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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Legend Broly (ranked 22741 p4p, 264 weight class) and Nikolay Perevalov (ranked 3721 p4p, 83 weight class). Broly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Unbreakable. Legend Broly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Legend Broly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Perevalov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perevalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broly circles away quickly and effectively.
Broly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perevalov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Perevalov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perevalov stands and steps away. Broly gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perevalov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perevalov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Broly pushes Perevalov off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perevalov lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broly drives through and clinches with Perevalov against the cage.
Broly landing knees to the head.
It looks like Nikolay Perevalov has been cut.
Broly lands a knee to the body.
Perevalov looks winded!
Broly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Perevalov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Broly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Broly trying to stall but Perevalov improves his position.
Broly lands a nice elbow.
Broly working Perevalov over with knees to the body.
Broly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perevalov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Broly is trying to stall.
Broly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perevalov's defenses.
That has opened up Nikolay Perevalov's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Broly slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Legend Broly.
Broly rushes Perevalov and presses him up against the cage.
Broly misses with a knee strike.
Broly connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broly lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Nikolay Perevalov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Broly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perevalov's face.
Nikolay Perevalov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Broly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Broly misses with a knee to the head.
Broly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Broly lands an elbow just above Perevalov 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nikolay Perevalov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Legend Broly!
A very excited looking Legend Broly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raging Bitch (ranked 4282 p4p, 473 weight class) and Fred Jones (ranked 4828 p4p, 503 weight class). Bitch comes to the cage accompanied by Who is He?. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pardon my G! . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raging Bitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones scores with a jab.
It looks like Raging Bitch has been cut.
Bitch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bitch misses with a few strikes there.
Jones lands a jab.
Bitch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Bitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Bitch.
Jones throws the left hand but Bitch avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitch lands with a cross.
Bitch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Bitch moves away and avoids it.
Bitch connects with a crisp jab.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bitch under the eye.
Fred Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitch missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Bitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Bitch connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Bitch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch lands with a cross.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitch.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raging Bitch's cut is getting worse.
Jones thows a leg kick but Bitch checks it
and Bitch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bitch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bitch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bitch moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones thows a body kick. Bitch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones moves out of range as Bitch strikes.
Bitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bitch.
Bitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bitch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Bitch's shoulder, as Bitch tries to avoid the shot.
Bitch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones moves forwards but Bitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitch.
Bitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bitch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bitch scrambles back to his feet.
Jones is looking to slow Bitch down with leg kicks.
Bitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Bitch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bitch.
Bitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bitch checks the leg kick.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bitch.
Bitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Bitch there.
Bitch throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bitch throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Bitch loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Bitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Bitch strikes.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Bitch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raging Bitch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Bitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jeez, Raging Bitch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab lands there for Bitch.
Bitch avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitch throws out the jab.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bitch misses the target.
Bitch misses the jab.
Jones takes a swing at Bitch's ribcage but misses.
Bitch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
A cross from Jones lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raging Bitch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fred Jones!
Fred Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Android Gero (ranked 3388 p4p, 330 weight class) and Daniel Wagner (ranked 5529 p4p, 419 weight class). Gero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slash street boys: I'll kill you that way. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Gero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wagner.
Wagner is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gero looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wagner gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gero is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wagner lets go of the hold and Gero can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Wagner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Villaba (ranked 4665 p4p, 487 weight class) and Angelo Moore (ranked 3105 p4p, 365 weight class). Hector Villaba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Villaba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Moore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore is looking to slow Villaba down with leg kicks.
Villaba throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Moore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Villaba tries to land a body kick
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Villaba!
It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Villaba.
Moore stuns Villaba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore scores with a spinning back kick!
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Moore feints a counter leg kick.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
Villaba moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Villaba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Villaba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Villaba with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moore - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Moore tenderised Villaba's leg. Villaba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Villaba throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Villaba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moore throws a big counter head kick but Villaba avoids it with no problem.
Villaba doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Good leg kick by Moore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villaba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moore.
Villaba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Villaba duly obliges.
Villaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a swing at Villaba's ribcage but misses.
