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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Emelianenko (ranked 22730 p4p, 459 weight class) and Xavier Blackblood (ranked 3530 p4p, 317 weight class). Dimitri Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xavier Blackblood's chin.
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Dangerous knees
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Blackblood!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko.
Blackblood lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Blackblood takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dimitri Emelianenko has been cut.
Blackblood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blackblood drops Emelianenko with a big knee straight up the middle! Emelianenko is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Emelianenko is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko shoots and misses
and Blackblood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackblood drops Emelianenko with a big knee straight up the middle! Emelianenko is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Blackblood cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Emelianenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blackblood finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackblood clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackblood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Blackblood drops Emelianenko with a big knee straight up the middle! Emelianenko is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackblood fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Emelianenko out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Xavier Blackblood!
A very excited looking Xavier Blackblood rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zee Zeezeeloo (ranked 3870 p4p, 391 weight class) and Red Velvet (ranked 5031 p4p, 459 weight class). Red Velvet looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zee Zeezeeloo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Velvet!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velvet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Velvet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zeezeeloo can't get the takedown.
Zeezeeloo blocks an uppercut.
Zeezeeloo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velvet stops a takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Zeezeeloo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeezeeloo tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo is looking to break free of the clinch but Velvet has double underhooks.
Velvet tries to score a body lock takedown but Zeezeeloo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Velvet tries to land a knee to the head but Zeezeeloo blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeezeeloo manages to break the clinch.
Velvet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeezeeloo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velvet's waist but Velvet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zeezeeloo off to one side.
Zeezeeloo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeezeeloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeezeeloo closes the distance and clinches.
Velvet taking a breather.
Velvet breaks from the clinch.
Zeezeeloo instigates a clinch.
Velvet is pressed up against the cage. Zeezeeloo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Velvet down to the mat. Velvet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo.
Velvet tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velvet defends it nicely.
Zeezeeloo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velvet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zeezeeloo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velvet is trying to control but can't.
Zeezeeloo looks to land a strike but Velvet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zeezeeloo won't allow Velvet to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velvet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeezeeloo postures up in Velvet's guard and throws a big left but Velvet blocks it.
Velvet has control of Zeezeeloo's left arm, preventing Zeezeeloo from doing any damage.
Velvet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been informed that Velvet has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zeezeeloo throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Zeezeeloo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velvet's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a takedown. Velvet tries to sprawl out of it but Zeezeeloo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velvet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeezeeloo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zeezeeloo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velvet is fending him off so far but Zeezeeloo persists. Nope, Velvet circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velvet as he jumps to the side.
Zeezeeloo is breathing heavily.
Zeezeeloo closes the distance and clinches up with Velvet, looking for a takedown. Zeezeeloo pushes Velvet against the cage but Velvet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velvet moves into the clinch.
Velvet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zeezeeloo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velvet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velvet tries a body shot but Zeezeeloo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Velvet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Velvet leaves Zeezeeloo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zeezeeloo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velvet to the ground. Zeezeeloo is now in Velvet's guard.
Zeezeeloo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeezeeloo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zeezeeloo throws a big elbow that misses.
Velvet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Velvet is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velvet looking to sit in guard and control but Zeezeeloo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zeezeeloo throws a strike but Velvet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet trying to control but Zeezeeloo is working from the bottom.
Zeezeeloo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeezeeloo wants to stand up but Velvet is controlling him.
Velvet wants to pass the guard but Zeezeeloo is keeping the position.
Velvet keeps trying to improve his position.
Velvet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velvet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velvet gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
Zeezeeloo shoots in but Velvet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velvet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zeezeeloo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velvet is in Zeezeeloo's guard.
Velvet stops Zeezeeloo from standing up.
Velvet wants to stand but Zeezeeloo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Velvet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velvet slips nicely into half guard.
Velvet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velvet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zeezeeloo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeezeeloo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velvet.
Velvet working the head and body with strikes.
Velvet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velvet working Zeezeeloo over with strikes.
Velvet trying to mount his opponent but Zeezeeloo defends it.
Velvet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velvet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
Velvet is looking to pass Zeezeeloo's guard but actually Zeezeeloo recovers to full guard.
Velvet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zeezeeloo's guard.
Velvet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Velvet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeezeeloo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velvet wants to pass the guard but Zeezeeloo is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zeezeeloo misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Velvet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Velvet dodges the punch combination from Zeezeeloo.
Velvet raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Velvet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeezeeloo shoots for a double leg takedown but Velvet sprawls well. He's pushed Zeezeeloo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zeezeeloo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeezeeloo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velvet tries to counter with a clinch but Zeezeeloo shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Velvet as Zeezeeloo shoots in.
Velvet wants to counter the offense by Zeezeeloo and move into the clinch position.
