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S.A.F.O REGENERATION #2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trey Bridges (ranked 2708 p4p, 301 weight class) and Jaka Prawira (ranked 2483 p4p, 281 weight class). Jaka Prawira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Prawira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Prawira.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Prawira 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 Bridges has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bridges and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bridges gets a double leg takedown into Prawira's guard.
Bridges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bridges with a nice head shot there.
Bridges wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Bridges won't allow Prawira to sweep him here.
Bridges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
Prawira looking for subs off his back but Bridges has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bridges is looking to advance position but Prawira won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawira is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.
Bridges is looking to advance position but Prawira won't allow it.
Prawira gets back to full guard.
Bridges lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bridges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bridges scoring with some ground and pound.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bridges content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Prawira has locked up a guillotine! Prawira's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bridges is holding on here and Prawira must be using up a lot of energy. Bridges has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Prawira gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaka Prawira!
Jaka Prawira very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byung Soo Choi (ranked 5322 p4p, 475 weight class) and Norman Young (ranked 4068 p4p, 422 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Byung Soo Choi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Byung Soo Choi 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byung Soo Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Young!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi stuffs the takedown.
A big head kick from Choi and Young is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Young is rocked!
It looks like Norman Young has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Young is still in real trouble! Can Choi finish him?
Young has a closed guard, preventing Choi from standing up.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Choi wants to stand and escape but instead Young has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Choi wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Choi wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
Young content to stall in guard here.
Choi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Choi tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Byung Soo Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Young.
A jab-cross combination lands for Choi and sends Young crashing to the mat! Choi follows him down to the mat - Young regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Young to stand up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
Choi throws a quick counter head kick but Young was just out of range.
Young closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Young ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Young no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Choi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Choi throws a big elbow that misses.
Young is adopting a defensive guard.
Young manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choi manages to get himself to full guard.
Young won't allow Choi to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young looking to pass the guard.
Young content to stall in guard here.
Choi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
Choi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Young is controlling him.
Young stays in close to Choi's body and controls the position.
Choi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Young wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Choi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Young is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Young stands up and waves to Choi to follow him.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Young gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Young tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Choi swivels and escapes.
Byung Soo Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choi throws a powerful right kick. Young tried to block low but the kick was high! Young was taken right off of his feet! Choi jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Byung Soo Choi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Lamprey (ranked 2672 p4p, 296 weight class) and Tyno Refguson (ranked 3426 p4p, 370 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Lamprey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyno Refguson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamprey takes a swing at Refguson's ribcage but misses.
Lamprey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamprey throws a body punch but Refguson moves out of range.
Refguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Refguson misses with a double jab.
Lamprey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Refguson avoids the body shot from Lamprey.
Refguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamprey throws a series of punches but Refguson moves out of range.
Refguson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamprey defends it well.
Refguson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lamprey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamprey misses the target.
Lamprey misses with a hook. Refguson ducked under it nicely.
Lamprey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamprey. Refguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamprey misses with a hook to the body
and Refguson counters by clinching up.
Refguson tries to pull guard but Lamprey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamprey blocks an elbow strike from Refguson.
Lamprey avoiding damage as Refguson throws knees to the body.
Lamprey is looking to break free of the clinch but Refguson has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Refguson jumps guard but Lamprey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Refguson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colin Lamprey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyno Refguson.
Refguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lamprey to keep the fight standing.
Lamprey is trying to break free.
Lamprey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lamprey is struggling to control the position.
Lamprey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Refguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamprey defends it nicely.
Lamprey loads up on a big right hand but Refguson slips the punch.
Refguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamprey takes a swing at Refguson's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamprey. Refguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Refguson throws a right hand that Lamprey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamprey also avoids with ease.
Refguson darts in and clinches Lamprey up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey breaks the clinch.
Refguson blocks a jab.
Lamprey throws a jab when Refguson was well out of range.
Refguson wants to counter the offense by Lamprey and move into the clinch position.
Lamprey is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Refguson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lamprey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Refguson moves away.
