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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurij Vitalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norman Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jurij Vitalenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Vitalenko misses.
Steel shoots in but no luck this time.
Vitalenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Vitalenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vitalenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vitalenko as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitalenko throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vitalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Vitalenko cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel is rocked!
Vitalenko takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a leg kick but Vitalenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel scores with the left hand. Vitalenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vitalenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Vitalenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Vitalenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vitalenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Vitalenko. That's going to slow Steel down.
Norman Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalenko connects with a body shot.
Vitalenko misses with a double jab.
Vitalenko thumps Steel with a low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Steel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good shot there by Vitalenko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vitalenko, right into the meat.
Are you kidding me?! Vitalenko ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Steel clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jurij Vitalenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Oven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Translucent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Translucent has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, George Oven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Translucent!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oven needs to keep his hands up - Translucent had a free shot at his head there.
Oven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Translucent throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Translucent looks to land a right hand but Oven moved out of range.
Translucent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Translucent wants to slow Oven down by chopping away at his legs.
Translucent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oven.
Oven jabs Translucent right on the nose. Translucent blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Oven does no damage.
Translucent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Translucent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Translucent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Translucent tries to clinch there but Oven circles away.
Oven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Translucent throws a sloppy head kick and Oven moves out of range easily.
Oven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oven misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oven works the jab nicely.
Oven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Translucent moves away.
Translucent throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.
Crunch! Translucent slams his shin into Oven's torso.
Oven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Translucent gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oven.
Oven darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Translucent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Translucent checks a leg kick nicely.
Translucent ducks right into an uppercut from Oven.
Translucent tests Oven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oven slips under a jab from Translucent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Translucent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oven swings widly with a right hand
enabling Translucent to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Translucent is fending him off so far but Oven persists. Nope, Translucent circles away and we're back to standing.
Translucent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oven can pounce on him.
Oven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Translucent counters with a straight right hand.
Oven misses with a right hand
and Translucent counters with a stiff right hand.
Oven is rocked!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Translucent checks a leg kick.
Oh Oven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oven just misses with a punch to the body.
Translucent drops Oven with a naaaaasty hook - Oven is in real trouble here! Translucent dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Translucent!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Translucent thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gugo Ograni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beam's entrance music is Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go. A fine choice. Ograni has chosen Ameno - Era as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gugo Ograni!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam wants to clinch but Ograni slips to the side
and Ograni counters with a stiff right hand.
Gugo Ograni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam slips a straight right by Ograni.
Ograni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ograni somewhat.
Ograni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ograni missing with a left hand there. Beam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown by Ograni or perhaps it was just good defense by Beam which made him look bad.
Ograni misses with a wild combination.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Beam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beam is looking to clinch but Ograni is avoiding it.
Beam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ograni swings for the body but Beam moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Ograni misses.
Beam throws a head kick but Ograni moves out of range.
Beam walks into a left hand.
Ograni misses with a left hand
and Beam makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ograni really felt that one!
Ograni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ograni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ograni won't let Beam get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ograni misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ograni landing strikes, looking to finish!
Beam is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ograni raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beam is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ograni postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Beam bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ograni and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gugo Ograni!
An intense looking Gugo Ograni took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'What a fight... I guess this clear out some stuff about the last fight. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manchu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, La donna e Mobile. Moukari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tech N9ne - Stress Relief kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fu Manchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kari Moukari!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moukari manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manchu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manchu slaps away a takedown attempt from Moukari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manchu punishes Moukari's body with a nice straight punch.
Moukari fails with the takedown
letting Manchu counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moukari.
Fu Manchu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Moukari.
Moukari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchu defends it nicely.
Manchu misses with a wild body shot.
Moukari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manchu tries to avoid it but Moukari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manchu to the ground. Manchu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manchu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moukari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manchu to the mat! Manchu manages to get full guard.
Manchu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manchu has his hands on Moukari's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari trying to control but Manchu is working from the bottom.
Manchu wants to sweep but no luck.
Moukari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manchu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moukari.
Manchu pulls Moukari in close to his closed guard and prevents Moukari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moukari won't allow Manchu to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manchu misses with a wild body shot.
Moukari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manchu to the mat! Manchu manages to get full guard.
