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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pimpis Tramps (ranked 24704 p4p, 509 weight class) and Egil Wiik (ranked 24874 p4p, 494 weight class). Pimpis Tramps has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pimpis Tramps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egil Wiik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiik shoots for a takedown but Tramps saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wiik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tramps throws a low kick, looking for Wiik's leg but Wiik calmly moves out of range.
Wiik fails with a takedown attempt.
Pimpis Tramps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egil Wiik.
Wiik gets caught napping as Tramps dives in and scores a takedown. Wiik manages to retain guard.
Tramps controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tramps passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramps is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wiik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tramps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tramps keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tramps is working for a kimura but Wiik is defending it quite comfortably.
Wiik has a hand on Tramps's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tramps takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tramps working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tramps prevents Wiik from getting the reversal.
Tramps jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wiik manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tramps will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiik gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramps content just to control the position here.
Wiik takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Wiik that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tramps throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Wiik has his hands clasped together but Tramps breaks the hold and Wiik is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tramps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pimpis Tramps!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Alvis Iii (ranked 24231 p4p, 549 weight class) and Islam Makhacevov (ranked 23859 p4p, 557 weight class). The key to victory for Devin Alvis Iii has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Alvis Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Makhacevov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvis Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Makhacevov off balance momentarily.
Makhacevov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makhacevov is keen to just control but Alvis Iii is a slippery customer.
Alvis Iii controlling the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Makhacevov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvis Iii is looking to control Makhacevov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvis Iii avoid being mounted?
Alvis Iii won't allow Makhacevov to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvis Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Makhacevov from advancing position.
Makhacevov is trying to control. Alvis Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Makhacevov seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makhacevov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvis Iii is trying to control but can't.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makhacevov is stalling here. Alvis Iii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makhacevov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvis Iii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Makhacevov is looking for a sweep.
Makhacevov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvis Iii tries to stand but Makhacevov is controlling his head.
Makhacevov is looking for a sweep.
Alvis Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makhacevov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvis Iii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov can't do much from the bottom here.
Makhacevov is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makhacevov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makhacevov struggling a bit here.
Alvis Iii trying to control the action but Makhacevov is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov prevents Alvis Iii from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov tries to improve position but can't.
Alvis Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhacevov keeps working.
Makhacevov tries to buck Alvis Iii off but Alvis Iii is having none of it.
Makhacevov keeps trying to improve his position.
Makhacevov struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makhacevov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Makhacevov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvis Iii is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Alvis Iii is working away.
Alvis Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makhacevov off and has taken his back!
Makhacevov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devin Alvis Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Alvis Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Makhacevov gets double underhooks and turns Alvis Iii into the ropes.
Makhacevov feints and as Alvis Iii raises his hands in defense, Makhacevov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvis Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov working some strikes from top position.
Makhacevov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvis Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvis Iii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvis Iii rushes Makhacevov and presses him up against the ropes.
Alvis Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Alvis Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvis Iii is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makhacevov, into his guard.
Makhacevov wants to stand up but Alvis Iii is controlling him.
Makhacevov has a closed guard, preventing Alvis Iii from standing up.
Makhacevov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvis Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhacevov is keeping the position for now.
Makhacevov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvis Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makhacevov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov wants to hit a switch here but Alvis Iii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Makhacevov there!
Makhacevov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Makhacevov gets full guard.
Makhacevov has Alvis Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Makhacevov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvis Iii trying to control but Makhacevov is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvis Iii's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvis Iii has momentary wrist control but Makhacevov slips an elbow through the middle.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Makhacevov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alvis Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alvis Iii stops a takedown attempt from Makhacevov.
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvis Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvis Iii misses with a body punch.
Makhacevov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvis Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Devin Alvis Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov stopping the sweep attempt from Alvis Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvis Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhacevov is aware though and is defending well.
Makhacevov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvis Iii working for a triangle but Makhacevov defends it easily.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Alvis Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makhacevov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makhacevov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov is stalling in the full guard.
Islam Makhacevov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makhacevov trying to control but Alvis Iii is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makhacevov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvis Iii keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvis Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvis Iii wants to stand up but Makhacevov is controlling him.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
Makhacevov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makhacevov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Alvis Iii keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Makhacevov shoots in and drives through. Alvis Iii sprawls well.
Makhacevov darts in looking for a takedown but Alvis Iii gets double underhooks and turns Makhacevov into the ropes.
