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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Kelly (ranked 4288 p4p, 423 weight class) and Gary RodneyField (ranked 8042 p4p, 556 weight class). Gary RodneyField will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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235 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gary RodneyField!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RodneyField tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
RodneyField tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
RodneyField looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but RodneyField persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kelly is stalling in the full guard.
Kelly trying to control but RodneyField is working from the bottom.
Kelly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but RodneyField is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kelly wants to control from the top but RodneyField keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from RodneyField, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bill Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary RodneyField.
RodneyField slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kelly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. RodneyField was covering up waiting for the punch and Kelly finishes the takedown easily into guard.
RodneyField is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RodneyField keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RodneyField being controlled here, momentarily.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RodneyField swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelly trying to control but RodneyField is working from the bottom.
RodneyField throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kelly escapes and throws RodneyField's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kelly controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but RodneyField is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass RodneyField's legs.
Kelly trying to control the action but RodneyField is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on RodneyField's face as Kelly controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Kelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming RodneyField to the mat! RodneyField manages to get full guard.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but RodneyField is retaining full guard.
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. RodneyField is keeping the position for now.
Kelly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RodneyField swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that RodneyField can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelly content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly looks for a takedown but RodneyField sprawls well.
RodneyField drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
RodneyField stands up and waves to Kelly to follow him.
Gary RodneyField seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly tries for a takedown but RodneyField sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
RodneyField shoots in but no luck this time.
RodneyField stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and RodneyField wants it to stay on the feet.
RodneyField is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but RodneyField defends well and Kelly ends up having to push RodneyField into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. RodneyField is trying to defend but Kelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
RodneyField is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Kelly seems to be working for a kimura but RodneyField defends the submission attempt.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but RodneyField is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
RodneyField wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Kelly wants to stand but RodneyField has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kelly not doing much here.
Kelly seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down RodneyField for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Kelly continues to stall.
RodneyField is trying to stand back up but Kelly is controlling him
Kelly is pressing down on RodneyField's thigh, looking to free his foot. RodneyField is holding on for now.
Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but RodneyField is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Kelly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Kelly dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but RodneyField circles away.
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but RodneyField swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for RodneyField on that attempt.
RodneyField shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelly defends it nicely.
Kelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says RodneyField as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RodneyField tries to sprawl but Kelly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RodneyField is looking to escape.
Well, if Kelly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
More hug and hope from Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RodneyField won't allow Kelly to pass to mount.
Kelly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
RodneyField is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Kelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly tries to advance to mount but RodneyField instead regains half guard.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kelly trying to control the action but RodneyField is working from the bottom.
RodneyField won't allow Kelly to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RodneyField is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kelly throws a strike but RodneyField avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kelly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
RodneyField looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
RodneyField stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelly. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from RodneyField.
RodneyField takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RodneyField shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching RodneyField on his heels. He'll look to pass RodneyField's guard now, I'm sure.
Gary RodneyField has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Kelly!
Bill Kelly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murky McTavern (ranked 4164 p4p, 501 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 4187 p4p, 505 weight class). Maximus Meridius has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 London, Murky McTavern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavern ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
McTavern works Meridius's body with a nice hook.
McTavern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McTavern ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
McTavern appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTavern looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Meridius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meridius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McTavern stuns Meridius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McTavern swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McTavern ducks right into an uppercut from Meridius.
McTavern is looking to clinch but Meridius is avoiding it.
McTavern thuds a left hand into Meridius's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meridius walks into a jab.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTavern definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavern lands with a nice combination. Meridius backs away looking to recover.
McTavern is looking to wear down Meridius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meridius misses with a wild body shot.
Meridius has closed the distance and engaged McTavern in a clinch.
Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
McTavern lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
McTavern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meridius's elbow.
Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
McTavern tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meridius smiles and moves away.
McTavern shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meridius sprawls well. Meridius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McTavern gets slowly back to his feet.
Meridius throws out a counter right but McTavern avoids it with no problem.
Meridius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McTavern closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meridius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavern throws a hook but Meridius avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTavern lands a nice hook to Meridius's body. Meridius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meridius needs to keep his hands up - McTavern had a free shot at his head there.
McTavern throws a right and a left that Meridius avoids nicely.
McTavern slips a straight right by Meridius.
Nice shot by McTavern.
McTavern lands with a nice body punch.
Meridius moves into the clinch successfully.
Meridius misses with a body punch.
Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
McTavern working aggressively here.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but McTavern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavern pulls guard successfully.
