam blocks the low kick.
Egyptian dips to his left and cracks Jam with an uppercut!
Jam catches Egyptian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jam's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jam checks a leg kick.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Jam misses.
Jam checks the leg kick.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Jam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian works over Jam's head and body with a nice combination.
Jam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jam misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Jam misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian avoids a punch combination 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!
Jam looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
As Jam backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jam is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Egyptian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Jam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Jam as he connects with a hook.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jam takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot.
Jam scores with the left hand. Egyptian knows he should have avoided that one.
Jam connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Egyptian misses the target.
Egyptian lunges at Jam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jam's hand.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jam! But no joy.
Jam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam jabs at Egyptian's body.
Nice straight punches there by Egyptian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Egyptian.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian scores with a spinning back kick!
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egyptian at a distance.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian scores with a nice head shot.
Jam connects with a jab.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Jam saw it coming and moves away.
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jam as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Jam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jam throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Jam lands a nice uppercut.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Jam has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toe Jam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Egyptian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jam.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Jam sees coming a mile off.
Jam moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Jam's knee but Jam avoids it well.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jam misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian is looking for a counter combo.
Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jam blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jam let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jam is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Jam throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian tries to bum rush Jam with a series of wild strikes but Jam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jam to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Jam moved away.
Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Jam sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Jam.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian scores with a decent looking hook.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jam scores with a shot to the body.
Jam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Egyptian both land. Nice combination.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Jam's knee but Jam avoids it well.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Jam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.
Jam dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jam! But no joy.
Jab by Jam.
Jam works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Egyptian clobbers Jam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jam scores with a nice right hand.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Jam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jam down.
Jam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
Jam throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Egyptian as he connects with a hook.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Jam moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Jam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Jam.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Jam.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jam's head.
Jam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Egyptian. That one must have hurt.
Jam swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Jam swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
As Jam backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Jam blocks it.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jam is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jam lands a shot to the body.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Jam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Jam saw it coming and moves away.
Jam lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Jam scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Egyptian!
Egyptian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jam under the eye.
Jam misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Egyptian. Jam shrugs it off though.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Jam.
Egyptian with a hook.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam connects with the punch.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with an outside leg kick.
Egyptian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jam.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian thumps Jam with a low kick.
Jam tests Egyptian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egyptian moves out of range as Jam strikes.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egyptian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
A less than humble Horus Egyptian 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minerva Wulf (ranked 337 p4p, 523 weight class) and Hobo Garrincha (ranked 28 p4p, 45 weight class). Wulf comes to the cage accompanied by Sanctus Dominus. Garrincha has chosen Молодые ветра as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148
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36
141
30 - 11 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Minerva Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hobo Garrincha!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrincha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulf throws a shot from downtown. Garrincha moves away and avoids it.
Wulf misses the jab.
A jab from Garrincha misses.
Wulf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garrincha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wulf thinking.
Wulf lands a jab to Garrincha's midsection.
Garrincha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrincha.
Wulf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garrincha's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrincha is staying active underneath Wulf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garrincha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garrincha tries to get to full guard but Wulf has control of the leg.
Garrincha actively working from the bottom here.
Garrincha controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Wulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha is not content to let Wulf control the position.
Wulf not doing much here.
Wulf is looking to stall here but Garrincha recovers full guard.
Garrincha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garrincha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wulf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wulf slips nicely into half guard.
Wulf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garrincha!
Garrincha tries to hold on but Wulf pushes him away.
Garrincha is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garrincha is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf controlling his opponent.
Wulf tries to control but Garrincha wriggling away.
Garrincha wants to hold on but Wulf pushes him away.
Garrincha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garrincha tries to hold on but Wulf postures up.
Wulf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garrincha is looking to escape.
Garrincha is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wulf has taken his back.
Wulf has the hooks in. Garrincha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Wulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha is looking to control Wulf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garrincha avoid being mounted?
Garrincha is not content to let Wulf control the position.
Garrincha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garrincha trying to control the position.
Wulf trying to control but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garrincha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wulf controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf 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.
Garrincha digs a good hook to Wulf's body.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garrincha looks to throw the jab but Wulf is out of range.
Garrincha digs a good body shot into Wulf's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrincha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrincha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
Wulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrincha or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha presses Wulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wulf wants the takedown. Garrincha is fighting it off but Wulf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garrincha's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrincha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrincha looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Garrincha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wulf passes Garrincha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf is pressing down on Garrincha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garrincha is holding on for now.
