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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Milfort (ranked 5619 p4p, 25101 weight class) and Benny Goldstone (ranked 577 p4p, 690 weight class). Milfort comes to the cage accompanied by Whiskey Myers - Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoine Milfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benny Goldstone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstone tries to clinch there but Milfort circles away.
Goldstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Milfort fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goldstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldstone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Benny Goldstone has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Milfort. Those never looked like landing.
Milfort misses with a wild combination.
Goldstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milfort.
Milfort swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Milfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldstone misses with a double jab
and Milfort counters with a straight right hand.
Milfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstone tries to bum rush Milfort with a series of wild strikes but Milfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstone throws a shot from downtown. Milfort moves away and avoids it.
Milfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Milfort throws out a powerful jab.
Milfort lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 Goldstone is rocked!
Goldstone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Milfort tests Goldstone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Milfort finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milfort throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldstone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goldstone looks winded!
Goldstone switches off momentarily and Milfort cracks him with a monster right hand! Goldstone topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Milfort dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Milfort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine Milfort!
Antoine Milfort decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Magomedsharipov (ranked 6152 p4p, 6077 weight class) and Kamaru Usman (ranked 556 p4p, 554 weight class). Kamaru Usman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abubakar Magomedsharipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamaru Usman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman lands a jab to Magomedsharipov's midsection.
Magomedsharipov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Usman avoids it really well and circles away.
Usman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left lands for Usman.
 It looks like Abubakar Magomedsharipov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Usman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedsharipov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Usman.
Usman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedsharipov was well out of range. Poor timing from Usman.
Magomedsharipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Usman lands with a shot to the body.
Usman lands a left and a right that send Magomedsharipov crashing to the mat, dazed. Usman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Magomedsharipov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman cracks Magomedsharipov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamaru Usman!
A very excited looking Kamaru Usman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Parker (ranked 6314 p4p, 5144 weight class) and Jean Pierre Archambeau (ranked 550 p4p, 506 weight class). Jean Pierre Archambeau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Pierre Archambeau!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into Archambeau's guard.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Archambeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archambeau pushes a forearm under Parker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Parker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Pierre Archambeau!
A relieved looking Jean Pierre Archambeau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zy Meth (ranked 4258 p4p, 6318 weight class) and Ray Gold (ranked 474 p4p, 551 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zy Meth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Gold!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meth.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Meth staying out of range there.
Gold connects with a crisp jab.
Meth seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Meth thuds his right hand into Gold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold slips under a jab.
Gold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meth misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Gold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meth scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Meth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meth moves away from the strike by Gold.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meth throws a good cross that connects.
Meth staying out of range there.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Meth.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meth misses with a body punch.
A short right from Meth on the inside.
Meth swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meth working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meth.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meth tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Meth misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meth.
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Meth won't allow it.
Gold blocks a body shot from Meth.
Gold is trying to push Meth away but Meth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meth lands a shot to the body.
Meth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Meth is controlling him.
Meth working aggressively here.
Meth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meth lands with a right to the head.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meth lands a left hand.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gold is trying to break free.
Meth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold blocking some punches.
Meth swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold is trying to break free.
Meth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Meth is controlling him.
Meth tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Meth back against the cage.
Gold blocks a body shot from Meth.
Gold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meth lands a shot to the body.
Meth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Meth.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gold is trying to break free.
Meth misses with a punch to the body.
Meth prevents Gold from breaking the clinch.
Meth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meth throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
Meth can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Meth working aggressively here.
Meth can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Meth throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Meth has the dominant position.
Meth lands a right hand.
Meth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Meth tries to work over Gold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gold has had enough of the clinch but Meth keeps him there for the moment.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Gold wants to break free but Meth has control.
Meth tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Meth back against the cage.
Gold has had enough of the clinch but Meth keeps him there for the moment.
Meth has a couple of punches blocked by Gold.
Gold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gold.
Meth misses with a body punch.
Meth tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
A short right from Meth on the inside.
Meth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Meth.
Meth misses with a body punch.
Meth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold can't break the clinch.
Meth lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meth.
