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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mata Helu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mata Helu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benjamin Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nickoson.
Helu tries to clinch but Nickoson is having none of it.
Helu wants to clinch.
Nickoson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nickoson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helu takes a swing at Nickoson's ribcage but misses.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Helu defends it nicely.
Mata Helu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Nickoson.
Helu stuns Nickoson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Helu wants to clinch
and Nickoson counters with a head kick. That will keep Helu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Helu tries to clinch up but Nickoson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickoson clinches up with Helu and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickoson prevents a body shot from Helu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helu effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Helu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Helu is leaning against Nickoson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nickoson manages to pull guard.
Helu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickoson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mata Helu just wasn't active enough.
Helu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickoson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickoson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helu circles away quickly and effectively.
Helu throws a chopping leg kick but Nickoson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helu moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickoson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helu walks away with a smile on his face. Nickoson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nickoson counters by moving into the clinch.
Nickoson avoids the elbow strike from Helu, against the cage.
Nickoson letting Helu take a breather here.
Helu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nickoson blocks an elbow strike from Helu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helu lands an elbow that stopped Nickoson in his tracks for a moment.
Nickoson tries to break free but Helu pushes him back against the cage.
Helu lands an elbow that stopped Nickoson in his tracks for a moment.
Helu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nickoson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nickoson's head.
Helu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson working a defensive guard here.
Helu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helu content to stall in guard here.
Helu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickoson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickoson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mata Helu just wasn't active enough.
Helu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helu clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickoson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Helu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickoson is trying to maintain a safe position but Helu gets an underhook and turns Nickoson into the cage.
Nice elbow from Helu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mata Helu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Helu leaves Nickoson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Helu tries to clinch
and Nickoson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickoson misses with a looping left.
Helu tries to clinch but Nickoson moves away
and Nickoson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nickoson throws a shot from downtown. Helu moves away and avoids it.
Nickoson closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Helu to work.
Nickoson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Helu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Helu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Helu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickoson dodges an elbow strike from Helu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Helu lands an elbow inside.
Helu misses with an elbow over the top.
Nickoson jumps guard but Helu stands there with Nickoson around his waist. Nickoson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mata Helu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Nickoson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Helu.
It looks like Benjamin Nickoson has been cut.
Nickoson pulls guard effortlessly.
Helu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helu preventing the sweep.
Helu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nickoson on the ground.
Nickoson is trying to keep Helu in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mata Helu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nickoson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickoson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Helu throws a body punch but Nickoson moves out of range.
Helu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickoson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Helu is fending him off so far but Nickoson persists. Nope, Helu circles away and we're back to standing.
Helu tries to clinch but Nickoson moves out of range.
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!
Helu clinches up against the cage.
Helu lands an elbow just above Nickoson 's eye.
Nickoson blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Helu.
I was talking to Helu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
Helu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickoson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Helu stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helu misses with an elbow over the top.
Helu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helu throws an elbow that misses.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nickoson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Helu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Helu lands an elbow just above Nickoson 's eye.
Helu lands an elbow inside.
Helu lands a body shot.
Helu pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickoson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickoson can't break the clinch.
Nickoson avoiding damage as Helu throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson drags the fight down to the ground.
Helu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Helu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helu slows the pace down.
Nickoson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Helu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mata Helu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Nickoson's cut.
That's time! Helu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nickoson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickoson was well out of range. Poor timing from Helu.
Helu moves in looking to clinch but Nickoson pushes him off.
Nickoson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickoson closes the distance and pushes Helu back into the cage.
Helu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickoson's elbow.
Nickoson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helu walks away with a smile on his face. Nickoson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nickoson is defended easily by Helu.
Nickoson clinches up against the cage.
Helu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nickoson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helu lands a damaging elbow.
Helu controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson is trying to push Helu away but Helu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Helu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nickoson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mata Helu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Nickoson.
Helu lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Helu.
Nickoson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nickoson takes an elbow to the temple.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Helu misses with an elbow over the top.
Helu tries to work over Nickoson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Helu.
Good body shot from Helu.
Helu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickoson blocks an elbow strike.