Manchu looking for a sweep. Not yet Manchu, not yet.
Moukari throwing strikes but missing.
Manchu is trying to keep Moukari in close.
Manchu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchu controlling his opponent.
Moukari wants to control but Manchu is having none of it.
Manchu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manchu prevents Moukari from getting the reversal.
Manchu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moukari working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari tries to hold on but Manchu postures up.
Manchu trying to control but Moukari is having none of it.
Moukari tries to reverse the position but Manchu maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moukari is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Manchu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manchu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manchu controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fu Manchu just wasn't active enough.
Manchu misses with a body shot.
Manchu tries to clinch up.
Manchu is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manchu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moukari looks for a takedown but Manchu sprawls well.
Fu Manchu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moukari shoots for a double leg takedown but Manchu sprawls well. He's pushed Moukari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Manchu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manchu jabs Moukari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moukari gets a clinch.
Manchu tries a body shot but Moukari blocks it.
Moukari gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fu Manchu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moukari working Manchu over with strikes.
Moukari drops an elbow to the side of Manchu's head.
Manchu tries to get to full guard but Moukari has control of the leg.
Moukari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manchu defending well though.
Manchu wants to improve his position but Moukari is controlling well.
Moukari trying to control the pace.
Moukari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manchu is looking for a sweep. Moukari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Manchu keeping hold of Moukari's head, controlling as best he can.
Manchu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manchu tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manchu's head.
Manchu wants to improve his position but Moukari is controlling well.
Moukari wants to take a breather but Manchu is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manchu is looking to improve his position.
Moukari working Manchu over with strikes.
Manchu wants to improve his position but Moukari is controlling well.
Manchu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moukari.
Moukari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moukari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manchu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moukari is trying to control the action in half guard but Manchu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moukari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moukari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moukari's back!
Manchu trying to control momentarily.
Moukari tries to roll but Manchu sticks to his back.
Manchu is trying to stick to Moukari's back but Moukari is turning into Manchu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manchu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moukari.
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!
Moukari 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.
Manchu trying to control the position here.
Moukari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manchu is keeping the position for now.
Manchu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moukari's guard.
Manchu trying to control but Moukari is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manchu stopping the sweep attempt from Moukari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manchu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moukari looking for a sweep. Not yet Moukari, not yet.
Manchu prevents Moukari from getting back to his feet.
Fu Manchu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moukari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manchu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moukari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manchu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manchu has a couple of punches blocked by Moukari.
Moukari is leaning against Manchu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manchu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moukari.
Manchu prevents the takedown attempt.
Fu Manchu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Moukari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manchu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moukari is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Manchu.
Manchu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Manchu.
Manchu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manchu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manchu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manchu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Manchu fails to land.
Manchu misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manchu scores with a hook to the body.
Manchu lands an uppercut.
Manchu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Manchu scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Manchu dominated that second round.
That's time! Manchu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manchu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manchu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moukari.
Manchu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manchu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manchu misses with the head strike.
Manchu lands a body shot.
Manchu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moukari is trying to drag Manchu to the mat but Manchu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manchu has a couple of punches blocked by Moukari.
Manchu lands a hook that snaps the head of Moukari backwards.
Manchu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moukari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moukari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moukari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manchu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu gets through Moukari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manchu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moukari is rocked!
Manchu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moukari is still on wobbly legs! Can Manchu finish him?
Manchu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manchu lands a big right hand that drops Moukari! The killer instinct kicks in and Manchu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Manchu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Manchu!
A less than humble Fu Manchu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Wolfen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kyle Romo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Wolfen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolfen.
Romo is looking to slow Wolfen down with leg kicks.
Romo throws a shot from downtown. Wolfen moves away and avoids it.
Romo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Wolfen.
A good leg kick by Wolfen.
Wolfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfen throws a lazy right hand but Romo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolfen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Romo.
Wolfen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romo lands a jab to the head.
Romo throws a hook to the side of Wolfen's head but Wolfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolfen lands a body shot.
Romo dodges the punch combination from Wolfen.
Wolfen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wolfen misses.
Wolfen throws the kick towards the body but Romo avoids it.
Wolfen throws a head kick but Romo moves out of range.
Wolfen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romo delivers a nice body kick.
