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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Jospin (ranked 2384 p4p, 296 weight class) and Brendan Moker (ranked 3927 p4p, 438 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jospin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clash. Henri Jospin 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henri Jospin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Moker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin throws a head kick that Moker semi-blocks.
Moker slips under a jab.
Moker shoots in and drives through. Jospin sprawls well.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Jospin.
Moker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jospin sprawls well initially but Moker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moker is trying to control the action in half guard but Jospin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jospin's coaches at Black City have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jospin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jospin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moker working Jospin over with strikes.
Moker is keen to just control but Jospin is a slippery customer.
Jospin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moker is fighting to break Jospin's control of his arms but Jospin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jospin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jospin is controlling Moker's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moker misses with a takedown attempt - Jospin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jospin defends it nicely.
Henri Jospin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Moker.
Jospin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Jospin lands.
Jospin throws a lazy head kick
and Moker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jospin's guard.
Jospin has his feet on Moker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jospin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moker.
Jospin lands with an overhand left.
Moker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jospin swivels and escapes.
Jospin throws a quick counter head kick but Moker was just out of range.
Moker misses the shot to the body.
Moker staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moker missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moker shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Moker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin throws a leg kick
and Moker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Moker. Those never looked like landing.
Moker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Moker with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jospin throws a head kick but Moker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jospin throws a hook but Moker avoids it easily.
Jospin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Moker is just out of range.
Moker misses with a two punch combination.
Jospin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moker can do to turn this around?
Moker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Moker there.
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moker misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jospin.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jospin stuns Moker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jospin throws a head kick that Moker semi-blocks.
Moker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Moker.
Moker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moker lands a jab to the nose.
Jospin digs a good body shot into Moker's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Jospin works Moker's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jospin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jospin counters with a nice right hand that sends Moker toppling to the canvas! Moker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jospin finish him?!
Moker is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Moker crumples to the floor! Jospin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henri Jospin!
During a confident post fight interview, Henri Jospin 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 Boris Boulder (ranked 2500 p4p, 312 weight class) and Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 3782 p4p, 424 weight class). Boulder comes to the cage accompanied by Nipsey Hussle - Victory Lap . Frank Marciano 3rd has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano 3rd!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marciano 3rd takes one to the chin there.
Boulder ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd works over Boulder's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Boris Boulder has been cut.
Marciano 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulder was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a left hand
and Boulder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boris Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulder defending well as Marciano 3rd loads up on a big left hand.
Boulder misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd sizes up Boulder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marciano 3rd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marciano 3rd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boulder.
Marciano 3rd misses with a looping left.
Marciano 3rd connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd moves forwards but Boulder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Boulder.
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Boulder lands an overhand right.
Boulder connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano 3rd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Boulder misses the target.
Boulder misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Marciano 3rd misses.
Boulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick
and Boulder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marciano 3rd's guard.
Marciano 3rd trying to control the position.
Marciano 3rd trying to control the position here.
Boulder cracks Marciano 3rd with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulder working some strikes from top position.
Boulder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marciano 3rd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marciano 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boulder postures up.
Boulder is looking to advance position but Marciano 3rd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boulder can't escape the position.
Boulder tries to control the position but Marciano 3rd now has his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd controlling well, preventing Boulder from escaping the position.
Marciano 3rd controls the action.
Marciano 3rd is not going to allow Boulder to sit and survive in this position.
Marciano 3rd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boulder.
Marciano 3rd is looking to control Boulder but Boulder is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marciano 3rd is hanging on to Boulder's back as he tries to escape.
Marciano 3rd trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marciano 3rd controlling the positon.
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 Boris Boulder will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marciano 3rd throws a shot from downtown. Boulder moves away and avoids it.
Boulder feinted with a counter takedown.
Marciano 3rd throws a looping overhand right but Boulder ducks down to avoid it.
Boulder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marciano 3rd defends well and Boulder ends up having to push Marciano 3rd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marciano 3rd moves away from the strike by Boulder.
Marciano 3rd throws a counter combo.
Boulder connects with a looping right hand.
Marciano 3rd blocks a jab.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boulder misses with an uppercut
letting Marciano 3rd counter with a right hand.
Boulder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano 3rd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boris Boulder is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boulder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marciano 3rd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano 3rd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Marciano 3rd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boulder misses the jab.
Boulder ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano 3rd.
Boulder looks to throw the jab but Marciano 3rd is out of range.