McTavern looking for a guillotine here but Meridius defends easily.
McTavern trying to control the position.
McTavern escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meridius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McTavern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McTavern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavern thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meridius's head.
Meridius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McTavern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McTavern's back!
Meridius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McTavern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meridius avoiding McTavern 's attempts to control his hands.
McTavern wants to escape the position.
Meridius just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McTavern is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murky McTavern dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McTavern just misses with a punch to the body.
McTavern scores with the left hand. Meridius knows he should have avoided that one.
McTavern takes one to the chin there.
Meridius closes the distance and pushes McTavern back into the cage.
McTavern struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands.
McTavern throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meridiuss head.
Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Meridius.
Meridius digs a right hand underneath McTavern's ribcage. McTavern let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meridius.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius presses McTavern against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavern lands with a short shot to the head.
McTavern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meridius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by McTavern.
McTavern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius avoids the body shot from McTavern.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Meridius has managed to clinch.
McTavern working hard to break the clinch.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but McTavern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius gets through McTavern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McTavern prevents a body shot from Meridius.
A hook to the body from Meridius.
Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTavern jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meridius walks away with a smile on his face. McTavern gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McTavern misses with a wild combination.
McTavern missing with a left hand there. Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTavern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTavern.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTavern.
No luck for McTavern with that takedown attempt.
Meridius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McTavern misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meridius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTavern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meridius.
McTavern jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meridius walks away with a smile on his face. McTavern gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murky McTavern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius takes one to the chin there.
McTavern misses with a body shot
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McTavern doesn't manage to clinch there - Meridius circles away.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTavern swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTavern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius darts in and clinches McTavern up against the cage.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of McTavern backwards.
McTavern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTavern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
McTavern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meridius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTavern misses the shot to the body.
Meridius avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTavern jabs at Meridius's body.
Meridius moves into the clinch.
Maximus Meridius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meridius works on McTavern's body with a couple of short punches.
McTavern wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as McTavern controls the action.
McTavern tries to pull guard but Meridius won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Meridius.
Meridius pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Meridius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTavern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meridius misses with some punches.
McTavern tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meridius smiles and moves away.
McTavern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTavern is trying to pull guard but Meridius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meridius.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTavern backwards.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTavern is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McTavern misses with the combination.
McTavern misses with a body shot.
Murky McTavern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTavern.
Meridius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTavern is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh McTavern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTavern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meridius counters with a huge left! McTavern is in big trouble! He's backing up but Meridius isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McTavern from any more damage. A dominating finish by Meridius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximus Meridius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 4269 p4p, 420 weight class) and Jack Nasty (ranked 4348 p4p, 429 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Electric Worry. Nasty has chosen Green Hell as his entrance music. Jack Nasty is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nasty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nasty tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bubba Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Nasty.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Nasty has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Nasty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nasty looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Nasty is rocked!
Jones has Nasty up against the cage in a clinch.
Nasty is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nasty tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones presses Nasty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nasty wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones dips a shoulder and cracks Nasty with a mighty uppercut! Nasty falls back against the cage and Jones unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nasty is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jones screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
Jack Nasty spoke after the fight, saying 'I got nothin to say'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Neves (ranked 2533 p4p, 270 weight class) and Tomas Sobrino (ranked 7517 p4p, 538 weight class). Tomas Sobrino will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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245 lbs
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252 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Neves!
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, Tomas Sobrino!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobrino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Joao Neves has been cut.
A punch combination from Neves misses.
Neves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobrino.
A little feinted left hand from Neves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobrino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobrino misses with a head kick.
Sobrino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobrino throws a push kick but Neves slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Neves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sobrino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Neves blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Neves.
Neves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Neves as the two fighters clinch.
Sobrino wants to get back to striking at distance but Neves won't allow it.
Neves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sobrino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Neves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neves prevents Sobrino from breaking the clinch.
Neves lands with a right to the head.
Neves gets through Sobrino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neves lands an uppercut.
Neves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sobrino backwards.
Sobrino working aggressively here.
Neves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neves lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobrino looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Neves.
Neves lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Neves.
Neves lands with a short shot to the head.
Neves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sobrino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Neves.
Sobrino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neves scores with a shot to the side of Sobrino's head.
Sobrino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neves lands a shoulder strike.
Neves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobrino backwards.
Neves lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neves.
Neves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sobrino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neves lands a left hand.
Sobrino is trying to break free.
Neves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobrino backwards.
