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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Mitchell (ranked 5555 p4p, 562 weight class) and Choke Slam (ranked 25294 p4p, 768 weight class). Slam has chosen MGK ft. Kid Rock - Bad Motherfucker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Las Vegas, Travis Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Choke Slam!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell works over Slam with some ground and pound from guard.
Slam looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mitchell has picked Slam up and slammed him! Slam can't keep hold of the triangle and Mitchell manages to pass to side control!
Mitchell lands some shots froms side control.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slam is trying to improve his position.
Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slam to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slam is letting Mitchell control him for a moment.
Mitchell cracks Slam with a big right hand but Slam just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mitchell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Slam down.
Slam wants to control but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell controls the position from side control.
Slam takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slam looks winded!
Slam trying his best to control but Mitchell has mounted him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Mitchell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mitchell.
Slam is rocked!
Mitchell postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Slam out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Mitchell goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Mitchell!
A very excited looking Travis Mitchell 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.
Choke Slam was interviewed post fight and said 'The opponent were stronger but just for this time? It's always good to see same level or even stronger fighter in octagon ! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bumanov (ranked 4785 p4p, 503 weight class) and Harvey Fury (ranked 7417 p4p, 653 weight class). Sergei Bumanov 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Bumanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvey Fury!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury closes the distance and clinches up with Bumanov, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes Bumanov against the cage but Bumanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Bumanov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fury.
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bumanov pinned against the cage. Bumanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sergei Bumanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Fury.
Bumanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumanov lands with a good body shot.
Fury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fury has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bumanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bumanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Bumanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fury looks winded!
Bumanov clinches.
Bumanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bumanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
Bumanov has Fury pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fury manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bumanov pulls guard successfully.
Fury preventing the sweep.
Bumanov pulls Fury in close to his closed guard and prevents Fury from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bumanov controlling the action here.
Bumanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Bumanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bumanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bumanov lands a nice short elbow.
Bumanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bumanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bumanov landing strikes from the mount and Fury is in trouble!
Bumanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bumanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fury is in a horrible position here. Bumanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fury is rocked!
The referee warns Fury that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fury is still in real trouble! Can Bumanov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bumanov! Fury is hurt baaadly! Bumanov is firing away with more strikes - Fury is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Bumanov!
A very excited looking Sergei Bumanov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb (ranked 4893 p4p, 525 weight class) and Jack Baker (ranked 5604 p4p, 580 weight class). Nurmagabeeb comes to the cage accompanied by Sabine Kors feat. Timaro - Dagestan (Remix). Jack Baker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Baker!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well.
Nurmagabeeb being controlled for a moment.
Baker trying to control the position but Nurmagabeeb is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to buck Baker off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb sneaks out the side door and pushes Baker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Baker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurmagabeeb sneaks out the side door and pushes Baker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagabeeb misses with the combination.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagabeeb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Nurmagabeeb's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nurmagabeeb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nurmagabeeb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baker is in Nurmagabeeb's guard.
Nurmagabeeb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Baker looks winded!
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a series of strikes that have Nurmagabeeb backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagabeeb.
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker forces Nurmagabeeb back against the cage and clinches.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nurmagabeeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagabeeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagabeeb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurmagabeeb's guard.
Nurmagabeeb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagabeeb is defending well but Baker drives through and ends up in Nurmagabeeb's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nurmagabeeb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmagabeeb is wriggling around but Baker manages to pass to half guard.
Nurmagabeeb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagabeeb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagabeeb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurmagabeeb wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Baker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nurmagabeeb blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
Baker just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Nurmagabeeb does no damage.
Baker misses with a hook
and Nurmagabeeb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagabeeb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagabeeb is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well.
Baker stands up.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nurmagabeeb blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baker stops Nurmagabeeb from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagabeeb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagabeeb did well to prevent Baker getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagabeeb wants to get back to his feet.
Baker trying to control from Nurmagabeeb's half guard. Nurmagabeeb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nurmagabeeb pushes Baker off and gets back to his feet.
Baker moves forwards but Nurmagabeeb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nurmagabeeb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Nurmagabeeb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Baker misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagabeeb misses the target.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a straight right. Baker didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagabeeb slips under a jab.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagabeeb walks into a straight right hand from Baker.
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nurmagabeeb did well to prevent Baker getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to stand up here but Baker is controlling him well.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagabeeb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Baker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagabeeb tries to get out of the position.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagabeeb kicks off Baker and gets to his feet.