Marciano 3rd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Boulder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Boulder does it's job there.
Marciano 3rd moves away from the strike by Boulder.
Boulder misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano 3rd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boulder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boulder avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Boulder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boulder throws a looping overhand right but Marciano 3rd ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marciano 3rd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marciano 3rd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marciano 3rd scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano 3rd. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulder throws a hook but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Boulder misses with an uppercut
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice uppercut.
Boulder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marciano 3rd but Marciano 3rd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano 3rd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boulder avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Boulder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boulder misses the shot to the body.
Boulder backing away here, and Marciano 3rd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boulder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd throws out a counter right but Boulder avoids it with no problem.
Boulder misses with a left hand
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice body shot.
Marciano 3rd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulder.
Boulder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a combination. Boulder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marciano 3rd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boulder throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boulder throws a body punch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Boulder digs a good hook to Marciano 3rd's body.
Marciano 3rd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd scores with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boulder.
Boulder misses with the ground and pound.
Boulder trying to control the action but Marciano 3rd is working from the bottom.
Boulder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boulder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Boulder postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulder is trying to ground and pound but Marciano 3rd uses the momentary lack of control by Boulder to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulder wants to work for an arm triangle but Marciano 3rd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marciano 3rd wants to control but Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frank Marciano 3rd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boulder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Boulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marciano 3rd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Marciano 3rd is positioning himself well to prevent Boulder advancing to mount.
Marciano 3rd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boris Boulder will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Marciano 3rd drops his hands momentarily and Boulder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boulder jabs Marciano 3rd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Boulder.
Boulder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marciano 3rd on the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boulder.
Marciano 3rd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boulder moves away.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boulder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boulder checks a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulder takes a swing at Marciano 3rd's ribcage but misses.
Marciano 3rd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boulder missing with a left hand there. Marciano 3rd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boulder lands the left hand.
Boulder throws a hook but Marciano 3rd avoids it easily.
Marciano 3rd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boulder throws a looping overhand right but Marciano 3rd ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd slips under a jab.
Marciano 3rd cracks Boulder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boulder scores with a sloppy right hand. Marciano 3rd should have avoided that one.
Marciano 3rd throws a body punch but Boulder moves out of range.
Boulder tests Marciano 3rd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boulder misses with an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marciano 3rd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boulder lands with a nice combination. Marciano 3rd backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulder swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano 3rd! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano 3rd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boulder throws a leg kick
letting Marciano 3rd counter with a right hand.
Boulder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd moves forwards but Boulder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulder.
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marciano 3rd duly obliges.
Boulder is rocked!
Boulder walks straight into a right hand from Marciano 3rd - that's dropped him! Marciano 3rd jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Boulder from any more punishment! Boulder complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Marciano 3rd!
A very excited looking Frank Marciano 3rd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OMalley (ranked 2829 p4p, 351 weight class) and Lazar Markov (ranked 3770 p4p, 422 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazar Markov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OMalley's waist but OMalley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markov off to one side.
OMalley takes the fight into the clinch.
Markov can't get the takedown.
OMalley misses with a knee strike.
OMalley jumps guard.
OMalley working a defensive guard here.
Markov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OMalley's guard.
Markov is looking to advance position but OMalley won't allow it.
OMalley keeping hold of Markov's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov is trying to work for a kimura but OMalley is defending well.
Markov trying to mount his opponent but OMalley defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley has one foot on Markov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OMalley.
OMalley has taken the fight to the clinch.
OMalley stalling against the cage.
OMalley drags the fight down to the ground.
Markov throws a strike but OMalley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
OMalley passes Markov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OMalley is working for a kimura but Markov is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Markov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor OMalley!
A less than humble Conor OMalley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Brownie (ranked 1835 p4p, 236 weight class) and Dante Fiaschi (ranked 2401 p4p, 292 weight class). Fiaschi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man. On his way into the cage it seems that Shaun Brownie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shaun Brownie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fiaschi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie throws out a loose jab but Fiaschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiaschi ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Fiaschi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown but Brownie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brownie shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiaschi's guard.
Fiaschi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiaschi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiaschi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiaschi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brownie passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie tries to score with some ground and pound. Fiaschi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fiaschi tries to buck Brownie off but Brownie is having none of it.
Fiaschi dodges the ground and pound from Brownie.
Brownie looks up at the clock and then as Fiaschi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brownie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brownie working away.