Neves digs a right hand into Sobrino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sobrino's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Neves.
Neves keeps control of Sobrino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neves.
Neves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neves lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves cracks Sobrino with a nice body shot.
Neves lands with a right to the head.
Neves lands a right hand.
Neves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neves lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Neves.
Neves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobrino backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neves.
Neves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neves digs a right hand underneath Sobrino's ribcage. Sobrino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neves scores with a shot to the side of Sobrino's head.
Neves digs a right hand underneath Sobrino's ribcage. Sobrino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neves.
A right handed body shot lands from Neves.
A right hand to the body from Neves.
Neves lands a left hand.
Neves lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Neves.
Neves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sobrino or not.
Neves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobrino backwards.
Neves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobrino backwards.
Sobrino is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Neves.
Sobrino is still on wobbly legs! Can Neves finish him?
Neves lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobrino seems to have recovered his senses.
Neves scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Neves.
Neves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sobrino is trying to force a seperation but Neves has the dominant position.
A short right from Neves.
Neves digs a right hand underneath Sobrino's ribcage. Sobrino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neves.
Sobrino tries to break free but Neves pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neves lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Neves.
Neves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Neves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Neves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Neves throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobrino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Neves misses the target.
Neves closes the distance and clinches.
Neves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobrino.
Neves scores with a hook to the body.
Neves gets through Sobrino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sobrino takes a shot to the head.
Neves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neves scores with a shot to the side of Sobrino's head.
Neves lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Neves.
Neves lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neves lands an uppercut.
Neves lands a nice uppercut.
Neves drops Sobrino onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sobrino is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Neves lands a big right hand! Sobrino is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Neves!
A victorious Joao Neves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Benedetti (ranked 2360 p4p, 279 weight class) and Magnar Sigthordisson (ranked 3109 p4p, 338 weight class). Benedetti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bajafondo. Sigthordisson has chosen Ganstagrass - Long hard times to come as his entrance music. Magnar Sigthordisson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnar Sigthordisson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigthordisson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benedetti's hands.
Good leg kick by Sigthordisson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sigthordisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Sigthordisson takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Benedetti misses its target.
Sigthordisson misses with the combination.
Sigthordisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sigthordisson slips under a jab.
Sigthordisson drives through and clinches with Benedetti against the cage.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Sigthordisson can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Sigthordisson swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sigthordisson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Benedetti's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti works Sigthordisson's body with a nice hook.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sigthordisson has time to react.
Benedetti takes a swing at Sigthordisson's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti lunges at Sigthordisson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sigthordisson's hand.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Sigthordisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigthordisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Sigthordisson responds with a good body kick, but Benedetti manages to step out the way in time.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mario Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sigthordisson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Sigthordisson's head but Sigthordisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sigthordisson tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti slips a jab and a cross from Sigthordisson.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sigthordisson moves away.
Sigthordisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti lunges at Sigthordisson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sigthordisson's hand.
Sigthordisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Sigthordisson connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Sigthordisson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sigthordisson missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti is looking to wear down Sigthordisson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benedetti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigthordisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigthordisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sigthordisson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Sigthordisson's ribs.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sigthordisson moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
A slow jab from Sigthordisson misses its intended target.
Sigthordisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti scores with the left hand. Sigthordisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sigthordisson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Sigthordisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sigthordisson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sigthordisson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sigthordisson misses with a looping right.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigthordisson.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sigthordisson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
A slow jab from Sigthordisson misses its intended target.
Benedetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sigthordisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benedetti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sigthordisson is rocked!
Benedetti Throws a clean left jab. Benedetti Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Sigthordisson's chin! Sigthordisson crumbles to the ground and Benedetti follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Benedetti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy The Bastard (ranked 2115 p4p, 311 weight class) and Vladamir Slamenkov (ranked 3375 p4p, 442 weight class). The Bastard comes to the cage accompanied by King of Kings - Motorhead. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy The Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladamir Slamenkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamenkov has his takedown stuffed
and The Bastard counters with a nice uppercut.
Slamenkov has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slamenkov darts in looking for a takedown but The Bastard gets double underhooks and turns Slamenkov into the cage.
Billy The Bastard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Slamenkov.
The Bastard scores with a hook.
The Bastard forces Slamenkov back against the cage and clinches.
The Bastard pushes Slamenkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Slamenkov's head.
The Bastard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slamenkovs head.
Slamenkov tries to score a body lock takedown but The Bastard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Bastard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bastard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slamenkov avoids it.
