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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Figis (ranked 4378 p4p, 323 weight class) and Terry Josefi (ranked 7787 p4p, 419 weight class). Josefi has chosen I beat my dick as his entrance music. The key to victory for Cyril Figis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyril Figis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Josefi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Josefi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Figis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Josefi somewhat.
Figis misses with the combination.
Figis drops Josefi with a beautiful combination! Josefi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Figis is looking for the KO!
Josefi is rocked!
Figis works over Josefi's head and body with a nice combination.
Josefi is still on wobbly legs! Can Figis finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figis throws a combination that misses
and Josefi counters by clinching up.
Figis prevents the takedown attempt.
Josefi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Josefi seems to have recovered his senses.
Josefi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Josefi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Josefi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Josefi managing to control the position.
Josefi has a closed guard, preventing Figis from standing up.
Josefi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figis is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Josefi has a closed guard, preventing Figis from standing up.
Josefi wants to sweep here but Figis controlling him for the moment.
Figis stops Josefi from standing up.
Josefi looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Josefi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figis, pushing him back against the cage.
Josefi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figis's efforts to push away.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Cyril Figis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Josefi.
Figis tries to break free but Josefi pushes him back against the cage.
Figis tries to break free but Josefi pushes him back against the cage.
Josefi wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Josefi can't get the takedown.
Josefi is trying to drag Figis to the mat but Figis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Josefi has Figis pressed against the cage, preventing Figis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figis wants to get back to striking at distance but Josefi won't allow it.
Figis is trying to force a seperation but Josefi has the dominant position.
Figis gets underhooks to prevent Josefi's takedown attempt.
Figis has had enough of the clinch but Josefi keeps him there for the moment.
Josefi tries to pull guard but Figis holds him up against the cage and eventually Josefi drops back down to his feet.
Figis tries to break the clinch but Josefi is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Figis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Josefi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Figis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figis is looking to break free of the clinch but Josefi has double underhooks.
Figis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figis working hard to break the clinch.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
Josefi looks winded!
Figis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Josefi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figis's efforts to push away.
Figis is trying to break the clinch but Josefi is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Josefi wants a takedown.
Figis is trying to push Josefi away but Josefi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Josefi has Figis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Figis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Figis can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Figis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyril Figis'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.
Josefi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Figis tests Josefi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cyril Figis is winning the standup battle so far.
Figis looks to land a combination but Josefi avoids it well.
Cyril Figis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figis connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Josefi tumbling to the canvas! Figis pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Josefi was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cyril Figis!
Cyril Figis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Terry Josefi was interviewed post fight and said 'When will this pain and suffering end'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Romo Iii (ranked 8010 p4p, 426 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 3292 p4p, 261 weight class). Shiina has chosen Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell with Gattai!! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Romo Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Romo Iii!
Romo Iii tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shiina won't let Romo Iii get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shiina has control of Romo Iii's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Romo Iii regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Romo Iii is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Shiina is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romo Iii can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiina looking for a guillotine from mount but Romo Iii is having none of it.
Shiina looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Romo Iii has his hands clasped together but Shiina breaks the hold and Romo Iii is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shiina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mastro Geppetto (ranked 5706 p4p, 574 weight class) and Kriss Cypher (ranked 2920 p4p, 394 weight class). Mastro Geppetto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mastro Geppetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kriss Cypher!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geppetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cypher moves away.
Geppetto throws a series of punches but Cypher avoids them all with ease.
Geppetto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Geppetto staying out of range there.
Geppetto tries to bum rush Cypher with a series of wild strikes but Cypher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cypher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cypher checks a leg kick.
Cypher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geppetto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cypher ducks under a wild hook from Geppetto.
Cypher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geppetto.
Geppetto throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kriss Cypher has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geppetto throws a right hand that misses
and Cypher counters with a nice body shot.
Geppetto misses with a double jab
and Geppetto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geppetto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cypher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cypher lands a nice shot to the body.
Geppetto is breathing heavily.
Geppetto falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cypher counter with a right hand.
Cypher lands a jab to the nose.
Geppetto ducks under a wild hook from Cypher.