Baker misses with a hook to the body
enabling Nurmagabeeb to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker throws a series of punches but Nurmagabeeb avoids them all with ease.
Baker throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker throws a right and a left that Nurmagabeeb avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker clinches up with Nurmagabeeb and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
Baker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nurmagabeeb has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Baker is on him like a limpet, forcing Nurmagabeeb back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker has Nurmagabeeb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nurmagabeeb tumbling to the mat - Baker dives into Nurmagabeeb's guard.
Nurmagabeeb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Baker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a right hand.
Baker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nurmagabeeb's guard.
Nurmagabeeb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagabeeb lands an overhand right.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Baker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab.
It looked like Nurmagabeeb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a nice head shot.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagabeeb counters with a straight right hand.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagabeeb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jack Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagabeeb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nurmagabeeb napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nurmagabeeb bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagabeeb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagabeeb, 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 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jack Baker had this to say: 'I'd like to congratulate my opponent on the victory, thank you to the fans for coming out tonight and supporting us, I'll come back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tvica Iruscek (ranked 5242 p4p, 537 weight class) and Jon Silva (ranked 4326 p4p, 471 weight class). Jon Silva 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tvica Iruscek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iruscek looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Iruscek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Iruscek's guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iruscek keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stays in close to Iruscek's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iruscek controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iruscek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Iruscek is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Iruscek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Iruscek shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iruscek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iruscek throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva working for a triangle but Iruscek defends it easily.
Iruscek trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Iruscek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva is trying to keep Iruscek in close.
Iruscek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva is trying to control the position but Iruscek postures up.
Silva has Iruscek pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iruscek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iruscek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iruscek trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tvica Iruscek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iruscek tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iruscek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Iruscek is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iruscek is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva pulls Iruscek in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iruscek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iruscek somewhat.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Iruscek's half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Iruscek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iruscek missing with punches from the back.
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Iruscek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Iruscek really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iruscek is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
Iruscek working for the choke.
Iruscek trying to control momentarily.
Iruscek keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iruscek gets his hands free as Silva looks to control.
Iruscek has good solid back control here.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Iruscek keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva prevents Iruscek from getting a body triangle.
What can Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Silva trying to control but not successfully.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva avoids the strikes from Iruscek.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Iruscek keeps control of the position.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the hands but Iruscek breaks the grip.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Iruscek is staying active.
Iruscek is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Iruscek throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Iruscek is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
Iruscek misses with a punch to the head.
Silva is in bad spot here.
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tvica Iruscek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is trying to stand back up.
Iruscek throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Iruscek controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but Iruscek kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the hands but Iruscek breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Iruscek is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
Iruscek is cranking Silva's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Silva! He's tightened the choke and Silva is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tvica Iruscek!
A victorious Tvica Iruscek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Benning (ranked 3368 p4p, 377 weight class) and Haas Saggi (ranked 6724 p4p, 621 weight class). Saggi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BTS - Mic Drop Mama Remix Version. Wayne Benning has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Benning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haas Saggi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benning punishes Saggi's body with a nice straight punch.
Saggi shoots and misses
and Benning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benning connects with an inside leg kick.
Benning 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.
Benning throws out a powerful jab.
Benning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saggi doesn't seem bothered though.
Benning bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saggi's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saggi's head.
Saggi is rocked!
Saggi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saggi misses with a takedown
and Benning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne Benning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haas Saggi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benning fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Saggi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Saggi looks to clinch but Benning throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Saggi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wayne Benning!
An out of breath Wayne Benning 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 3183 p4p, 402 weight class) and Harri Huiha (ranked 7328 p4p, 716 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Harri Huiha enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harri Huiha!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huiha looking to score a takedown here. Visigoth is defending well but Huiha drives through and ends up in Visigoth's guard.
Visigoth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huiha is controlling him.
Huiha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Visigoth wants to stand but Huiha is controlling the position.
Visigoth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Visigoth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Huiha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huiha cracks Visigoth with a solid left hand.
Huiha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visigoth is looking to escape.
Huiha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Visigoth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huiha winds up and cracks Visigoth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Visigoth makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Huiha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Visigoth avoids it really well and circles away.
Huiha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huiha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Visigoth's head.
Visigoth wants to stand up but Huiha is controlling him.
