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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 600 p4p, 621 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 89 p4p, 92 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Kravac has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kravac.
Kravac digs a right hand into Hammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammer's gas tank.
Hammer has Kravac pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kravac tumbling to the mat - Hammer dives into Kravac's guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kravac is really struggling to control Hammer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kravac'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.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kravac has Hammer pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kravac has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hammer is looking to defend but Kravac has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hammer! Kravac pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hammer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Kravac!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 793 p4p, 932 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 97 p4p, 109 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Honey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Higher Love. Tektas has chosen Alexander The Great as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Granite chin |
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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 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tektas motions for Honey to come forward. Tektas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tektas lands a lovely overhand right.
Tektas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honey slaps away a takedown attempt from Tektas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Honey lands a jab.
Honey throws a body punch but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Honey.
Honey throws a low kick but Tektas avoids it.
Honey misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas moves forwards but Honey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Honey takes a swing at Tektas's ribcage but misses.
Honey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tektas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Tektas throws a hook but Honey blocks it.
Nice cross by Tektas.
Honey tries to land a leg kick but Tektas saw it coming and moves away.
Tektas swings widly with a right hand
and Tektas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tektas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honey lands a front kick.
Honey throws out a powerful jab.
Honey throws a body punch but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas lands a nice shot that snaps Honey's head back.
The fighters circling - Tektas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown but Honey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey throws a push kick but Tektas slaps the foot to one side.
Honey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Honey misses
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Honey has one foot on Tektas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Honey digs a good hook to Tektas's body.
Honey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honey throws a jab when Tektas was well out of range.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Honey avoids it easily.
Honey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tektas checks a leg kick.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Tektas throws an off balance right hand
and Honey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Honey coming out on top.
Tektas blocks a jab.
Honey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey slips under a jab.
Honey lands a nice shot that snaps Tektas's head back.
Tektas gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Honey prevents Tektas from moving into mount.
Tektas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Honey is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Tektas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tektas trying to control the action but Honey is working from the bottom.
Tektas misses with the ground and pound.
Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas throws a strike aimed at the side of Honey's head but Honey avoids it well.
Tektas taking a breather here.
Honey taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Honey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tektas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey dominated that round.
That's time! Honey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tektas with a jab.
It looks like Honey has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tektas throws a hook but Honey avoids it easily.
Honey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tektas just manages to avoid it.
Honey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tektas's sensitive parts.
Tektas slips a straight right by Honey.
Honey misses with a left hand
and Tektas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tektas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Honey connects with a right hand. Tektas shakes it off.
Honey misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tektas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Honey catches Tektas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tektas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honey.
Decent striking displayed by Honey there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Honey.
Tektas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Honey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Honey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honey moves out of range as Tektas strikes.
Honey is looking to counter punch.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Honey throws a leg kick
and Tektas counters with a single leg into guard. Honey didn't expect that.
Honey wants to get back to his feet but Tektas passes into half guard.
Demetrius Tektas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tektas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Honey wants to get back to full guard but Tektas has mounted him!
Tektas tries to control but Honey wriggling away.
Tektas thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Honey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tektas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honey can't escape the position.
Tektas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Honey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tektas.
Honey tries to hold on but Tektas pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas controlling his opponent.
Tektas throws some wild stikes that Honey manages to avoid easily.
Tektas unloads with some shots from mount but Honey bucks and avoids them well.
Tektas landing punches.
Tektas wants to control the pace but Honey is squirming around nicely.
Tektas lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Honey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Honey and Tektas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Honey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tektas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tektas tries for a kimura but Honey is defending well.
Tektas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Honey has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Tektas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tektas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Honey.
Honey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Honey misses.
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tektas counters with a single leg into guard. Honey didn't expect that.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Honey keeps moving.
Honey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throws an elbow that misses. Honey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tektas's guard. Nice move by Honey!
Tektas has a closed guard, preventing Honey from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tektas has control of Honey's left arm, preventing Honey from doing any damage.
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tektas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tektas punishes Honey's body with a nice straight punch.
Honey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tektas with the counter takedown but Honey avoids it easily.
Tektas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey lands with a nice body punch.
Tektas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Honey.
Tektas avoids a kick to the body.
Tektas lands the left hand.
Honey throws a hook but Tektas blocks it.
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honey takes a swing at Tektas's ribcage but misses.
Honey throws a shot to the body.
Hugh Honey is winning the standup battle so far.
Honey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tektas prevents Honey from improving his position.