Meth works on Gold's body with a couple of short punches.
Meth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golds head.
Meth misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meth lands a right hand.
Meth misses with a body punch.
Meth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Gold is trying to push Meth away but Meth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zy Meth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gold ducks right into an uppercut from Meth.
Gold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Meth connects with a nice looking jab.
Meth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meth misses the shot to the body.
Meth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
Meth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Gold misses.
Meth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Meth ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Meth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Meth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Gold 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.
Meth scores with a nice right hand.
Meth throws a jab when Gold was well out of range.
Meth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gold! But no joy.
Meth throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
Meth cracks Gold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meth scoring well with a low kick there.
Gold drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gold moves away from the strike by Meth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold throws a series of punches but Meth moves out of range.
A jab from Gold misses.
Gold slips under a jab.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Meth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
and Meth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zy Meth is winning the standup battle so far.
Meth lands a two punch combo.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Meth moved out of range nicely.
Gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meth.
Gold jabs Meth right on the nose. Meth blinks but takes it well.
Gold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meth lands a nice looking body shot.
Meth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Meth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Meth looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gold, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold throws out a counter right but Meth avoids it with no problem.
Meth fails to land with a series of punches.
Meth misses with a hook.
Gold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meth with a body shot.
Meth thuds his right hand into Gold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gold misses with a jab to the body
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gold throws the left hand but Meth avoids the punch easily.
Meth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gold's head backwards.
Meth sizes up Gold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meth misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Meth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meth.
Jab by Gold.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meth throws a looping overhand right but Gold ducks down to avoid it.
Meth throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Meth.
Meth misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meth slips under a jab from Gold.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meth misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Gold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meth looks to land a left hand but Gold moved out of range nicely.
Gold looks to land a combination but Meth avoids it well.
Meth slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Meth connects with a body shot.
Jab by Meth.
Meth misses with a hook.
Meth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meth throws a lazy uppercut
and Gold counters with a straight right hand.
Meth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meth.
Meth fails to land with a series of punches.
Meth misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Meth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gold in his tracks.
Meth thuds his right hand into Gold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gold moves away from the strike by Meth.
Meth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meth slips a straight right by Gold.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Meth.
Nice uppercut lands for Gold. That snapped Meth's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Meth misses the target.
Meth throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Meth misses the target.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
Meth jabs Gold right on the nose. Gold blinks but takes it well.
Gold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zy Meth 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!
Gold walks into a stiff left hand from Meth.
Meth misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Gold moves out of range as Meth strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Meth misses the target.
Meth throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meth throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
A jab from Meth finds it's way through Gold's defenses.
Meth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Gold slips a straight right by Meth.
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
and Meth counters with a straight right hand.
Gold misses the jab.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meth avoids the body shot from Gold.
Meth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gold momentarily.
Meth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meth throws a big counter combination but Gold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Gold walks into a straight right hand from Meth.
Gold throws a hook but Meth blocks it.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meth throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it.
Meth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Meth throws a looping overhand right but Gold ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Gold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meth. That's going to slow Gold down.
Meth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Meth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meth throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
Meth lunges at Gold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gold's hand.
Some wild striking there from Meth.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Meth uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meth misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold misses with a body shot.
Meth connects with a leg kick.
Meth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gold's sensitive parts.
Meth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meth throws a hook to the side of Gold's head but Gold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meth throws a combination that misses
and Meth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Gold drops his hands momentarily and Meth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gold throws a jab when Meth was well out of range.
Gold throws the left hand but Meth avoids the punch easily.
Meth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meth.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold slips under a jab.
Meth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Meth thuds a left hand into Gold's body.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Meth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Meth catches Gold right on the button with a cross.
Meth defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Gold slips under a jab.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meth misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
Meth with a jab.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Gold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Meth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gold. That did some damage!
Meth throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meth moves out of range as Gold strikes.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
Meth connects with a leg kick.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meth lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Meth does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Meth misses the target.
Meth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gold's sensitive parts.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meth.
Meth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold throws a hook but Meth blocks it.
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Meth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold misses with a hook.
Meth cracks a nice hook into Gold's ribs.