Lamprey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Refguson slips a jab from Lamprey.
Lamprey closes the distance and clinches.
Refguson is looking to control Lamprey's arms but Lamprey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Refguson has his back to the cage.
Lamprey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Refguson has him pressed against the cage.
Refguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Refguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamprey's elbow.
Lamprey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey throws a jab but it's blocked by Refguson.
Despite the aggression on Refguson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Refguson moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Refguson is trying to pull guard but Lamprey has him pressed against the cage.
Refguson keeps control of Lamprey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lamprey is looking to break free of the clinch but Refguson has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lamprey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lamprey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamprey wants to stall.
Lamprey stalling the fight.
Refguson has Lamprey pressed against the cage.
Refguson jumps guard but Lamprey stands there with Refguson around his waist. Refguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Refguson jumps guard but Lamprey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Refguson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lamprey missing with knees to the body.
Refguson is trying to break the clinch but Lamprey has him pressed against the cage.
Lamprey misses with a punch on the inside.
Refguson taking a breather.
Lamprey is trying to push Refguson away but Refguson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey working hard to break the clinch.
Lamprey just leaning against Refguson, taking a breather.
Lamprey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lamprey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey misses with a body shot.
Refguson instigates a clinch.
Refguson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lamprey's efforts to push away.
Refguson has Lamprey pressed against the cage, preventing Lamprey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Refguson tries to pull guard but Lamprey holds him up against the cage and eventually Refguson drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Refguson is looking for a takedown.
Lamprey slows down the pace here.
Refguson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Lamprey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamprey. Refguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamprey takes a swing at Refguson's ribcage but misses.
Refguson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lamprey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Refguson can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Lamprey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamprey tries to clinch up.
Lamprey tries to keep at a distance but Refguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lamprey controlling the action here for a moment.
Lamprey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lamprey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Refguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamprey throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamprey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Refguson moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamprey misses the target.
Lamprey is looking to wear down Refguson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Refguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Refguson.
Lamprey looks to land a combination but Refguson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Refguson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lamprey rushes Refguson and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Refguson as Lamprey tries to tie him up.
Refguson can't get the takedown.
Colin Lamprey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyno Refguson.
Lamprey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lamprey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lamprey breaks the clinch.
Colin Lamprey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Refguson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lamprey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Refguson won't allow Lamprey to sweep him here.
Refguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lamprey has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Refguson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lamprey fails to land.
The referee calls for Refguson to work.
Lamprey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamprey misses with a straight left.
Lamprey throws a body punch but Refguson moves out of range.
Lamprey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamprey moves out of range of the body kick from Refguson.
Refguson rushes Lamprey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Refguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Refguson tries to break free but Lamprey pushes him back against the cage.
Refguson has Lamprey pressed against the cage, preventing Lamprey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lamprey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lamprey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamprey looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey breaks from the clinch.
Lamprey throws the left hand but Refguson avoids the punch easily.
Lamprey throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamprey blocks a head kick by Refguson.
Colin Lamprey is winning the standup battle so far.
Refguson shoots for a takedown but Lamprey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lamprey moves into the clinch successfully.
Refguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Refguson. Those never looked like landing.
Refguson moves out of range as Lamprey throws a body kick.
Lamprey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Refguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Refguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamprey.
Refguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamprey sprawls well. He's pushed Refguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Refguson slips a straight right by Lamprey.
Refguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamprey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lamprey is trying to break the clinch but Refguson is controlling him.
Lamprey prevents the takedown attempt.
Lamprey has had enough of the clinch but Refguson keeps him there for the moment.
Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey swings for the body but Refguson moves out of range.
Lamprey dips to his left and cracks Refguson with an uppercut!
Lamprey missing with a left hand there. Refguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Refguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamprey defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Lamprey misses.
Lamprey throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamprey misses with a straight left.
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Refguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Lamprey 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!
Refguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamprey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Refguson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamprey defends it well.