Garrincha is in trouble now - Wulf has advanced to mount!
Garrincha is trying to escape the mount.
Wulf looking to control but Garrincha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garrincha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wulf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wulf putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha tries to lock up and control but Wulf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garrincha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wulf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garrincha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garrincha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garrincha's guard.
Wulf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wulf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garrincha manages to get to full guard.
Wulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrincha can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrincha is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wulf wants to control but Garrincha passes easily into half guard.
Wulf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wulf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrincha is working away from the top position though.
Garrincha passes to side control.
Garrincha just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Garrincha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garrincha tries for a kimura but Wulf is defending well.
Wulf is looking for a sweep.
Garrincha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wulf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wulf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wulf is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hobo Garrincha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Garrincha lands with an uppercut that bounces Wulf off the cage and back into range.
Wulf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrincha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wulf scrambles back to his feet.
Wulf drives through and clinches with Garrincha against the cage.
Garrincha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wulf lands an elbow inside that Garrincha shrugs off.
 It looks like Hobo Garrincha has been cut.
Garrincha lands an uppercut.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wulf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garrincha working aggressively here.
Garrincha is trying to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling him.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf scores with a shot to the side of Garrincha's head.
A shot in the inside from Garrincha.
A short left from Wulf.
Garrincha tries a body shot but Wulf blocks it.
Wulf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garrincha.
Wulf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Minerva Wulf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wulf has a couple of punches blocked by Garrincha.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garrincha blocks the elbow strike.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wulf blocks a body shot from Garrincha.
Wulf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garrincha dodges an elbow strike from Wulf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrincha misses with a punch to the body.
Wulf blocking some punches.
Garrincha lands a right hand.
Garrincha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrincha misses with a body punch.
Garrincha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrincha's brow.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha tries to work over Wulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrincha's brow.
Garrincha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a head punch that misses.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrincha blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrincha's brow.
Wulf prevents a body shot from Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garrincha tries a body shot but Wulf blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulf's elbow.
Wulf digs a right hand underneath Garrincha's ribcage. Garrincha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garrincha blocks an elbow strike.
Garrincha lands an uppercut.
Garrincha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wulf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garrincha tries to throw a body punch but Wulf avoids it by throwing Garrincha back against the cage.
Garrincha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha swings wildly with an uppercut but Wulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulf managing to block the knees to the body from Garrincha.
Wulf throws an elbow but it misses.
Wulf lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrincha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrincha pushes Wulf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Garrincha fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha is pressed up against the cage. Wulf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garrincha down to the mat. Garrincha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wulf misses with a body shot
and Wulf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Wulf.
Wulf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garrincha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wulf is in Garrincha's guard.
Garrincha keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass.
Garrincha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garrincha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garrincha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garrincha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hobo Garrincha.
I think Garrincha 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Gordon (ranked 349 p4p, 268 weight class) and Duncan Farquharson (ranked 44 p4p, 35 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home - Ditty ft. Skylar Grey. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gordon, as that shot connected.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Farquharson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson staying out of range there.
Farquharson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Farquharson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Farquharson's legs.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Farquharson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gordon dives on top into guard.
Farquharson is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Farquharson is pulling down on Gordon's head. It's preventing any offense from Gordon, at least for the moment.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Farquharson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Farquharson 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.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Farquharson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gordon.
Farquharson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquharson moves out of range as Gordon throws a body kick.
Farquharson with the counter takedown but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick from Gordon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon misses with a leg kick
and Farquharson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Farquharson is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1-2. Gordon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon misses with a body shot.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gordon throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farquharson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duncan Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquharson.
And Farquharson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gordon with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control.
Farquharson in side control, throwing shots but Gordon defends.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Farquharson controls the position.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farquharson can do to turn this around?
Farquharson tries to score with some ground and pound. Gordon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Farquharson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Farquharson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon regains half guard, as Farquharson was trying to land strikes.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Farquharson is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farquharson throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farquharson is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Gordon lands a head shot.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farquharson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Duncan Farquharson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duncan Farquharson.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 39 p4p, 110 weight class) and Ulysses Battleby (ranked 6 p4p, 13 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Battleby!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Crispian doesn't manage to clinch there - Battleby circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Battleby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crispian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crispian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Crispian counters with a quick kick to the body but Battleby blocks it.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Battleby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Battleby.
