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MMA ATTACK 08 Tohurt vs Rydel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ra S Al Ghul (ranked 2725 p4p, 23724 weight class) and Santiago De Herrera Biel (ranked 112 p4p, 281 weight class). De Herrera Biel has chosen SadBoy Loko - Gang Signs as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ra S Al Ghul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Santiago De Herrera Biel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ghul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Herrera Biel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Al Ghul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Al Ghul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Al Ghul landing some decent shots from guard.
De Herrera Biel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De Herrera Biel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Al Ghul with a nice head shot there.
Al Ghul works over De Herrera Biel with some ground and pound from guard.
Al Ghul wants to control from the top but De Herrera Biel keeps moving.
De Herrera Biel striking off his back but it's not causing Al Ghul any problems.
Al Ghul lands a couple of digs.
De Herrera Biel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Al Ghul stands up over De Herrera Biel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Herrera Biel looking for a sweep. Not yet De Herrera Biel, not yet.
De Herrera Biel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Ghul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Ghul scoring with some ground and pound.
Al Ghul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ghul forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ghul slips a nice elbow through De Herrera Biel's hands, connecting with De Herrera Biel's forehead.
Al Ghul lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Herrera Biel missing with punches from the bottom.
Al Ghul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Herrera Biel is refusing to be controlled, as Al Ghul sits in half guard.
Al Ghul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Herrera Biel punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Herrera Biel strikes from the bottom but Al Ghul uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
Al Ghul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Ghul landing a few strikes.
Al Ghul lands some shots froms side control.
De Herrera Biel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Al Ghul lands a nice forearm strike.
De Herrera Biel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Ghul lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Al Ghul's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Herrera Biel throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Al Ghul is putting a hurting on De Herrera Biel here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Herrera Biel is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Ghul is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down De Herrera Biel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Al Ghul trying to control the position but De Herrera Biel is working away.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
De Herrera Biel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Al Ghul connects with a decent elbow.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Ghul lands a nice forearm strike.
Al Ghul landing a few strikes.
Al Ghul controls the position.
Al Ghul is chipping away with strikes.
Al Ghul is working De Herrera Biel over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Herrera Biel is not content to let Al Ghul control the position.
Al Ghul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Herrera Biel tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Herrera Biel wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Al Ghul is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Herrera Biel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
De Herrera Biel taking a bit of punishment here - Al Ghul scoring with strikes.
De Herrera Biel is looking to regain half guard here but Al Ghul keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Ghul is looking to take a break and control but De Herrera Biel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Herrera Biel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Herrera Biel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Ghul scores with a couple of short elbows.
Al Ghul content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Al Ghul cracks De Herrera Biel with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Herrera Biel being controlled for a moment.
Al Ghul landing strikes.
Al Ghul lands an elbow.
De Herrera Biel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Al Ghul lands a nice forearm strike.
Al Ghul scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ghul working the ground and pound from side control.
 De Herrera Biel is rocked!
Al Ghul working the body and head with strikes.
De Herrera Biel is still in real trouble! Can Al Ghul finish him?
Al Ghul scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh De Herrera Biel is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Al Ghul can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ra S Al Ghul!
An out of breath Ra S Al Ghul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Santiago De Herrera Biel had this to say: '6.3 Granite Chin, confidence'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Edwards (ranked 5373 p4p, 5394 weight class) and Matic Ivacic (ranked 588 p4p, 591 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kamaru Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matic Ivacic!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivacic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely.
Ivacic loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Ivacic stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivacic pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ivacic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ivacic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivacic as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivacic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Ivacic persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivacic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Edwards rushes Ivacic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ivacic is working for takedown but Edwards is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivacic wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Ivacic lands a body shot.
Ivacic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivacic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Ivacic persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivacic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Ivacic, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Ivacic against the cage but Ivacic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivacic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivacic was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Ivacic on that attempt.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ivacic misses with a low kick.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Ivacic sprawls well.
Ivacic blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Ivacic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivacic gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivacic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Ivacic persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivacic tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivacic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivacic swivels and escapes.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivacic at a distance.
Ivacic throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards throws a low kick but Ivacic moves out of range easily.
Ivacic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivacic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ivacic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Ivacic, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Ivacic against the cage but Ivacic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards sets himself, and Ivacic steps forward looking for the clinch! Edwards avoids it this time.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Ivacic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivacic continues to drive forward.