Lamprey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Refguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamprey.
Refguson has Lamprey up against the cage in a clinch.
Refguson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lamprey up against the cage.
Lamprey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Refguson's efforts to push away.
Lamprey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Refguson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamprey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lamprey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Refguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lamprey has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamprey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Refguson up against the cage.
Refguson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lamprey prevents it.
Refguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Refguson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Refguson drags the fight down to the ground.
Refguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lamprey controls the pace.
Refguson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lamprey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Colin Lamprey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamprey looks to score with a jab to the body but Refguson is just out of range.
Colin Lamprey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Refguson throws a series of strikes that have Lamprey backpedaling.
Lamprey throws a jab but it's blocked by Refguson.
Lamprey clinches up against the cage.
Lamprey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Refguson's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lamprey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey loads up on a big right hand but Refguson slips the punch.
Lamprey tries to sprawl but Refguson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refguson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Refguson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lamprey uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamprey is adopting a defensive guard.
Tyno Refguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Refguson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lamprey dives on top into guard.
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 Colin Lamprey.
Well Lamprey 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Lamprey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones Jr (ranked 3558 p4p, 383 weight class) and Omar Al Boleahi (ranked 3523 p4p, 380 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Al Boleahi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Boleahi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Boleahi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones Jr cracks Al Boleahi with a good jab.
Jones Jr tests Al Boleahi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Boleahi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Al Boleahi drops his hands momentarily and Jones Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Boleahi is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Al Boleahi tumbling to the canvas!
Al Boleahi is still in real trouble! Can Jones Jr finish him?
Jones Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Boleahi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Boleahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Boleahi seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones Jr 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.
Al Boleahi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones Jr is controlling him.
Jones Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet but Jones Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Boleahi has wrist control.
Jones Jr stands and steps away. Al Boleahi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones Jr connects with the punch.
Jones Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Boleahi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones Jr wants to get back to his feet but Al Boleahi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones Jr is breathing heavily.
Jones Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Al Boleahi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Boleahi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Boleahi moves away from the strike by Jones Jr.
Al Boleahi feints the counter takedown.
Jones Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Al Boleahi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeremy Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Al Boleahi.
Jones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Al Boleahi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones Jr stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Boleahi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones Jr leaves Al Boleahi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Boleahi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones Jr!
Jones Jr pushes Al Boleahi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Al Boleahi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Al Boleahi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Boleahi working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Al Boleahi working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Boleahi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Al Boleahi working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Al Boleahi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Al Boleahi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Al Boleahi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al Boleahi is defended easily by Jones Jr.
Al Boleahi fails with the takedown.
Al Boleahi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Boleahi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Boleahi.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Boleahi momentarily.
Al Boleahi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Boleahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr looks to land a right hand but Al Boleahi moved out of range.
Jeremy Jones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Boleahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Al Boleahi tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Jr.
Al Boleahi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
Jones Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Boleahi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Al Boleahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones Jr misses with a hook. Al Boleahi ducked under it nicely.
Al Boleahi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones Jr sprawls well initially but Al Boleahi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Al Boleahi is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones Jr back against the cage.
Al Boleahi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones Jr is pressed up against the cage. Al Boleahi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones Jr down to the mat. Jones Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Boleahi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones Jr to the mat! Jones Jr manages to get full guard.
Jones Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Al Boleahi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones Jr breaks the clinch.
Al Boleahi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Al Boleahi lands in his opponent's guard.
Al Boleahi stops Jones Jr from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Boleahi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones Jr but Jones Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Boleahi momentarily.
Jeremy Jones Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones Jr scores with the left hand. Al Boleahi knows he should have avoided that one.
Omar Al Boleahi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
Al Boleahi shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Boleahi can do to turn this around?
Al Boleahi slips under a jab from Jones Jr.
Al Boleahi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Al Boleahi with that takedown attempt.
Jeremy Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Al Boleahi.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Al Boleahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Boleahi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones Jr pinned against the cage. Jones Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr throws a shot from downtown. Al Boleahi moves away and avoids it.
