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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 393 p4p, 37 weight class) and Lord Beaverton (ranked 1754 p4p, 162 weight class). Kagonbo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voodoo. Lord Beaverton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lord Beaverton!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaverton connects with the punch.
Kagonbo throws a sloppy head kick and Beaverton moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beaverton.
Beaverton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beaverton gets a clinch.
Kagonbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kagonbo slips a jab and a cross from Beaverton.
Kagonbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kagonbo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Beaverton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kagonbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kagonbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beaverton is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaverton tries to land a front kick but Kagonbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Beaverton does no damage.
Beaverton moves out of range as Kagonbo throws a body kick.
Kagonbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Beaverton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kagonbo avoids the body shot from Beaverton.
Beaverton lands with a cross.
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Kagonbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Beaverton counters with a left right combination that sends Kagonbo crashing to the mat - Beaverton wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kagonbo out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Beaverton!
Lord Beaverton is the new heavyweight champion!
Lord Beaverton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bismack Kagonbo had this to say: 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Karlsson (ranked 1020 p4p, 169 weight class) and Kassius Halo (ranked 1324 p4p, 205 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Nemesis by Arch Enemy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kassius Halo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
Karlsson ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
Halo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Karlsson tenderised Halo's leg. Halo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the head.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Halo looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo but Halo just gets out of the way.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Cheese Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halo is in Karlsson's guard.
Halo stops Karlsson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karlsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo trying to hold on to Karlsson's head to control him but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halo controls his leg.
Halo with the active half guard here but Karlsson passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is looking to reverse the position.
Karlsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Halo to his feet.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Halo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Halo is on him like a limpet, forcing Karlsson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Halo.
Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Halo in his tracks for a moment.
Halo tries to pull guard but Karlsson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Karlsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halo somewhat.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Karlsson - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karlsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Halo! Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halo to his feet! Halo is in big trouble!
An inside leg kick from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halo is in Karlsson's guard.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson kicks Halo off and gets to his feet.
Karlsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karl Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halo is rocked!
Halo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halo somewhat.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlsson did well to prevent Halo getting side control.
Karlsson taking some punishment here, with Halo in his half guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Karlsson defending well.
Halo looks to land a strike but Karlsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Karlsson's brow.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Halo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo throwing strikes from guard but Karlsson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halo's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!
Halo looking for subs off his back but Karlsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to stand up but Halo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Halo wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Halo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Karlsson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
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 Karl Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karlsson scores with a jab.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlsson defends it well.
Halo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it.
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Halo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Halo distracts Karlsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Karlsson is stalling here.
Karlsson stalling.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Halo jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Halo around his waist. Halo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo pulls guard successfully.
Halo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Karlsson stacks Halo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Karlsson!
Halo wants to control but Karlsson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson decides to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Karlsson has his feet on Halo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Karlsson as Halo shoots in.
Karlsson tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halo shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Karlsson takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halo walks into a left hand.
Kassius Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karlsson to the ground. Halo is now in Karlsson's guard.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Karlsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halo.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halo is controlling him.
Halo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Halo working for a triangle but Karlsson defends it easily.
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!
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karlsson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Karlsson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Karlsson walks into a left hand.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.
Halo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo throws a strike but Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karlsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Halo misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halo with the counter takedown but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Karlsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a head kick that Halo semi-blocks.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Halo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Halo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Halo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karlsson dives on top into guard.
Halo has his feet on Karlsson's thighs here. He's pushed Karlsson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Karlsson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Kassius Halo gave a big smile as he said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Brown (ranked 1346 p4p, 166 weight class) and Henry Marquet (ranked 4077 p4p, 418 weight class). Trey Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Trey Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Marquet!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquet misses with a two punch combination.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marquet misses with a head kick.
A jab from Marquet does it's job there.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Marquet had a free shot at his head there.
Marquet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown slips a straight right by Marquet.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marquet throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown blocks a head kick by Marquet.
Marquet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marquet throws a head kick that misses.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marquet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marquet. That did some damage!
A combination from Marquet does no damage.
Marquet's corner calls for a 1-2. Marquet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stuns Marquet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marquet misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown lands a stunning uppercut that sends Marquet to the mat!