Helu lands an elbow inside.
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!
Helu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Helu trying to land knees to the body.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nickoson blocks the elbow strike.
Nickoson avoids the elbow strike from Helu, against the cage.
Helu lands an elbow inside that Nickoson shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Helu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickoson's brow.
Helu lands an elbow just above Nickoson 's eye.
Helu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Helu lands an elbow inside.
Helu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Helu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickoson or not.
Helu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Benjamin Nickoson's cut even more.
Nickoson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nickoson blocks a body shot from Helu.
Helu misses with an elbow strike.
Helu is struggling to control the position.
Helu lands an elbow just above Nickoson 's eye.
Helu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Helu lands a damaging elbow.
Helu is struggling to control the position.
Helu lands an elbow that stopped Nickoson in his tracks for a moment.
Helu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Helu avoiding damage.
Helu lands a nice elbow.
Nickoson is rocked!
Helu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickoson can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Helu as Nickoson tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Helu.
Mata Helu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nickoson takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickoson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nickoson is still on wobbly legs! Can Helu finish him?
Helu misses with a punch to the body.
Nickoson seems to have recovered his senses.
Helu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helu misses with a body punch.
Helu slowing the pace effectively.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Helu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Helu 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!
Helu lands a nice elbow.
Nickoson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helu is defending well.
Helu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benjamin Nickoson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mata Helu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nickoson avoiding damage as Helu throws knees to the body.
Helu crunches a lovely knee into Nickoson's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata Helu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mata Helu!
After the big win, Mata Helu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ace of Spades Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwan Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt Grant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wyatt Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gwan Dylan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grant to the ground. Dylan is now in Grant's guard.
Grant looking to control.
Grant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grant is trying to control the position but Dylan postures up.
Grant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dylan controls the pace.
Grant is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite Training Facility-Steel Penn that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dylan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dylan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wyatt Grant just wasn't active enough.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dylan.
Dylan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dylan is in Grant's guard.
Grant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grant wants to stand but Dylan is controlling the position.
Dylan wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
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!
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan preventing the sweep.
Dylan stands and throws Grant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grant wants to get back to his feet.
Grant is not content to let Dylan control the position.
Grant wants to control but Dylan postures up.
Dylan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Dylan is trying to get an arm triangle but Grant is defending well.
Grant tries to bench press Dylan off him but Dylan keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dylan throws an elbow but Grant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dylan on the ground.
Dylan trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
Dylan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Grant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Dylan wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dylan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dylan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Grant looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dylan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Grant is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dylan lets go of the hold and Grant can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gwan Dylan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed El Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamed El Toro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mamed El Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, War Machine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown but Machine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Toro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machine throws a jab when El Toro was well out of range.
El Toro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Machine finds it's target.
El Toro shoots in but Machine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machine wants it to stay on the feet.
War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine misses the jab.
A big left from Machine misses.
Machine leaves El Toro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
El Toro defending well as Machine loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a good cross that connects.
El Toro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
El Toro shoots in and gets a takedown into Machine's guard.
El Toro is breathing heavily.
Machine wants to stand and escape but El Toro is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machine can do anything to dispel that myth.
El Toro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and El Toro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst El Toro is controlling him.
El Toro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Toro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
El Toro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
El Toro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to stand but El Toro is controlling the position.
El Toro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
El Toro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and El Toro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
El Toro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to stand but El Toro is controlling the position.
El Toro is pushing down on Machine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machine is fighting to maintain full guard but El Toro has managed to sneak the leg through.
El Toro seems to be looking for submissions.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
El Toro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
Machine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro stops Machine from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but War Machine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
El Toro slips under a jab from Machine.
El Toro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
El Toro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
El Toro moves away from the strike by Machine.
Machine lands with a right hand.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but El Toro seems unphased.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machine is trying to stand back up but El Toro is controlling him
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. El Toro eventually gives up the hold.
Machine pushes El Toro off looking to stand but El Toro dives back in and keeps control.
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
El Toro stops Machine from getting back to his feet.
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
Machine is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
El Toro seems to be looking for submissions.
Mamed El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Machine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine is looking to escape.