Tektas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tektas is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is looking to pass into half guard but Honey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Honey is in guard.
Tektas has control of Honey's left arm, preventing Honey from doing any damage.
Tektas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honey manages to get himself to full guard.
Tektas lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Tektas.
I think Tektas 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crown Halo (ranked 933 p4p, 1236 weight class) and Gabriel Arones (ranked 129 p4p, 172 weight class). Arones has chosen Lonely is the night as his entrance music. Gabriel Arones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crown Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arones misses with a takedown
and Halo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halo counters with a nice body shot.
Arones misses with an uppercut
and Halo counters with a nice uppercut.
Arones misses with a lunging right hand
and Halo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arones lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halo counters with a leg kick.
We've been told by Halo's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
Arones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Arones from controlling successfully.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Arones looking to pass the guard.
Arones throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to control.
Halo keeping full guard, as Arones tries to pass.
Arones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arones on the ground.
Halo is pulling down on Arones's head to control his posture.
Arones is stalling in the full guard.
Halo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arones throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halo controlling Arones's posture.
Arones 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arones.
Arones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halo pulls Arones in close to his closed guard and prevents Arones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arones is controlling him.
Arones forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to get back to full guard but Arones has passed into side control.
Arones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arones is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arones scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo can't do much from the bottom here.
Arones misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gabriel Arones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halo.
As Arones backs away, Halo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arones misses with a body shot
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arones's knee momentarily.
Arones lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to sprawl but Arones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Halo is looking to control Arones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Halo is staying active underneath Arones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo tries to roll over but Arones keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones seems to be looking for submissions.
Arones thows a huge punch but Halo dodges it nicely.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Arones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arones thows a huge punch but Halo dodges it nicely.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo has hold of Arones's hands but Arones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arones working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Arones there.
Arones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halo has hold of Arones's hands but Arones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Arones wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arones lands strikes from half guard.
Arones prevents Halo from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Arones from controlling successfully.
Halo pulls Arones in to control the position.
Arones lands a couple of digs.
Arones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arones postures up in Halo's guard and throws a big left but Halo blocks it.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Arones lands a couple of digs.
Halo working a defensive guard but Arones manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arones misses with the ground and pound.
Arones lands a few punches from side control.
Arones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arones trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Arones is chipping away with strikes.
Halo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arones.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Arones lands a few punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Arones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Arones trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Arones gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arones is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
Halo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arones blocks it with crossed arms.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arones throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo letting Arones take a breather here.
Arones swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arones.
Halo crunches a lovely knee into Arones's ribcage.
Arones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arones lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arones is defending well for now.
Arones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Halo sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Halo is looking for a sweep. Arones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arones throwing shots but Halo is blocking nicely.
Arones is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Halo won't allow Arones to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arones connects with a nice short shot to Halo's temple.
Halo controlling the position well.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Arones.
Arones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arones is working away from the top position though.
Arones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to hold on to Arones's head to control him but Arones postures up.
Arones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arones lands with a punch from half guard.
Arones trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Arones working the head and body with strikes.
Arones trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Arones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arones pulls his head out easily.
Arones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halo!
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
Halo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Halo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo can't escape the position.
Arones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Halo looks a forlorn figure.
Gabriel Arones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
 Halo is rocked!
Arones looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Arones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arones!
Gabriel Arones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geordie Power (ranked 357 p4p, 264 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 54 p4p, 42 weight class). Geordie Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a jab when Bangsit was well out of range.
Bangsit moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangsit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bangsit.
Power throws a head kick that misses
and Bangsit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power!
Bangsit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bangsit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Power's coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Power is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bangsit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Power is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bangsit yanks on the arm and Power is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bangsit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Letter (ranked 1233 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 171 p4p, 156 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephan Letter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohsin Zaidi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaidi throws a leg kick but Letter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Letter lands a head shot.
 It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Letter has closed the distance and engaged Zaidi in a clinch.
Zaidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Letter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A body shot lands from Zaidi.
Zaidi swings wildly with an uppercut but Letter uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Zaidi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zaidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Letter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Letter misses with some punches.
Zaidi tries to work over Letter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letter.
Zaidi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaidi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Letter pushes Zaidi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaidi looking for a takedown.
Letter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaidi has hold of one of Letter's legs. Letter is fighting the takedown attempt but Zaidi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Letter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaidi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaidi landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaidi postures up in Letter's guard and throws a big left but Letter blocks it.
Zaidi lands a couple of digs.