Marquet is rocked!
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marquet is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown trying to control the action but Marquet is working from the bottom.
Marquet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Marquet seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marquet defending well though.
Brown throwing shots but Marquet is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquet is trying is best to control the position here.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marquet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown thows a huge punch but Marquet dodges it nicely.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown wants to stand but Marquet has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marquet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown catches Marquet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Marquet's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquet tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown forces Marquet back against the cage and clinches.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Marquet.
Marquet managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marquet is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Marquet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Marquet uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marquets head.
Marquet managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marquet avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marquet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marquet looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marquet can do to turn this around?
Marquet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Marquet punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown misses with a hook. Marquet ducked under it nicely.
Marquet staying out of range there.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marquet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marquet.
Marquet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Marquet 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Marquet.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown catches Marquet with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Marquet forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trey Brown!
Trey Brown is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 1504 p4p, 193 weight class) and Turbo Epicity (ranked 4193 p4p, 424 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. The crowd seem to be enjoying Epicity's choice of entrance music: Semi Charmed Life. Turbo Epicity will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Gracie shoots in.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Epicity's guard.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Epicity manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Epicity in his guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie working for a triangle but Epicity defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Epicity's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epicity is one step ahead there.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Epicity tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Epicity is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Epicity's guard.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
Epicity pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Epicity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Epicity defends it easily.
Epicity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Epicity has passed into half guard!
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Epicity has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Epicity has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Epicity manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Epicity has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Epicity gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Epicity throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Epicity lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epicity swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity connects with a crisp jab.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Epicity throws a big counter head kick but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Gracie down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Epicity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Epicity's guard.
Epicity pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Epicity saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie trying to control the action but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epicity is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epicity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Epicity takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Epicity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Epicity!
Epicity must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Epicity doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Epicity manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Epicity has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Epicity's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ouje Bougoumou (ranked 3285 p4p, 353 weight class) and Jack Wilder (ranked 3919 p4p, 412 weight class). Wilder has chosen Young Dumb & Broke as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ouje Bougoumou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bougoumou digs a good hook to Wilder's body.
Bougoumou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Bougoumou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bougoumou connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Bougoumou finds it's target.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Bougoumou.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bougoumou to score with a decent uppercut.
Bougoumou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bougoumou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilder momentarily.
A jab lands there for Bougoumou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bougoumou.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bougoumou misses.
Bougoumou looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Bougoumou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bougoumou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Bougoumou counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bougoumou is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bougoumou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bougoumou trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Bougoumou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou is pressing down on Wilder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilder is holding on for now.
Bougoumou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bougoumou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wilder is defending against the submission attempts here by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou is trying to work for a kimura but Wilder is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilder sees it coming and defends easily.
Bougoumou seems to be working for a kimura but Wilder defends the submission attempt.
Bougoumou is looking to stall here but Wilder recovers full guard.
Bougoumou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bougoumou wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Bougoumou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bougoumou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bougoumou being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bougoumou blocks a head kick by Wilder.
It looks like Bougoumou has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bougoumou misses with a looping right.
Bougoumou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bougoumou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Bougoumou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bougoumou feints and as Wilder raises his hands in defense, Bougoumou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bougoumou tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Bougoumou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouje Bougoumou dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bougoumou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bougoumou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bougoumou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bougoumou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bougoumou tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Wilder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wilder scores with a head kick.
It looks like Ouje Bougoumou has been cut.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bougoumou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bougoumou connects with a looping right hand.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Bougoumou. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder jabs at Bougoumou's body.
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Bougoumou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Bougoumou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bougoumou manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilder. That's going to slow Bougoumou down.
Wilder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouje Bougoumou is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Bougoumou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bougoumou missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bougoumou misses with a looping right.
Bougoumou connects with a body shot.
Bougoumou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Bougoumou.
Wilder misses with a hook to the body
and Bougoumou counters with a shoot takedown. Wilder fights it but they end up in guard.