With the fighters up against the cage, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.
Ivacic tries to pull guard but Edwards forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivacic avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Ivacic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivacic off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivacic slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivacic shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kamaru Edwards will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ivacic fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Ivacic.
Ivacic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivacic counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Ivacic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivacic breaks from the clinch.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Ivacic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivacic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivacic misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivacic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Ivacic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivacic gets a clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Ivacic holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Ivacic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edwards prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivacic has Edwards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edwards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivacic stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edwards is stalling here.
Ivacic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ivacic jumps into guard, dragging Edwards to the mat.
Edwards gets to his feet - Ivacic follows without any prompting.
Edwards throws a body punch but Ivacic moves out of range.
Ivacic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Ivacic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivacic continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivacic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivacic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edwards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edwards tries to break free but Ivacic pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Ivacic avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivacic.
Ivacic dodges an elbow strike from Edwards.
Ivacic is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Ivacic can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivacic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards is thwarting Ivacic's attempts to control the position.
Edwards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matic Ivacic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivacic keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Ivacic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivacic continues to drive forward.
Ivacic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivacic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivacic moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Ivacic darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Ivacic into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Ivacic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivacic continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivacic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards stands up and waves to Ivacic to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivacic moves into the clinch.
Ivacic pulls guard successfully.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ivacic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivacic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edwards stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ivacic goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
Ivacic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Ivacic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivacic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards darts in and clinches Ivacic up against the cage.
Ivacic breaks the clinch.
Ivacic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Ivacic, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Ivacic against the cage but Ivacic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Ivacic shows good takedown defense.
Ivacic 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.
Ivacic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivacic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edwards counters by clinching up.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivacic smiles and moves away.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivacic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Ivacic clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivacic breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matic Ivacic.
I think Ivacic 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Godbeer (ranked 5807 p4p, 5341 weight class) and Patrick Weltstein (ranked 507 p4p, 484 weight class). Godbeer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Electric . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Godbeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Weltstein!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weltstein has managed to clinch.
Weltstein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Godbeer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weltstein trying to land knees to the body.
Godbeer has Weltstein pressed against the cage, preventing Weltstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Godbeer wants the takedown. Weltstein is fighting it off but Godbeer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Weltstein's guard against the cage.
Weltstein pushes Godbeer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Weltstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godbeer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Godbeer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Godbeer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weltstein is trying to defend but Godbeer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Weltstein wants to improve his position but Godbeer is controlling well.
Weltstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Godbeer.
Weltstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weltstein trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weltstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Godbeer wants to control from the top but Weltstein keeps moving.
Weltstein controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godbeer preventing the sweep.
Weltstein keeping moving, preventing Godbeer from controlling successfully.
Weltstein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Godbeer preventing the sweep.
Godbeer looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weltstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Weltstein tries to pass to full mount but Godbeer defends it.
Weltstein stalling.
Weltstein escapes and gets back to his feet.
Godbeer closes the distance and clinches up with Weltstein, looking for a takedown. Godbeer pushes Weltstein against the cage but Weltstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbeer lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Patrick Weltstein has been cut.
Weltstein darts in looking for a takedown but Godbeer gets double underhooks and turns Weltstein into the cage.
Robin Godbeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Weltstein.
Weltstein fails to land the takedown.
Weltstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Godbeer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weltstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weltstein looks winded!
Weltstein tries to keep at a distance but Godbeer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Godbeer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godbeer closes the distance and clinches.
Weltstein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Godbeer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Godbeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weltstein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Godbeer throws a sloppy head kick
and Weltstein counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbeer breaks the clinch.
Godbeer moves into the clinch.
Godbeer prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godbeer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weltstein's efforts to push away.
Weltstein jumps into guard, dragging Godbeer to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weltstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Godbeer's guard.
Godbeer pushes Weltstein off and gets back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Weltstein.
Godbeer clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robin Godbeer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Weltstein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Godbeer takes the fight into the clinch.
Godbeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godbeer tries to clinch up.
Godbeer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weltstein circles away.
Godbeer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robin Godbeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weltstein forces Godbeer back against the cage and clinches.
Godbeer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbeer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weltstein, pushing him back against the cage.
