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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack King (ranked 7928 p4p, 769 weight class) and Kanibal Bufflo (ranked 4874 p4p, 615 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kanibal Bufflo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Bufflo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Bufflo.
King clinches with his opponent.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bufflo's calf.
King clinches up with Bufflo and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from King on the inside.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bufflo or not.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bufflo looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King breaks from the clinch.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Bufflo off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King lands a big right hook! Bufflo looks hurt but is still standing! King lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Bufflo falls down and King dives in with a huge hammer fist! Bufflo's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and King runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack King!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Addy Hardini (ranked 4957 p4p, 352 weight class) and Black Rob (ranked 3814 p4p, 292 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Black Rob was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Addy Hardini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Rob!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardini throws a sloppy head kick and Rob moves out of range easily.
Rob tries to sprawl but Hardini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardini pulls his head out easily.
Rob wants to control but Hardini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rob is not content to let Hardini control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is trying to maintain the position but Hardini is very close to passing his half guard.
Rob moves into full guard.
Hardini stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rob has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hardini manages to get his head free but now Rob has transitioned to an armbar! Hardini grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rob! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Rob!
After winning the bout, Black Rob thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Sims (ranked 5197 p4p, 514 weight class) and Steven Urkel (ranked 3752 p4p, 404 weight class). Jermaine Sims could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Urkel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermaine Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Urkel!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urkel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sims momentarily.
It looks like Jermaine Sims has been cut.
Sims fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urkel avoids it really well and circles away.
Urkel circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sims to the canvas! Sims doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Urkel keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Urkel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saxon Deasmhumhain (ranked 5167 p4p, 486 weight class) and Ranulf Drengot (ranked 4785 p4p, 460 weight class). Deasmhumhain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Whole Lotta Love. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saxon Deasmhumhain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ranulf Drengot!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deasmhumhain throws a series of punches but Drengot moves out of range.
Deasmhumhain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drengot drives through with a takedown into Deasmhumhain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Drengot looking to sit in guard and control but Deasmhumhain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deasmhumhain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Saxon Deasmhumhain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deasmhumhain swats away the attempt to clinch by Drengot.
Deasmhumhain misses the shot to the body.
Deasmhumhain throws a sloppy body shot
and Drengot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deasmhumhain throws a hook to the side of Drengot's head but Drengot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deasmhumhain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drengot blocks a jab.
Deasmhumhain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drengot has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Deasmhumhain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Deasmhumhain thuds his shin into the meat of Drengot's side.
Drengot feints and as Deasmhumhain raises his hands in defense, Drengot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drengot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deasmhumhain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drengot on the ground.
Drengot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drengot throws a strike but Deasmhumhain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drengot has a closed guard, preventing Deasmhumhain from standing up.
Drengot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deasmhumhain is aware though and is defending well.
Drengot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drengot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deasmhumhain wants to stand and escape but instead Drengot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Drengot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drengot with a nice head shot there.
Drengot working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drengot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drengot gets to his feet. Deasmhumhain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Deasmhumhain is breathing heavily.
Deasmhumhain looks to land a left hand but Drengot moved out of range nicely.
Drengot with the counter takedown but Deasmhumhain avoids it easily.
Saxon Deasmhumhain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drengot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deasmhumhain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
The ground and pound from Drengot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Drengot tries to score with some ground and pound. Deasmhumhain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Drengot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Deasmhumhain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Drengot.
Deasmhumhain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Drengot.
Deasmhumhain is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drengot scoring with punches and elbows.
Deasmhumhain takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Drengot working the head with strikes.
Deasmhumhain is not content to let Drengot control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deasmhumhain taking a bit of punishment here - Drengot scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drengot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deasmhumhain taking punishment in the form of punches.
Drengot tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deasmhumhain is being controlled here.
Drengot landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drengot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drengot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drengot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Deasmhumhain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drengot tries to score with some ground and pound. Deasmhumhain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Drengot working the head with strikes.
Drengot trying to control the action but Deasmhumhain is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranulf Drengot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drengot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deasmhumhain on the side of the head.
Drengot shoots in for a takedown but Deasmhumhain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drengot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deasmhumhain to the ground. Drengot is now in Deasmhumhain's guard.
Drengot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ranulf Drengot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drengot throwing strikes but missing.
Drengot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deasmhumhain wants to stand up but Drengot is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drengot throws an elbow that misses. Deasmhumhain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drengot's guard. Nice move by Deasmhumhain!
Drengot manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deasmhumhain tries to break the clinch but Drengot is controlling the position.
Deasmhumhain blocks a body shot from Drengot.
Deasmhumhain tries to circle away but Drengot has him pinned against the cage.
Drengot is trying to trip Deasmhumhain. He has hold of a leg but Deasmhumhain is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Drengot persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Drengot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drengot throwing strikes but missing.