Al Boleahi is breathing heavily.
Al Boleahi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Jones Jr as Al Boleahi shoots in.
Al Boleahi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Boleahi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Boleahi walks into a jab.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the side of Al Boleahi's head but Al Boleahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Boleahi defending well as Jones Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Al Boleahi defending well as Jones Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Jones Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Boleahi.
It looked like Jones Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Boleahi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Al Boleahi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones Jr misses the target.
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Al Boleahi's shoulder, as Al Boleahi tries to avoid the shot.
Jones Jr misses with a hook. Al Boleahi ducked under it nicely.
Al Boleahi slips under a jab.
Al Boleahi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Boleahi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones Jr defends well and Al Boleahi ends up having to push Jones Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Boleahi blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Al Boleahi walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Boleahi.
Jones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Boleahi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Boleahi shoots in but Jones Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Boleahi slips under a jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Boleahi momentarily.
Jones Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Boleahi ducks right into an uppercut from Jones Jr.
Al Boleahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Boleahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Jr.
Al Boleahi slips under a jab.
Al Boleahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Al Boleahi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Al Boleahi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Boleahi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones Jr's guard.
Al Boleahi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Al Boleahi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones Jr wants to stand up but Al Boleahi is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Al Boleahi chips away with some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi connects with a couple of short punches.
Al Boleahi lands a couple of digs.
Jones Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Boleahi is controlling him.
Al Boleahi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Al Boleahi won't allow Jones Jr to get back to his feet.
Jones Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Al Boleahi has clasped his hands together around Jones Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Al Boleahi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones Jr to see if he's OK.
Jones Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Boleahi lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi cracks Jones Jr with a big right hand but Jones Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Al Boleahi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones Jr to see if he's OK.
Jones Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Al Boleahi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones Jr to see if he's OK.
Al Boleahi is chipping away with strikes.
Jones Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Al Boleahi working the head and body with strikes.
Jones Jr wants to get back to his feet but Al Boleahi drags him back down.
Jones Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Check out the look on Al Boleahi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones Jr is rocked!
Jones Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Al Boleahi scoring with strikes.
Oh Jones Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Boleahi cracks Jones Jr with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Al Boleahi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jones Jr is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Al Boleahi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Al Boleahi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Magosharipov (ranked 3183 p4p, 343 weight class) and Peter Petrov (ranked 3097 p4p, 337 weight class). Magosharipov comes to the cage accompanied by Jalandhar . Vladimir Magosharipov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladimir Magosharipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magosharipov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Petrov clinches up against the cage.
Magosharipov working hard to break the clinch.
Petrov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Magosharipov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrov working over Magosharipov with some ground and pound. Magosharipov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.
Magosharipov taking some punishment here, with Petrov in his half guard.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but Magosharipov defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Petrov seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrov working over Magosharipov with some ground and pound. Magosharipov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magosharipov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petrov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov rushes Magosharipov and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants the takedown. Magosharipov is fighting it off but Petrov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magosharipov's guard against the cage.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magosharipov has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrov works over Magosharipov with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control but Magosharipov is working from the bottom.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magosharipov is rocked!
Petrov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Magosharipov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Petrov!
Vladimir Magosharipov was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey i just wanna thank my opponent and his team'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bhakib Runmagomedov (ranked 2783 p4p, 310 weight class) and Efraim Turban (ranked 2948 p4p, 326 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bhakib Runmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Runmagomedov somewhat.
Turban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turban stuffs the takedown attempt from Runmagomedov. Runmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Turban loads up on a big right hand but Runmagomedov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turban throws a lazy right hand but Runmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turban lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban throws a jab when Runmagomedov was well out of range.
Runmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Turban scores with a jab to the body.
Turban digs a good hook to Runmagomedov's body.
Runmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhakib Runmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turban stuns Runmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runmagomedov slips a jab from Turban.
Turban has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Runmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turban.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turban throws a hook but Runmagomedov blocks it.
Runmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Turban tries to sprawl out of it but Runmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turban sprawls well initially but Runmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Runmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turban with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turban manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Runmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Turban scores with a shoulder strike.
Turban struggles to land a body shot inside as Runmagomedov controls his hands.
Runmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turban misses with a body punch.
Turban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turban connects with a crisp jab.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runmagomedov thinking.
Runmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turban lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turban clobbers Runmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turban scores with a hook.
Runmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Turban.
Turban misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Turban.
Turban lands with a nice body punch.
Turban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runmagomedov in his tracks.
Turban lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runmagomedov at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efraim Turban dominated that round.
That's time! Runmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decent striking displayed by Turban there.
Turban scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turban tries to avoid it but Runmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turban to the ground. Turban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bhakib Runmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhakib Runmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban punishes Runmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Turban.
Runmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turban lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban scores with a nice right hand.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turban works Runmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Runmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turban's waist but Turban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Runmagomedov off to one side.
Turban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turban connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turban.
Runmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Turban.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turban.
Turban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Turban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turban.
Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turban lands a nice shot that snaps Runmagomedov's head back.
Runmagomedov is rocked!
Efraim Turban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Turban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turban works Runmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Turban lands a jab to the head.
Turban's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turban duly obliges.
Oh Runmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turban lands with a hook. Runmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turban works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Turban. That snapped Runmagomedov's head back.
Turban closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Runmagomedov! Turban dives in looking to finish! Runmagomedov 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 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santichai Jetatikarn (ranked 4194 p4p, 429 weight class) and Rodrygo Da Silva (ranked 4329 p4p, 439 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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159 lbs
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26
159 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santichai Jetatikarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrygo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jetatikarn defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Jetatikarn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jetatikarn scores with a head kick. Da Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Rodrygo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Jetatikarn.
Jetatikarn lands with a kick to the temple. Da Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses.
Jetatikarn misses with a looping right.
Jetatikarn drops Da Silva with a right and a left! Jetatikarn comes rushing in but Da Silva regains his composure and manages to keep Jetatikarn in guard.
Da Silva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Da Silva is still in real trouble! Can Jetatikarn finish him?
Jetatikarn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jetatikarn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jetatikarn wanted to stand there but Da Silva had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Jetatikarn controlling him for the moment.
Jetatikarn tries to stand but Da Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Jetatikarn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jetatikarn defends well.
Da Silva controls Jetatikarn momentarily but Jetatikarn frees himself.
Jetatikarn wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jetatikarn wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Da Silva's closed guard. He's half up but Da Silva has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Da Silva pivots and extends the arm, Jetatikarn falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Da Silva! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrygo Da Silva!
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#R1##CL2#
Blood takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Blood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lesnar jumps guard but Blood stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lesnar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lesnar can't break the clinch.
Lesnar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blood is defending well.
Lesnar tries to break free but Blood pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar .
Blood misses with the head strike.
Blood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. #TD#
Lesnar jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blood.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blood throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood postures up in Lesnar 's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blood stands up over Lesnar , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.#T2#
Blood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blood chips away with some ground and pound.
Blood is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Blood throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blood with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blood chips away with some ground and pound.
Blood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Blood throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
Blood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Blood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blood postures up in Lesnar 's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it. #T3#
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Blood postures up in Lesnar 's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Blood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood pushing down on Lesnar 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lesnar tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blood thows a huge punch but Lesnar dodges it nicely.
Blood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood. #T4#
Blood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blood.
Blood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blood.
Blood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though.
Blood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blood.
Blood thows a huge punch but Lesnar dodges it nicely.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood is nestled in close to Lesnar , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Lesnar is rocked!
Blood lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lesnar ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Blood 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). Ivan Blood!
Ivan Blood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Nobody (ranked 1253 p4p, 23 weight class) and Patrick Seery (ranked 1258 p4p, 25 weight class). Seery has chosen An Irish Pub Song as his entrance music. 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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147 lbs
32 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Seery!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobody on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nobody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seery.