Geppetto misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cypher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geppetto moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Geppetto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cypher misses the shot to the body.
Geppetto misses with a double jab.
Cypher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Geppetto with a body shot.
Cypher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geppetto.
Geppetto misses with a jab to the body
and Cypher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geppetto misses with an uppercut
and Cypher counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kriss Cypher!
Kriss Cypher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stan Dickinson (ranked 4901 p4p, 341 weight class) and Lester Burnham (ranked 2966 p4p, 244 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dickinson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dizzee Rascal - Fix up look sharp. Lester Burnham 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson dips to his left and cracks Burnham with an uppercut!
Burnham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Dickinson's shoulder, as Dickinson tries to avoid the shot.
Dickinson misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Dickinson. Those never looked like landing.
Burnham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burnham won't allow Dickinson to sweep him here.
Burnham drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Burnham seems to have locked his on tight now - Dickinson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Burnham, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lester Burnham!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tamid Nasib (ranked 2169 p4p, 192 weight class) and Popeye Theeh (ranked 3315 p4p, 263 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 Helsinki, Tamid Nasib!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Popeye Theeh!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theeh misses with a jab to the body
and Nasib counters with a three punch combo that has Theeh backing up. Theeh nods at Nasib to acknowledge the strikes.
Nasib scores with a punch to the head.
Theeh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nasib counters with a nice uppercut.
Nasib with a nice cross.
Theeh swings widly with a right hand
and Nasib counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nasib bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Theeh is rocked!
Nasib fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasib with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Theeh wants to clinch but Nasib slips to the side
and Nasib counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Theeh is still on wobbly legs! Can Nasib finish him?
Theeh misses with a shot to the body
and Nasib counters with a huge left! Theeh is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nasib isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Theeh from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nasib!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamid Nasib!
Tamid Nasib is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Tamid Nasib 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jet Chan (ranked 5874 p4p, 537 weight class) and Yunus Namegov (ranked 1519 p4p, 185 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Chan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yunus Namegov!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Namegov moves in looking to clinch but Chan pushes him off.
Chan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Namegov moves in looking to clinch but Chan pushes him off.
Chan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Namegov just manages to avoid it.
Chan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Namegov moves into the clinch.
Namegov looking for a takedown.
Namegov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chan to keep the fight standing.
Namegov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jet Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunus Namegov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Namegov has him pressed against the cage.
Chan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Namegov has him pressed against the cage.
Chan fails to pull guard.
Namegov prevents Chan from breaking the clinch.
Namegov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan tries to break the clinch but Namegov is controlling the position.
Namegov can't get the takedown.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
Chan tries to break free but Namegov pushes him back against the cage.
Namegov jumps into guard, dragging Chan to the mat.
Namegov has his foot on Chan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chan works his way back into a safe position though.
Chan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan stopping the sweep attempt from Namegov.
Chan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Namegov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chan has managed to get both his arms back between Namegov's legs - danger averted.
Namegov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chan defends it easily.
Chan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namegov wants to get back to his feet but Chan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Namegov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namegov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chan defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Namegov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chan's guard.
Chan is adopting a defensive guard.
Chan wants to sweep here but Namegov controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namegov stands and steps away. Chan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Namegov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Namegov.
Namegov moves into the clinch.
Namegov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chan tries to break the clinch but Namegov is controlling the position.
Namegov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chan wants to break free but Namegov has control.
Chan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Namegov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jet Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunus Namegov.
A frustrated look appears on Chan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan is trying to break free.
Namegov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Namegov drives through and clinches with Chan against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namegov prevents Chan from breaking the clinch.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Namegov has him pressed against the cage.
Namegov gets control of Chan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Namegov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Namegov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Namegov is trying to work for a kimura but Chan is defending well.
Chan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Namegov on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chan won't allow Namegov to pass to mount.
Namegov controlling the pace.
Namegov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namegov is looking for a kimura here.
Chan is looking to improve his position.
Namegov is trying to control. Chan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Namegov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four 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.
Namegov is trying to work for a kimura but Chan is defending well.
Namegov decides to stand and escape the position.