Zeezeeloo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velvet defends well and Zeezeeloo ends up having to push Velvet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Zeezeeloo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velvet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Velvet tries to stand and escape but Zeezeeloo is controlling the position.
Velvet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velvet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet wants to control but Zeezeeloo is keeping him busy.
Velvet is looking for a kimura but Zeezeeloo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velvet to get the leverage.
Velvet wants to stand up but Zeezeeloo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zeezeeloo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velvet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zeezeeloo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Velvet lands with a punch from half guard.
Velvet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zeezeeloo defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velvet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Velvet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Velvet working Zeezeeloo over with strikes.
Velvet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeezeeloo's head.
Velvet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velvet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velvet postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zeezeeloo to stand up.
Zeezeeloo clinches with his opponent.
Zeezeeloo dodges an elbow strike from Velvet.
Zeezeeloo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velvet tries to land a knee to the head but Zeezeeloo blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velvet.
Velvet gets underhooks to prevent Zeezeeloo's takedown attempt.
Velvet misses with an elbow over the top.
Velvet has picked Zeezeeloo up - he's going for a ride! Velvet dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velvet trying to mount his opponent but Zeezeeloo defends it.
Velvet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Velvet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velvet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velvet throws a strike but Zeezeeloo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zeezeeloo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velvet wants to control from the top but Zeezeeloo keeps moving.
Zee Zeezeeloo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Velvet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velvet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Velvet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velvet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Velvet!
A relieved looking Red Velvet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Wius (ranked 3125 p4p, 330 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 3683 p4p, 376 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Wius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wius misses the shot to the body.
Wius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris shoots in for a double leg but Wius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wius dives in and scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Harris wants to sweep here but Wius controlling him for the moment.
Wius with a nice head shot there.
Wius scoring with some ground and pound.
Wius is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wius working some strikes from top position.
Wius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wius is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Wius has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wius.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.
Harris tries to roll over but Wius keeps him under control.
Harris wants to control but Wius is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wius is working away from the top position though.
Wius working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wius slows the pace down in half guard.
Wius drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Wius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wius 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.
Wius trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Wius winds up and cracks Harris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wius pulls his head out easily.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Wius in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Harris tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Wius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Layne (ranked 1715 p4p, 201 weight class) and Ferdinand Marquez (ranked 3397 p4p, 357 weight class). Jay Layne is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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158 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Layne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ferdinand Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez misses the jab.
Layne connects with a crisp jab.
Marquez lands with a right hand.
Layne scores with a jab. Marquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Layne needs to keep his hands up - Marquez had a free shot at his head there.
Layne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marquez misses with a hook. Layne ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Layne tenderised Marquez's leg. Marquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Layne scores with a hook.
Marquez 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!
Layne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marquez's calf.
Marquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Layne finish him?
Layne batters Marquez with a massive right followed by a huge left! Marquez is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Layne lands a final crushing right hand to drop Marquez to the mat with a gruesome thud! Layne is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Layne!
After the fight, Jay Layne 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nuclear Penguin (ranked 1511 p4p, 197 weight class) and Juanito Ferguson (ranked 3041 p4p, 349 weight class). Penguin comes to the cage accompanied by Mardy Bum. Nuclear Penguin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nuclear Penguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanito Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Penguin tenderised Ferguson's leg. Ferguson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penguin scores with a three punch combo!
Penguin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferguson is rocked!
Ferguson shoots and misses
and Penguin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferguson's knee momentarily.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Penguin finish him?
Ferguson looks winded!
Ferguson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Penguin points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ferguson wakes up just in time to hear Penguin thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuclear Penguin!
Nuclear Penguin 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sul Duk Hjung (ranked 2232 p4p, 224 weight class) and Ru Shi Wu Cao (ranked 2196 p4p, 220 weight class). Hjung comes to the cage accompanied by Korean National Anthem. Ru Shi Wu Cao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sul Duk Hjung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ru Shi Wu Cao!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjung moves into range and clinches up with Wu Cao.
Hjung manages to break the clinch.
Hjung goes for a double leg but Wu Cao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wu Cao continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Wu Cao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wu Cao clinches with his opponent.
Wu Cao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wu Cao wants a takedown but no success here.
Hjung has Wu Cao pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hjung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wu Cao tumbling to the mat - Hjung dives into Wu Cao's guard.
Hjung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hjung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu Cao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hjung.
Wu Cao wants to stand but Hjung is controlling the position.
Hjung advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu Cao is not content to let Hjung control the position.
Wu Cao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hjung.
Hjung tries for a kimura but Wu Cao is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu Cao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu Cao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wu Cao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hjung tries to roll over but Wu Cao keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hjung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hjung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hjung wants to improve his position but Wu Cao is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjung is trying to maintain the position but Wu Cao is very close to passing his half guard.