Letter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaidi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaidi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaidi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Letter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaidi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zaidi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Letter some visible discomfort.
Zaidi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Letter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaidi connects with a nice short shot to Letter's temple.
Letter taking some punishment here, with Zaidi in his half guard.
Zaidi lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Letter! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zaidi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
A victorious Mohsin Zaidi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Alvado (ranked 241 p4p, 265 weight class) and Brandon Marsden Jr (ranked 39 p4p, 41 weight class). Alvado kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ichense Dub. The crowd seem to be enjoying Marsden Jr's choice of entrance music: 7 Words by Deftones. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Marco Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden Jr connects with a body shot that sends Alvado's belly button to the back.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Marsden Jr down.
Marsden Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.
A big left from Marsden Jr misses.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Marsden Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Marsden Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marsden Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marsden Jr clinches up against the cage.
Marsden Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado gets through Marsden Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr is working Alvado over against the cage.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado tries to work over Marsden Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Alvado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Marsden Jr avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
Alvado gets through Marsden Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand.
Marsden Jr is leaning against Alvado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado cracks Marsden Jr with a nice body shot.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvado.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Marsden Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Alvado.
A shot in the inside from Marsden Jr.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Alvado.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden Jr works on Alvado's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alvado as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Marsden Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Alvado is leaning against Marsden Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Marsden Jr is working Alvado over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden Jr controls the action.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Alvado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Alvado tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Alvado tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado lands a left hand.
Alvado lands an uppercut.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Marsden Jr is working Alvado over against the cage.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand.
Alvado tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Alvado.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvado.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden Jr.
A short right from Marsden Jr on the inside.
Marsden Jr lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
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.
Marsden Jr slips a jab from Alvado.
Marsden Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado moves in looking to clinch but Marsden Jr pushes him off.
Marsden Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Marsden Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marsden Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marsden Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden Jr misses the target.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvado.
Marsden Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marsden Jr avoids the head kick by Alvado.
Alvado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Marsden Jr cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Marsden Jr moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping right.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping left.
Alvado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Marsden Jr.
Alvado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marsden Jr's head.
Sloppy strikes from Marsden Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Marsden Jr sees coming a mile off.
Marsden Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Marsden Jr - just one landing.
Alvado throws a low kick but Marsden Jr avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Marsden Jr checks the leg kick.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvado.
Marsden Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Marsden Jr.
Alvado throws a front kick aimed at Marsden Jr's knee but Marsden Jr avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvado.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Marsden Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with a nice leg kick.
Marsden Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Marsden Jr is looking to clinch.
Alvado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marsden Jr takes a step back to recover.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marsden Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Marsden Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marsden Jr rushes Alvado and presses him up against the cage.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Alvado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Alvado lands a left hand.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Alvado gets through Marsden Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado takes a shot to the head.
Alvado blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvado.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Alvado as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Alvado as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden Jr controls his hands.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvado or not.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Alvado.
Alvado pushes Marsden Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvado lands a right hand.
A short left from Alvado.
Marsden Jr prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado pushes Marsden Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Alvado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marsden Jr instigates a clinch.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Marsden Jr misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden Jr.
Alvado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marsden Jr's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Marsden Jr as he connects with a hook.
Marsden Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
A jab from Marsden Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Marsden Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marsden Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden Jr throws a series of punches but Alvado moves out of range.
Marsden Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marsden Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado gets tackled into the cage by Marsden Jr. Marsden Jr maintains the clinch.
Alvado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado stalling.
Marsden Jr lands with a right to the head.
Alvado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden Jr's elbow.
A short right from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Marsden Jr blocks a body shot from Alvado.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvado.
Marsden Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden Jr controls the action.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr digs a right hand underneath Alvado's ribcage. Alvado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden Jr controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand.
Alvado digs a right hand into Marsden Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden Jr's gas tank.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden Jr controls his hands.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Alvado.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden Jr controls the action.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden Jr is working Alvado over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marsden Jr.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marsden Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Alvado digs a right hand into Marsden Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden Jr's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr takes a shot to the head.
Marsden Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Marco Alvado.
I think Alvado 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marco Alvado!
A very excited looking Marco Alvado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Brandon Marsden Jr had this to say: 'Yo, in my mind, I didn't lose that fight. You know, you got this punks who roided up, and I'm all natural.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tud Stoddler (ranked 107 p4p, 427 weight class) and Anti Half Assed (ranked 12 p4p, 51 weight class). Stoddler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anti Half Assed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler misses with a low kick.