Chan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Namegov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namegov instigates a clinch.
Namegov pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Namegov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Namegov clinches.
Namegov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Namegov jumps guard but Chan stands there with Namegov around his waist. Namegov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chan tries to work over Namegov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namegov drags the fight down to the ground.
Chan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Namegov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chan has managed to get both his arms back between Namegov's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at Gym - AKA - Russia inform us that Namegov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Namegov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chan controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Namegov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is working hard here to advance position.
Namegov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chan is controlling him.
Yunus Namegov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Namegov moves in looking to clinch but Chan pushes him off.
Namegov tries to clinch but Chan is having none of it.
Chan tries to counter by clinching up but Namegov breaks away and moves out of range.
Namegov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chan tries to counter with a takedown but Namegov is quick to defend against it.
Namegov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Namegov.
Namegov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chan tries to circle away but Namegov has him pinned against the cage.
Namegov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chan's efforts to push away.
Namegov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jet Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunus Namegov.
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namegov tries to close the distance and clinch but Chan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Namegov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Namegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Namegov tries to clinch there but Chan circles away.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Namegov moves out of range easily.
Chan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Namegov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chan counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namegov instigates a clinch.
Namegov looking for a takedown.
Namegov goes for a takedown attempt but Chan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Namegov instigates a clinch.
Chan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chan has had enough of the clinch but Namegov keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yunus Namegov just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Namegov clinches with his opponent.
Namegov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Namegov goes for a takedown attempt but Chan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
Namegov rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.
Chan tries to break the clinch but Namegov is controlling the position.
Namegov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yunus Namegov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Namegov fails to pull guard.
Jet Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunus Namegov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namegov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Namegov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Namegov moves into the clinch.
Namegov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namegov misses with a low kick.
Namegov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Namegov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Namegov moves into the clinch.
Namegov is trying to pull guard but Chan has him pressed against the cage.
Namegov jumps guard but Chan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Namegov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chan 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namegov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Namegov is looking for a triangle here but Chan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chan working away.
Chan happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan continues to stall.
That's four 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.
Namegov sneaks back into half guard.
Namegov tries to roll over but Chan keeps him under control.
Namegov won't allow Chan to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namegov looking for subs from the bottom but Chan mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yunus Namegov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Namegov blocks the low kick.
Namegov tries to clinch up but Chan circles away and keeps his distance.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Namegov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Namegov.
Namegov tries to clinch up.
Namegov moves in looking to clinch but Chan pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan throws a lazy head kick
and Namegov moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Namegov lands an elbow that stopped Chan in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namegov decides to pull guard.
Chan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Namegov tries to improve position but can't.
Chan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jet Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namegov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chan off and has taken his back!
Chan turns into Namegov and is now in his guard.
Namegov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chan is one step ahead there.
Namegov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan stopping the sweep attempt from Namegov.
Namegov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Namegov being controlled here, momentarily.
Namegov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chan rolls with it to try and escape but Namegov cranks on the arm and Chan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yunus Namegov!
Yunus Namegov is the new middleweight champion!
Yunus Namegov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fujii Yusuke (ranked 1266 p4p, 22 weight class) and Lucas Blye (ranked 2248 p4p, 33 weight class). Fujii Yusuke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lucas Blye's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujii Yusuke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Blye!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusuke throws a shot from downtown. Blye moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Blye 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yusuke slaps away a takedown attempt from Blye, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blye avoids the body shot from Yusuke.
Yusuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yusuke slaps away a takedown attempt from Blye, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yusuke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blye is able to avoid easily.
Blye is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yusuke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Blye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yusuke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blye is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yusuke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yusuke wants it to stay on the feet.
Yusuke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blye is still on wobbly legs! Can Yusuke finish him?
Fujii Yusuke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Blye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yusuke. That's going to slow Blye down.
Blye seems to have recovered his senses.
Yusuke tries to land a body kick
and Blye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blye postures up.
Yusuke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blye passes into side control.
Blye trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Yusuke is trying to get back to half guard.
Blye working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yusuke isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Blye goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yusuke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blye's guard! Nice work there by Yusuke!