Hjung 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.
Hjung is staying active underneath Wu Cao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wu Cao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hjung's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjung actively working from the bottom here.
Wu Cao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wu Cao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hjung is looking for a sweep. Wu Cao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wu Cao lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wu Cao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wu Cao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hjung actively working from the bottom here.
Wu Cao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wu Cao lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hjung! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wu Cao jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ru Shi Wu Cao!
After the big win, Ru Shi Wu Cao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shade Tree Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Killer Kidd (ranked 2027 p4p, 114 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 1939 p4p, 110 weight class). Kamogawa has chosen The Veer Union - Bitter End as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Genji Kamogawa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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136 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Kamogawa misses with a combination
and Kidd counters with a low kick, right behind Kamogawa 's knee.
Kidd slips a jab from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa avoids a kick to the body.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Kidd is out of range.
Kidd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kidd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamogawa misses with a hook.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Kidd pushes Kamogawa up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kidd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kidd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamogawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ass Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kidd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kidd lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kidd.
Kidd lands with a left to the head.
Kidd gets through Kamogawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kidd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kidd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kidd keeps control of Kamogawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamogawa can't break the clinch.
Kidd pushes Kamogawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa working hard to break the clinch.
Kidd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamogawas head.
Kamogawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kidd has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kidd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamogawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kidd.
Kidd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Kidd misses with the head strike.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kamogawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kidd lands a left hand.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kidd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kidd lands with a right to the head.
Kidd lands with a light punch inside.
Kidd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamogawa blocks a body shot from Kidd.
Kamogawa manages to break the clinch.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Kidd throwing a counter right hand but Kamogawa manages to avoid it.
Kidd lands with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd digs a right hand into Kamogawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamogawa's gas tank.
Kidd lands a body shot.
Kidd has Kamogawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kamogawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kidd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamogawas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kidd.
Kamogawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kidd lands a head shot.
Kidd closes the distance and clinches.
Kidd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamogawa's efforts to push away.
Kamogawa wants to break free but Kidd has control.
Kidd can't find room to land a body shot as Kamogawa controls the action.
Kamogawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kamogawa blocking some punches.
Kamogawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidd takes the fight into the clinch.
Kidd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamogawa's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamogawa's elbow.
Kidd tries to throw a body punch but Kamogawa avoids it by throwing Kidd back against the cage.
Kidd keeps control of Kamogawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kidd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kidd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kidd.
Kidd struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Kamogawa prevents a body shot from Kidd.
Kidd has Kamogawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kamogawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Kidd.
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!
Kamogawa misses with some punches.
Kidd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamogawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kidd has double underhooks.
Kidd scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Kidd scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Kamogawa misses with a hook
and Kidd counters with a good, hard body kick but Kamogawa shrugs it off.
Kidd lands with a hook. Kamogawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kidd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kidd cracks Kamogawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kidd rushes Kamogawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike.
Kamogawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kidd presses Kamogawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamogawa can do to turn this around?
Kidd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kidd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kamogawa is trying to push Kidd away but Kidd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kidd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Kidd misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd tries to work over Kamogawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd throws a head punch that misses.
Kidd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamogawa breaks from the clinch.
Kidd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamogawa.
Kidd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kidd lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Kidd on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kidd as the two fighters clinch.
Kamogawa is trying to break the clinch but Kidd has him pressed against the cage.
Kidd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamogawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killer Kidd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kidd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa tries to break free but Kidd pushes him back against the cage.
Kidd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kidd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Kidd.
Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Kamogawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamogawa.
Kidd prevents Kamogawa from breaking the clinch.
Kamogawa tries to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling the position.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kidd.
Kamogawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamogawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kidd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamogawa can turn it around.
Kidd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamogawa can't break the clinch.
Kidd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kidd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kidd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kidd has Kamogawa pushed against the cage.
Kidd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamogawa takes a shot to the head.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Kidd avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Kidd presses Kamogawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa is trying to force a seperation but Kidd has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kidd lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Kidd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body.
Kidd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kidd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Kamogawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kidd pushes Kamogawa away with a front kick.
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa misses the body punch
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd clobbers Kamogawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamogawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kidd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kamogawa throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kidd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamogawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kidd counters with an outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kidd - that will leave a mark!
Kidd defending well as Kamogawa loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kidd counters with an outside leg kick.
Kidd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Kidd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamogawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kidd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kidd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kamogawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Kamogawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamogawa throws a right hand that misses
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd cracks Kamogawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamogawa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kidd lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamogawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidd tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamogawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kidd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamogawa's hands.