Bougoumou wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
Wilder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Bougoumou tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Wilder trying to control the position.
Bougoumou trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is trying to keep Bougoumou in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bougoumou misses the jab.
Bougoumou throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Bougoumou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bougoumou tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bougoumou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Bougoumou counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bougoumou.
Bougoumou misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bougoumou throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder connects with a jab.
Bougoumou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder throws a leg kick which misses Bougoumou's front leg but catches the back leg as Bougoumou tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bougoumou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilder jabs at Bougoumou's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilder, right into the meat.
Bougoumou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilder.
Bougoumou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Wilder throws a counter combo.
Wilder lands a leg kick that knocks Bougoumou off balance momentarily.
Wilder is looking to score with low kicks.
Bougoumou blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilder tries to land a leg kick but Bougoumou saw it coming and moves away.
Wilder is looking to chop away at Bougoumou's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ouje Bougoumou's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wilder misses the body punch
and Bougoumou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bougoumou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Bougoumou slips under a jab from Wilder.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Wilder moves out of range as Bougoumou strikes.
Bougoumou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilder. That's going to slow Bougoumou down.
Bougoumou misses with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bougoumou lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bougoumou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bougoumou's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougoumou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Bougoumou blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bougoumou moves away.
Bougoumou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Bougoumou finds it's target.
Bougoumou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bougoumou.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bougoumou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bougoumou. That did some damage!
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bougoumou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bougoumou moves away.
Bougoumou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilder. That's going to slow Bougoumou down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bougoumou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bougoumou throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Bougoumou steps away.
Bougoumou throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Bougoumou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot.
Bougoumou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bougoumou misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bougoumou goes for a double leg but Wilder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilder continues to drive forward.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Bougoumou.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bougoumou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bougoumou finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
Wilder lands the left hand.
Bougoumou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bougoumou misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
The crowd cheers as Bougoumou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.
Bougoumou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bougoumou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Bougoumou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bougoumou drops back looking for a leg! Wilder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilder manages to kick Bougoumou off! Bougoumou jumps back into Wilder's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bougoumou wants to pass the guard but Wilder is keeping the position.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Bougoumou from controlling successfully.
Bougoumou being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouje Bougoumou clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ouje Bougoumou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilder.
Bougoumou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Bougoumou throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
No luck for Bougoumou with that takedown attempt.
Wilder is looking to slow Bougoumou down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougoumou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder tests Bougoumou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bougoumou misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougoumou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Bougoumou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bougoumou manages to avoid it.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Bougoumou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder scoring well with a low kick there.
Bougoumou throws a big shot that misses.
Bougoumou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Bougoumou on that attempt.
Wilder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bougoumou cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
Bougoumou avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Bougoumou steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bougoumou.
Wilder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilder feints a jab promting Bougoumou to slip. Wilder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bougoumou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bougoumou is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bougoumou swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Bougoumou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bougoumou to the canvas! Bougoumou doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wilder keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!
Jack Wilder is the new lightweight champion!
Jack Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chrys Kyle (ranked 1807 p4p, 188 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 1574 p4p, 169 weight class). Krause has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chrys Kyle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Krause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyle swivels and escapes.
Kyle is looking for a counter combo.
Kyle has Krause up against the cage in a clinch.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause.
Krause has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kyle uses from the top position.
Kyle is looking to stand up but Krause won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause is looking for a triangle but Kyle pushes his legs off easily.
Krause throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kyle uses it to pass to side control.
Kyle decides to stand back up.
Kyle forces Krause back against the cage and clinches.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krause looking for a takedown.
Krause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyle is defending well.
Kyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause is looking for a takedown.
Kyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krause.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Krause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
Krause drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krause is working for takedown but Kyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause tightens his grip and picks Kyle up, before dumping him to the ground. Kyle manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Krause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Krause looks winded!
Kyle drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
Kyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krause is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kyle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyle lands an uppercut.
Krause jumps guard but Kyle stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krause decides to pull guard.
Kyle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kyle moves into range and clinches up with Krause.