Blye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yusuke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blye trying to keep a closed guard but Yusuke is proving a slippery customer.
Yusuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Blye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Yusuke stopping the sweep attempt from Blye.
Yusuke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yusuke's guard.
Blye looking to pass the guard.
Yusuke keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully.
Yusuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blye defends it easily.
Yusuke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yusuke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blye is still trying to improve position.
Blye wants to control from the top but Yusuke keeps moving.
Yusuke keeping full guard, as Blye tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yusuke trying to keep a closed guard but Blye is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujii Yusuke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yusuke scores with a body shot.
Yusuke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blye has time to react.
Blye takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yusuke just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujii Yusuke is winning the standup battle so far.
Yusuke misses the shot to the body.
Yusuke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yusuke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yusuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yusuke is keeping the position for now.
Blye trying to control but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blye's guard.
Yusuke won't allow Blye to sweep him here.
Blye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yusuke defends well.
Yusuke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yusuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Blye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blye is trying to hold Yusuke in close to prevent damage but Yusuke has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blye is in trouble now - Yusuke has advanced to mount!
Blye is looking to improve his position but Yusuke isn't that keen on the idea.
Blye is squirming around, avoiding Yusuke's attempts to control the action.
Blye gets back to half guard.
Blye tries to get to full guard but Yusuke has control of the leg.
Yusuke is looking to take a break and control but Blye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blye manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blye keeping moving, preventing Yusuke from controlling successfully.
Yusuke won't allow Blye to sweep him here.
Blye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blye passes Yusuke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blye prevents Yusuke from improving his position.
Blye stalling away here and it's allowed Yusuke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yusuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blye defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully.
Yusuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yusuke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blye trying to control but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
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 Fujii Yusuke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yusuke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yusuke as he avoids it easily.
Yusuke misses with a right hand
and Blye counters with a series of strikes. Yusuke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yusuke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blye can do to turn this around?
Yusuke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blye.
Yusuke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blye checks a low kick from Yusuke.
Yusuke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blye dives in for a single leg takedown but Yusuke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fujii Yusuke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Blye.
Blye shoots in and drives through. Yusuke sprawls well.
Yusuke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Blye with that takedown attempt.
Blye takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yusuke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusuke. Blye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke misses with a low kick as Blye jumps back.
Yusuke scores with a shot to the body.
Blye shoots in for a takedown but Yusuke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yusuke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blye at a distance.
Yusuke connects with a body shot that sends Blye's belly button to the back.
Yusuke lands a nice looking body kick.
Yusuke scores with a jab to the head.
Blye shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yusuke cracks Blye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blye misses with a takedown
and Yusuke counters with a huge right that knocks Blye out cold! Yusuke is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fujii Yusuke!
Fujii Yusuke is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 3745 p4p, 53 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 1984 p4p, 29 weight class). Desmond Fairbanks 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Maynard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard .
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard .
Maynard avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maynard doesn't seem bothered though.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairbanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Maynard tries to counter with a takedown but Fairbanks is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a hook but Fairbanks blocks it.
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maynard rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks throws a shot to the body.
Maynard scores with a push kick.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
Maynard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Fairbanks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Fairbanks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fairbanks throws a shot to the body.
Maynard tries to land a front kick but Fairbanks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fairbanks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Maynard throws a low kick but Fairbanks moves out of range easily.
Fairbanks works Maynard 's body with a nice hook.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the body
and Maynard counters with a three punch combo that has Fairbanks backing up. Fairbanks nods at Maynard to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Maynard attempts a counter takedown but Fairbanks avoids it well and moves away.
Maynard throws a poor cross that misses
and Fairbanks counters with a right hand to the body.
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Fairbanks misses.
Maynard lands a head kick. Fairbanks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fairbanks avoids the head kick by Maynard .
Both fighters circling a little - Maynard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maynard misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maynard 's corner calls for a 1-2. Maynard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbanks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fairbanks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maynard tries to clinch up
and Fairbanks counters with a nice body shot.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Maynard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fairbanks won't be happy with that.
Fairbanks is looking to regain half guard here but Maynard keeps moving and retains side control.