Crispian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.
Crispian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crispian throws a series of punches but Battleby avoids them all with ease.
And Battleby responds with a good body kick, but Crispian manages to step out the way in time.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot.
Battleby misses with a left hand
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Battleby takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby scores with a push kick.
Battleby takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Battleby blocks a head kick by Crispian.
Battleby misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Ben Crispian has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Battleby.
Nice body punch from Crispian.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battleby swings widly with a right hand
and Crispian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Battleby's leg but Battleby calmly moves out of range.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battleby misses the body punch
letting Crispian counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Battleby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy body kick from Crispian
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battleby.
As Battleby backs away, Crispian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Battleby connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Crispian misses with the body kick
and Battleby counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Crispian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Battleby is predictable there
and Crispian counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Battleby misses.
Battleby throws a leg kick
letting Crispian counter with a right hand.
Battleby cracks Crispian with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby misses with a hook
and Crispian counters with a right hand to the body.
Crispian has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crispian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby misses with a shot to the body
and Crispian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Battleby misses with a straight left.
Battleby misses with a jab to the body
and Crispian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Battleby is rocked!
Battleby throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crispian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Battleby's knee momentarily.
Battleby is still on wobbly legs! Can Crispian finish him?
Battleby misses with a lunging right hand
and Crispian counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Battleby out cold! What a finish! Crispian is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Ben Crispian 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Jankovic (ranked 85 p4p, 56 weight class) and Jones Anderson (ranked 11 p4p, 9 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Jankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jankovic.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Jankovic's shoulder, as Jankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jankovic under the eye.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jankovic connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jankovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Jankovic down.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Jankovic counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Jankovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Jankovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jankovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson tries to clinch but Jankovic moves away
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Jankovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
We've been informed that Anderson 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Jankovic down.
Jankovic misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Anderson to the ground! Jankovic dives into full mount looking to finish!
Anderson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Jankovic.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Jankovic finish him?
Anderson tries to hold on but Jankovic postures up.
Jankovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jankovic lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Anderson tries to hold on but Jankovic pushes him away.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jankovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jankovic with good strikes from the mount here!
Jankovic landing strikes from the mount.
Anderson can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Jankovic lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jankovic looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jankovic avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Jankovic cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That has opened up Jones Anderson's cut even more.
Anderson tries to hold on but Jankovic pushes him away.
Jankovic landing shots from mount.
Anderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The cut above Jones Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jankovic prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic raining down shots from the mount!
Jones Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jones Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Jankovic!
A very excited looking Ivan Jankovic 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rose (ranked 8 p4p, 109 weight class) and Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 1 p4p, 15 weight class). Rose comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. Thomas Rose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rozhkov fails to land the takedown.
Rozhkov connects with a single shot there.
Rozhkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rose swings for the body but Rozhkov moves out of range.
Rozhkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rozhkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt - Rose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rozhkov catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rozhkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a combination that misses
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rozhkov throws a combination. Rose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rozhkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov lands a jab to the head.
Rozhkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rozhkov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rozhkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot that snaps Rose's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rozhkov swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Rose throwing a counter right hand but Rozhkov manages to avoid it.
Rose leaves Rozhkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rozhkov tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rozhkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rozhkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Rose has one foot on Rozhkov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozhkov misses with a combination
and Rose counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rozhkov looks winded!
Rozhkov gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Rozhkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Rozhkov wants to break free but Rose has control.
Rozhkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rozhkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rose with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Rozhkov goes for a takedown attempt but Rose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rozhkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Rozhkov persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Rose misses its target.
Rozhkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rose tries to avoid it but Rozhkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rose to the ground. Rose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Rose misses its target.
Rozhkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Rozhkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Rozhkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rozhkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Rose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rozhkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rozhkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rozhkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Rozhkov shoots in.
Thomas Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Rozhkov scores with a one two! Rose had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rozhkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
Rose throwing a counter right hand but Rozhkov manages to avoid it.
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rozhkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rozhkov is breathing heavily.
A jab from Rozhkov misses.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose drives through and clinches with Rozhkov against the cage.
Rozhkov pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose presses Rozhkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rozhkov can't break the clinch.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rozhkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rose drops Rozhkov with a big knee straight up the middle! Rozhkov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
Crack! Rose connects with the perfect overhand right and Rozhkov falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Rose!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Rose!
Thomas Rose retains his heavyweight title!
Thomas Rose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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