A big left from Gold misses.
Ray Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meth blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zy Meth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zy Meth!
Ray Gold spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Grandma... Please hold on.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Cortez (ranked 5048 p4p, 6286 weight class) and Chris Fitzpatrick (ranked 497 p4p, 547 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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156
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Fitzpatrick !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cortez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cortez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzpatrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cortez's guard.
Cortez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzpatrick prevents it.
Fitzpatrick drags the fight down to the ground.
Fitzpatrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick tries to strike from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cortez, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cortez can't fight it off and eventually Fitzpatrick manages to take the fight to the floor. Cortez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Fitzpatrick tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control the position here. Cortez has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Fitzpatrick tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Cortez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Cortez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Henriksen (ranked 5127 p4p, 4094 weight class) and Benny Ableman (ranked 517 p4p, 469 weight class). Henriksen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Society. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
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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 Tokyo, Emil Henriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Ableman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ableman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henriksen feinted with a counter takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henriksen.
Henriksen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henriksen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ableman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henriksen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Henriksen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ableman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ableman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Henriksen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ableman pushes Henriksen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henriksen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ableman is trying to buck Henriksen off.
Henriksen is trying to get an arm triangle but Ableman is defending well.
Henriksen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henriksen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ableman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henriksen swings around for an armbar but Ableman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henriksen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ableman preventing the sweep.
Ableman wants to get up but he can't break Henriksen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ableman stands up and waves to Henriksen to follow him.
Ableman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henriksen tries to counter with a takedown but Ableman is quick to defend against it.
Ableman swinging wildly here.
Henriksen dives in and scores a takedown into Ableman's guard.
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ableman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henriksen is one step ahead there.
Henriksen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henriksen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ableman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ableman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ableman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ableman stands up and beckons Henriksen to his feet.
Henriksen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ableman with a nice cross.
Ableman lands with a kick to the temple. Henriksen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Henriksen avoids the head kick by Ableman.
Ableman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Henriksen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
Henriksen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ableman dives on top into guard.
Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ableman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four 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!
A head kick misses from Ableman.
Ableman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ableman throws a head kick that misses
and Henriksen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ableman looking to control.
Henriksen drops back looking for a leg! Ableman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ableman manages to kick Henriksen off! Henriksen jumps back into Ableman's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA (Public Gym) inform us that Ableman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henriksen drops back looking for a leg! Ableman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ableman manages to kick Henriksen off! Henriksen jumps back into Ableman's guard.
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny Ableman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henriksen shoots in looking for a takedown but Ableman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henriksen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Ableman misses
and Henriksen counters with a takedown into side control.
Henriksen has an Americana. Ableman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Henriksen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Henriksen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Emil Henriksen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Bishop (ranked 6072 p4p, 3802 weight class) and Konsta Lehto (ranked 553 p4p, 444 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboy. Brandon Bishop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Konsta Lehto's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 Los Angeles, Brandon Bishop !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lehto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lehto.
Lehto drops back looking for a leg! Bishop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bishop manages to kick Lehto off! Lehto jumps back into Bishop 's guard.
Lehto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Lehto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bishop is trying to escape the position but Lehto is controlling the position.
Lehto is trying to get an arm triangle but Bishop is defending well.
Bishop tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop struggling a bit here.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Lehto misses with the ground and pound.
Lehto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Bishop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lehto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lehto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lehto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bishop is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bishop being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Lehto happy to just control the position for now.
Lehto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bishop looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lehto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bishop is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lehto lets go of the hold and Bishop can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Konsta Lehto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed El Shaarawy (ranked 3077 p4p, 6104 weight class) and Dwite Schruuuuuuuut (ranked 374 p4p, 557 weight class). El Shaarawy's entrance music is Phenomenal - Eminem . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260
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265
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed El Shaarawy!
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, Dwite Schruuuuuuuut!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schruuuuuuuut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Shaarawy circles away quickly and effectively.
Schruuuuuuuut scores with a body shot.
Schruuuuuuuut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shaarawy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
El Shaarawy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schruuuuuuuut looks to land a combination but El Shaarawy avoids it well.
