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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Shiina (ranked 4250 p4p, 323 weight class) and Mat Martial (ranked 5956 p4p, 383 weight class). Shiina comes to the cage accompanied by Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell with Gattai!!. Anthony Shiina is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Shiina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mat Martial!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiina fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martial to the ground. Shiina is now in Martial's guard.
Martial wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shiina manages to pass to side control.
Martial is looking to escape.
Shiina is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martial has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shiina is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shiina is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina is pressing down on Martial's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martial is holding on for now.
Shiina passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martial!
Shiina wants to finish this one by submission but Martial is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shiina.
Shiina working for a submission but Martial is keeping him at bay.
Martial tries to hold on but Shiina postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martial is squirming around, avoiding Shiina's attempts to control the action.
Shiina controlling from mount.
Martial is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shiina wants to finish this one by submission but Martial is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shiina.
Shiina is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martial has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shiina working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shiina jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Martial manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina has an Americana. Martial didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shiina is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shiina hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anthony Shiina!
Mat Martial was interviewed post fight and said 'it is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Popeye Theeh (ranked 4177 p4p, 315 weight class) and Stan Dickinson (ranked 4186 p4p, 316 weight class). Dickinson has chosen Dizzee Rascal - Fix up look sharp as his entrance music. Stan Dickinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Popeye Theeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theeh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dickinson controls Theeh momentarily but Theeh frees himself.
Dickinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theeh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theeh drops back looking for a leg! Dickinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dickinson manages to kick Theeh off! Theeh jumps back into Dickinson's guard.
Dickinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theeh looking for a guillotine here but Dickinson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Theeh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickinson, into his guard.
Theeh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Theeh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Theeh tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickinson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theeh passes Dickinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Theeh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Theeh not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theeh lands with a punch from half guard.
Theeh stands up out of the half guard.
Theeh tries for a takedown but Dickinson circles away easily
and Dickinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Theeh fails with the takedown
and Theeh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theeh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Theeh throws a sloppy head kick and Dickinson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Dickinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Theeh doesn't seem phased though.
Theeh fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popeye Theeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Dickinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Theeh doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theeh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dickinson quickly recovers to half guard.
Theeh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson trying to control but Theeh postures up.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Theeh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Popeye Theeh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Theeh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've been informed that Dickinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Theeh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dickinson tries to bench press Theeh off him but Theeh keeps the position.
Theeh has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dickinson scores with a nice strike.
Dickinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theeh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Theeh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dickinson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson trying to control here.
Theeh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Theeh uses his free foot to push down on Dickinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dickinson.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Theeh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Theeh controlling the position easily from mount.
Dickinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Theeh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Theeh looking to finish Dickinson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dickinson!
Dickinson tries to reverse the position but Theeh maintains control.
Theeh content just to control the position here.
Popeye Theeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theeh prevents Dickinson from getting the reversal.
Theeh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Theeh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to reverse the position but Theeh maintains control.
Theeh controlling from mount.
Theeh lands a nice shot to the head.
Dickinson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Theeh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Theeh is landing with some decent strikes but Dickinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dickinson wants to hold on but Theeh pushes him away.
Theeh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Theeh looking for the choke but no joy.
Theeh biding his time, looking for the opening.
Theeh working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dickinson is doing well to defend. Theeh seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dickinson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Popeye Theeh!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Romo Iii (ranked 6489 p4p, 396 weight class) and Terry Josefi (ranked 24779 p4p, 448 weight class). Josefi has chosen I beat my dick as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Romo Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Josefi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romo Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romo Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Josefi.
Josefi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romo Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Josefi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Josefi fails with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Josefi rushes Romo Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Romo Iii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Josefi uses from the top position.
Romo Iii working for a triangle but Josefi defends it easily.
Romo Iii working for a triangle but Josefi defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Josefi wants to stand but Romo Iii is controlling his posture from full guard.
Romo Iii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Josefi uses it to pass to side control.
Josefi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Romo Iii is trying to escape and Josefi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Romo Iii is forced to tap! Nice work there by Josefi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Josefi!
Post fight, an emotional Terry Josefi said 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickey Nouse (ranked 4364 p4p, 434 weight class) and Money Mek (ranked 7161 p4p, 532 weight class). Money Mek struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Nickey Nouse has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nickey Nouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Money Mek!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouse lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Money Mek has been cut.
Mek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nouse explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nouse enables Mek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nouse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nouse wants to stand up but Mek is controlling him.
Nouse keeping moving, preventing Mek from controlling successfully.
Mek scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mek preventing the sweep.