El Toro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine has managed to free his arm - good work.
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Machine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
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 Mamed El Toro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Machine throws an off balance right hand
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
El Toro drops back looking for a leg! Machine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machine manages to kick El Toro off! El Toro jumps back into Machine's guard.
El Toro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
El Toro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and El Toro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst El Toro is controlling him.
Machine keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Toro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machine's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is trying to stand back up but El Toro is controlling him
El Toro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
El Toro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.
El Toro seems to be looking for submissions.
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
Machine is trying to stand up here but El Toro is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
El Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
Machine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
El Toro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
El Toro blocks a jab.
Machine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and El Toro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
El Toro slips a straight right by Machine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tests El Toro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
El Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
El Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machine throws out the jab.
Machine misses with an uppercut. El Toro saw that one coming.
Machine misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Toro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machine misses with an uppercut. El Toro saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from El Toro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
El Toro tries to move into range but Machine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Toro ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
El Toro takes one to the chin there.
El Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to War Machine.
I think Machine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... War Machine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lamar Latrell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinnuoye Agbaje throws a leg kick
and Latrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akinnuoye Agbaje scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akinnuoye Agbaje tries to clinch up
and Latrell counters with a stiff right hand.
Akinnuoye Agbaje closes the distance looking to clinch
and Latrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Latrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Akinnuoye Agbaje is just out of range.
Latrell misses with a wild body shot.
Akinnuoye Agbaje has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Basics -LOD- in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Akinnuoye Agbaje.
Akinnuoye Agbaje checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akinnuoye Agbaje wants to clinch up but Latrell keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Akinnuoye Agbaje.
Latrell digs a good body shot into Akinnuoye Agbaje's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latrell blocks a head kick by Akinnuoye Agbaje.
Akinnuoye Agbaje tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akinnuoye Agbaje feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Latrells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Lamar Latrell has been cut.
Akinnuoye Agbaje scores with a crisp jab that stopped Latrell in his tracks.
Latrell looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Latrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Latrell ducks under a wild hook from Akinnuoye Agbaje.
Latrell loads up on a big right hand but Akinnuoye Agbaje slips the punch.
Akinnuoye Agbaje wants to clinch.
Latrell gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje!
Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpha And Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanji Inoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alpha And Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kanji Inoki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
And Omega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Omega takes a swing at Inoki's ribcage but misses.
Inoki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Inoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Inoki wants to control but And Omega is keeping him busy.
Inoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Inoki is trying to work for a kimura but And Omega is defending well.
Inoki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
And Omega is looking for a sweep. Inoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but And Omega keeps working.
Inoki wants to work for an arm triangle but And Omega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Inoki is looking for a kimura but And Omega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inoki to get the leverage.
Inoki trying to pass the guard but And Omega defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
And Omega is trying to get back to full guard.
Inoki is looking for a kimura but And Omega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inoki to get the leverage.
Inoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Inoki is looking for a kimura here.
Inoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, And Omega has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoki trying to mount his opponent but And Omega defends it.
Inoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, And Omega has managed to free his arm - good work.
And Omega tries to get to full guard but Inoki has control of the leg.
Inoki is working for a kimura but And Omega is defending it quite comfortably.
And Omega is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Inoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. And Omega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Inoki is still trying to improve position.
Inoki is working for a kimura but And Omega is defending it quite comfortably.
Inoki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanji Inoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
And Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoki manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from And Omega.
And Omega throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kanji Inoki has been cut.
And Omega misses with a hook. Inoki ducked under it nicely.
And Omega shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Inoki is looking for a sweep. And Omega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Inoki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, And Omega escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by And Omega!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inoki sneaks back into half guard.
And Omega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
And Omega seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Inoki tries to roll over but And Omega keeps him under control.
Inoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Inoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Inoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And Omega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Inoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Inoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
And Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Inoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Inoki working for a triangle but And Omega defends it easily.
And Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inoki looking for a guillotine here but And Omega defends easily.
Inoki is looking to cinch up a triangle. And Omega throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Inoki's body to avoid the submission. Inoki has instead reached around And Omega's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Inoki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kanji Inoki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JoJo Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JoJo Kush could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Force's chin.