The Bastard gets through Slamenkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slamenkov tries to pull guard but The Bastard won't allow it.
The Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from The Bastard as the two fighters clinch.
The Bastard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Bastard gets through Slamenkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by The Bastard.
The Bastard lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from The Bastard.
Slamenkov looks winded!
Slamenkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Bastard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Bastard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slamenkov is rocked!
The Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Slamenkov is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bastard finish him?
The Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Slamenkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Bastard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bastard leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slamenkov seems to have recovered his senses.
The Bastard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slamenkov backwards.
The Bastard lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Bastard lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Slamenkov to his knees! The Bastard keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy The Bastard!
Billy The Bastard gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 2976 p4p, 381 weight class) and Richie Miles (ranked 1926 p4p, 262 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Relentless - Slayer. Miles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You Never Met a Mother Fucker Quite Like Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Miles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miles needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Miles seems unphased.
Miles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Miles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Miles pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Miles.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson lands a left and a right that send Miles crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Miles crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Miles back to his feet!
Miles is rocked!
Miles bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Johnson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Miles falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Miles was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Richie Miles had this to say: 'You got the better of me this time, but you wont be so lucky the next time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 578 p4p, 85 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 1033 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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202 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnoldas Sireika!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kuklinski misses with an uppercut
and Sireika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuklinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sireika moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sireika.
Sireika presses Kuklinski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sireika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sireika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sireika.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Sireika - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Sireika's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sireika tries a body shot but Kuklinski blocks it.
Sireika struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinski controls his hands.
Sireika lands with a left to the head.
Sireika tries a body shot but Kuklinski blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sireika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sireika lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sireika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sireika is pressed up against the cage. Kuklinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sireika down to the mat. Sireika avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sireika ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sireika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuklinski is looking to clinch but Sireika is avoiding it.
Sireika tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuklinski manages to circle out of the way.
Kuklinski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski fails with the takedown.
Sireika connects with the punch.
Kuklinski throws a right hand that misses
and Sireika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sireika's guard.
Kuklinski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sireika works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuklinski stops Sireika from standing up.
Kuklinski slips nicely into half guard.
Sireika is positioning himself well to prevent Kuklinski advancing to mount.
Kuklinski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sireika keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuklinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sireika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuklinski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sireika stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sireika wants it to stay on the feet.
Sireika seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuklinski or perhaps it was just good defense by Sireika, which made it look bad.
Sireika clinches up with Kuklinski and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuklinski's elbow.
Sireika working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sireika is pressed up against the cage. Kuklinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sireika down to the mat. Sireika avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Sireika moves into range and clinches up with Kuklinski.
Sireika is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sireika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuklinski can do to turn this around?
Kuklinski blocks a body shot from Sireika.
Kuklinski goes for a takedown attempt but Sireika pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A lazy left from Sireika finds it's target.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski ducks right into an uppercut from Sireika.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuklinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuklinski.
Sireika cracks Kuklinski with a good jab.
Kuklinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuklinski dives in for a single leg takedown but Sireika sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sireika wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sireika closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sireika can't find room to land a body shot as Kuklinski controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski dodges an elbow strike from Sireika.
Sireika tries a body shot but Kuklinski blocks it.
Arnoldas Sireika has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski goes for a takedown attempt but Sireika pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuklinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sireika holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that second 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.
Sireika drives through and clinches with Kuklinski against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sireika.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski is trying to drag Sireika to the mat but Sireika just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sireika works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika stops a takedown attempt from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski is trying to drag Sireika to the mat but Sireika just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Kuklinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sireika is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuklinski prevents a body shot from Sireika.
Sireika struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinski controls his hands.
Kuklinski fails to pull guard.
Sireika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sireika.
A body shot lands from Sireika.
Sireika struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinski controls his hands.
Sireika lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sireika tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinski avoids it by throwing Sireika back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sireika scores with a hook to the body.
Sireika digs a right hand underneath Kuklinski's ribcage. Kuklinski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sireika taking a breather.
Kuklinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sireika pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sireika gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to push Sireika away but Sireika has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sireika pushes Kuklinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sireika.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sireika pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Sireika.
Sireika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sireika avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuklinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sireika prevents it.
Sireika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sireika.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sireika walks away with a smile on his face. Kuklinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuklinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sireika counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sireika.
Sireika is leaning against Kuklinski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sireika.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sireika tries to work over Kuklinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sireika scores with a shot to the side of Kuklinski's head.
Sireika struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinski controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika 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.
Sireika tries to clinch but Kuklinski moves out of range.