A short right from Kyle on the inside.
Kyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle clinches with his opponent.
Kyle lands with a left to the head.
Krause is working for takedown but Kyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krause can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Kyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krause changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Kyle.
Kyle drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
Krause is trying to trip Kyle. He has hold of a leg but Kyle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Krause persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kyle wants to stand up but Krause is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrys Kyle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krause shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyle is looking to chop away at Krause's legs.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Kyle misses with a double jab.
Chrys Kyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kyle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krause has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krause and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Krause misses with a takedown attempt - Kyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kyle takes a swing at Krause's ribcage but misses.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle connects with a right hand. Krause shakes it off.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krause gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krause misses with a looping left.
Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Kyle's shoulder, as Kyle tries to avoid the shot.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyle defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle moves into range and clinches up with Krause.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Kyle lands with a left to the head.
Kyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Kyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krauses head.
Krause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyle is defending well.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause fails to pull guard.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Krause is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Kyle.
Kyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kyle breaks from the clinch.
Chrys Kyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
Kyle tries to bum rush Krause with a series of wild strikes but Krause uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyle misses with a two punch combination.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyle defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle clinches.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krause misses with a two punch combination.
Kyle takes the fight into the clinch.
Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kyle stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Kyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause tries to pull guard but Kyle won't allow it.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow.
Kyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krause is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyle walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyle stuffs the takedown.
Krause is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Kyle.
Chrys Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle rushes Krause and presses him up against the cage.
Kyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyle throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krause is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krause jumps guard but Kyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krause is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kyle to keep the fight standing.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krause looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyle drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kyle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle lands a shoulder strike.
Kyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyle manages to break the clinch.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kyle wants to get back to his feet.
Krause throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kyle kicks Krause off and gets back to his feet.
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Kyle.
Kyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyle walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyle clinches up with Krause and pushes him back against the cage.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrys Kyle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krause gets tackled into the cage by Kyle. Kyle maintains the clinch.
Krause has Kyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krause lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krause stops Kyle from getting back to his feet.
Kyle has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Krause is on him like a limpet, forcing Kyle back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kyle stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Kyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle lands with a light punch inside.
Kyle scores with a shot to the side of Krause's head.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Krause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krause takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
A head kick misses from Kyle.
Krause lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyle throws a big counter combination but Krause scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause moves forwards but Kyle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krause is rocked!
Kyle instigates a clinch.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle misses with a few strikes there.
Kyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krause, pushing him back against the cage.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Kyle manages to break the clinch.
Kyle moves into the clinch.
Krause has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kyle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet.
Krause has his opponent's back but Kyle is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Krause.
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
Krause jumps guard but Kyle stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krause has clasped his hands together around Kyle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Krause in side control, throwing shots but Kyle defends.
Krause tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krause has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kyle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krause asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krause trying to control the position but Kyle is working away.
An elbow from Krause crashes against the mat.
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.
Krause working the ground and pound from side control.
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kyle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Krause has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kyle is not content to let Krause control the position.
Kyle is trying to buck Krause off.
Kyle is not content to let Krause control the position.
Krause lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws Krause to one side and escapes!
Krause fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyle instigates a clinch.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Kyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chrys Kyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krause is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krause manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause is working an open guard so Kyle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Kyle shows good takedown defense.
Krause just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKyle.
Kyle forces Krause back against the cage and clinches.
Kyle lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrys Kyle clearly takes 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.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Krause gets tackled into the cage by Kyle. Kyle maintains the clinch.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyle gets a clinch.
Krause wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyle presses Krause against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause takes a shot to the head.
Krause wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krause wants a takedown.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krause is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle scores with a shot to the side of Krause's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krause up against the cage.
Krause is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyle lands a left hand.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krause is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyle finish him?
Krause jumps guard but Kyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Krause seems to have recovered his senses.
Kyle lands with a left to the head.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Krause is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kyle.
Kyle lands a big right hand that drops Krause! The killer instinct kicks in and Kyle finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrys Kyle!
Chrys Kyle is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Chrys Kyle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.
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