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266 lbs
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268 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JoJo Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Force!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Force looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
JoJo Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
Force avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush lands a lovely overhand right.
Force avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush throws a poor cross that misses
and Force counters with a left to the body.
Kush throws out a loose jab but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kush slips under a jab from Force.
Kush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Force.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush looks to land a body kick but Force moved away.
Force throws a body punch but Kush moves out of range.
Kush looks to land a combination but Force avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Force but Force pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Force throws a nice looking combination but Kush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kush tries to clinch there but Force circles away.
Force takes a swing at Kush's ribcage but misses.
Force throws a jab when Kush was well out of range.
Force misses with a hook. Kush ducked under it nicely.
Force misses with a double jab
and Kush counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Force thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
Kush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kush throws the left hand but Force avoids the punch easily.
Force uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kush.
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kush.
Kush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Force misses.
Force will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Force uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
Force throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kush.
Force fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kush to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kush looks to clinch but Force throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kush taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ray Force!
After winning the bout, Ray Force thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Magnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arakel Gevorgyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 pac upper cut. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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247 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mirko Magnus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arakel Gevorgyan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnus stuns Gevorgyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magnus misses with a looping right.
Magnus connects with an inside leg kick.
Gevorgyan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magnus quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gevorgyan controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Gevorgyan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magnus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gevorgyan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Magnus to get to his feet.
Magnus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gevorgyan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gevorgyan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magnus quickly recovers to half guard.
Magnus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan is working for a submission of some sort.
Magnus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magnus looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gevorgyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magnus actively working from the bottom here.
Gevorgyan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Magnus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gevorgyan moves into range and clinches up with Magnus.
Gevorgyan has Magnus pressed against the cage, preventing Magnus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gevorgyan manages to break the clinch.
Magnus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gevorgyan on the side of the head.
Gevorgyan takes one on the button.
Gevorgyan darts in and clinches Magnus up against the cage.
Magnus wants to get back to striking at distance but Gevorgyan won't allow it.
Magnus tries to circle away but Gevorgyan has him pinned against the cage.
Gevorgyan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gevorgyan trying to control the action but Magnus is working from the bottom.
Gevorgyan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magnus wants to control but Gevorgyan postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Magnus wants to control but Gevorgyan postures up.
Gevorgyan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Arakel Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magnus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gevorgyan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gevorgyan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gevorgyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gevorgyan ducks under a wild hook from Magnus.
Magnus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gevorgyan.
Magnus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gevorgyan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arakel Gevorgyan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magnus throws a sloppy head kick and Gevorgyan moves out of range easily.
Magnus throws a looping overhand right but Gevorgyan ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Magnus there.
Magnus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magnus with a nice cross.
It looks like Arakel Gevorgyan has been cut.
Magnus scores with a decent looking hook.
Magnus scores with a body shot.
Magnus gets caught napping as Gevorgyan dives in and scores a takedown. Magnus manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gevorgyan escapes and throws Magnus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gevorgyan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Magnus regains half guard, as Gevorgyan was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gevorgyan wants to work for an arm triangle but Magnus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gevorgyan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gevorgyan stands up from half guard.
Gevorgyan misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnus. Gevorgyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gevorgyan in his tracks.
Magnus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magnus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirko Magnus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gevorgyan misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Magnus misses.
Magnus throws a head kick that Gevorgyan semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gevorgyan takes one on the button.
Magnus misses with a low kick.
Magnus throws the left hand but Gevorgyan avoids the punch easily.
Magnus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnus lands a head kick. Gevorgyan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Magnus with a nice cross.
Gevorgyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gevorgyan gets control of Magnus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gevorgyan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gevorgyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magnus manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gevorgyan content to stall in guard here.
Magnus working for submissions but it's allowed Gevorgyan to get to half guard.
Gevorgyan is controlling the pace.
Gevorgyan is pressing down on Magnus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magnus is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gevorgyan passes to full mount!
Gevorgyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gevorgyan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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 Mirko Magnus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arakel Gevorgyan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick from Magnus lands but Gevorgyan takes it in his stride.
Gevorgyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnus. Gevorgyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magnus enables Gevorgyan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magnus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arakel Gevorgyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gevorgyan forces his way into half guard.
Magnus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gevorgyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magnus actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gevorgyan decides to stand up.
Magnus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gevorgyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnus throws a shot to the body.
Magnus lands a nice looking body shot.
Gevorgyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gevorgyan slips under a jab from Magnus.
Magnus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gevorgyan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Magnus looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gevorgyan uses his free foot to push down on Magnus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magnus.
Gevorgyan controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Magnus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gevorgyan controlling his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gevorgyan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gevorgyan controlling from the full mount.
Magnus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magnus is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gevorgyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arakel Gevorgyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gevorgyan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arakel Gevorgyan!
The defeated Mirko Magnus had this to say: 'mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hallman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draconis Gherobane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallman comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed It Out. Draconis Gherobane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Hallman's chin.
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220 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Hallman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Draconis Gherobane!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hallman.
Gherobane lands with a hook. Hallman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been hearing reports that Hallman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hallman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Marcus Hallman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gherobane throws a right hand that misses
and Hallman counters with a head kick. That will keep Gherobane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hallman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gherobane loads up on a big right hand but Hallman slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Gherobane as Hallman shoots in.
Hallman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hallman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gherobane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallman.
A big right from Gherobane misses.
Gherobane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draconis Gherobane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallman slips a straight right by Gherobane.
Gherobane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gherobane misses with a shot to the body
and Hallman counters with a two punch combo.
Gherobane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hallman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gherobane avoids it really well and circles away.
Gherobane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Gherobane.
Hallman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gherobane throws out the jab.
Gherobane lands with a good body shot.
Gherobane thuds a left hand into Hallman's body.
Hallman is breathing heavily.
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!
Hallman moves out of range as Gherobane strikes.
A punch combination from Gherobane misses.
Some wild striking there from Gherobane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gherobane throws a combination that misses
and Hallman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gherobane's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gherobane wants to get back to his feet but Hallman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gherobane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gherobane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hallman manages to pass to side control.
Hallman trying to mount his opponent but Gherobane defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gherobane is trying to stand.
Hallman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gherobane!
Gherobane's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hallman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gherobane is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gherobane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hallman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallman looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gherobane is trying to stand.
Hallman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gherobane to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gherobane shrugs it off.
Hallman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gherobane is trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hallman lands a nice shot to the head.
Gherobane squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hallman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gherobane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draconis Gherobane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hallman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gherobane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallman moves into the clinch.
Gherobane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallman dodges the punch combination from Gherobane.
Gherobane misses with a left hand
and Hallman counters with a left and a right that stings Gherobane.
Hallman ducks under a wild hook from Gherobane.
Gherobane misses with a wild body shot.
Gherobane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gherobane misses with a combination
and Hallman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hallman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gherobane's waist but Gherobane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hallman off to one side.
Gherobane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallman doesn't seem bothered though.
Draconis Gherobane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gherobane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gherobane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gherobane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Gherobane.
Gherobane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gherobane takes a swing at Hallman's ribcage but misses.
Gherobane stalks Hallman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hallman's face. Hallman staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gherobane.
Gherobane thows a body shot but no joy.
Gherobane takes a swing at Hallman's ribcage but misses.
Gherobane takes a swing at Hallman's ribcage but misses.
Draconis Gherobane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gherobane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallman.
Gherobane looks to throw the jab but Hallman is out of range.
Gherobane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gherobane lands with a shot to the body.
Gherobane thows a body shot but no joy.
Gherobane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gherobane throws a hook but Hallman avoids it easily.
Hallman moves away from the strike by Gherobane.
Hallman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gherobane defends well and Hallman ends up having to push Gherobane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gherobane breaks the clinch.
Hallman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gherobane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gherobane misses with a body shot.
Gherobane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hallman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hallman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallman moves forwards but Gherobane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcus Hallman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gherobane misses with an uppercut. Hallman saw that one coming.
Gherobane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcus Hallman's cut is getting worse.
Gherobane cracks Hallman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hallman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gherobane finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gherobane gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Draconis Gherobane!