Godbeer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Godbeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weltstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godbeer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeer stuffs the takedown attempt from Weltstein. Weltstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Weltstein clinches.
The referee calls for Weltstein to work.
Weltstein tries for a takedown but Godbeer manages to get underhooks.
Robin Godbeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Weltstein.
Godbeer successfully pulls guard.
Weltstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Godbeer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Godbeer is on top in guard.
Godbeer wants to stand and escape but instead Weltstein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Patrick Weltstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Godbeer wants to stand up but Weltstein is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weltstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Godbeer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weltstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weltstein wants to pass the guard but Godbeer is keeping the position.
Weltstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Godbeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weltstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weltstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Weltstein stalks Godbeer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Godbeer's face. Godbeer staggers backwards, shaken.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weltstein lands with a shot to the body.
Godbeer moves in looking to clinch but Weltstein pushes him off.
Weltstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Godbeer gets tackled into the cage by Weltstein. Weltstein maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Weltstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Weltstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Weltstein goes for a double leg but Godbeer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Godbeer continues to drive forward.
Godbeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Weltstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godbeer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weltstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weltstein has his takedown stuffed
and Godbeer counters with a straight right hand.
Robin Godbeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Weltstein.
Weltstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robin Godbeer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Godbeer drives through and clinches with Weltstein against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Godbeer tries to clinch but Weltstein moves out of range.
Weltstein clinches.
Godbeer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godbeer wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weltstein dives in and grabs Godbeer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Godbeer pushes down on Weltstein's head and hops out.
Godbeer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robin Godbeer is winning the standup battle so far.
Weltstein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Godbeer checks it well.
Weltstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weltstein misses with a body shot.
Godbeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weltstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weltstein tries to bum rush Godbeer with a series of wild strikes but Godbeer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weltstein keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Godbeer.
Godbeer is looking to clinch.
Godbeer shoots in and drives through. Weltstein sprawls well.
Weltstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weltstein scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbeer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Godbeer moves in looking to clinch but Weltstein pushes him off.
Weltstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Godbeer defends it well.
No joy there for Godbeer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weltstein flicks out a counter leg kick but Godbeer steps away.
Weltstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Godbeer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Weltstein with that takedown attempt.
Godbeer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Godbeer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Weltstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Godbeer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weltstein clinches up with Godbeer and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weltstein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Godbeer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weltstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Godbeer pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Godbeer with that takedown attempt.
Weltstein misses with a low kick.
Godbeer tries to clinch but Weltstein is having none of it.
It seemed like Weltstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weltstein gets a double leg takedown into Godbeer's guard.
Godbeer keeping full guard, as Weltstein tries to pass.
Godbeer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weltstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weltstein gets to his feet - Godbeer follows without any prompting.
Godbeer moves out of range of the leg kick from Weltstein.
Godbeer tries to clinch there but Weltstein circles away.
Godbeer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weltstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weltstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Godbeer avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godbeer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godbeer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weltstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weltstein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Weltstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weltstein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Weltstein!
In defeat, Robin Godbeer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent, he was the better fighter tonight '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Batchelor (ranked 5393 p4p, 3751 weight class) and Dixon Schneider (ranked 590 p4p, 466 weight class). Schneider has chosen Nelly - Batter Up as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Troy Batchelor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dixon Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batchelor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schneider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batchelor slips nicely into half guard.
Schneider actively working from the bottom here.
Schneider punching from the bottom.
Batchelor wants to pass to mount but Schneider is defending the position.
Batchelor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batchelor stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batchelor working the head and body with strikes.
Batchelor controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batchelor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schneider looking for submissions off his back.
Batchelor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Batchelor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schneider can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schneider tries to roll over but Batchelor keeps him under control.
Batchelor is looking to take a break and control but Schneider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schneider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schneider looking for submissions off his back.
Schneider taking some punishment here, with Batchelor in his half guard.
Batchelor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schneider actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider tries to roll over but Batchelor keeps him under control.
Schneider trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Batchelor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Batchelor prevents Schneider from getting the reversal.
Schneider tries to control the position but Batchelor now has his back.
Batchelor biding his time, looking for the opening.
Schneider is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schneider trying to control but not successfully.
Batchelor scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Schneider is looking for a way out.
Batchelor controls the position.
Schneider is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Batchelor gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batchelor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schneider doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Batchelor dominated that round.
That's time! Batchelor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Batchelor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schneider defends it nicely.