Brownie lands an elbow.
Brownie wants to control but Fiaschi is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Brownie.
Brownie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Brownie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brownie just content to control the position.
Brownie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brownie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working.
Brownie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brownie working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiaschi stops Brownie from passing to mount.
Fiaschi tries to control but Brownie manages to take his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brownie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brownie loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fiaschi hold on?
Fiaschi is keeping busy.
Fiaschi is taking damage to the body and head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brownie controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fiaschi's head.
Fiaschi is rocked!
Brownie drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Fiaschi is in real trouble here! Brownie lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Brownie is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Wolf (ranked 4152 p4p, 430 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 3701 p4p, 402 weight class). Gamzatov has chosen Entrance Song as his entrance music. Chief Wolf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamzatov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Gamzatov.
Wolf is trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gamzatov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.
Gamzatov cracks Wolf with a big right hand but Wolf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wolf is trying to control Gamzatov's posture but Gamzatov avoids it.
Gamzatov trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gamzatov's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf is trying to maintain the position but Gamzatov is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but Wolf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamzatov to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamzatov pulls his head out easily.
Gamzatov trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away.
Gamzatov working the head and body with strikes.
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Gamzatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamzatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wolf is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Wolf tries to roll over but Gamzatov keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gamzatov.
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wolf is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov prevents Wolf from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamzatov pulls his head out easily.
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gamzatov wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Gamzatov is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamzatov pulls his head out easily.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamzatov pulls his head out easily.
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov dominated that round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamzatov as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf.
Wolf looks for a takedown but Gamzatov sprawls well.
Gamzatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf leaves Gamzatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolf shoots in and drives through. Gamzatov sprawls well.
Wolf dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamzatov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamzatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gamzatov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolf's half guard.
Ground and pound from Gamzatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamzatov pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Wolf is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf has hold of Gamzatov's hands but Gamzatov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gamzatov drops an elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Gamzatov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Gamzatov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wolf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gamzatov prevents Wolf from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gamzatov.
Gamzat Gamzatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Gamzatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Gamzatov is nestled in close to Wolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gamzatov wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
Gamzatov pushes down on Wolf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
Wolf is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov is working for a submission of some sort.
Gamzatov misses with a head shot. Wolf uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gamzatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gamzatov is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamzatov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gamzatov is pressing down on Wolf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolf is holding on for now.
Gamzatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gamzatov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wolf gets full guard.
Gamzatov content to stall in guard here.
Wolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamzatov defends it easily.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf looking for a guillotine here but Gamzatov defends easily.
Wolf working for a triangle but Gamzatov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gamzatov scores with a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gamzatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamzatov is working Wolf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gamzatov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf looking to control.
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamzatov is aware though and is defending well.
Gamzatov passes Wolf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gamzatov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wolf tries to reverse the position but Gamzatov maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf gets back to half guard.
Gamzatov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wolf could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gamzatov has cracked it and Wolf is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gamzatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamzat Gamzatov!
Gamzat Gamzatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 1965 p4p, 247 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 2547 p4p, 306 weight class). Hazlehurst comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - One Vision. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Felix Krnacova enters the cage!
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25
202 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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32
195 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hazlehurst but Hazlehurst pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown but Hazlehurst shows good takedown defense.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Krnacova wants to clinch.
Krnacova fails to land the takedown.
Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hazlehurst tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hazlehurst to the ground. Hazlehurst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazlehurst pinned against the cage. Hazlehurst gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hazlehurst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hazlehurst drops Krnacova with a beautiful combination! Krnacova stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hazlehurst is looking for the KO!
Krnacova is rocked!
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Krnacova right on the button. Krnacova goes down! Hazlehurst follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hazlehurst gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murky McTavern (ranked 1311 p4p, 176 weight class) and Eerikki Salmi (ranked 1970 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Murky McTavern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Salmi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavern connects with a looping right hand.
Salmi defending well as McTavern loads up on a big left hand.
Salmi moves out of range of the body kick from McTavern.
Salmi cracks McTavern with an open hand slap.
McTavern throws a leg kick that misses.
Salmi defending well as McTavern loads up on a big left hand.
Salmi is looking to chop away at McTavern's legs.
Salmi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salmi tries to clinch but McTavern moves out of range.
Salmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTavern was well out of range. Poor timing from Salmi.
Salmi moves out of range of the body kick from McTavern.