Wolfen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolfen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolfen is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfen moves out of range as Romo throws a body kick.
Wolfen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Kyle Romo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfen drops his hands momentarily and Romo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Romo finds it's target.
Romo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romo lands with an overhand left.
Wolfen is rocked!
Wolfen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wolfen duly obliges.
Oh Wolfen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolfen looks to land a combination but Romo avoids it well.
Wolfen seems to have got his legs back now.
Wolfen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Romo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romo, right into the meat.
Wolfen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank Wolfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romo connects with a body shot that sends Wolfen's belly button to the back.
Romo drops Wolfen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wolfen looks back up at him and smiles so Romo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wolfen bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Romo comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Wolfen falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Wolfen was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Kyle Romo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Kyle Romo waved his t-shirt featuring RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smith Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith Hammer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Slinga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Smith Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Slinga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Slinga misses.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Slinga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slinga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slinga swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slinga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Slinga.
Slinga misses the shot to the body.
Slinga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slinga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hammer looks winded!
Slinga throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Slinga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammer's head backwards.
Slinga looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
Slinga misses with an uppercut.
Slinga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slinga loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slinga, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slinga.
Oooooh!!! Slinga has knocked Hammer down with a huge combo! Slinga steps away and waves a wobbly Hammer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Smith Hammer has been cut.
Slinga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga cracks Hammer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slinga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hammer to stand back up!
Hammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Slinga. Beautiful body shot.
Slinga thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Slinga moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Slinga lands a nice shot to the body.
Slinga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slinga lands a nice looking body shot.
Slinga moves into the clinch.
Slinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slinga's corner calls for a 1-2. Slinga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gun Slinga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinga digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga cracks a nice hook into Hammer's ribs.
Slinga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Slinga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slinga.
Slinga breaks from the clinch.
Slinga connects with an inside 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!
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slinga.
Gun Slinga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinga thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Slinga moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Slinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slinga.
Slinga misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slinga lands with a nice body kick.
Slinga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Slinga.
Slinga clinches.
Slinga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Slinga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smith Hammer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slinga.
Hammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slinga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smith Hammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slinga clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Slinga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Slinga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slinga swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Slinga misses with a low kick.
Hammer dives in and grabs Slinga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slinga pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slinga swivels and escapes.
Slinga tries to land a front kick but Hammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slinga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slinga. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Slinga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slinga throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Slinga is looking to wear down Hammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Slinga throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slinga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slinga swivels and escapes.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smith Hammer.
Slinga delivers a nice body kick.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slinga.
Slinga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slinga clinches up against the cage.
Slinga breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinga looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
Slinga lands a head kick!
Slinga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a right hand that Slinga ducks under and follows up with a left that Slinga also avoids with ease.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slinga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slinga sends Hammer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slinga is motioning to the referee to let Hammer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Slinga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer tries to bum rush Slinga with a series of wild strikes but Slinga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slinga scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slinga.
Slinga connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Slinga tenderised Hammer's leg. Hammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slinga forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slinga prevents it.
Slinga scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slinga is defending well.
Slinga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slinga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slinga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slinga lands a really nice looking cross but Hammer seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A left lands for Slinga.
Slinga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slinga.
Slinga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slinga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slinga scoring well with a low kick there.
Slinga delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slinga stuns Hammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Slinga.
Hammer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Slinga.
Slinga throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Smith Hammer's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Slinga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Slinga scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Slinga. Slinga maintains the clinch.
Slinga presses Hammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slinga moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Slinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slinga just misses with a punch to the body.
Slinga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slinga connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Hammer blocks the leg kick.
Slinga cracks the inside of Hammer's front leg.
Hammer takes one to the chin there.
Hammer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Slinga is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hammer.
Slinga misses with a low kick.
Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slinga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slinga throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slinga after a bit of a struggle.
Slinga breaks from the clinch.
Slinga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slinga. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Good leg kick by Slinga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slinga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slinga forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
Slinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slinga. That's going to slow Hammer down.
An inside leg kick lands from Slinga.
Slinga cracks Hammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slinga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga lands a nice looking body kick.
Slinga cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hammer is rocked!