Alvis Iii tries to counter by clinching up but Makhacevov breaks away and moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvis Iii enables Makhacevov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvis Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Makhacevov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvis Iii punching from the bottom.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Alvis Iii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makhacevov controls the pace.
Alvis Iii looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvis Iii has his feet on Makhacevov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alvis Iii gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Alvis Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvis Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Alvis Iii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abrodolf Lincler (ranked 5383 p4p, 485 weight class) and Kobe Covington (ranked 5863 p4p, 508 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abrodolf Lincler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Covington!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincler misses with a combination
and Covington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Covington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lincler is defending well.
Covington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lincler is looking to improve his position.
Covington working over Lincler with some ground and pound. Lincler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lincler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Covington controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington stalling away here and it's allowed Lincler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lincler being controlled here, momentarily.
Covington postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lincler trying to control the position.
Covington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lincler is keeping the position for now.
Lincler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Covington is stalling in the full guard.
Lincler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lincler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincler cracks a nice hook into Covington's ribs.
Lincler throws a looping overhand right but Covington ducks down to avoid it.
Covington gets the takedown into side control.
Covington wants to stand but Lincler is controlling his arm.
Lincler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lincler tries to stand but can't do so whilst Covington controls his leg.
Covington is trying to control but can't.
Covington won't allow Lincler to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Covington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lincler controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincler wants to stand up but Covington is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lincler is thwarting Covington's attempts to control the position.
Lincler trying to control the action but Covington is working from the bottom.
Lincler stops Covington from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Covington manages to get to full guard.
Covington looking for a guillotine here but Lincler defends easily.
Lincler wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Covington keeping full guard, as Lincler tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lincler trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Abrodolf Lincler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lincler throws an overhand right that lands on Covington's shoulder, as Covington tries to avoid the shot.
Lincler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Lincler misses.
Abrodolf Lincler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincler throws an off balance right hand
and Covington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Covington drives through and clinches with Lincler against the ropes.
Covington has clasped his hands together around Lincler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Covington tries to stand but Lincler is controlling his head.
Covington wants to control but Lincler is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lincler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Covington lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lincler struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobe Covington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Covington wants to stand but Lincler has his arm trapped.
Covington content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lincler is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Covington's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Covington is staying tight to Lincler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Covington working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Covington lands some shots froms side control.
Lincler is trying to control Covington's posture but Covington avoids it.
Lincler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Covington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincler wants to control but Covington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Covington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lincler is just riding it out for now. Covington eventually gives up the hold.
Lincler wants to control but Covington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington tries to stand and escape but Lincler is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lincler wants to control but Covington is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincler misses the target.
Lincler sets himself, and Covington steps forward looking for the clinch! Lincler avoids it this time.
Some wild striking there from Lincler.
Lincler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincler scores with a nice head shot.
Covington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Covington trying to mount his opponent but Lincler defends it.
Covington works his foot free and advances to mount.
Covington is working for a guillotine from mount but Lincler frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lincler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Covington working Lincler over with strikes here.
Lincler is working to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covington looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Covington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lincler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Covington.
Lincler stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Lincler. Those never looked like landing.
Covington avoids the body shot from Lincler.
Covington slips a jab and a cross from Lincler.
Covington unleashes a big counter combination but Lincler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Covington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lincler's guard.
Covington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lincler's head.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lincler is trying to hold Covington in close to prevent damage but Covington has managed to pass into half guard.
Covington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Covington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincler gets back to full guard.
Lincler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Covington is now in half guard.
Covington is taking a breather. Lincler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lincler wants to control but Covington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lincler tries to roll over but Covington keeps him under control.
Covington wants to stand up but Lincler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lincler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Covington jumps into side control!
Covington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lincler's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Covington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee asks Covington politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Covington prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lincler is not content to let Covington control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Covington working the head and body with strikes.
Lincler can't do much from the bottom here.
Lincler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Covington takes a little break here. Lincler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Covington closes the distance and clinches up with Lincler, looking for a takedown. Covington pushes Lincler against the ropes but Lincler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abrodolf Lincler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Covington.
Covington closes the distance and clinches.
Covington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincler throws a head kick that misses
and Covington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Covington.
Covington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lincler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Covington is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lincler to the mat. Lincler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lincler is wriggling around but Covington manages to pass to half guard.
Covington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Covington wants to take a breather but Lincler is having none of it.
Lincler is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Covington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Covington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Covington!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Denovan (ranked 5434 p4p, 414 weight class) and Mehmed Dervisevic (ranked 23778 p4p, 512 weight class). Jett Denovan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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237 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jett Denovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mehmed Dervisevic!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denovan avoids the body shot from Dervisevic.