Mek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mek wants to control from the top but Nouse keeps moving.
Mek chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mek is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouse has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nouse is on top in guard.
Nouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mek wants to get back to his feet but Nouse passes into half guard.
Mek tries to roll over but Nouse keeps him under control.
Nouse is looking for a kimura here.
Mek looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouse wants to advance to full mount but Mek doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mek trying to control the position here.
Mek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nouse stands and steps away. Mek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Nouse.
Mek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nouse pushes Mek off and gets back to his feet.
Mek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nouse throws a right and a left that Mek avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouse or perhaps it was just good defense by Mek, which made it look bad.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mek has eaten all the pies!
Mek closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nouse jumps guard and drags Mek to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nouse can't keep his opponent in guard - Mek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Mek.
Nouse is staying active underneath Mek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mek wants to pass to mount but Nouse is defending the position.
Mek stops Nouse from getting back to his feet.
Mek trying to control from half guard but Nouse is working away.
Nouse tries to roll over but Mek keeps him under control.
Mek is nestled in close to Nouse, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Nouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Money Mek's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Mek tries to sprawl out of it but Nouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Money Mek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouse looks to land a combination. Mek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nouse working hard to break the clinch.
Mek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nouse or not.
Nouse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mek prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouse is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nouse to the mat. Nouse regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mek wants to control from the top but Nouse keeps moving.
Mek throws a strike but Nouse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nouse preventing the sweep.
Mek keeping moving, preventing Nouse from controlling successfully.
Nouse being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nouse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mek wants to sweep but no luck.
Mek wants to get back to his feet but Nouse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nouse wants to control from the top but Mek keeps moving.
Nouse pushing down on Mek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nouse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouse passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mek!
Mek is squirming around, avoiding Nouse's attempts to control the action.
Nouse thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mek tries to hold on but Nouse postures up.
Mek is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mek doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Nouse controlling from the full mount.
Nouse breaks from Mek's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nouse wants to control the pace but Mek is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nouse throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nouse avoids the attempt from Mek to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Nouse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Money Mek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nouse's guard.
Nouse wants to sweep but no luck.
Mek looking to sit in guard and control but Nouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nouse is looking to pass into half guard but Mek pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mek is in guard.
Mek looking to sit in guard and control but Nouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mek tries for a takedown but Nouse circles away easily
and Nouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Mek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mek tries to sprawl but Nouse drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mek has one foot on Nouse's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nouse lands a jab-cross combination.
Nouse tries to clinch up.
Mek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nouse sprawls well initially but Mek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mek is nestled in close to Nouse, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nouse keeps working.
Mek passes to full mount!
Nouse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mek can do to turn this around?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mek cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mek connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Nouse that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mek jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nouse manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mek working the ground and pound from side control.
Mek trying to control the position but Nouse is working away.
Nouse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mek connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mek working the ground and pound.
Mek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nouse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mek connects with a decent elbow.
Nouse on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nouse taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nouse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mek happy to just control the position for now.
Nouse is looking to regain half guard here but Mek keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mek scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mek scores with punches from side control.
Nouse is trying to get back to half guard.
Mek working the ground and pound.
Mek is putting a hurting on Nouse here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nouse some visible discomfort.
Nouse takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Money Mek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickey Nouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mek cracks Nouse with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Money Mek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nouse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickey Nouse!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kriss Cypher (ranked 3563 p4p, 446 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 5815 p4p, 587 weight class). 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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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kriss Cypher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Cypher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
Cypher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cypher working a defensive guard here.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson stops Cypher from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cypher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Cypher misses.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Cypher avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Cypher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Cypher counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Cypher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Cypher's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson stands up over Cypher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cypher wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cypher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cypher wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Cypher.
Good exchange - Cypher coming out on top.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Cypher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cypher wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cypher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Cypher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cypher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cypher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is thwarting Cypher's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kriss Cypher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cypher being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cypher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working Cypher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cypher looking for a sweep. Not yet Cypher, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Cypher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Cypher!
Jackson managing to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cypher stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Cypher trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cypher preventing the sweep.
That's two 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.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cypher manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson won't allow Cypher to get back to his feet.
Jackson 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cypher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cypher.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cypher. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimmy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Cypher.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cypher with a hook.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Cypher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Cypher moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Cypher catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Jimmy Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson moves out of range as Cypher strikes.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Cypher pushes him away.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Cypher counters with a crisp one two that drops Jackson! Cypher thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jackson to his feet! Jackson is in big trouble!