McTavern takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McTavern tries to move into range but Salmi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTavern lands with a shot to the body.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTavern can pounce on him.
Salmi throws a chopping leg kick but McTavern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McTavern fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salmi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavern misses with a body kick.
McTavern has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bizihwaeile Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Salmi misses
and McTavern counters with a left and a right that stings Salmi.
McTavern lands a nice hook to Salmi's body. Salmi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salmi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McTavern appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salmi drives through and clinches with McTavern against the cage.
Salmi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McTavern lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTavern.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salmi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salmi lands with a left to the head.
Salmi lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salmi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McTavern missing with knees to the body.
Salmi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salmi swings wildly with an uppercut but McTavern uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTavern trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salmi throws a punch but it's blocked by McTavern.
McTavern throws an elbow but it misses.
Salmi pushes McTavern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTavern tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmi avoids the damage to the body.
McTavern tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmi avoids it.
Salmi throws a head punch that misses.
McTavern misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salmi.
Salmi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salmi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McTavern lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Salmi fails to land.
McTavern missing with knees to the body.
Salmi managing to block the knees to the body from McTavern.
McTavern throws an elbow but it misses.
Salmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salmi avoiding damage as McTavern throws knees to the body.
Salmi lands with a short shot to the head.
Salmi misses with a punch on the inside.
Salmi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTavern tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmi avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmi lands a shot to the body.
Salmi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTavern tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmi avoids the damage to the body.
McTavern tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmi avoids it.
Salmi lands with a light punch inside.
Salmi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTavern backwards.
McTavern tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmi avoids the damage to the body.
McTavern misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salmi.
Salmi blocks an elbow strike from McTavern.
Salmi gets through McTavern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Salmi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTavern throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Salmi lands a right hand.
Salmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTavern's elbow.
Salmi lands a hook that snaps the head of McTavern backwards.
Salmi avoids a wild elbow strike from McTavern.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Salmi as the two fighters clinch.
Salmi lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Salmi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavern throws an elbow that misses.
Salmi can't find room to land a body shot as McTavern controls the action.
Salmi misses with some punches.
McTavern tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmi avoids the damage to the body.
Salmi lands with a short shot to the head.
Salmi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McTavern backwards.
Salmi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTaverns head.
McTavern is rocked!
A short right from Salmi.
Oh McTavern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTavern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salmi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salmi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTaverns head.
Salmi lands a body shot.
McTavern is breathing heavily.
Salmi digs a right hand into McTavern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McTavern's gas tank.
Salmi lands a big right hand that drops McTavern! The killer instinct kicks in and Salmi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Salmi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eerikki Salmi!
Our winner, Eerikki Salmi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Murky McTavern was interviewed post fight and said 'Take me back to the sea and throw me to the fishes'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsukune Shiba (ranked 1969 p4p, 249 weight class) and Johnny Truth (ranked 1255 p4p, 171 weight class). Shiba comes to the cage accompanied by Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
193 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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197 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Johnny Truth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba throws a lazy uppercut
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiba moves to clinch but Truth breaks away
letting Truth counter with a right hand.
Truth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shiba tries to clinch up.
Shiba connects with a body shot that sends Truth's belly button to the back.
Truth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A cross from Truth lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba lands a lovely overhand right.
Shiba slips under a jab from Truth.
Shiba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shiba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba tries to move into range but Truth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Truth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiba loads up on a big right hand but Truth slips the punch.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba misses with a hook. Truth ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Truth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Truth misses with an uppercut
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Truth slips under a jab.
Truth takes one on the button.
Shiba throws a body punch but Truth moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Truth! But no joy.
Truth avoids the body shot from Shiba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba tests Truth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba misses with a leg kick.
Shiba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Shiba misses with an uppercut
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shiba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truth gets tackled into the cage by Shiba. Shiba maintains the clinch.
Shiba misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiba struggles to land a body shot inside as Truth controls his hands.
Shiba breaks from the clinch.
Shiba scores with a body shot.
Truth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiba misses the body punch
letting Truth counter with a right hand.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Truth moves away.
Shiba clinches up with Truth and pushes him back against the cage.
Truth blocks an uppercut.
Shiba gets through Truth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Truth is trying to push Shiba away but Shiba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Truth breaks the clinch.
Shiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Truth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Truth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Truth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Truth lands with a shot to the body.
Shiba takes a swing at Truth's ribcage but misses.