Hammer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Slinga lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hammer. Slinga pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Slinga!
During a confident post fight interview, Gun Slinga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Matsu has chosen LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music. Hatsu Matsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsu pushes Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan has Matsu pushed against the cage.
Hogan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Matsu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hogan to the mat. Hogan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsu postures up.
Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsu trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Matsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan has momentary wrist control but Matsu slips an elbow through the middle.
Hogan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.
Matsu trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Matsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good work by Matsu as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsu which made him look bad.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan tries to clinch there but Matsu circles away.
Matsu's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hogan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Matsu.
Matsu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hogan has passed into half guard!
Hogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsu keeps working.
Hogan is working for a submission of some sort.
Matsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsu's head.
Matsu wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogan is trying to control. Matsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hogan stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsu's head.
Hogan trying to control the action but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matsu misses with a hook.
Matsu avoids the head kick by Hogan.
Matsu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. Matsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsu pinned against the cage. Matsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matsu misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hatsu Matsu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matsu connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
Hunter Hearst Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Matsu.
Hogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsu misses with a few strikes there.
Matsu moves into the clinch.
Matsu tries to throw a body punch but Hogan avoids it by throwing Matsu back against the cage.
Hogan is pressed up against the cage. Matsu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hogan down to the mat. Hogan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Matsu!
Hogan with the ground and pound from mount.
Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan lands a big elbow.
Hogan wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan wants to finish this one by submission but Matsu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hogan.
Hogan avoids the attempt from Matsu to control.
BOOM! Hogan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matsu regains half guard.
Matsu is staying active underneath Hogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Hogan eventually gives up the hold.
Matsu tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hogan is stalling here. Matsu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hogan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Matsu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hogan stops Matsu from passing to mount.
Hogan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hogan trying to hold on to Matsu's head to control him but Matsu postures up.
Matsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Matsu has control of the leg.
Hogan wants to control but Matsu is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to improve his position.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Matsu is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsu moves into full mount! Hogan won't be happy about that!
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matsu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hogan tries to reverse the position but Matsu maintains control.
Hunter Hearst Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogan is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hogan is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan can't escape the position.
Matsu with a couple of short strikes.
Hogan wants to hold on but Matsu pushes him away.
Hogan is looking to get to half guard.
Hogan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matsu wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan has hold of Matsu's hands but Matsu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hogan wants to control but Matsu is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hunter Hearst Hogan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hogan stuffs the takedown.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsu tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsu tries to keep at a distance but Hogan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hogan blocking some punches.
Matsu is leaning against Hogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Matsu.
Hogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matsu prevents it.
Matsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matsu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matsu is looking for a takedown.
Hunter Hearst Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hatsu Matsu.
Hogan is trying to drag Matsu to the mat but Matsu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hogan stops a takedown attempt from Matsu.
Matsu is trying to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling him.
Matsu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Matsu is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsu winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matsu works his way into full mount!
Hogan tries to hold on but Matsu postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Matsu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matsu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matsu lands a heavy elbow.
Matsu prevents Hogan from getting the reversal.
Hogan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is working to get back to half guard.
Matsu with a couple of short strikes.
Hogan wants to control but Matsu is having none of it.
Matsu scoring with strikes but Hogan is staying in there.
Matsu with shots to the head and body - Hogan looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Matsu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matsu raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Matsu landing punches.
Hogan is rocked!
Hogan tries to lock up and control but Matsu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Hogan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hogan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Matsu's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatsu Matsu!
A victorious Hatsu Matsu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fort Minor - Remember the Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Saunders will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 2, fighting out of London, John Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders tries a low kick but Tyson avoids it.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saunders has time to react.
Saunders misses with a body kick.
Saunders gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyson momentarily.
Saunders tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saunders is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saunders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Saunders as Tyson shoots in.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Saunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saunders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyson showed some decent athleticism there.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saunders trying to hold on to Tyson's head to control him but Tyson postures up.
Saunders is staying active underneath Tyson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saunders trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tyson manages to pass to mount!
Tyson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Tyson there.
Saunders is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tyson is staying active.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tyson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
Saunders is trying to stand.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saunders knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saunders is looking to control Tyson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Tyson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saunders wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyson lands a nice short elbow.