Kamogawa misses the body punch
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kidd tries to clinch up but Kamogawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kidd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kidd with a jab.
Kidd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Kamogawa catches Kidd right on the button with a cross.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kidd counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kidd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kidd.
Kidd feints and then cracks Kamogawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamogawa down.
Kidd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamogawa tries to clinch but Kidd is having none of it.
Kamogawa misses the body punch
and Kidd counters with a thumping low kick.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
Kamogawa throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Killer Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamogawa tries to clinch up
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamogawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kidd - the referee stops the clock and Kamogawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kidd. Kamogawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamogawa tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kidd counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kidd.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Kidd throws out a powerful jab.
Killer Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Kidd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kidd scores with a kick to the body.
Kamogawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamogawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamogawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kidd throws a head kick that Kamogawa semi-blocks.
Kamogawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kidd.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamogawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd closes the distance and clinches.
Kidd lands a shoulder strike.
Kidd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamogawa's elbow.
Kidd keeps control of Kamogawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamogawa throws a head punch that misses.
Kamogawa is trying to break free.
Kamogawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kidd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Kidd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Kidd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kidd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamogawa's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
Kidd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamogawa's efforts to push away.
Kidd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kidd 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!
During a confident post fight interview, Killer Kidd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Thompson (ranked 1087 p4p, 160 weight class) and John Titor (ranked 1640 p4p, 215 weight class). Titor has chosen John Titor-Going To Space as his entrance music. John Titor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Titor!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titor clinches.
Titor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Titor lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Titor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Titor.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Titor is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titor.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Titor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Titor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Titor.
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Titor. Titor maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson pushes Titor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titor.
Titor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Titor tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Titor.
Titor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Titor.
Titor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Titor lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thompson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Titor can turn it around.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Titor.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Titor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Titor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Titor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
Titor scores with a shoulder strike.
Titor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Titor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Titor is stalling here.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Titor breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Kane Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Titor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson slips a straight right by Titor.
Thompson clobbers Titor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Titor rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Titor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Titor catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Titor dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Titor's head and hops out.
Titor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Titor counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Titor misses its intended target.
Thompson takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson slips under a jab from Titor.
Titor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson throws a head kick but Titor moves out of range.
Titor connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson tries to move into range but Titor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thompson is rocked!
Titor thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Titor stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Titor lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Thompson out cold! Thompson is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Titor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Titor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Shiina (ranked 714 p4p, 39 weight class) and Moganesh Jain (ranked 1348 p4p, 79 weight class). Shiina comes to the cage accompanied by Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell With Gattai!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Anthony Shiina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiina fails with the takedown
and Jain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jain works his way into side control.
Jain working away.
Jain swings around for an armbar but Shiina sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jain's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina trying to control but Jain is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jain trying to keep a closed guard but Shiina is proving a slippery customer.
Shiina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina postures up.
Jain is looking for a triangle but Shiina pushes his legs off easily.
Jain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shiina defends it easily.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Jain keeps moving.
Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two 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.
Jain wants to control the position but Shiina says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jain tries to roll over but Shiina keeps him under control.
Jain keeps trying to improve his position.
Jain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shiina is trying to control. Jain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jain is trying to maintain the position but Shiina is very close to passing his half guard.
Jain is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain wants to control but Shiina is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shiina shoots in looking for a takedown but Jain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shiina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jain wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Shiina attempts a counter takedown but Jain avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shiina is defended easily by Jain.
Shiina lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain throws an overhand right that lands on Shiina's shoulder, as Shiina tries to avoid the shot.
Shiina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jain pinned against the cage. Jain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shiina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jain counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiina misses with an uppercut
and Shiina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiina throws a right hand that misses
and Jain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jain tries to free his leg and advance position but Shiina is retaining full guard.
Shiina working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jain has passed into half guard!
Jain wants to pass to mount but Shiina is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moganesh Jain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shiina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shiina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jain staying out of range there.
Jain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shiina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jain was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Jain looks to land a right hand but Shiina moved out of range.
Shiina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shiina just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain looks to throw the jab but Shiina is out of range.
A slow jab from Shiina misses its intended target.
Shiina closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jain to the mat! Jain manages to get full guard.
Jain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moganesh Jain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jain pulls Shiina in close to his closed guard and prevents Shiina from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shiina is posturing up here but Jain has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shiina tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shiina has to tap! Slick submission there by Jain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moganesh Jain!
Moganesh Jain is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Moganesh Jain 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Maestre (ranked 616 p4p, 34 weight class) and Giacobbe Turturro (ranked 1324 p4p, 60 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giacobbe Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Maestre has cracked Turturro with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Maestre lands another huge swinging hook and Turturro tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Turturro, before Maestre can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Luis Maestre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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