Schneider with the counter takedown but Batchelor avoids it easily.
Batchelor misses with a takedown attempt
and Schneider counters with a takedown into side control.
Batchelor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Schneider.
Schneider tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schneider in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Batchelor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schneider thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schneider has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batchelor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schneider's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schneider throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Batchelor to regain full guard.
Schneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Schneider has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Schneider trying to control but Batchelor is working from the bottom.
Batchelor is looking to stand up but Schneider isn't so interested in that idea.
Batchelor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schneider can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batchelor has Schneider pulled in close to control his posture.
Schneider trying to control but Batchelor is working from the bottom.
Schneider drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batchelor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batchelor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batchelor!
Schneider tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Batchelor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Batchelor has control of an arm but Schneider manages to advance to Batchelor's back!
Schneider is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schneider patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider doesn't have the hooks in and Batchelor manages to turn into his guard.
Schneider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batchelor is aware though and is defending well.
Batchelor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schneider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batchelor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schneider has an active guard here but Batchelor has managed to pass into half guard.
Batchelor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schneider actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Batchelor in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batchelor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schneider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schneider taking some punishment here, with Batchelor in his half guard.
Schneider actively working from the bottom here.
Batchelor moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schneider.
Schneider is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batchelor working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Batchelor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Schneider moves out of range as Batchelor strikes.
Batchelor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schneider scores with a leg kick.
Batchelor tries to clinch but Schneider is having none of it.
Schneider avoids the body shot from Batchelor.
Schneider clinches up with Batchelor and pushes him back against the cage.
Batchelor jumps guard and drags Schneider to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schneider wants to stand and escape but instead Batchelor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Troy Batchelor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider looking for subs off his back but Batchelor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Batchelor seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batchelor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Batchelor there.
Schneider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schneider.
Batchelor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schneider is trying to improve his position.
Batchelor trying to control the position but Schneider is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batchelor taking a breather here.
Schneider is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Schneider's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider is looking for a sweep.
Batchelor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schneider, who protects the arm well.
Schneider is looking for a sweep.
Schneider takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schneider can't do much from the bottom here.
Schneider is looking to reverse the position.
Schneider throws a few strikes from the bottom but Batchelor takes advantage and mounts!
Schneider is just holding on here. Batchelor manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider wants to control his opponent's hands but Batchelor gets his hands free.
Batchelor is trying to stick to Schneider's back but Schneider is turning into Batchelor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Batchelor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schneider.
Schneider has gone for a leg lock! Batchelor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schneider's guard.
Schneider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schneider working for a triangle but Batchelor defends it easily.
Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon Schneider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troy Batchelor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batchelor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Batchelor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batchelor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Batchelor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Brown (ranked 3936 p4p, 5656 weight class) and Neil Walker (ranked 460 p4p, 580 weight class). Randolph Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randolph Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Walker!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Walker working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Brown won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Walker passes easily into half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
Walker keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Walker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Walker has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Brown is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randolph Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walker stalling the fight.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walker manages to pull guard.
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walker is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brown pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown is trying to keep Walker in close.
Brown trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neil Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Brown works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Walker is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker trying to control the position.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker trying to control the position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Brown won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Walker controlling the position.
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Walker's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walker!
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Walker turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Walker tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is not content to let Brown control the position.
Randolph Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neil Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randolph Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Neil Walker!
A very excited looking Neil Walker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cezik Cezik (ranked 5377 p4p, 3657 weight class) and Tyrone The Terror (ranked 558 p4p, 430 weight class). The Terror comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eery Sounds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cezik Cezik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone The Terror!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cezik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Terror.
Cezik just misses with a punch to the body.
Cezik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Terror defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cezik.
Cezik lands with a straight right. The Terror didn't see that one coming.
Cezik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Terror.
The Terror lands with a nice body punch.
The Terror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Terror throws the left hand but Cezik avoids the punch easily.
Cezik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyrone The Terror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cezik shoots for a takedown but The Terror saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Terror scores with a jab. Cezik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cezik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Terror.
The Terror blocks a head kick by Cezik.
A countering left hand to the body from The Terror misses.
The Terror stuffs the takedown attempt from Cezik. Cezik gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezik Cezik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Terror lands with an overhand left.
A jab from The Terror misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cezik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Terror was well out of range. Poor timing from Cezik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cezik shoots and misses
and The Terror counters with a straight right hand.