Tyson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyson trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Tyson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saunders looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Saunders dodges it nicely.
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
Tyson postures up in Saunders's guard and throws a big left but Saunders blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders managing to control the position.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson cracks Saunders with a solid left hand.
Saunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders pulls Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Saunders back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Tyson - that landed with a thud.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson trying to stall but Saunders improves his position.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson pushes Saunders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saunders throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Tyson moves out of range as Saunders throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyson 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 Saunders has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saunders and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saunders.
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Tyson throws a good cross that connects.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saunders looks to land a body kick but Tyson moved away.
Saunders misses with a body kick.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saunders looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Saunders lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyson will feel that in the morning.
Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
John Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Saunders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson dives in and scores a takedown into Saunders's guard.
Tyson cracks Saunders with a solid left hand.
Saunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Tyson being controlled here momentarily.
Tyson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saunders controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard.
Saunders controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Saunders was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Saunders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saunders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
Tyson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saunders is on top in guard.
Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Saunders is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Saunders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
A big left from Saunders misses.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Saunders.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Tyson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Saunders.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson has Saunders pushed against the cage.
Tyson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson cracks Saunders with a nice body shot.
Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saunders or not.
Saunders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Saunders lands a nice elbow.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saunders regains guard.
Tyson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mike Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
Saunders wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Saunders wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson working some strikes from top position.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tyson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saunders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyson pulls Saunders in to control the position.
Tyson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Tyson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Saunders looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Saunders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson rushes Saunders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Tyson's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saunders throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Saunders's corner calls for a 1-2. Saunders obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Saunders makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tyson really felt that one!
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Saunders.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
Saunders swings widly with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Tyson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson blocks a leg kick.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyson, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Saunders throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Saunders slips a jab from Tyson.
Saunders cracks Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saunders checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saunders throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saunders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him.
Tyson stays in close to Saunders's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saunders holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Saunders wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyson - that will leave a mark!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tyson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tyson lands a heavy elbow.
Saunders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tyson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders tries to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Saunders is looking to improve his position but Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
Tyson lands with some strikes.
Tyson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tyson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tyson with good strikes from the mount here!
Tyson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tyson with good strikes from the mount here!
Saunders is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saunders is still in real trouble! Can Tyson finish him?
Tyson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saunders is looking to get to half guard.
Tyson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saunders?
Tyson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Saunders goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Tyson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson is the new lightweight champion!
Mike Tyson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnSubs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Danze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danze comes to the cage accompanied by Handle ur Bizness by the Mash Out Possee. Stigu has chosen Sabrina-Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mr Stigu 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Danze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stigu misses the shot to the body.
Stigu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stigu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stigu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stigu circles away.
No joy there for Danze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stigu throws the left hand but Danze avoids the punch easily.
Stigu throws a low kick, looking for Danze's leg but Danze calmly moves out of range.
Danze misses with a series of wild punches.
Danze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stigu.
Danze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stigu misses the jab.
Danze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danze avoids the body shot from Stigu.
Stigu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Billy Danze has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stigu scores with a hook.
Billy Danze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danze ducks under a wild hook from Stigu.
Stigu lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stigu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stigu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danze is able to avoid easily.
Stigu misses with a double jab.
Danze misses with a two punch combination.
Danze throws a hook but Stigu blocks it.
Stigu lunges at Danze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danze's hand.
A jab from Stigu misses.
Danze looks to land a right hand but Stigu moved out of range.
Stigu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stigu misses with a wild combination.
Stigu throws out a loose jab but Danze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stigu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danze doesn't seem bothered though.
Danze misses with the combination.
Stigu scores with a jab. Danze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danze is breathing heavily.
Stigu misses with a wild body shot.
Stigu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stigu cracks Danze with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Danze looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stigu finish him?
Danze is rocked!
Stigu misses with a hook. Danze ducked under it nicely.
Danze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stigu is trying to defend but Danze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Danze is stalling here. Stigu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Danze seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stigu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stigu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stigu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stigu is chipping away with strikes.
Stigu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danze is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stigu off and has taken his back!
Danze scores with punches and elbows.
Stigu tries to roll but Danze sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stigu just trying to survive but Danze is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Danze is hanging on to Stigu's back as he tries to escape.