Jackson is rocked!
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!
Jackson tries to get into range but Cypher steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jackson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cypher scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kriss Cypher!
Kriss Cypher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikel Arteta (ranked 7090 p4p, 628 weight class) and Hector Zorba (ranked 6658 p4p, 618 weight class). Zorba has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor : Drowning Pool as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Mikel Arteta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikel Arteta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Zorba!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arteta throws a body shot but no joy.
Arteta misses with a wild body shot.
Zorba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arteta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arteta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zorba wants to control but Arteta is keeping busy.
Zorba gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zorba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zorba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arteta manages to get himself to full guard.
Arteta looking for a guillotine here but Zorba defends easily.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zorba working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorba connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zorba working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Arteta has momentary wrist control but Zorba slips an elbow through the middle.
Arteta trying to keep a closed guard but Zorba is proving a slippery customer.
Zorba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arteta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zorba connects with a couple of short punches.
Arteta working for a triangle but Zorba defends it easily.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
Zorba preventing the sweep.
Zorba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
Zorba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zorba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zorba landing some decent shots from guard.
Zorba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zorba lands a couple of digs.
Zorba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zorba cracks Arteta with a solid left hand.
Zorba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zorba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zorba lands a couple of elbows.
Zorba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arteta is rocked!
Arteta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zorba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorba trying to control but Arteta is working from the bottom.
Zorba works over Arteta with some ground and pound from guard.
Zorba postures up and lands a big shot to Arteta's brow.
Arteta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zorba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zorba is pushing down on Arteta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arteta is fighting to maintain full guard but Zorba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zorba lands with a punch from half guard.
Arteta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zorba on the ground.
Arteta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arteta is in trouble now - Zorba has advanced to mount!
Arteta is in a horrible position here. Zorba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Arteta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Mikel Arteta has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorba lands a nice shot to the head.
Mikel Arteta's cut is getting worse.
Zorba postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Arteta bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Zorba and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jones (ranked 3419 p4p, 371 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 3978 p4p, 426 weight class). Ragnar Lothbrok 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Lothbrok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lothbrok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Lothbrok misses with a wild combination.
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Lothbrok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lothbrok's waist but Lothbrok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Lothbrok has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lothbrok is in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to keep Lothbrok in close.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Lothbrok slips an elbow through the middle.
Lothbrok 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.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lothbrok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Lothbrok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lothbrok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lothbrok lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to keep Lothbrok in close.
Lothbrok makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lothbrok passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lothbrok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lothbrok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lothbrok is working away from the top position though.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lothbrok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lothbrok's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Jones controlling well, preventing Lothbrok from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones not allowing Lothbrok to control his hands.
Lothbrok might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Lothbrok just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones is looking to clinch but Lothbrok is avoiding it.
Lothbrok closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lothbrok lands in his opponent's guard.
Lothbrok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lothbrok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lothbrok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lothbrok advances position into side control!
Lothbrok working the body and head with strikes.
Lothbrok working the head with strikes.
Lothbrok scoring with punches from side control.
Jones is rocked!
Lothbrok cracks Jones with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lothbrok immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jones is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lothbrok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Lothbrok!
After winning the bout, Ragnar Lothbrok 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Figis (ranked 3702 p4p, 285 weight class) and Tamid Nasib (ranked 2811 p4p, 233 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyril Figis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamid Nasib!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasib doesn't manage to clinch there - Figis circles away.
A quick step to the side and Figis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasib looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nasib wants to clinch up but Figis keeps it at a distance.
Figis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Figis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Cyril Figis has been cut.
Figis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nasib bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Figis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nasib doesn't manage to clinch there - Figis circles away.
Figis throws a hook to the side of Nasib's head but Nasib sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Nasib.
Figis throws a nice looking combination but Nasib bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nasib lands with a straight right. Figis didn't see that one coming.
Figis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nasib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasib clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasib softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Figis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Figis can't break the clinch.
Nasib has a couple of punches blocked by Figis.
Figis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nasib throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Figiss head.
Nasib lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nasib is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nasib throws a head punch that misses.
Nasib lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Figis backwards.
Figis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nasib misses with the head strike.
Nasib lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Nasib.
Nasib lands with a short shot to the head.
Nasib misses with some punches.
Figis is trying to push Nasib away but Nasib has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figis tries to break the clinch but Nasib is controlling the position.
Nasib lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasib working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Figis wants to get back to striking at distance but Nasib won't allow it.
Nasib has Figis pressed against the cage, preventing Figis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nasib scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nasib working aggressively here.