Jab from Denovan.
Denovan clinches.
Denovan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dervisevic's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Dervisevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Denovan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dervisevic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Denovan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Denovan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dervisevic fails to land the takedown.
Denovan throws a big counter combination but Dervisevic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dervisevic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Denovan lands a big head kick that sends Dervisevic tumbling to the mat! Denovan takes a step backwards and waves Dervisevic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mehmed Dervisevic has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dervisevic moves forwards but Denovan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Denovan instigates a clinch.
Denovan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jett Denovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehmed Dervisevic.
Dervisevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dervisevic is trying to push Denovan away but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Denovan stalls.
Dervisevic wants to stall.
Dervisevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dervisevic takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Denovan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dervisevic is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Denovan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Denovan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dervisevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denovan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denovan moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denovan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Denovan.
Dervisevic fails with the takedown
and Denovan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dervisevic! Denovan lets Dervisevic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dervisevic is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Denovan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jett Denovan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Blakemond (ranked 3978 p4p, 432 weight class) and Marvin Watts (ranked 2958 p4p, 349 weight class). Marvin Watts is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Blakemond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Watts!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts lands a nice looking body shot.
Watts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blakemond.
Watts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watts scores with a three punch combo!
Watts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watts throws a sloppy head kick and Blakemond moves out of range easily.
Blakemond throws a series of punches but Watts avoids them all with ease.
Blakemond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
Blakemond forces Watts back against the ropes and clinches.
Watts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blakemond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Blakemond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blakemond wants to get back to striking at distance but Watts won't allow it.
Watts has Blakemond pressed against the ropes, preventing Blakemond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blakemond is trying to force a seperation but Watts has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blakemond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blakemond throws out a loose jab but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watts swinging wildly here.
Watts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blakemond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watts circles away quickly and effectively.
Blakemond tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range.
Watts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Blakemond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watts swinging wildly here.
Blakemond tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Watts manages to circle out of the way.
Blakemond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blakemond swats away the attempt to clinch by Watts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blakemond dodges the punch combination from Watts.
Blakemond is looking for a counter combo.
Blakemond tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Watts both land. Nice combination.
Watts gets tackled into the ropes by Blakemond. Blakemond maintains the clinch.
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!
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watts wants to slow Blakemond down by chopping away at his legs.
Blakemond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Watts throws a series of punches but Blakemond moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blakemond.
Watts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blakemond has time to react.
Blakemond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blakemond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watts.
Watts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watts fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blakemond scores with a jab to the head.
Watts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Watts looks to land a combination but Blakemond avoids it well.
Watts misses with a low kick.
Watts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Watts throws a body shot but no joy.
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blakemond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blakemond throws a nice looking combination but Watts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blakemond tries to clinch up.
Watts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakemonds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blakemond was well out of range. Poor timing from Watts.
A punch combination from Blakemond misses.
Blakemond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
Watts lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blakemond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blakemond has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blakemond lands a nice shot that snaps Watts's head back.
Watts misses with a double jab.
Blakemond is looking to counter the offense by Watts and move into the clinch.
Blakemond pushes Watts up against the ropes in a clinch.
Watts is trying to break the clinch but Blakemond has him pressed against the ropes.
Watts keeps control of Blakemond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blakemond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watts ducks under a wild hook from Blakemond.
Watts misses with a head kick.
Watts scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Watts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Watts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blakemond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watts circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
Watts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blakemond moves in looking to clinch but Watts pushes him off.
Blakemond looks to land a combination but Watts avoids it well.
Watts throws a chopping leg kick but Blakemond manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch combination from Blakemond misses.
Watts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blakemond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blakemond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spencer Blakemond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watts is looking to clinch.
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Watts scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Watts misses with a combination
and Blakemond counters with a straight that turns Watts's legs to rubber! Blakemond pushes forward with more strikes and Watts goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Blakemond!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Striker (ranked 24034 p4p, 471 weight class) and Tylonal Jones (ranked 5714 p4p, 430 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rubber band man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
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Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tylonal Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Striker eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Striker moves into the clinch.
Striker breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Striker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Striker pulls guard successfully.
Jones wants to stand but Striker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Striker striking off his back, scoring a few points.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Striker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working a defensive guard but Striker manages to pass into side control anyway.
Striker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jones wants to control but Striker postures up.
Striker trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Striker is controlling the position.