The Terror misses with a wild body shot.
Cezik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from The Terror misses.
A jab from The Terror misses.
The Terror digs a good hook to Cezik's body.
The Terror defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cezik.
The Terror throws a jab when Cezik was well out of range.
Cezik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Terror scores with a jab to the head.
The Terror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cezik slips a straight right by The Terror.
The Terror checks a low kick from Cezik.
Cezik moves away from the strike by The Terror.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cezik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Terror looks to land a left hand but Cezik moved out of range nicely.
The Terror jabs Cezik right on the nose. Cezik blinks but takes it well.
The Terror misses with an uppercut.
The Terror looks to land a right hand but Cezik moved out of range.
The Terror just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCezik.
Cezik moves out of range as The Terror strikes.
Cezik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Terror throws out a loose jab but Cezik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Terror throws a body shot but no joy.
Cezik fails with a takedown attempt.
The Terror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Terror punishes Cezik's body with a nice straight punch.
The Terror throws a big shot that misses.
The Terror 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.
The Terror throws an overhand right that lands on Cezik's shoulder, as Cezik tries to avoid the shot.
Cezik is looking for a counter combo.
The Terror thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Terror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cezik manages to avoid it.
It looked like Cezik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cezik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Terror misses with a straight left.
Cezik ducks under a wild hook from The Terror.
Tyrone The Terror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cezik ducks right into an uppercut from The Terror.
The Terror thuds a left hand into Cezik's body.
Cezik fails with the takedown.
The Terror is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cezik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cezik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Terror tries to avoid it but Cezik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Terror to the ground. The Terror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Terror looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cezik is breathing heavily.
Cezik walks into a jab.
The Terror misses the jab.
A big left from Cezik misses.
Cezik walks into a stiff left hand from The Terror.
The Terror throws a jab when Cezik was well out of range.
Cezik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Terror manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Terror ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Terror looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from The Terror misses.
A jab from The Terror misses.
Cezik misses with a kick to the body.
The Terror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cezik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Terror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Terror lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cezik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Terror throws a shot from downtown. Cezik moves away and avoids it.
Cezik ducks under a wild hook from The Terror.
Cezik looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cezik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cezik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone The Terror dominated that round.
That's time! Cezik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cezik misses with a head kick.
Cezik fails to land the takedown.
Cezik shoots in for a double leg but The Terror sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Terror throws a looping overhand right but Cezik ducks down to avoid it.
Cezik jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cezik misses with a few strikes there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cezik might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cezik shoots in looking for a takedown. The Terror tries to sprawl out of it but Cezik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Terror manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezik Cezik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for The Terror.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror looks to throw the jab but Cezik is out of range.
Cezik throws a big counter combination but The Terror scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cezik Cezik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Terror scores with a hook to the body. Cezik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Terror misses with a looping left.
The Terror misses with an uppercut.
Jab from The Terror.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cezik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Terror throws out a loose jab but Cezik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cezik tries to clinch up
and The Terror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Terror misses the shot to the body.
The Terror lands a nice hook to Cezik's body. Cezik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Terror with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cezik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Terror avoids it really well and circles away.
A big left from The Terror misses.
Cezik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab from The Terror.
Cezik is looking to clinch but The Terror is avoiding it.
The Terror throws out a counter right but Cezik avoids it with no problem.
The Terror lands with an uppercut that bounces Cezik off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Terror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cezik.
The Terror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Terror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cezik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cezik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Terror throws an overhand right that lands on Cezik's shoulder, as Cezik tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone The Terror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by The Terror.
The Terror darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cezik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Terror.
The Terror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cezik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Terror is fending him off so far but Cezik persists. Nope, The Terror circles away and we're back to standing.
The Terror displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cezik.
Cezik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Terror misses with a straight right.
Cezik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The Terror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cezik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Terror's corner calls for a 1-2. The Terror obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Terror lands with a straight right. Cezik didn't see that one coming.
A big right from The Terror misses.
The Terror scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cezik doesn't seem bothered though.
The Terror lands a right hook to the body.
The Terror scores with a body shot.
The Terror keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Terror fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cezik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cezik needs to keep his hands up - The Terror had a free shot at his head there.
The Terror throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cezik tries for a takedown but The Terror circles away easily
and The Terror counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Terror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cezik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Terror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cezik.