Schruuuuuuuut connects with a crisp jab.
El Shaarawy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schruuuuuuuut counters with a stiff right hand.
Schruuuuuuuut listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schruuuuuuuut connects with the punch.
El Shaarawy looking to score a takedown here. Schruuuuuuuut is defending well but El Shaarawy drives through and ends up in Schruuuuuuuut's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shaarawy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schruuuuuuuut told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
El Shaarawy stops Schruuuuuuuut from standing up.
El Shaarawy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schruuuuuuuut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schruuuuuuuut manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Schruuuuuuuut lands a glancing blow to the side of El Shaarawy's head.
El Shaarawy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
El Shaarawy is rocked!
Schruuuuuuuut flashes El Shaarawy a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. El Shaarawy's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. El Shaarawy crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Schruuuuuuuut punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dwite Schruuuuuuuut!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Biko (ranked 3480 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Jah Buddha (ranked 414 p4p, 447 weight class). Jah Buddha will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Biko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jah Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Biko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Buddha!
Biko happy to just control the position for now.
Biko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buddha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Biko lands some shots froms side control.
Buddha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buddha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Biko wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Biko lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Biko controls the position from side control.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko cracks Buddha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buddha is trying to buck Biko off.
Buddha is not content to let Biko control the position.
Buddha is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Biko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biko trying to control the action but Buddha is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buddha is pushing Biko's head away, looking to escape. Biko manages to hold on to the position though.
Biko wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Biko advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biko looking for a guillotine from mount but Buddha is having none of it.
The referee warns Buddha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Biko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buddha?
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko is landing with some decent strikes but Buddha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Buddha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Biko dominating with strikes here.
Biko unloading with bombs!
Biko landing strikes from the mount and Buddha is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha is bucking up trying to escape but Biko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biko scoring with strikes but Buddha is staying in there.
BOOM! Biko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Biko tries to control but Buddha wriggling away.
Biko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biko working for a guillotine from mount but Buddha is in no mood to give up.
Biko wants to control the pace but Buddha is squirming around nicely.
Biko is really struggling to control Buddha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Biko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Biko.
Biko misses with a wild combination.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biko tries to clinch up.
Buddha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buddha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Biko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Biko shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense.
Biko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddha can do to turn this around?
Biko doesn't manage to clinch there - Buddha circles away.
Biko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Biko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biko.
Buddha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Biko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buddha avoids it.
Biko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biko tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biko is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Biko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buddha tries to circle away but Biko has him pinned against the cage.
Biko prevents Buddha from breaking the clinch.
Biko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buddha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Biko moves out of range.
Biko throws a big counter combination but Buddha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Biko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biko showed some decent athleticism there.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Buddha is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Biko.
Biko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Biko lands with a punch from half guard.
Biko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biko controlling the pace.
Buddha is trying to stand up here but Biko is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buddha pushes Biko off looking to stand but Biko dives back in and keeps control.
Biko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddha is looking to get back to is feet but Biko passes into side control.
Biko landing a few strikes.
Biko is trying to get an arm triangle but Buddha is defending well.
Biko trying to control the position but Buddha is working away.
Biko 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Biko cracks Buddha with a big right hand but Buddha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Biko lands a few punches from side control.
Biko working the ground and pound.
Biko is chipping away with strikes.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
Biko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buddha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Biko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Biko dives in and grabs Buddha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buddha pushes down on Biko's head and hops out.
Biko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biko staying out of range there.
Jon Biko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddha throws a nice looking combination but Biko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biko shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jah Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
Buddha lands with a hook. Biko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buddha misses with a double jab.
Biko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Buddha.
Biko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biko misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Biko is pushing Buddha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Biko has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buddha being controlled against the cage.
Buddha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biko drags the fight down to the ground.
Biko 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.
Biko trying to keep a closed guard but Buddha is proving a slippery customer.
Buddha preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biko is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha wants to get back to his feet but Biko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biko wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Buddha wants to stand and escape but Biko is having none of it.
Biko throws a big elbow that misses.
Biko won't allow Buddha to get back to his feet.