Striker trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
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.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Striker just content to control the position.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Striker controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Striker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Striker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Striker controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Striker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Striker scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Striker working the head with strikes.
Striker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Striker but great work by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Striker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Striker rushes Jones and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Striker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Striker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Striker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ken Striker has been cut.
Jones has Striker up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Striker misses with the head strike.
Striker wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Striker is controlling the position.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Striker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is pawing at Striker, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Striker's nose. Striker is badly hurt! Jones pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Striker tries desperately to hold on but Jones is relentless in his assault! As Striker receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Jones away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tylonal Jones!
After winning the bout, Tylonal Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tu Barrels (ranked 2562 p4p, 249 weight class) and Uraya Berrio (ranked 22940 p4p, 473 weight class). Uraya Berrio struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tu Barrels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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277 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tu Barrels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uraya Berrio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berrio under the eye.
Barrels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barrels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berrio looks winded!
Barrels is stalking Berrio. Berrio circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Barrels, and it's lights out! Berrio really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tu Barrels!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Jackson (ranked 6490 p4p, 289 weight class) and Darrion Vaughn (ranked 5128 p4p, 255 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrance Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrion Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Vaughn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vaughn down.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Vaughn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vaughn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vaughn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working Vaughn over with strikes.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vaughn is looking to escape.
Vaughn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Vaughn back against the ropes.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Vaughn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Vaughn defending against the ground and pound.
Vaughn defending against the ground and pound.
Vaughn is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vaughn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Vaughn defends.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson working the strikes but Vaughn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vaughn has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vaughn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Vaughn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vaughn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vaughn looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Vaughn's guard.
Vaughn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaughn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stops Vaughn from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Vaughn sprawls well.
Vaughn misses with a wild combination.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Vaughn misses.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vaughn!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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 Terrance Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vaughn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vaughn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaughn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vaughn gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Vaughn manages to retain guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Vaughn blocks nicely.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vaughn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Vaughn both land. Nice combination.
Vaughn fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jackson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jackson looks to clinch but Vaughn throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jackson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darrion Vaughn!
Post fight, an emotional Darrion Vaughn said 'He had no right fighting for a title, none!!! I proved that tonight. He's tight with the owner of the company and got handed a shot at the belt. Tonight I ended this mans career. Four straight losses son bye bye. It's my time!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chance Shamrock (ranked 4169 p4p, 383 weight class) and Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 2026 p4p, 223 weight class). Shamrock comes to the ring accompanied by Impossible . 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chance Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Akhmed Dudayev!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock fails with the takedown
and Dudayev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dudayev.
Shamrock gets control of Dudayev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shamrock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dudayev stops Shamrock from standing up.
Shamrock wants to control but Dudayev passes easily into half guard.
Shamrock is looking to control Dudayev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shamrock avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev prevents Shamrock from improving his position.
Shamrock is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Dudayev has control of the leg.
Dudayev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Dudayev has control of the leg.
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dudayev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dudayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudayev.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dudayev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Chance Shamrock has been cut.
Dudayev with a knee to the head.
Shamrock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dudayev walks away with a smile on his face. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dudayev has closed the distance and engaged Shamrock in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev scores with a knee to the head.
Shamrock fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudayev lands a knee to the head.
Dudayev landing knees to the head.
Dudayev working Shamrock over with knees to the body.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Shamrock is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dudayev lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Shamrock out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Akhmed Dudayev! Akhmed Dudayev retains his lightweight title!
Akhmed Dudayev tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Chance Shamrock was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe I lost to that bum , it might be time to retire'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Golden Sage Lll (ranked 3055 p4p, 287 weight class) and Jan Hradek (ranked 3426 p4p, 319 weight class). Sage Lll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome to the jungle. Golden Sage Lll 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Golden Sage Lll!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Hradek!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hradek drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sage Lll is wriggling around but Hradek manages to pass to half guard.
Sage Lll has a hand on Hradek's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hradek takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hradek is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sage Lll to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sage Lll shrugs it off.
We've been hearing good reports from Sage Lll's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hradek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage Lll tries to hold on but Hradek pushes him away.
Hradek looking to secure an arm triangle but Sage Lll defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hradek swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sage Lll is now in Hradek's guard. A big mistake from Hradek there, giving up the dominant position!
Sage Lll throws a sloppy strike and Hradek has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sage Lll is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hradek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Hradek! Jan Hradek retains his heavyweight title!
Golden Sage Lll was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll come back better and ready to strangle the rest of the division into there Graves'.
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