Visigoth pushes Huiha off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Huiha avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visigoth tries a low kick but Huiha avoids it.
Visigoth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huiha's sensitive parts.
Visigoth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huiha's head backwards.
It looks like Harri Huiha has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huiha or perhaps it was just good defense by Visigoth, which made it look bad.
Visigoth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Visigoth misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth fails to land with a series of punches.
Huiha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Visigoth defends it well.
Visigoth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huiha feints the counter takedown.
Huiha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huiha lands in his opponent's guard.
Visigoth 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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Visigoth has momentary wrist control but Huiha slips an elbow through the middle.
Visigoth is looking to stand up but Huiha isn't so interested in that idea.
Huiha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huiha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huiha chips away with some ground and pound.
Huiha stops Visigoth from standing up.
Visigoth uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Visigoth misses.
Huiha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Visigoth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Visigoth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alaric Visigoth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Huiha.
Huiha looks winded!
Visigoth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huiha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harri Huiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visigoth tries to score with a low kick but Huiha moves his leg out of the way.
Huiha feints the counter takedown.
Huiha dives in and grabs Visigoth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Visigoth pushes down on Huiha's head and hops out.
Some bone on bone action there as Huiha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Visigoth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huiha circles away quickly and effectively.
Visigoth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huiha. That did some damage!
Visigoth drops Huiha with a left right combo! Visigoth follows him down to the ground into side control.
Huiha is rocked!
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!
Visigoth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huiha, who protects the arm well.
Huiha is still in real trouble! Can Visigoth finish him?
Visigoth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huiha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visigoth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huiha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Visigoth tries for a kimura but Huiha is defending well.
Visigoth tries for a kimura but Huiha is defending well.
Huiha seems to have recovered his senses.
Visigoth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Visigoth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huiha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Visigoth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huiha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Huiha sneaks back into half guard.
Visigoth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huiha defends it well.
Huiha looking for submissions off his back.
Visigoth is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alaric Visigoth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harri Huiha's cut.
That's time! Visigoth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Visigoth throws a right hand that Huiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Huiha also avoids with ease.
Visigoth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Visigoth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huiha advances position into side control!
Visigoth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Huiha is controlling him well.
Visigoth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huiha can do to turn this around?
Visigoth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from Visigoth. Those never looked like landing.
Visigoth misses with a few strikes there.
Huiha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Visigoth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visigoth wants to stand but Huiha is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huiha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visigoth manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Visigoth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Huiha walks away with a smile on his face. Visigoth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Visigoth misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Visigoth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Visigoth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huiha looking to score a takedown here. Visigoth is defending well but Huiha drives through and ends up in Visigoth's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Visigoth manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visigoth tries to pull guard but Huiha won't allow it.
Visigoth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alaric Visigoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visigoth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huiha smiles and moves away.
Visigoth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huiha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huiha.
Huiha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huiha scoring with some ground and pound.
Huiha 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.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet but Huiha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huiha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huiha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Huiha drops back looking for a leg! Visigoth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Visigoth manages to kick Huiha off! Huiha jumps back into Visigoth's guard.
Huiha stops Visigoth from standing up.
Huiha tries to free his leg and advance position but Visigoth is retaining full guard.
Huiha drops back looking for a leg! Visigoth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Visigoth manages to kick Huiha off! Huiha jumps back into Visigoth's guard.
Huiha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alaric Visigoth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huiha stops Visigoth from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huiha seems to be looking for submissions.
Visigoth is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huiha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet.
Visigoth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huiha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huiha prevents Visigoth from standing back up.
Visigoth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Huiha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Visigoth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huiha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Visigoth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Visigoth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Visigoth jabs at Huiha's body.
Visigoth throws a low kick but Huiha avoids it.
Alaric Visigoth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huiha walks into a stiff left hand from Visigoth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visigoth thows a leg kick but Huiha checks it
and Huiha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Huiha won't allow Visigoth to get back to his feet.
Huiha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Huiha prevents Visigoth from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alaric Visigoth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harri Huiha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Visigoth misses with a series of wild punches.
Huiha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Visigoth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Visigoth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Visigoth throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Visigoth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Visigoth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Visigoth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huiha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Visigoth won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huiha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Visigoth is rocked!
Huiha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Visigoth, who protects the arm well.