And Kuklinski tries to counter it with a takedown but Sireika pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sireika scores with a nice strike.
Kuklinski misses with a takedown
and Sireika counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sireika working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Sireika.
Sireika tries a body shot but Kuklinski blocks it.
Sireika misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sireika.
Sireika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sireika leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sireika.
Sireika scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Sireika.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sireika struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinski controls his hands.
Kuklinski can't get the takedown.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Kuklinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sireika presses Kuklinski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sireika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuklinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sireika prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sireika.
Kuklinski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuklinski goes for a takedown attempt but Sireika pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuklinski shoots and misses
and Sireika counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sireika.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski blocks a body shot from Sireika.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sireika.
Sireika swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuklinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sireika creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sireika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sireika misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sireika scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sireika effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Sireika.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sireika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuklinski backwards.
Sireika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuklinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sireika misses with an elbow strike.
Sireika softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sireika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuklinski backwards.
Sireika cracks Kuklinski with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Sireika.
Kuklinski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sireika smiles and moves away.
Sireika tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuklinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika had his way with Richard Kuklinski in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sireika pushes Kuklinski up against the cage in a clinch.
Sireika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sireika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sireika pushes Kuklinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sireika avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sireika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika taking a breather.
Kuklinski manages to pull guard.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Sireika from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sireika is looking to stand up but Kuklinski won't let him.
Sireika is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuklinski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sireika throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sireika wants to stand and escape but instead Kuklinski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuklinski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuklinski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuklinski throws a big right hand that misses.
Sireika is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuklinski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sireika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuklinski is looking to work some ground and pound but Sireika has wrist control.
Kuklinski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuklinski cracks Sireika with a solid left hand.
It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut.
Kuklinski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sireika works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuklinski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sireika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuklinski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sireika tries to avoid it but Kuklinski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sireika to the ground. Sireika escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sireika wants to clinch.
Kuklinski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sireika defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski shoots in for a takedown but Sireika shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sireika wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Kuklinski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sireika punishes Kuklinski's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldas Sireika showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sireika, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:42
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:42
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Arnoldas Sireika thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Sitsongrit (ranked 618 p4p, 81 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 366 p4p, 53 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sitsongrit forces Sonnen back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sitsongrit is defended easily by Sonnen.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Sonnen defending well.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen trying to control here.
Sonnen is trying to stand back up but Sitsongrit is controlling him
Sonnen won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongrit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sonnen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sitsongrit laying and praying for a moment but Sonnen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sonnen is just riding it out for now. Sitsongrit eventually gives up the hold.
Sonnen trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sonnen sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit seems to be looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sonnen is looking to control Sitsongrit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonnen avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sonnen dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sonnen shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonnen.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Sonnen's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sonnen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sonnen to the mat! Sonnen manages to get full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen controls Sitsongrit momentarily but Sitsongrit frees himself.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
Sonnen is looking to sweep but instead, Sitsongrit has passed into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura but Sonnen is defending well.
Sitsongrit passes to full mount!
Sonnen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sonnen prevents Sitsongrit from taking his back.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Sonnen wants to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Sonnen is controlling an arm, preventing Sitsongrit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sitsongrit working for a submission but Sonnen is keeping him at bay.
Sitsongrit tries to control but Sonnen wriggling away.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.
Sitsongrit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sonnen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sonnen.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sonnen is in close to Sitsongrit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen has Sitsongrit pulled in close to control his posture.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Sonnen's body and controls the position.
Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sonnen as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
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.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sonnen manages to get himself to full guard.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
An intense looking Julio Cesar Sitsongrit took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I came, I saw, I choked them out.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunna Win (ranked 1130 p4p, 175 weight class) and Joel Romero (ranked 592 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunna Win!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joel Romero!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero defending well as Win loads up on a big left hand.
Win has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Win misses the shot to the body.
Win misses with a wild body shot.
Win misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Romero wants to pass to mount but Win is defending the position.
Win tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Win is defending well.
Win on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romero winds up and cracks Win with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Win on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Win tries to get out of the position.
Romero trying to mount his opponent but Win defends it.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Win defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero working Win over with strikes.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romero passes to side control.
Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Win knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Romero scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Win to see if he's OK.
Romero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Win is avoiding damage well.
Romero scoring with punches and elbows.
Romero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Romero misses with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero advances nicely into full mount.
Romero landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win is in a horrible position here. Romero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Win is rocked!
Romero looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Win covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Joel Romero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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