Truth defending well as Shiba loads up on a big left hand.
Shiba misses the body punch
and Truth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Shiba does no damage.
Truth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shiba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Shiba walks into a stiff left hand from Truth.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truth was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Truth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shiba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Truth misses the jab.
Truth looks to land a right hand but Shiba moved out of range.
Truth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Truth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shiba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shiba throws a hook but Truth avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsukune Shiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shiba throws an off balance right hand
enabling Truth to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsukune Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Truth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Truth.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Truth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shiba throws the left hand but Truth avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Truth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Truth misses with a low kick.
Truth misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shiba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Truth blocks a jab.
Shiba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Truth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Truth.
A little feinted left hand from Shiba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Truth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shiba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Truth.
Truth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shiba connects with a body shot.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truth was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba swings widly with a right hand
and Shiba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiba misses with an uppercut.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Truth moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiba moves into the clinch successfully.
Truth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Truth working hard to break the clinch.
Shiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truth can do to turn this around?
Truth is trying to push Shiba away but Shiba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Truth blocks an uppercut.
Truth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Truth ducks under a wild hook from Shiba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shiba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Shiba.
Truth loads up on a big right hand but Shiba slips the punch.
Shiba misses with a hook.
Shiba scores with a nice head shot.
Truth connects with a body shot.
Shiba throws a lazy right hand but Truth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Truth throws out a loose jab but Shiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Truth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba lands with a good body shot.
Truth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Shiba.
Truth moves out of range as Shiba strikes.
Shiba lands with a shot to the body.
Truth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shiba in his tracks.
Truth walks into a straight right hand from Shiba.
Shiba takes a swing at Truth's ribcage but misses.
Truth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsukune Shiba dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
Truth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shiba closes the distance but Truth moves to the side
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truth misses with an uppercut.
Shiba misses with a right hand
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Truth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth wants to slow Shiba down by chopping away at his legs.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Truth seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shiba lunges at Truth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Truth's hand.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba misses with a straight right.
Truth scores with a shot to the body.
Truth punishes Shiba's body with a nice straight punch.
Truth moves forwards but Shiba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Truth throws a right hand that misses
and Shiba counters with a straight right hand.
Shiba clinches up against the cage.
Shiba lands a nice uppercut.
Shiba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiba prevents Truth from breaking the clinch.
Truth breaks the clinch.
Truth slips a straight right by Shiba.
Truth throws a lazy right hand but Shiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba throws a hook but Truth avoids it easily.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Truth was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Truth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shiba with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Truth tried to score with a low kick but Shiba checks it.
Shiba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shiba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiba scores with a jab to the head.
Truth throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Truth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Truth.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Truth, as that shot connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Truth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Truth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Shiba throws a poor cross that misses
and Truth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shiba scores with a punch to the head.
Truth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shiba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsukune Shiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Truth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiba is looking to clinch.
Shiba throws a body punch but Truth moves out of range.
Truth throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.
Shiba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Truth at a distance.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Truth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiba, as that shot connected.
Shiba clobbers Truth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnny Truth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiba ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tsukune Shiba.
Well Shiba 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsukune Shiba!
Tsukune Shiba 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toturi Akodo (ranked 704 p4p, 92 weight class) and Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 475 p4p, 65 weight class). Akodo comes to the cage accompanied by Skip Marley - Lions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toturi Akodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr lands a nice hook to Akodo's body. Akodo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz Jr tests Akodo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Toturi Akodo has been cut.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Akodo.
Akodo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz Jr.
Akodo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Akodo off the cage and back into range.
Akodo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akodo lands a head kick!
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Akodo! Cruz Jr dives in looking to finish! Akodo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After winning the bout, Jorge Cruz Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Toturi Akodo was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing a fight is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence is a tragedy.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 441 p4p, 65 weight class) and Jeremy Jones (ranked 352 p4p, 51 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to move into range but LightHeavyweight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LightHeavyweight is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
LightHeavyweight moves into the clinch.
LightHeavyweight blocks a body shot from Jones.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones is working LightHeavyweight over against the cage.
LightHeavyweight is breathing heavily.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LightHeavyweight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of LightHeavyweight's head.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
LightHeavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones breaks the clinch.
LightHeavyweight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones pushes LightHeavyweight away with a front kick.
LightHeavyweight wants to stay close but Jones steps back to make room for something. LightHeavyweight seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Jones and LightHeavyweight drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Jeremy Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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