Biko is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddha has wrist control.
Buddha can't keep his opponent in guard - Biko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Biko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buddha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biko lands strikes from half guard.
Biko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buddha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buddha lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Buddha. Those never looked like landing.
Buddha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Biko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buddha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Biko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biko scoring with some ground and pound.
Jah Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Biko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biko is pushing down on Buddha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buddha is fighting to maintain full guard but Biko has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jah Buddha.
I think Biko 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Biko!
An out of breath Jon Biko 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Tarver (ranked 2297 p4p, 2689 weight class) and Jack Goff (ranked 141 p4p, 173 weight class). Antonio Tarver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Goff's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Tarver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Goff!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goff throws a sloppy head kick and Tarver moves out of range easily.
Tarver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goff did well to prevent Tarver getting side control.
Goff looking for submissions off his back.
Tarver is taking a breather. Goff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Goff actively working from the bottom here.
Goff wants to get back to full guard.
Tarver seems to be looking for submissions.
Tarver not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver is working for a kimura but Goff is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarver trying to control from half guard but Goff is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarver pulls his head out easily.
Goff is refusing to be controlled, as Tarver sits in half guard.
Goff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarver's back!
Goff gets his hands free as Tarver looks to control.
Tarver 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 Goff gets his way!
Tarver preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goff.
Tarver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tarver breaks Goff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Tarver from controlling successfully.
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Goff's legs - danger averted.
Tarver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tarver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goff is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarver is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Goff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarver trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.
Goff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.
Tarver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarver trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom.
Goff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Goff's legs - danger averted.
Tarver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goff actively working from the bottom here.
Tarver moves nicely into side control.
Goff seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarver dominates the positioning.
Goff is looking to regain half guard here but Tarver keeps moving and retains side control.
Tarver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tarver just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goff is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarver trying to control the action but Goff is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Tarver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goff throws a nice looking combination but Tarver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goff drops back looking for a leg! Tarver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarver manages to kick Goff off! Goff jumps back into Tarver's guard.
Goff stopping the sweep attempt from Tarver.
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goff is aware though and is defending well.
Goff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goff looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Goff wants to pass the guard but Tarver is keeping the position.
Goff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarver is trying to control the position but Goff postures up.
Goff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jack Goff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarver is trying to control Goff's posture but Goff avoids it.
Goff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarver, who protects the arm well.
Tarver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarver wants to control but Goff postures up.
Goff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarver sneaks back into half guard.
Goff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarver defends it well.
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goff pulls his head out easily.
Tarver is trying to maintain the position but Goff is very close to passing his half guard.
Goff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarver is positioning himself well to prevent Goff advancing to mount.
Tarver wants to improve his position but Goff is controlling well.
Tarver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goff advances to half guard.
Tarver is trying is best to control the position here.
Goff is thwarting Tarver's attempts to control the position.
Goff wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tarver controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goff is working away from the top position though.
Tarver preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Goff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tarver wants to control but Goff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver is trying to keep Goff in close.
Goff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tarver wants to sweep here but Goff controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Goff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tarver to the mat! Tarver manages to get full guard.
Goff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarver is keeping the position for now.
Tarver pulls Goff in close to prevent any damage.
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goff defends well.
Tarver looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarver, not yet.
Goff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tarver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver looking to pass the guard.
Tarver stopping the sweep attempt from Goff.
Goff working for a triangle but Tarver defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarver wants to control from the top but Goff keeps moving.
Tarver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Tarver from controlling successfully.
Goff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarver is aware though and is defending well.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Goff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goff is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goff working for a triangle but Tarver defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goff for as long as he can get away with.
Goff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.
Goff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tarver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Tarver from controlling successfully.
Tarver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Goff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarver to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tarver trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom.
Goff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goff is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver slips nicely into half guard.
Tarver trying to control the action but Goff is working from the bottom.
Tarver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarver is pressing down on Goff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goff is holding on for now.
Goff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tarver is looking for a kimura here.
Goff tries to get to full guard but Tarver has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Tarver.
I think Tarver 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Tarver!
After winning the bout, Antonio Tarver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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