Drengot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drengot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deasmhumhain keeping moving, preventing Drengot from controlling successfully.
Drengot is looking to work some ground and pound but Deasmhumhain has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drengot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drengot 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.
Drengot tries to free his leg and advance position but Deasmhumhain is retaining full guard.
Drengot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drengot wants to control from the top but Deasmhumhain keeps moving.
Drengot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drengot working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drengot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deasmhumhain's head.
Drengot is looking to work some ground and pound but Deasmhumhain has wrist control.
Drengot trying to control the position from guard on top but Deasmhumhain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drengot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Drengot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drengot clinches up with Deasmhumhain and pushes him back against the cage.
Drengot jumps guard and drags Deasmhumhain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drengot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drengot managing to control the position.
Drengot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deasmhumhain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deasmhumhain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deasmhumhain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Deasmhumhain takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Drengot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deasmhumhain manages to get himself to full guard.
Drengot trying to control the position from guard on top but Deasmhumhain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drengot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deasmhumhain is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranulf Drengot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Deasmhumhain tries to sprawl but Drengot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Drengot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drengot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deasmhumhain defending well though.
Drengot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deasmhumhain has hold of Drengot's hands but Drengot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deasmhumhain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drengot.
Drengot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drengot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drengot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drengot working Deasmhumhain over with strikes.
Deasmhumhain is rocked!
Drengot lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Deasmhumhain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drengot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drengot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drengot lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Deasmhumhain! More strikes land and this one is all over! Drengot jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ranulf Drengot!
An out of breath Ranulf Drengot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Saxon Deasmhumhain stepped up to the mic, saying 'I bring the action every fight. I'll be back better than ever. Action part 2. Stay tuned.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Robertson (ranked 4484 p4p, 465 weight class) and Pather Jhonson (ranked 5068 p4p, 499 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 London, Kenneth Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pather Jhonson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson stuffs the takedown.
Kenneth Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jhonson did well to prevent Robertson getting side control.
Jhonson trying to control here.
Jhonson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jhonson for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy.
Jhonson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robertson controlling the action here.
Robertson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jhonson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily.
Jhonson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robertson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jhonson is trying to control but can't.
Jhonson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.
Robertson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jhonson trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Robertson seems content to control.
Jhonson actively working from the bottom here.
Robertson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jhonson trying to hold on to Robertson's head to control him but Robertson postures up.
Jhonson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robertson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jhonson has hold of Robertson's hands but Robertson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertson slips a nice elbow through Jhonson's hands, connecting with Jhonson's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robertson trying to control the action but Jhonson is working from the bottom.
Jhonson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robertson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jhonson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Robertson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jhonson enables Robertson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jhonson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jhonson has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robertson is stalling in the full guard.
Robertson scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jhonson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jhonson trying to control the position.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands a couple of elbows.
Robertson stays in close to Jhonson's body and controls the position.
Jhonson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robertson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robertson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robertson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jhonson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robertson has picked Jhonson up and slammed him! Jhonson can't keep hold of the triangle and Robertson manages to pass to side control!
Jhonson tries to bench press Robertson off him but Robertson keeps the position.
Jhonson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robertson off and has taken his back!
Robertson fending off the submission attempt from Jhonson.
Robertson holding both Jhonson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jhonson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robertson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robertson for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jhonson is looking for a triangle but Robertson pushes his legs off easily.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jhonson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Robertson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jhonson pulls down on the head and he's put Robertson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pather Jhonson!
A relieved looking Pather Jhonson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Waleed Dheeb (ranked 2696 p4p, 299 weight class) and Eric Marley (ranked 2681 p4p, 297 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waleed Dheeb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Marley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dheeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dheeb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marley pinned against the cage. Marley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dheeb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dheeb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dheeb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dheeb works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Marley working for a triangle but Dheeb defends it easily.
Marley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dheeb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dheeb has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Marley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dheeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dheeb stands up over Marley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marley being controlled here, momentarily.
Dheeb with a nice head shot there.
Dheeb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dheeb landing with the ground and pound.
Dheeb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marley's head.
Dheeb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dheeb scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dheeb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dheeb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dheeb preventing the sweep.
Dheeb 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dheeb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dheeb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dheeb stands up over Marley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dheeb defends it easily.
Marley looks winded!
Dheeb stays in close to Marley's body and controls the position.
Dheeb trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Marley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dheeb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dheeb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marley's head.
Dheeb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dheeb is working Marley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dheeb works over Marley with some ground and pound from guard.
Dheeb landing some decent shots from guard.
Marley is rocked!
Dheeb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marley is still in real trouble! Can Dheeb finish him?
Dheeb postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Marley covers up, he's hurt! Dheeb keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dheeb and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dheeb can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waleed Dheeb!
Waleed Dheeb is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Waleed Dheeb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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