Seery tries to clinch there but Nobody circles away.
Seery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nobody counters with a one-two to the body.
Seery misses with a body shot.
Seery throws a jab when Nobody was well out of range.
Seery missing with a left hand there. Nobody was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seery throws a big shot that misses.
Nobody connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nobody is in Seery's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nobody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nobody with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nobody throws a big elbow that misses.
Seery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seery wriggles free and stands up.
Seery throws out a loose jab but Nobody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nobody scores with a three punch combo!
Nice uppercut there from Nobody.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Nobody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seery gets a clinch.
Nobody manages to break the clinch.
Nobody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seery throws a poor cross that misses
and Nobody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobody misses with a hook
and Seery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nobody keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seery.
Nobody throws a left and a right that both miss
and Seery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nobody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seery takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nobody. Seery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seery just misses with a punch to the body.
Seery has closed the distance and engaged Nobody in a clinch.
Seery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nobody misses with a hook to the body
and Seery counters with a straight right hand.
Seery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nobody at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Nobody.
Seery tries to close the distance and clinch but Nobody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nobody thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seery is looking to clinch.
Nobody misses with a body kick.
Nobody gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seery scores with a jab. Nobody acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nobody closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nobody is rocked!
Nobody gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Seery gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Seery!
Patrick Seery decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Nigel Nobody stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am Nobody!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed ONeill (ranked 667 p4p, 14 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 503 p4p, 8 weight class). Marston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring it on motherfucker. 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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26
196 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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220 lbs
33 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill misses the jab.
ONeill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RWB GYM in the buildup to the fight.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
Ed ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston looks to throw the jab but ONeill is out of range.
ONeill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marston.
Marston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
ONeill lands with a shot to the body.
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Marston tries a head kick but it misses.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marston as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston feints and then cracks ONeill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow ONeill down.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston throws a leg kick but ONeill checks it.
ONeill throws a hook but Marston avoids it easily.
Marston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill checks the leg kick nicely there.
ONeill connects with a single shot there.
Marston scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marston.
ONeill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
ONeill shoots in and drives through. Marston sprawls well.
Marston tries to land a body kick
letting ONeill counter with a right hand.
Marston throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Marston.
Marston staying out of range there.
Marston walks into a left hand.
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ONeill.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed ONeill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston connects with a leg kick. ONeill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston throws a body punch but ONeill moves out of range.
Marston throws a predictable looking body shot
and ONeill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeill looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marston has time to react.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ONeill throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Marston flicks out a counter leg kick but ONeill steps away.
ONeill lands a jab to the head.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston slips a straight right by ONeill.
ONeill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
Marston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Marston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marston misses with a leg kick
and ONeill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marston thinking.
Marston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and ONeill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marston scrambles back to his feet.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ONeill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marston. Marston obviously looking to wear him down.
ONeill connects with a right hand. Marston shakes it off.
Marston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
ONeill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
ONeill blocks a head kick by Marston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill throws out a powerful jab.
Marston misses with a kick to the body
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marston throws a front kick aimed at ONeill's knee but ONeill avoids it well.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marston as he avoids it easily.
Marston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like ONeill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
ONeill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but ONeill ducks down to avoid it.
Marston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 Ed ONeill will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
ONeill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Marston throws a jab when ONeill was well out of range.
ONeill cracks Marston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marston slips under a jab.
Marston flicks out a counter leg kick but ONeill steps away.
Marston takes one to the side of the head.
ONeill throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston counters with a leg kick.
Marston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ONeill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
Marston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeill throws the left hand but Marston avoids the punch easily.
Ed ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeill misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
Marston throws a leg kick but ONeill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marston slaps away a takedown attempt from ONeill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab by Marston.
Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston connects with an inside leg kick.
ONeill moves out of range as Marston strikes.
ONeill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marston scores with a jab. ONeill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
ONeill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston slips a jab from ONeill.
