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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flying Jatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flying Jatt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flying Jatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Bubba!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jatt wants to clinch.
Bubba just misses with a punch to the body.
Bubba misses the shot to the body.
As Bubba tries to get set, Jatt tries to push him back and clinch up but Bubba manages to avoid the attempt.
Jatt gets caught flat footed, as Bubba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jatt keeping moving, preventing Bubba from controlling successfully.
Bubba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jatt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bubba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jatt has his foot on Bubba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bubba works his way back into a safe position though.
Bubba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jatt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jatt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jatt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bubba throws an elbow that misses. Jatt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bubba's guard. Nice move by Jatt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatt wants to control from the top but Bubba keeps moving.
Jatt wanted to stand there but Bubba had control of the position.
Bubba wants to stand but Jatt is controlling the position.
Bubba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jatt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bubba's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jatt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jatt wants to get back to his feet.
Jatt stops Bubba from getting back to his feet.
Jatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bubba keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bubba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jatt on his heels. He'll look to pass Jatt's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jatt looking for a sweep. Not yet Jatt, not yet.
Bubba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bubba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bubba looks winded!
Bubba has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jatt to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bubba is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jatt pulls down on the head and he's put Bubba to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flying Jatt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artimus Angar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artimus Angar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vernon Russell!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Angar tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angar appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Angar misses.
Angar misses with a two punch combination.
Russell looks for a takedown but Angar sprawls well.
Russell dodges the punch combination from Angar.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angar as he avoids it easily.
Artimus Angar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon Russell.
Angar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russell.
Russell with the counter takedown but Angar avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Angar defends it nicely.
Russell checks a leg kick.
Angar throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Angar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Angar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Angar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Angar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Russell shoots for a double leg takedown but Angar sprawls well. He's pushed Russell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Angar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Angar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Russell dives in and grabs Angar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angar pushes down on Russell's head and hops out.
Angar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Angar. Those never looked like landing.
Angar tries to bum rush Russell with a series of wild strikes but Russell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angar dodges the punch combination from Russell.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Russell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Angar - the referee stops the clock and Russell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Angar. Russell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Angar looks to land a combination. Russell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Angar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell has a takedown stuffed.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell throws a body kick that misses.
Angar stuns Russell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Russell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russell shoots in but Angar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Angar does no damage.
Angar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Artimus Angar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Angar misses with an uppercut. Russell saw that one coming.
Russell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Russell is looking to clinch but Angar is avoiding it.
Angar throws a combination that misses
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Artimus Angar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Angar sprawls well. Angar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
Russell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Angar defends well and Russell ends up having to push Angar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Angar throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell shoots and misses
letting Angar counter with a right hand.
Angar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Russell looks winded!
Angar lands a big head kick that sends Russell tumbling to the mat! Angar takes a step backwards and waves Russell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Russell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Angar has cracked Russell with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Angar lands another huge swinging hook and Russell tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Russell, before Angar can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artimus Angar!
Artimus Angar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Skywalker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Powers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers tries to clinch up.
Skywalker connects with the punch.
Skywalker throws a big shot that misses.
Powers drives through with a takedown into Skywalker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skywalker wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers landing some decent shots from guard.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Skywalker's brow.
Skywalker wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skywalker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powers cracks Skywalker with a solid left hand.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Powers manages to pass to side control.
Skywalker wants to get back to full guard but Powers has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Skywalker tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
Skywalker is in a horrible position here. Powers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skywalker is bucking up trying to escape but Powers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Powers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Skywalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skywalker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skywalker tries to get out of the position.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Powers landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Skywalker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Powers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers with good strikes from the mount here!
Powers lands a big elbow.
Skywalker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skywalker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker working to try and regain half guard.
Skywalker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Skywalker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Powers cracks Skywalker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Powers lands a nice shot to the head.
Powers dominating with strikes here.
Skywalker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Skywalker hang on?
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
Skywalker tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skywalker is desperately trying to improve his position but Powers has a good base and remains in mount.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Powers breaks from Skywalker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Powers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Powers with the ground and pound from mount.
Skywalker is trying desperately to improve position.
Powers with shots to the head and body - Skywalker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Powers lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers cracks Skywalker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Powers with a couple of short strikes.
Skywalker can't escape the position.
Powers landing strikes from the mount and Skywalker is in trouble!
Powers landing punches.
Skywalker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Skywalker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Powers with the ground and pound from mount.
Powers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Powers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skywalker is rocked!
Powers postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Skywalker bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Powers and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Powers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mussa Dumbia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koopa King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mussa Dumbia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mussa Dumbia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mussa Dumbia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koopa King!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumbia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King stands up over Dumbia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dumbia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a couple of digs.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King stays in close to Dumbia's body and controls the position.
Dumbia wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Dumbia's brow.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like King might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
King advances to half guard.
Dumbia is breathing heavily.
King is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dumbia!
King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
King controlling from mount.
Let's hope that King 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.
King with a couple of short strikes.
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a couple of good head shots there.
King controlling from the full mount.
Dumbia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King unloading with bombs!
King controlling the pace for now.
Dumbia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dumbia tries to get out of the position.
King is continuing to stall.