Fairbanks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fairbanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fairbanks looking to control.
Fairbanks has his hands on Maynard 's head, controlling the position.
Maynard landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fairbanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Fairbanks's legs - danger averted.
Fairbanks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fairbanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks working a defensive guard here.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairbanks is keeping the position for now.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Fairbanks keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gray Maynard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fairbanks blocks a jab.
Fairbanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maynard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fairbanks is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks has hold of Maynard 's hands but Maynard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maynard is keen to just control but Fairbanks is a slippery customer.
Fairbanks is looking to improve his position.
Maynard is looking to advance position but Fairbanks won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fairbanks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard is refusing to be controlled, as Fairbanks sits in half guard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fairbanks prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Fairbanks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fairbanks takes Maynard 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Maynard is in trouble.
Fairbanks trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
Fairbanks looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard staying busy and making it hard for Fairbanks to control.
Fairbanks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fairbanks is persistently looking for the submission but Maynard is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Fairbanks working for a choke but Maynard is defending well.
Maynard is trying to break free.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.
Fairbanks wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
Maynard showing good submission defense here.
Maynard trying to control the hands but Fairbanks won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fairbanks's arms.
Maynard is really stuck here.
Fairbanks is looking for a choke. Maynard gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Maynard manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Fairbanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard lands a couple of digs.
Fairbanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairbanks's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maynard is looking to land body kicks.
Fairbanks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
Maynard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairbanks cracks a nice hook into Maynard 's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fairbanks.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fairbanks was covering up waiting for the punch and Maynard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fairbanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard landing some decent shots from guard.
Maynard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fairbanks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maynard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maynard trying to control but Fairbanks is working from the bottom.
Fairbanks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maynard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fairbanks wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
Maynard wants to pass to mount but Fairbanks is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard passes to full mount!
Fairbanks is squirming around, avoiding Maynard 's attempts to control the action.
Maynard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fairbanks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maynard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maynard lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks tries to hold on but Maynard pushes him away.
Fairbanks has given up his back here.
Maynard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fairbanks tries to break free.
Maynard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fairbanks tries to break free.
Gray Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fairbanks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maynard .
Maynard is looking to control Fairbanks but Fairbanks is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Fairbanks right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is not going to allow Fairbanks to sit and survive in this position.
Maynard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maynard looking to break Fairbanks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fairbanks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maynard will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fairbanks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fairbanks wants to get back to full guard.
Fairbanks has his hands clasped together around Maynard 's back. He's all about the action.
Maynard is trying to control the action in half guard but Fairbanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fairbanks tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maynard 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gray Maynard !
A relieved looking Gray Maynard 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 1321 p4p, 170 weight class) and Carlton Banks (ranked 2571 p4p, 307 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson lands a nice looking body shot.
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Svensson. Svensson maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banks is trying to push Svensson away but Svensson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Svensson as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Svensson.
Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
Svensson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
Svensson lands an uppercut.
Banks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svensson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Svensson digs a right hand into Banks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banks's gas tank.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Svensson can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svensson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Svensson has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
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!
Svensson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Svensson.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Banks's head.
Svensson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Svensson.
Banks looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banks's efforts to push away.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banks or not.
Banks is trying to push Svensson away but Svensson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Svensson prevents Banks from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
Svensson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svensson.
Svensson cracks Banks with a nice body shot.
Svensson cracks Banks with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Svensson.
A short body shot lands from Svensson as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensson lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Banks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Svensson has Banks pressed against the cage, preventing Banks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
Svensson pushes Banks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson is leaning against Banks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Svensson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banks is trying to push Svensson away but Svensson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Svensson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banks is rocked!
Svensson lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svensson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banks scores with a body shot.
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banks's head.
Banks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svensson has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Svensson.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but Svensson won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Svensson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sven Svensson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banks is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banks wants to break free but Svensson has control.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
Svensson drops Banks onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Banks is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Svensson finish him?
Svensson pushes Banks against the cage. Svensson is working some dirty boxing. Svensson pushes off with a quick right hook! Banks goes down! Banks tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Svensson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
Sven Svensson retains his heavyweight title!
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