During a confident post fight interview, Draconis Gherobane 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Pym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Pym will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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195 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Pym!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett scores with a kick to the body.
Pym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pym dives in for a single leg takedown but Howlett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howlett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pym uses from the top position.
Howlett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pym accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Howlett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pym must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pym stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howlett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pym!
Howlett throws some wild stikes that Pym manages to avoid easily.
Howlett looking to secure an arm triangle but Pym defends it well.
Howlett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett controlling from the full mount.
Howlett trying to control but Pym is having none of it.
Pym is trying desperately to improve position.
Howlett looking to ground and pound but Pym is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pym is squirming around, avoiding Howlett's attempts to control the action.
Howlett avoids the attempt from Pym to control.
Howlett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pym avoids a series of strikes thrown by Howlett.
Pym tries to lock up and control but Howlett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Howlett looking to finish with strikes here!
Howlett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pym is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pym can't escape the position.
Howlett throwing strikes here but Pym is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Howlett throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pym wants to control but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howlett has control of Pym's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pym regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pym is trying desperately to improve position.
Howlett 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries to control but Pym wriggling away.
Howlett thowing shots but they're missing.
Howlett punching from mount but Pym doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pym can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett throws some wild stikes that Pym manages to avoid easily.
Pym wants to control but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett throwing strikes here but Pym is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pym counters with a two punch combo.
Pym tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pym somewhat.
Howlett throws the kick towards the body but Pym avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett tries to clinch but Pym moves out of range.
Pym avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pym swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pym fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pym throws a lazy head kick
and Howlett counters by clinching up.
Pym blocks a body shot from Howlett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett successfully pulls guard.
Pym postures up.
Pym wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Howlett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pym trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Pym as Howlett shoots in.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pym swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pym forces Howlett back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Howlett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pym.
Howlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett throws a wild body kick that Pym sees coming a mile off.
Howlett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pym counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Pym shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howlett sprawls well. Howlett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pym gets slowly back to his feet.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Pym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett tries to clinch up
and Pym counters with a one-two to the body.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pym swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pym misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pym has managed to clinch.
Howlett trying to land knees to the body.
Pym tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Pym back against the cage.
Pym blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howlett is trying to push Pym away but Pym has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Howlett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pym is looking to work some ground and pound but Howlett has wrist control.
Pym looking to sit in guard and control but Howlett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Howlett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howlett advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pym is trying to control Howlett's posture but Howlett avoids it.
Howlett controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pym is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Howlett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Howlett crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pym is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Pym will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pym darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Pym into the cage.
Pym has Howlett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howlett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Pym avoids the damage to the body.
Pym breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pym moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Howlett.
Howlett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howlett is on top in guard.
Pym being controlled here, momentarily.
Pym keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pym wants to hit a switch here but Howlett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pym there!
Pym is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pym wants to control but Howlett is having none of it.
Pym wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Howlett.
Howlett throws some wild stikes that Pym manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pym tries to hold on but Howlett postures up.
Howlett looking to finish with strikes here!
Howlett wants to control the pace but Pym is squirming around nicely.
Pym holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howlett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Howlett punching from mount but Pym doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Howlett misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pym blocking the ground and pound.
Pym is in all sorts of trouble here.
Howlett tries to control but Pym wriggling away.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howlett thowing shots but they're missing.
Pym really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howlett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pym is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howlett controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett unloads with some shots from mount but Pym bucks and avoids them well.
Pym holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howlett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Howlett wants to control the pace but Pym is squirming around nicely.
Howlett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pym is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pym taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pym holds on for dear life, controlling Howlett's posture momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howlett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pollux Ulysses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Volkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pollux Ulysses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Volkov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Ulysses.
Volkov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice jab there from Ulysses.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Ulysses saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ulysses ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ulysses scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ulysses has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulysses pushes Volkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkov looks winded!
Ulysses works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ulysses lands with a right to the head.
Ulysses lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Ulysses.
Ulysses breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ulysses lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ulysses.
Ulysses drops Volkov with a naaaaasty hook - Volkov is in real trouble here! Ulysses dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollux Ulysses!
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