Danze misses with punches from the back.
Danze tries to get the hooks in deep but Stigu pushed the leg off.
Stigu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Danze.
Stigu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stigu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Danze kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Danze trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stigu doesn't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stigu manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Danze is now in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Stigu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Danze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice cross by Danze.
Stigu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stigu gets caught napping as Danze dives in and scores a takedown. Stigu manages to retain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danze trying to control the position from guard on top but Stigu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stigu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danze controls the pace.
Danze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stigu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stigu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Danze's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Danze's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I really don't envy Danze right now.
Danze breaks Stigu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Danze postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu has his hands on Danze's head, controlling the position.
Danze looking to pass the guard.
Stigu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danze trying to control but Stigu is working from the bottom.
Stigu can't keep his opponent in guard - Danze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Billy Danze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danze prevents Stigu from improving his position.
Danze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stigu is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stigu wants to control but Danze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danze is trying to control. Stigu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stigu's head.
Danze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stigu is just riding it out for now. Danze eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Danze is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danze trying to advance position but Stigu counters by regaining guard.
Danze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danze throwing strikes from guard but Stigu blocks nicely.
Danze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stigu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stigu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stigu!
Stigu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Danze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stigu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Danze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stigu lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Danze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Danze 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.
Danze wants to sweep here but Stigu controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stigu trying to control the position from guard on top but Danze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danze trying to keep a closed guard but Stigu is proving a slippery customer.
Danze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danze is trying to keep Stigu in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stigu defends it easily.
Danze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Danze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Danze's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Danze dives in and grabs Stigu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stigu pushes down on Danze's head and hops out.
A jab from Danze misses.
Danze looks to land a left hand but Stigu moved out of range nicely.
Danze misses with a series of wild punches.
Danze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stigu on the side of the head.
Danze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stigu is fending him off so far but Danze persists. Nope, Stigu circles away and we're back to standing.
Danze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Danze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danze misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu thows a body shot but no joy.
Danze misses with the combination.
Stigu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stigu cracks Danze with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stigu cracks Danze with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Danze looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stigu finish him?
Oh Danze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stigu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danze seems to have got his legs back now.
Stigu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stigu misses with a wild combination.
Stigu swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danze misses with a takedown attempt - Stigu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stigu as he jumps to the side.
Danze looks to throw the jab but Stigu is out of range.
Billy Danze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stigu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Danze looks to land a left hand but Stigu moved out of range nicely.
Stigu cracks Danze with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Danze tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stigu pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Danze is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Stigu!
Mr Stigu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toast comes to the cage accompanied by EAZY-E - Real Muthaphuckkin' G's. Julius Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, French Toast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toast with a hook.
Lawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawson jabs Toast to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawson swings for the body but Toast moves out of range.
Toast scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Julius Lawson has been cut.
Lawson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toast on the side of the head.
It looks like French Toast has been cut.
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 shot to the body from Lawson misses
and Toast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Toast's head.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Toast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Toast.
Toast throws a shot from downtown. Lawson moves away and avoids it.
Toast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Julius Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Toast ducks down to avoid it.
Toast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Toast.
Toast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Toast.
Julius Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toast scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawson should have avoided that one.
Lawson moves away from the strike by Toast.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawson pinned against the cage. Lawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for French Toast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toast doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Toast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Toast.
Toast closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lawson manages to get back to half guard.
Toast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Toast seems content to control.
Lawson tries to get to full guard but Toast has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson moves into full guard.
Toast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toast with a nice head shot there.
Toast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toast missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toast lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Toast from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toast trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toast wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julius Lawson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawson wants to slow Toast down by chopping away at his legs.
Lawson lands with a good body shot.
Toast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Toast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Toast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Lawson takes a swing at Toast's ribcage but misses.
Lawson swings for the body but Toast moves out of range.
Lawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson throws a sloppy body shot
and Toast counters with a stiff right hand.
Toast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toast is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lawson scores with a body shot.
Toast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawson misses with a looping right.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Toast shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Toast counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawson.
Toast is rocked!
French Toast's cut is getting worse.
Toast walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Toast limp body while Lawson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Lawson!
Julius Lawson is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Julius Lawson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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