Cezik ducks under a wild hook from The Terror.
The Terror misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cezik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Terror.
The Terror throws the left hand but Cezik avoids the punch easily.
Cezik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cezik wants to clinch
and The Terror counters with a nice uppercut.
The Terror loads up on a big right hand but Cezik slips the punch.
The Terror throws out a loose jab but Cezik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cezik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Terror throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cezik counters with a right hand to the body.
Cezik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Terror is fending him off so far but Cezik persists. Nope, The Terror circles away and we're back to standing.
Cezik misses with a shot to the body
and The Terror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cezik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cezik appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Terror misses with a hook.
Cezik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Terror throws a lazy right hand but Cezik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone The Terror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cezik slips a jab from The Terror.
Cezik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Terror.
The Terror defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cezik.
Cezik closes the distance and clinches up with The Terror, looking for a takedown. Cezik pushes The Terror against the cage but The Terror circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for The Terror. That snapped Cezik's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Cezik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Terror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Terror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Terror looks to land a right hand but Cezik moved out of range.
The Terror throws a looping overhand right but Cezik ducks down to avoid it.
The Terror lands a jab to the head.
A big left from The Terror misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Terror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by The Terror.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Terror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cezik was well out of range. Poor timing from The Terror.
Cezik moves into range and clinches up with The Terror.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from The Terror.
The Terror stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Terror breaks from the clinch.
The Terror misses with a looping left.
The Terror might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The Terror misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from The Terror misses the target.
Cezik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Terror's waist but The Terror gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cezik off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezik Cezik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cezik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cezik shoots in looking for a takedown. The Terror tries to sprawl out of it but Cezik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Terror manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Terror lands a right hook to the body.
Cezik walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror swats away the attempt to clinch by Cezik.
A swing and a miss from The Terror.
The Terror missing with a left hand there. Cezik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cezik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Terror.
Cezik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Terror.
Cezik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Terror throws a body punch but Cezik moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cezik. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Terror loads up on a big right hand but Cezik slips the punch.
A jab from The Terror misses.
Cezik staying out of range there.
Cezik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Terror misses the jab.
The Terror throws a body shot but no joy.
The Terror leaves Cezik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Terror! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Terror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cezik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Terror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cezik defending well as The Terror loads up on a big left hand.
Cezik is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Terror sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Terror throws a body punch but Cezik moves out of range.
The Terror with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Terror throws a lazy right hand but Cezik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cezik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Terror scores with a jab.
The Terror misses with an uppercut. Cezik saw that one coming.
Cezik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Terror.
The Terror lands the left hand.
The Terror uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cezik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Terror's waist but The Terror gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cezik off to one side.
Cezik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cezik ducks under a wild hook from The Terror.
Cezik moves away from the strike by The Terror.
The Terror bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cezik's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Terror scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cezik wants to clinch
and The Terror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Terror darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Cezik.
The Terror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Terror lands a jab to the nose.
Cezik slips under a jab.
Cezik slips a straight right by The Terror.
The Terror getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cezik Cezik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone The Terror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Terror thuds his right hand into Cezik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone The Terror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Terror has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 24:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone The Terror!
Tyrone The Terror took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'YOU JUST GOT TERRORED MOTHERF***ER!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Harrisburg (ranked 5201 p4p, 5369 weight class) and Glowers Teixeire (ranked 480 p4p, 488 weight class). Brock Harrisburg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glowers Teixeire!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrisburg misses with a combination
and Teixeire moves into the clinch.
Teixeire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Teixeire.
The crowd are getting on Teixeire's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Harrisburg is trying to push Teixeire away but Teixeire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harrisburg tries to break the clinch but Teixeire is controlling the position.
Teixeire breaks the clinch.
Harrisburg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrisburg misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrisburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrisburg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Glowers Teixeire has been cut.
Teixeire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teixeire has a takedown stuffed.
Teixeire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrisburg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg throws a combination that misses
and Teixeire counters by moving into the clinch.
Harrisburg blocks an uppercut.
Teixeire breaks the clinch.
Harrisburg throws a nice looking combination but Teixeire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teixeire throws out a counter right but Harrisburg avoids it with no problem.
Harrisburg tries to bum rush Teixeire with a series of wild strikes but Teixeire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teixeire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harrisburg throws a combination that misses
and Teixeire counters with a three punch combo that has Harrisburg backing up. Harrisburg nods at Teixeire to acknowledge the strikes.
