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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Branch (ranked 4894 p4p, 3897 weight class) and Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 394 p4p, 321 weight class). Branch comes to the cage accompanied by 28 by Zach Bryan. Tom Branch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomsett throws a left that rocks Branch and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tomsett dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Branch regain composure!
 Branch is rocked!
 It looks like Tom Branch has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Branch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh Branch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branch is not content to let Tomsett control the position.
Tomsett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tomsett in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Branch looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tomsett turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dechlan Tomsett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 2759 p4p, 3352 weight class) and Rick Viaz (ranked 252 p4p, 299 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii '78. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Viaz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn lands with a straight right. Viaz didn't see that one coming.
Viaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viaz fails with the takedown
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viaz has his takedown stuffed
and Viaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Viaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Viaz.
Viaz closes the distance but Penn moves to the side
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Penn drops his shoulder and cracks Viaz with a huge uppercut! Viaz goes down! Can Penn finish him?
 Viaz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Viaz.
Penn has hold of Viaz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Viaz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Penn cranks the arm and Viaz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Viaz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). BJ Penn!
A very excited looking BJ Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mervin Cleaver (ranked 4774 p4p, 4578 weight class) and Elias Gracie (ranked 338 p4p, 332 weight class). Cleaver comes to the cage accompanied by Right On- Showcore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mervin Cleaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elias Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Cleaver misses.
Cleaver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cleaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cleaver throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleaver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cleaver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mervin Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cleaver lands with a right hand.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cleaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Cleaver connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleaver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cleaver thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Cleaver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Cleaver avoids it easily.
Cleaver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cleaver lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cleaver loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cleaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cleaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleaver scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Cleaver does it's job there.
Cleaver scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cleaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleaver lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleaver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleaver.
Cleaver tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Cleaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cleaver's corner calls for a 1-2. Cleaver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cleaver lands the left hand.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleaver.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Cleaver defends the submission attempt.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Cleaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cleaver is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Cleaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Cleaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mervin Cleaver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cleaver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleaver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cleaver throws a shot to the body.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cleaver jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie moves out of range as Cleaver strikes.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cleaver throws a two punch combo that lands 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!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cleaver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cleaver.
Cleaver's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cleaver duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleaver. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cleaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cleaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Cleaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cleaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
A lazy left from Cleaver finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleaver. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleaver misses the jab.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Cleaver avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleaver!
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!
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Cleaver is defending well.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Cleaver is defending well.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cleaver, who protects the arm well.
Cleaver is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cleaver is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cleaver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cleaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cleaver wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cleaver, who protects the arm well.
Gracie has an Americana. Cleaver didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Elias Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Elias Gracie 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakup Idrizaj (ranked 3471 p4p, 3742 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 279 p4p, 295 weight class). Baki Hanma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakup Idrizaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanma.
Hanma slaps away a takedown attempt from Idrizaj, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hanma moves into the clinch.
Hanma has hold of one of Idrizaj's legs. Idrizaj is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanma gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma chips away with some ground and pound.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Idrizaj has wrist control.
Idrizaj trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idrizaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom.
Idrizaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanma wanted to stand there but Idrizaj had control of the position.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Idrizaj blocks nicely.
Idrizaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma distracts Idrizaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Hanma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma with a nice head shot there.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hanma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanma landing with the ground and pound.
Hanma working some strikes from top position.
Hanma lands a couple of elbows.
Hanma chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idrizaj is breathing heavily.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Idrizaj keeps moving.
Hanma wants to stand but Idrizaj has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanma stays in close to Idrizaj's body and controls the position.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Idrizaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Idrizaj, not yet.
Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma works over Idrizaj with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hanma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Idrizaj tries to avoid it but Hanma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Idrizaj to the ground. Idrizaj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jakup Idrizaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Idrizaj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Idrizaj's waist but Idrizaj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanma off to one side.
Idrizaj throws a counter high kick but Hanma was just alert enough to avoid it.
Idrizaj shoots in for a double leg but Hanma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanma tries for a takedown but Idrizaj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Idrizaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Hanma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Idrizaj avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrizaj misses with a takedown
and Hanma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Idrizaj is trying to keep Hanma in close.
Idrizaj looking for a guillotine here but Hanma defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanma postures up and lands a big shot to Idrizaj's brow.
Hanma postures up and lands a big shot to Idrizaj's brow.
Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baki Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idrizaj has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idrizaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idrizaj looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working Idrizaj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Idrizaj trying to control the position.
Hanma with a nice head shot there.
Hanma throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanma trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom.
Idrizaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idrizaj has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Idrizaj has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Idrizaj is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Idrizaj circles away and we're back to standing.
Idrizaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Idrizaj wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Idrizaj was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Idrizaj in a clinch.
Idrizaj can't break the clinch.
Hanma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Idrizaj is trying to push Hanma away but Hanma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Idrizaj's efforts to push away.
Idrizaj wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma wants a takedown.
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Idrizaj gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanma wants to take the fight to the mat but Idrizaj manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hanma looks for a takedown but Idrizaj sprawls well.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idrizaj with the inside leg kick.
Hanma shoots in looking for a takedown but Idrizaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Idrizaj moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Idrizaj is defending well.
Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Idrizaj is trying to break free.
Hanma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Idrizaj decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idrizaj wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma postures up.
Idrizaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idrizaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Idrizaj's head.
Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idrizaj is keeping the position for now.
Hanma is working Idrizaj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma distracts Idrizaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Idrizaj keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma wants to stand but Idrizaj is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hanma landing some decent shots from guard.
Idrizaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.
Hanma stops Idrizaj from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hanma shoots in but Idrizaj avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Idrizaj to the ground. Hanma is now in Idrizaj's guard.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Idrizaj controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Hanma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Idrizaj's head.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma working some strikes from top position.
Jakup Idrizaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baki Hanma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Price (ranked 3545 p4p, 25494 weight class) and Phoenix Waters (ranked 282 p4p, 362 weight class). Phoenix Waters will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Phoenix Waters!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters's corner calls for a 1-2. Waters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Waters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Price sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Price is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Waters is tapping! Great win for Price!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Price!
Chad Price bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan Sung Jung (ranked 2727 p4p, 3130 weight class) and Phishiji Baba (ranked 231 p4p, 267 weight class). Jung comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Baba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung connects with a right hand. Baba shakes it off.
Baba lands with an overhand left.
Jung takes one to the side of the head.
Jung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baba fails to land with a series of punches.
Baba lands an overhand right.
Jung looks to land a combination but Baba avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Baba. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung moves away from the strike by Baba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba throws an off balance right hand
and Jung counters with a crisp one two that drops Baba! Jung thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baba to his feet! Baba is in big trouble!
Baba is rocked!
Baba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba is still on wobbly legs! Can Jung finish him?
Baba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jung momentarily.
Baba seems to have recovered his senses.
Jung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Jung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baba throws out the jab.
Jung throwing a counter right hand but Baba manages to avoid it.
Jung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baba looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baba misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba misses with an uppercut
enabling Jung to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baba 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.
Baba takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Baba stuns Jung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baba misses with an uppercut. Jung saw that one coming.
Jung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung works the jab nicely.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
Baba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jung.
Phishiji Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baba.
Jung misses with a right hand
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba moves away from the strike by Jung.
Baba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jung missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baba cracks Jung with a good jab.
Jung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jung throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Baba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Jung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Baba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baba missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baba throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Baba misses with a left hand
and Jung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jung throws a head kick but Baba moves out of range.
Baba with the counter takedown but Jung avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba misses with a right hand
and Baba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Baba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung drops his hands momentarily and Baba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Jung looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jung walks into a straight right hand from Baba.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Baba misses.
Jung throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Baba looks to move away, Jung throws a big counter combo but Baba just gets out of the way.
Baba lands a glancing blow to the side of Jung's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jung.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Baba.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jung might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba connects with a crisp jab.
Baba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Baba.
Baba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baba looks to throw the jab but Jung is out of range.
Baba throws a right hand that misses
and Jung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jung under the eye.
A lazy left from Baba finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jung to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jung throws a right hand that Baba ducks under and follows up with a left that Baba also avoids with ease.
Baba looks to throw the jab but Jung is out of range.
Baba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jung at a distance.
Baba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Baba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jung thows a leg kick but Baba checks it
and Baba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jung looking for a takedown.
Jung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baba checks a leg kick nicely.
Baba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.
Jung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba walks into a straight right hand from Jung.
Jung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phishiji Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jung finds it's way round the side to connect with Baba's head.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jung slips a straight right by Baba.