Oh Visigoth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huiha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huiha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Visigoth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Visigoth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huiha asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Visigoth seems to have got his legs back now.
Huiha works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Huiha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huiha prevents Visigoth from escaping the position.
Visigoth sneaks out the side door and pushes Huiha away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Visigoth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huiha drives through with a takedown into Visigoth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Visigoth wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Visigoth catches Huiha right on the button with a cross.
Visigoth misses with a few strikes there.
Visigoth swinging wildly here.
Visigoth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth misses with a double jab.
Huiha dodges the punch combination from Visigoth.
Huiha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Visigoth quickly recovers to half guard.
Visigoth kicks off Huiha and gets to his feet.
Visigoth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huiha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Visigoth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huiha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Visigoth defends it well.
Visigoth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Visigoth wants it to stay on the feet.
Visigoth throws a series of punches but Huiha moves out of range.
Visigoth thows a leg kick but Huiha checks it
and Huiha counters with a takedown into side control.
Huiha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huiha is trying to get an arm triangle but Visigoth is defending well.
Huiha throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth is trying to buck Huiha off.
Visigoth throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Huiha dodges the punch combination from Visigoth.
Visigoth cracks Huiha with an open hand slap.
Visigoth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huiha's head.
Visigoth scores with a three punch combo!
Visigoth misses with a leg kick
and Huiha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Visigoth is looking to escape.
Huiha 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.
Huiha stops Visigoth from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huiha is looking for a kimura but Visigoth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huiha to get the leverage.
Visigoth tries to kick Huiha off but Huiha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Visigoth makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Huiha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harri Huiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huiha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Visigoth lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Huiha can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Visigoth and Huiha drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Visigoth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alaric Visigoth!
An intense looking Alaric Visigoth took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I would like to thank both my sponsors Evil Empire Nutrition and Phantom Fight Wear who make my training possible and have faith in my skill. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isbrand Gustav (ranked 3533 p4p, 413 weight class) and Jem Mace (ranked 4604 p4p, 508 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isbrand Gustav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jem Mace!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav throws a series of punches but Mace moves out of range.
Gustav connects with a crisp jab.
Gustav misses with a hook.
Mace has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mace misses with a hook.
Mace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustav throwing a counter right hand but Mace manages to avoid it.
Mace throws a nice looking combination but Gustav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gustav lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustav defending well as Mace loads up on a big left hand.
Gustav throwing a counter right hand but Mace manages to avoid it.
Gustav on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustav ducks under a wild hook from Mace.
Mace misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustav scores with a jab to the head.
Gustav misses with a wild combination.
Mace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustav looks to land a left hand but Mace moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mace scores with a jab. Gustav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Gustav misses.
Gustav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mace.
Oooooh!!! Gustav has knocked Mace down with a huge combo! Gustav steps away and waves a wobbly Mace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jem Mace has been cut.
Mace moves out of range as Gustav strikes.
Gustav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mace is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustav cracks Mace on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mace falls backwards against the cage. Gustav follows up with more strikes that drop Mace to his knees. Gustav keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mace! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isbrand Gustav!
After the big win, Isbrand Gustav made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Phantom Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Asznee (ranked 2902 p4p, 330 weight class) and Gary Red (ranked 3837 p4p, 416 weight class). Asznee comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Big Asznee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Asznee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Red!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Red.
Red scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asznee needs to keep his hands up - Red had a free shot at his head there.
Red lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asznee is defended easily by Red.
Red throws a counter combo.
Asznee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Red has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Asznee has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Asznee really is a fat lump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asznee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Red is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asznee fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Asznee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asznee.
Gary Red is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Red throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asznee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Red pushes Asznee away with a front kick.
Red throws a head kick that half lands.
Asznee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Red!
Asznee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Asznee in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asznee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Red is trying to stand back up but Asznee is controlling him
Asznee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asznee is looking for a kimura but Red is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asznee to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asznee works his way into side control.
Asznee wants to control but Red is keeping him busy.
Asznee scoring with punches from side control.
Red is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asznee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Asznee happy to just control the position for now.
Red bucks up and tries to throw Asznee off but instead Asznee has got his back!
Asznee is riding his opponent, not letting Red buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red won't enjoy being in this position. Asznee looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Red is tapping - it's over boys! Asznee picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Asznee!
Big Asznee is the new middleweight champion!
Big Asznee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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