Marston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Marston.
It looks like Ed ONeill has been cut.
ONeill looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
A big left from ONeill misses.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by ONeill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston jabs at ONeill's body.
Marston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marston throws a leg kick that misses.
ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from ONeill with a body shot.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
ONeill missing with a left hand there. Marston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marston wants to land a leg kick but ONeill is out of range.
Marston pushes ONeill away with a front kick.
ONeill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ONeill somewhat.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed ONeill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeill misses with a lunging right hand
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marston throws a leg kick
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Marston misses
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
Marston scores with a leg kick.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill misses with a hook
and Marston counters with a thumping low kick.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
ONeill throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
Marston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ONeill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
ONeill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Marston misses.
ONeill throws a poor cross that misses
and Marston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed ONeill's cut.
That's time! ONeill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ONeill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
ONeill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
ONeill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
ONeill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marston trying to hold on to ONeill's head to control him but ONeill postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marston is just riding it out for now. ONeill eventually gives up the hold.
Marston gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of ONeill, into his guard.
ONeill working for a triangle but Marston defends it easily.
Marston stays in close to ONeill's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
ONeill is looking for a sweep.
ONeill looks to move to half guard but instead Marston has passed into mount! Damn!
ONeill is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Marston.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
ONeill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ONeill is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
ONeill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marston controlling the action here.
ONeill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ONeill looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Marston pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed ONeill's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Marston.
Marston misses with an attempted mid kick.
ONeill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston moves out of range as ONeill strikes.
ONeill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and ONeill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ONeill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marston's head.
ONeill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston throws out a loose jab but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ONeill's calf.
A big right from ONeill misses.
A combination from Marston does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ONeill.
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and ONeill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
ONeill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston gets off balance looking for a body kick
and ONeill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marston but Marston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeill.
ONeill defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill throws a poor cross that misses
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marston.
A jab from ONeill misses.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by ONeill as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston pivots, looking for a leg kick but ONeill is out of range and Marston settles back down.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
ONeill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marston counters with an outside leg kick.
ONeill throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marston.
ONeill moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - ONeill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for ONeill.
Marston lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marston.
A good leg kick by Marston.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
ONeill's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
ONeill takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
ONeill misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeill misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston tries a quick counter leg kick but ONeill is wise to it.
ONeill throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marston.
ONeill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a slapping leg kick.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
ONeill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ONeill.
ONeill throws a hook but Marston blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ed ONeill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ed ONeill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ONeill.
ONeill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
Marston slaps away a takedown attempt from ONeill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ONeill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from ONeill there as he acknowledges the shot.
ONeill dips to his left and cracks Marston with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill thuds a left hand into Marston's body.
Marston throws a push kick but ONeill slaps the foot to one side.
ONeill throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Marston tries to land a leg kick but ONeill saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Marston misses.
ONeill misses with a lunging right hand
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marston.
Marston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from ONeill.
ONeill takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
ONeill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Marston.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from ONeill misses.
A head kick misses from Marston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from ONeill misses.
A head kick misses from Marston.
ONeill will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
ONeill throws a poor cross that misses
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeill misses with a jab to the body
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marston can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marston as he jumps to the side.
Marston flicks out a counter leg kick but ONeill steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed ONeill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marston. That's going to slow ONeill down.
ONeill misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marston throws the kick towards the body but ONeill avoids it.
ONeill looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
Marston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marston moves away from the strike by ONeill.
As ONeill backs off Marston throws a huge counter combo but ONeill manages to avoid it all.
Marston slips under a jab from ONeill.
ONeill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeill fails with a takedown attempt.
ONeill misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marston sprawls well. Marston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ONeill gets slowly back to his feet.
ONeill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
ONeill misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston tries a head kick but it misses.
ONeill misses the jab.
ONeill moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarston.
ONeill lands with an uppercut that bounces Marston off the cage and back into range.
ONeill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marston 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Juice Haven, into his post fight interview.
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