Teixeire drives through and clinches with Harrisburg against the cage.
Harrisburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teixeire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teixeire digs a good body shot into Harrisburg's ribs.
Teixeire dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrisburg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harrisburg throws a big counter combination but Teixeire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brock Harrisburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glowers Teixeire.
Harrisburg throws a right hand that misses
and Teixeire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Teixeire taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrisburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg is trying to break free.
Teixeire is looking for a takedown.
Harrisburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teixeire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock Harrisburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrisburg throws a right hand that Teixeire ducks under and follows up with a left that Teixeire also avoids with ease.
Harrisburg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teixeire counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harrisburg wants to break free but Teixeire has control.
Harrisburg wants to get back to striking at distance but Teixeire won't allow it.
Teixeire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrisburg backwards.
Teixeire successfully pulls guard.
Teixeire controlling Harrisburg's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrisburg wants to stand but Teixeire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Teixeire seems keen to control Harrisburg's posture.
Teixeire wants to sweep here but Harrisburg controlling him for the moment.
Harrisburg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Teixeire is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Teixeire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrisburg is one step ahead there.
Harrisburg tries to stand but Teixeire is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Harrisburg does no damage.
Harrisburg misses the jab.
Harrisburg scores with a jab.
Harrisburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harrisburg swinging wildly here.
Harrisburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teixeire throws the kick towards the body but Harrisburg avoids it.
Harrisburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glowers Teixeire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glowers Teixeire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harrisburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Teixeire slips a straight right by Harrisburg.
Teixeire is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Teixeire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harrisburg connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Teixeire to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Harrisburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Harrisburg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boby Boxer (ranked 3483 p4p, 5392 weight class) and Tony Belovsky (ranked 358 p4p, 490 weight class). Tony Belovsky acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boby Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Belovsky!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belovsky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boxer counters with a left and a right that hurts Belovsky! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Boxer jumps into full mount!
Belovsky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boxer get's back to his feet.
Belovsky moves into range and clinches up with Boxer.
Belovsky manages to pull guard.
Belovsky working for a triangle but Boxer defends it easily.
Belovsky controlling Boxer's posture.
Boxer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Belovsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Boxer fails to pull guard.
Boxer misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belovsky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boxer tries to throw a body punch but Belovsky avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the cage.
Belovsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
I was talking to Boxer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boxer jumps into guard, dragging Belovsky to the mat.
Boxer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Belovsky dives into side control.
Belovsky controlling from side mount.
Belovsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belovsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belovsky moves into full mount!
Belovsky unloads with some shots from mount but Boxer bucks and avoids them well.
Belovsky controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belovsky fails to move to back control.
Boxer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Belovsky controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belovsky is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boxer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Belovsky content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Belovsky 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boxer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
Belovsky has managed to clinch.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Belovsky pushes Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer working aggressively here.
Boxer lands with a light punch inside.
Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belovsky backwards.
Boxer prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer trying to stall but Belovsky improves his position.
Boxer avoiding damage as Belovsky throws knees to the body.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belovsky clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer tries to clinch but Belovsky moves out of range.
Belovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Belovsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxer, pushing him back against the cage.
Boxer looking to stall.
Boxer lands with a right to the head.
Belovsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Belovsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boby Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Belovsky.
Boxer is looking to break free of the clinch but Belovsky has double underhooks.
Belovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxer is trying to maintain a safe position but Belovsky gets an underhook and turns Boxer into the cage.
Belovsky wants to stall.
Boxer letting Belovsky take a breather here.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Boby Boxer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer tries to pull guard but Belovsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.
Belovsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belovsky takes a shot to the head.
Belovsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boxer up against the cage.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belovsky is trying to break the clinch but Boxer is controlling him.
Boxer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Belovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belovsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Belovsky is trying to drag Boxer to the mat but Boxer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belovsky avoiding damage.
Boxer jumps guard but Belovsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer throws an elbow but it misses.
Belovsky tries to circle away but Boxer has him pinned against the cage.
Belovsky stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxer.
Belovsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boxer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxer is trying to break the clinch but Belovsky has him pressed against the cage.
Boxer lands with a light punch inside.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belovsky is trying to push Boxer away but Boxer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Belovsky tries to pull guard but Boxer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Belovsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boxer up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Boxer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Belovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Boxer finds it's target.
Belovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxer.
Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belovsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boxer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belovsky darts in and clinches Boxer up against the cage.
Belovsky stalling against the cage.
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Boxer sends Belovsky down but not out. Boxer dives into side control looking to finish.
Belovsky is rocked!
It looks like Tony Belovsky has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Belovsky to his feet.
Belovsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxer finish him?
Boxer rushes Belovsky and presses him up against the cage.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Belovsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Belovsky is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belovsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxer is defending well.
Boxer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Belovsky tries for a takedown but Boxer manages to get underhooks.
Boby Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Belovsky.
Belovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Belovsky wants to break free but Boxer has control.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxer tries to clinch up but Belovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belovsky throws a counter combo.
Belovsky has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with an elbow strike.
Belovsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belovsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belovsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxer tries to clinch up but Belovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Belovsky drives through and clinches with Boxer against the cage.
Boxer is trying to pull guard but Belovsky has him pressed against the cage.
Boxer letting Belovsky take a breather here.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Belovsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boxer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer.
Belovsky has had enough of the clinch but Boxer keeps him there for the moment.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belovsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belovsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belovsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to clinch up but Belovsky keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Belovsky down.
Boxer wants to clinch up but Belovsky keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belovsky smiles and moves away.
Belovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belovsky pushes Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boxer looking to throw knees to the head but Belovsky is blocking nicely.
Belovsky pulls Boxer into guard.
Boxer gets to his feet. Belovsky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boby Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belovsky.
Boxer thuds his shin into the meat of Belovsky's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boby Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boxer 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boby Boxer!
An out of breath Boby Boxer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitt Longstaff (ranked 2814 p4p, 2942 weight class) and Murilo Figueiredo (ranked 367 p4p, 383 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Longstaff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Death Grips - Bottomless Pit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pitt Longstaff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Figueiredo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longstaff throws a nice looking combination but Figueiredo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Longstaff digs a good hook to Figueiredo's body.
Figueiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longstaff moves away.
A slow jab from Figueiredo misses its intended target.
Longstaff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Longstaff manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Figueiredo. Beautiful body shot.
Figueiredo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longstaff.
Longstaff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Figueiredo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Figueiredo misses its intended target.
Longstaff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Longstaff clinches.
Longstaff manages to break the clinch.
Longstaff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Longstaff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Figueiredo circles away quickly and effectively.
Longstaff connects with a high kick.
Figueiredo misses with a wild body shot.
Figueiredo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Longstaff misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Figueiredo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueiredo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Longstaff lands a right hand from hell, dropping Figueiredo. Longstaff pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pitt Longstaff!
A determined Pitt Longstaff didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tohit Tohurt (ranked 465 p4p, 2230 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 13 p4p, 91 weight class). Rydeland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Robbery - Not sneak attack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tohit Tohurt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydeland misses with a body kick.
Tohurt appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been hearing reports that Tohurt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rydeland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tohurt blocks an uppercut.
Tohurt is trying to break the clinch but Rydeland is controlling him.
Tohurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tohurt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tohurt walks into a stiff left hand from Rydeland.
Rydeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tohurt.
Tohurt is trying to break free.
Rydeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Tohurt avoids the damage to the body.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tohurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tohurt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tohurt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rydeland just manages to avoid it.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Tohit Tohurt has been cut.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tohurt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Tohurt moved out of range.
Tohurt throwing a counter right hand but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Tohurt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Rydeland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tohurt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Rydeland.
Tohurt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tohurt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tohurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tohurt slips under a jab from Rydeland.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rydeland.
Rydeland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tohurt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Tohurt walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tohurt counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Rydeland misses
and Tohurt counters with a nice right hand that sends Rydeland toppling to the canvas! Rydeland scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tohurt finish him?!
Rydeland is rocked!
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Rydeland rushes Tohurt and presses him up against the cage.
Rydeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Tohurt finish him?
Tohurt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rydeland seems to have recovered his senses.
Tohurt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Tohurt ducked under it nicely.
Tohurt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rydeland swings widly with a right hand
and Tohurt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rydeland! Tohurt lets Rydeland back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rydeland stuns Tohurt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tohurt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tohurt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rydeland gets a clinch.
Tohurt breaks from the clinch.
Rydeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rydeland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tohurt counters with a right hand from hell and Rydeland is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tohit Tohurt!
Tohit Tohurt retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tohit Tohurt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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