Nasib misses with a punch on the inside.
Figis is trying to push Nasib away but Nasib has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Figis wants to break free but Nasib has control.
Nasib lands with a left to the head.
Figis wants to break free but Nasib has control.
Nasib lands a left hand.
Figis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nasib lands a body punch.
Figis blocking some punches.
Nasib lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasib misses with some punches.
Figis can't break the clinch.
Figis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nasib.
Nasib lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cyril Figis's cut is getting worse.
Nasib lands a hook to the side of the head.
Figis tries to break the clinch but Nasib is controlling the position.
Nasib lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Nasib.
Figis is trying to break the clinch but Nasib is controlling him.
Nasib tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nasib.
Figis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Figis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Figis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figis blocking some punches.
Nasib working aggressively here.
Nasib lands a nice uppercut.
Nasib misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasib swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nasib works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Figis is breathing heavily.
Nasib working aggressively here.
Nasib working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Figis is trying to break free.
Nasib tries to work over Figis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasib working aggressively here.
Nasib pushes Figis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nasib lands a left hand.
Figis blocks a body shot from Nasib.
Nasib lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Figis backwards.
Nasib working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamid Nasib dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyril Figis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nasib throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Figis misses.
Nasib misses with a straight left.
Nasib with a jab.
Nasib closes the distance and clinches.
Nasib has Figis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Figis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nasib fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nasib working aggressively here.
Nasib is working Figis over against the cage.
Nasib can't find room to land a body shot as Figis controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasib tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Figis is trying to break the clinch but Nasib has him pressed against the cage.
Nasib misses with a body punch.
Nasib tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Figis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nasib lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasib lands with a light punch inside.
Figis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tamid Nasib seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nasib misses with a punch on the inside.
Nasib has a couple of punches blocked by Figis.
Nasib tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Figis tries to break free but Nasib pushes him back against the cage.
Figis tries to circle away but Nasib has him pinned against the cage.
Nasib lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Figis backwards.
Nasib lands a right hand that snaps the head of Figis backwards.
Cyril Figis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from Nasib.
Nasib lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Figis backwards.
Nasib prevents Figis from breaking the clinch.
Nasib misses with the head strike.
Nasib lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nasib working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasib tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nasib has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nasib swings wildly with an uppercut but Figis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasib lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasib lands with a left to the head.
Nasib prevents Figis from breaking the clinch.
Nasib lands an uppercut.
Nasib keeps control of Figis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Figis is trying to break free.
Figis is trying to force a seperation but Nasib has the dominant position.
Figis is looking to break free of the clinch but Nasib has double underhooks.
Nasib working aggressively here.
Nasib throws a head punch that misses.
Nasib tries to throw a body punch but Figis avoids it by throwing Nasib back against the cage.
Figis can't break the clinch.
Figis tries to break the clinch but Nasib is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figis.
Nasib lands a shoulder strike.
Figis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figis tries to break free but Nasib pushes him back against the cage.
Nasib misses with some punches.
Nasib scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nasib.
Figis takes a shot to the head.
Nasib softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nasib scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nasib.
Figis is rocked!
Jeez, Cyril Figis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Figis wants to break free but Nasib has control.
Oh Figis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nasib swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nasib keeps control of Figis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Figis seems to have got his legs back now.
Nasib fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasib misses with a punch to the body.
Figis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nasib is working Figis over against the cage.
Figis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figis.
Nasib tries to throw a body punch but Figis avoids it by throwing Nasib back against the cage.
Figis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nasib lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Figis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nasib lands a shoulder strike.
Nasib scores with a hook to the body.
Figis wants to break free but Nasib has control.
Nasib lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nasib.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cyril Figis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tamid Nasib!
A victorious Tamid Nasib 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yunus Namegov (ranked 2500 p4p, 294 weight class) and Abraham Alcantara (ranked 3503 p4p, 398 weight class). Abraham Alcantara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yunus Namegov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcantara pushes Namegov up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcantara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namegov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Namegov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Namegov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Namegov moves in looking to clinch but Alcantara pushes him off.
Alcantara closes the distance and pushes Namegov back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Namegov.
Namegov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Namegov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alcantara stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alcantara darts in and clinches Namegov up against the cage.
Namegov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Namegov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alcantara after a bit of a struggle.
Alcantara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namegov jumps guard.
Namegov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alcantara working some strikes from top position.
Alcantara stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Namegov throws up his legs and catches Alcantara in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Alcantara tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Namegov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yunus Namegov!
After the fight, Yunus Namegov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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