Jung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baba's head backwards.
Baba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baba punishes Jung's body with a nice straight punch.
Baba scores with a nice strike.
Jung tried to score with a low kick but Baba checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba lands with an overhand left.
Jung throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Baba slips under a jab from Jung.
Jung swings widly with a right hand
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Baba.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Baba misses.
Jung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Baba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Baba. That snapped Jung's head back.
Baba misses with an uppercut
and Jung counters with a straight right hand.
Baba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jung throws a right hand that Baba ducks under and follows up with a left that Baba also avoids with ease.
Baba throws a lazy uppercut
and Jung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baba with a nice cross.
Baba throws an off balance right hand
and Jung counters with a huge right that knocks Baba out cold! Jung is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chan Sung Jung!
An out of breath Chan Sung Jung 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Inoue (ranked 2860 p4p, 3329 weight class) and Wathjee Johnson (ranked 165 p4p, 189 weight class). Johnson has chosen https://youtu.be/GoCOg8ZzUfg?si=lkv4GjksYR3wHuu3 as his entrance music. 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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140
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135
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wathjee Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
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.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Inoue's hands.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inoue takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson cracks Inoue with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wathjee Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inoue slips under a jab.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Inoue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Inoue is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Inoue sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Inoue saw that one coming.
It looked like Inoue was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoue.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Johnson tests Inoue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Inoue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoue.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Inoue moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Inoue tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Inoue's head.
Inoue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Inoue on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination. Inoue tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Inoue slips under a jab from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Inoue is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Inoue walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inoue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wathjee Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson catches Inoue with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inoue's head.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Inoue with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Inoue might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Inoue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inoue sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Inoue moves away and avoids it.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Inoue swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inoue.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Inoue throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Inoue seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a combination. Inoue tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson tests Inoue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inoue staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wathjee Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wathjee Johnson!
A very excited looking Wathjee Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Ayers (ranked 3058 p4p, 4599 weight class) and The Viktor (ranked 177 p4p, 227 weight class). Jonathan Ayers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Viktor's chin.
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25
130
2 - 0 - 0 |
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140
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Ayers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Viktor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayers drops his hands momentarily and Viktor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ayers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ayers is in close to Viktor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ayers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ayers won't allow Viktor to get back to his feet.
Ayers postures up in Viktor's guard and throws a big left but Viktor blocks it.
Viktor trying to control the position.
Ayers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ayers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ayers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ayers lands in his opponent's guard.
Viktor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ayers controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viktor is looking to sweep but instead, Ayers has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayers wants to pass the guard but Viktor is defending well.
Viktor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ayers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ayers's back!
Ayers trying to control the position but Viktor manages to sink in the hooks.
Viktor has the hooks in. Ayers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayers wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Ayers right now.
Viktor avoiding Ayers 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Viktor tries to get the hooks in deep but Ayers pushed the leg off.
Viktor is not going to allow Ayers to sit and survive in this position.
Ayers prevents Viktor from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viktor gets his hands free as Ayers looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Viktor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viktor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ayers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ayers throws an elbow but it misses.
Ayers stalls.
Ayers pulls Viktor into guard.
Viktor wants to control from the top but Ayers keeps moving.
Ayers trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viktor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viktor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ayers's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayers looking for a guillotine here but Viktor defends easily.
Ayers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viktor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Viktor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ayers, up you get!
Viktor drops Ayers with a nice combination! Viktor dives into Ayers's guard, looking to finish!
Ayers is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayers keeping moving, preventing Viktor from controlling successfully.
Oh Ayers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viktor tries to stand but Ayers is controlling from the bottom.
Viktor throwing strikes but missing.
Viktor wants to stand but Ayers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ayers wants to sweep here but Viktor controlling him for the moment.
Viktor tries to stand but Ayers is controlling from the bottom.
Viktor trying to control but Ayers is working from the bottom.
Viktor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ayers wants to get back to his feet but Viktor passes into half guard.
Viktor wants to pass to mount but Ayers is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Viktor stops Ayers from getting back to his feet.
Ayers seems to have got his legs back now.
Viktor stalling away here and it's allowed Ayers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Viktor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ayers's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ayers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ayers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ayers pulls Viktor in to control the position.
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.