King working Dumbia over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from King.
King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King raining down hammerfists from mount.
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! King connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dumbia is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koopa King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Dumbia is on queer street and King is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Koopa King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurice Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan drives through with a takedown into Jenkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jordan forces his way into half guard.
Jordan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenkins defends it well.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Jordan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordan is pressing down on Jenkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jenkins is holding on for now.
Jenkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jordan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jenkins has tightened it up now! Jordan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maurice Jenkins!
Maurice Jenkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Marveux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mcgregor Conor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marveux's entrance music is King without a crown. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Anthony Marveux has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anthony Marveux seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Marveux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mcgregor Conor!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marveux darts in looking for a takedown but Conor gets double underhooks and turns Marveux into the cage.
Conor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marveux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Conor wants to get back to full guard.
Conor regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marveux landing with the ground and pound.
Conor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marveux is one step ahead there.
Marveux tries to free his leg and advance position but Conor is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marveux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marveux.
Marveux tries to free his leg and advance position but Conor is retaining full guard.
Marveux throws a big elbow that misses.
Marveux advances to half guard.
Conor is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conor looking for submissions off his back.
Conor looks winded!
Marveux is trying to work for a kimura but Conor is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Conor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marveux defends it easily.
Marveux distracts Conor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marveux with a nice head shot there.
Marveux with a nice head shot there.
Marveux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Conor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marveux is aware though and is defending well.
Marveux scoring with some ground and pound.
Marveux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marveux postures up and lands a big shot to Conor's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conor is looking for a triangle but Marveux pushes his legs off easily.
Marveux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marveux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conor is keeping the position for now.
Marveux lands a couple of elbows.
Marveux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Conor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marveux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marveux looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marveux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conor is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marveux has his foot on Conor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conor works his way back into a safe position though.
Conor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marveux 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.
Marveux thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marveux throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Marveux 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.
Marveux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conor passes into half guard.
Conor lands with a punch from half guard.
Conor is nestled in close to Marveux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marveux gets full guard.
Conor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marveux's guard.
Conor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marveux's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Conor connects with a nice short shot to Marveux's temple.
Marveux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conor pulls his head out easily.
Marveux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conor pulls his head out easily.
Marveux missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marveux tries to roll over but Conor keeps him under control.
Conor is keen to just control but Marveux is a slippery customer.
Conor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marveux defends it well.
Conor prevents Marveux from improving his position.
Conor is trying to control the action in half guard but Marveux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marveux is looking for a sweep. Conor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marveux's head.
Marveux taking some punishment here, with Conor in his half guard.
Conor working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marveux wants to improve his position but Conor is controlling well.
Marveux throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Marveux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Conor. No joy for Marveux on that attempt.
Conor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anthony Marveux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marveux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conor throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marveux is defended easily by Conor.
Conor jabs Marveux right on the nose. Marveux blinks but takes it well.
Marveux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Marveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marveux has his takedown stuffed
and Conor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marveux moves forwards but Conor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marveux.
Anthony Marveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conor lands a slapping body shot.
Conor misses the shot to the body.
Marveux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conor as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Marveux's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mcgregor Conor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marveux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marveux tries for a takedown but Conor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Conor lands.
It looks like Anthony Marveux has been cut.
Conor swings for the body but Marveux moves out of range.
Marveux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conor circles away.
Conor scores with a jab.
Conor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conor. Marveux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Conor. No joy for Marveux on that attempt.
Conor lands a nice shot that snaps Marveux's head back.
Conor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Conor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marveuxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marveux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conor tries to avoid it but Marveux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conor to the ground. Conor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Conor.
Conor cracks Marveux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marveux is rocked!
Conor finds Marveux's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Marveux flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Conor lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Marveux will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mcgregor Conor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modeous Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modeous Kahn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Modeous Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahn prevents it.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Kahn's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Kahn to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Further stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Kahn controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Kahn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Kahn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Kahn is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kahn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahn is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kahn avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet.
Kahn trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kahn throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Kahn.
Kahn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Kahn.
Kahn lands a jab to the nose.
Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Kahn.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Modeous Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn checks a low kick from Nurmagomedov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kahn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modeous Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kahn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kahn tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kahn!
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kahn hang on?
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Kahn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Kahn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount and Kahn is in trouble!
Kahn tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kahn's face.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Kahn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Kahn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nurmagomedov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Kahn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Kahn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kahn!
Nurmagomedov breaks from Kahn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kahn is rocked!
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Kahn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of good shots and Kahn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Kahn tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Kahn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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!
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kahn!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nurmagomedov.
Kahn is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov is riding his opponent, not letting Kahn buck him off.
Kahn seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahn covers up after that shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is landing with strikes. Kahn can't take much more of this.
Kahn takes a big shot to the side of the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nurmagomedov controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kahn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Kahn misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around?
Kahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Kahn is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Kahn misses with a double jab
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kahn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Kahn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov is staying tight to Kahn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kahn seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nurmagomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Nurmagomedov continues to hold on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Kahn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kahn struggling a bit here.
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Kahn tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kahn to see if he's OK.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Kahn's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Kahn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Modeous Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov just content to control the position.
Kahn tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!
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