Half Assed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoddler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Stoddler ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Stoddler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Half Assed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stoddler is defending well for now.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands a right hand.
Stoddler struggles to land a body shot inside as Half Assed controls his hands.
Stoddler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoddler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Stoddler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands with a left to the head.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed lands with a left to the head.
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!
Half Assed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stoddler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoddler lands a nice uppercut.
Stoddler scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Stoddler on the inside.
Stoddler misses with some punches.
Half Assed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Half Assed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Half Assed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the side of Stoddler's head.
Stoddler is rocked!
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Stoddler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Half Assed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stoddler blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Half Assed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
A right hook to the body lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
Stoddler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler working aggressively here.
Stoddler misses with the head strike.
Half Assed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoddler backwards.
Half Assed misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Half Assed.
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed lands a body punch.
Half Assed presses Stoddler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stoddler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed cracks Stoddler with a nice body shot.
Stoddler is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
Half Assed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoddlers head.
Half Assed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Half Assed lands a big right hand that drops Stoddler! The killer instinct kicks in and Half Assed finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Half Assed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
As Anti Half Assed got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: YOU LIKE THAT!?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iker Ramirez (ranked 52 p4p, 113 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 10 p4p, 15 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Fire. Intruder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bed Intruder. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Iker Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intruder looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Intruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Intruder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Ramirez. That snapped Intruder's head back.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Intruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Intruder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Intruder moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Intruder misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Intruder is out of range.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Ramirez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Intruder misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Intruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Intruder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Intruder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramirez's half guard.
Intruder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Intruder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Intruder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez defending well though.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ramirez to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Intruder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is pulling down on Intruder's head. It's preventing any offense from Intruder, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Intruder landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Intruder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Intruder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramirez is controlling Intruder's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Intruder avoids a kick to the body.
Intruder looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
Ramirez throws out a leg kick but Intruder moves out of range and Ramirez only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Intruder walks into a straight right hand from Ramirez.
Nice shot lands for Intruder.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Intruder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Intruder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Intruder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Intruder feints and then cracks Ramirez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Intruder misses with a takedown
and Ramirez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Intruder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Intruder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramirez wants to slow Intruder down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but Intruder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of Intruder's head but Intruder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Intruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Intruder.
Intruder swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Intruder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Intruder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Intruder swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Intruder throws an off balance right hand
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Intruder, as that shot connected.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Intruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Intruder lands a leg kick that knocks Ramirez off balance momentarily.
Ramirez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder unleashes a big counter combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Ramirez connects with a nice looking jab.
Intruder is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Donk. Ramirez catches Intruder right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Intruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Intruder misses with a body punch
and Ramirez counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramirez throws a jab when Intruder was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Iker Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Intruder - that will leave a mark!
Intruder moves out of range of the body kick from Ramirez.
Intruder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Intruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Intruder moved away.
Intruder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Intruder moved out of range.
Intruder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Intruder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramirez counters with a good, hard body kick but Intruder shrugs it off.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Intruder's body. Intruder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Intruder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez motions for Intruder to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Intruder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Intruder.
Intruder throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Intruder misses
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iker Ramirez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Intruder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iker Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Intruder misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Intruder blocks a jab.
Ramirez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Intruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez checks a leg kick nicely.
Intruder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramirez counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez misses the body punch
and Intruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Ramirez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Intruder knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Intruder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez looks to throw a body kick
letting Intruder counter with a right hand.
Ramirez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Intruder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez.
Intruder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Intruder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Intruder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Intruder.
Intruder counters with a body kick.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Intruder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick by Ramirez misses
enabling Intruder to counter with a crisp jab.
Intruder dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramirez scores with a one two! Intruder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Intruder slips under a jab.
Intruder tries a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez is wise to it.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Intruder throws out the jab.
Ramirez looks for the body kick but Intruder saw that one coming.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Intruder! But no joy.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Intruder.
Iker Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iker Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
Ramirez looks to land a body kick but Intruder moved away.
Intruder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Intruder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramirezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Intruder.
Intruder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Intruder dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Intruder's head and hops out.
Intruder swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Intruder's body. Intruder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iker Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramirez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iker Ramirez!
After winning the bout, Iker Ramirez 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 Kvame Zulu (ranked 27 p4p, 39 weight class) and Heavy Rain (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class). Zulu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Badaboom. Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Heavy Rain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain connects with a jab.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Heavy Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Zulu's shoulder, as Zulu tries to avoid the shot.