Ayers continues to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ayers gets a takedown into half guard.
Ayers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Viktor wants to control but Ayers is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Ayers there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayers slips a nice elbow through Viktor's hands, connecting with Viktor's forehead.
Ayers wants to pass to mount but Viktor is defending the position.
Viktor tries to kick Ayers off but Ayers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Viktor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Viktor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ayers's head.
Ayers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Viktor is looking to get back to his feet here but Ayers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Viktor's back.
Ayers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Viktor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Viktor for a finish.
Viktor is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayers patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ayers controlling from the back.
Viktor trying to get back to his feet but Ayers is in full control for now.
Viktor is taking damage to the body and head.
Viktor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Viktor is really stuck here.
Viktor is trying to stand back up.
Ayers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jonathan Ayers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viktor is trying to stand back up.
Ayers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ayers landing with strikes.
Viktor is trying to stand back up.
Viktor takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktor showing good submission defense here.
Viktor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ayers.
Ayers controls the action.
Viktor wants to control his opponent's hands but Ayers gets his hands free.
Viktor is trying to get back to his feet but Ayers has full control of the position and if anything, Viktor has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ayers is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Viktor up.
Viktor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ayers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The Viktor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Viktor tries to roll but Ayers sticks to his back.
Ayers is not going to allow Viktor to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathan Ayers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ayers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Ayers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Viktor 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Viktor!
An intense looking The Viktor took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Listen, if you’re a man and you’ve got weight on your shoulders, and you think the only way you can solve it is by killing yourself, please speak to someone. Speak to anyone.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Li (ranked 1984 p4p, 4442 weight class) and Korbin Hayes (ranked 132 p4p, 221 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korbin Hayes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Hayes's legs - danger averted.
Li forces his way into half guard.
Li passes to side control.
Hayes is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
Li content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes manages to get back to half guard.
Hayes wants to control but Li is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hayes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Li jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Li's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Li! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hayes has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikael Li!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Gibbs (ranked 1956 p4p, 2992 weight class) and Ben Boone (ranked 131 p4p, 174 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boone's choice of entrance music: Here Comes the Boom. On his way into the cage it seems that Gunner Gibbs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gunner Gibbs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunner Gibbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Boone!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs shoots and misses
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boone lands with a nice body punch.
Boone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone is working for a submission of some sort.
Gibbs tries to kick Boone off but Boone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gibbs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gibbs won't allow Boone to pass to mount.
Gibbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbs tries to get out of the position.
Boone prevents Gibbs from improving his position.
Gibbs gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard.
Gibbs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boone goes for a takedown attempt but Gibbs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gibbs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boone taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Gibbs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gibbs not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Gibbs is nestled in close to Boone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boone's head.
Boone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibbs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gibbs connects with a nice short shot to Boone's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gibbs in particular looking to stall.
Boone moves into full guard.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs with a nice head shot there.
Boone is rocked!
Gibbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Boone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Boone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibbs is in close to Boone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boone working a defensive guard here.
Boone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibbs is one step ahead there.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gibbs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone stalks Gibbs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gibbs's face. Gibbs staggers backwards, shaken.
Gibbs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boone was covering up waiting for the punch and Gibbs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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 Gunner Gibbs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Gibbs. No joy for Boone on that attempt.
Gibbs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ben Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone pushes Gibbs away with a front kick.
Gibbs has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Boone as Gibbs shoots in.
Gibbs leaves Boone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibbs has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Boone.
Boone fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boone sprawls well. Boone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibbs fails to land the takedown.
Boone scores with a shot to the body.
Gibbs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boone's half guard.
Gibbs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gibbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boone's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbs lands strikes from half guard.
Boone is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Boone has hold of Gibbs's hands but Gibbs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gibbs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gibbs working Boone over with strikes.
Gibbs wants to free his trapped foot but Boone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gibbs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone trying to hold on to Gibbs's head to control him but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibbs pulls his head out easily.
Boone seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boone is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to pass to full mount but Boone defends it.
Gibbs is nestled in close to Boone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibbs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gibbs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boone trying to control but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs drops an elbow to the side of Boone's head.
Boone pushes Gibbs off looking to stand but Gibbs dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Gibbs has control of the leg.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbs is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Boone is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gibbs fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Boone from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gibbs! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title!
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