Rain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zulu throws a right hand that misses
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Rain.
It looked like Zulu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zulu misses with a wild body shot.
Rain misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain throws a body punch but Zulu moves out of range.
Zulu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rain lands with an uppercut that bounces Zulu off the cage and back into range.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zulu. That's going to slow Rain down.
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
Zulu checks a low kick from Rain.
Zulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zulu misses with a low kick.
Zulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zulu.
A big right from Rain misses.
Zulu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rain lands with an overhand left.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu blocks a head kick by Rain.
Zulu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zulu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kvame Zulu's cut is getting worse.
Rain tests Zulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zulu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Rain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zulu. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain misses with an uppercut
letting Zulu counter with a right hand.
Zulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Rain misses.
Zulu scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rain.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Zulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zulu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kvame Zulu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rain lands with a cross.
Zulu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain misses with a leg kick
and Rain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu misses the jab.
Rain misses with a hook to the body
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu drops Rain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rain looks back up at him and smiles so Zulu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Rain is rocked!
Rain lands with a shot to the body.
Rain walks straight into a right hand from Zulu - that's dropped him! Zulu jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rain from any more punishment! Rain complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kvame Zulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Nicolas (ranked 62 p4p, 14 weight class) and Melek Taus (ranked 10 p4p, 3 weight class). Taus has chosen I Am The Upsetter as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melek Taus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus takes one on the button.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus.
Nicolas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicolas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Taus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taus scores with a jab to the head.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus tries to clinch up.
Taus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Taus's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taus. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Taus misses with a jab to the body
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Taus.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicolas defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Nicolas.
Taus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Taus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts.
Taus slips under a jab from Nicolas.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
Taus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas lands the left hand.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Taus doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicolas circles away.
It looked like Nicolas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taus.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Taus.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicolas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taus throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas thows a leg kick but Taus checks it
and Taus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Taus avoids them all with ease.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taus cracks Nicolas with a good jab.
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!
Taus misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taus manages to avoid it.
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 Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicolass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Taus tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nicolas misses
enabling Taus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Taus is out of range.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Taus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
As Taus backs away, Nicolas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Taus.
A jab from Taus finds it's way through Nicolas's defenses.
Harold Nicolas's cut is getting worse.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus misses with a hook
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas checks a leg kick.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melek Taus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Taus knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicolas throws a wild body kick that Taus sees coming a mile off.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Taus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicolas. That did some damage!
Taus throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taus feints a counter leg kick.
Nicolas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicolas catches Taus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taus is out of range and Nicolas settles back down.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nicolas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nicolas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taus throws a chopping leg kick but Nicolas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taus.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
Nicolas feints and then cracks Taus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taus down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melek Taus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
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.
Taus connects with a leg kick.
Nicolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Taus.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Taus knows he should have avoided that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Taus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicolas checks a leg kick.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Taus.
Nicolas tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Taus moved out of range.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicolas's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nicolas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus throws a leg kick
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taus.
Taus throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas misses with a combination
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with a body punch
and Taus counters with an outside leg kick.
Taus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Taus moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Nicolas throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Nicolas misses with a low kick as Taus jumps back.
Taus moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas misses with a double jab
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taus.
Nicolas throws a push kick but Taus slaps the foot to one side.
Nicolas defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas moves out of range as Taus strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Melek Taus just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Taus misses.
Nicolas tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Taus misses with an uppercut
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus lands a jab-cross combination.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus.
Taus looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Taus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taus under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus avoids the head kick by Nicolas.
Jab by Taus.
Taus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taus throws a leg kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Taus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nicolas. Those never looked like landing.
Taus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicolas tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas scores with a three punch combo!
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas lands a two punch combo.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Taus.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Nicolas.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus digs a good body shot into Nicolas's ribs.
Taus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nicolas will feel that in the morning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Taus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicolas. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Melek Taus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nicolas throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Nicolas throws a one two combo.
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Taus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas backing away here, and Taus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nicolas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolas, as that shot connected.
Taus cracks a nice hook into Nicolas's ribs.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick
and Taus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Taus misses with an uppercut
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Taus.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taus with a jab.
Nicolas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Taus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taus walks into a left hand.
Taus moves forwards but Nicolas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicolas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas tries to bum rush Taus with a series of wild strikes but Taus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Melek Taus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
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 Harold Nicolas.
Well Taus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Melek Taus!
Melek Taus is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Melek Taus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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