Villaba digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Villaba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Villaba settles back down.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Villaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Villaba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Villaba throws a lazy head kick
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
Villaba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore lands a nice hook to Villaba's body. Villaba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore takes a swing at Villaba's ribcage but misses.
Villaba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Villaba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villaba works over Moore's head and body with a nice combination.
Villaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villaba is looking to counter punch.
Moore slips a straight right by Villaba.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Villaba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moore feints and then cracks Villaba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Villaba down.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Villaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice inside leg kick there by Moore. That's going to slow Villaba down.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villaba manages to avoid it.
Villaba misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Villaba is looking to clinch.
Villaba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Villaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaba looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Moore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villaba misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moore works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
Moore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Villaba.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moore in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Moore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Villaba doesn't seem bothered though.
Moore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villaba.
A combination from Villaba does no damage.
Moore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Villaba rather than just go for the knockout.
Villaba wants to clinch but Moore slips to the side
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Moore tries to get set, Villaba tries to push him back and clinch up but Moore manages to avoid the attempt.
Villaba throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villaba throws a head kick that misses.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Villaba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moore. That one must have hurt.
Moore lands a leg kick that knocks Villaba off balance momentarily.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hector Villaba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore blocks a head kick by Villaba.
Moore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Villaba misses with the body kick
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moore.
Villaba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Villaba throws a lazy body kick
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Villaba's knee momentarily.
Villaba is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Villaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore cracks Villaba with an open hand slap.
Villaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Villaba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Villaba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Villaba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moore.
Villaba tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villaba throws a leg kick
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Villaba looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Villaba throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Villaba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore throws a front kick that sends Villaba stumbling back into the cage.
Villaba is looking to clinch.
Villaba thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Villaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore flicks out a counter leg kick but Villaba steps away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moore, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Villaba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villaba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Villaba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Villaba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Villaba fails to land with a series of punches.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Villaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Villaba.
Villaba throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Villaba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore works Villaba's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villaba misses with a looping right.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villaba.
Moore punishes Villaba's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villaba throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
And Moore responds with a good body kick, but Villaba manages to step out the way in time.
Villaba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Villaba throws a big shot that misses.
Moore throws out a counter right but Villaba avoids it with no problem.
Villaba throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Villaba throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore.
Villaba misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
Moore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Villaba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villaba tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Villaba misses with a wild body shot.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Villaba is wise to it.
Moore lands a front kick.
Moore cracks the inside of Villaba's front leg.
Villaba misses with a hook to the body
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Villaba throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Villaba is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore'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.
Villaba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moore throws a leg kick which misses Villaba's front leg but catches the back leg as Villaba tries to avoid it.
Villaba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Villaba misses the shot to the body.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Villaba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaba tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Moore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Villaba is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Moore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villaba throws a body kick that misses.
Moore raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Villaba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Villaba moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Villaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Villaba.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Villaba is wise to it.
Villaba throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Villaba.
Moore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Villaba's sensitive parts.
Villaba throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
A nice side step and Moore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore gets tackled into the cage by Villaba. Villaba maintains the clinch.
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Villaba jabs Moore right on the nose. Moore blinks but takes it well.
Villaba throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Villaba cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Villaba.
Moore pushes Villaba away with a front kick.
Villaba moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Nice shot by Moore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Villaba on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore takes a swing at Villaba's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Villaba is wise to it.
Villaba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Villaba tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Moore is trying to counter with his kicks.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
That's time! Villaba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nice body punch from Moore.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore.
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Villaba's calf.
Moore connects with a leg kick. Villaba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Villaba's sensitive parts.
Villaba doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore lands a head kick!
Villaba swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Villaba is wise to it.
Moore bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moore scores with a push kick.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villaba manages to avoid it.
Villaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Villaba at a distance.
Moore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moore avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villaba throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a leg kick.
Moore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villaba.
Villaba tries to clinch up
and Moore counters with a good, hard body kick but Villaba shrugs it off.
Angelo Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Villaba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore scores with a nice head shot.
Moore cracks the inside of Villaba's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villaba throws a right hand that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villaba misses with a low kick.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Villaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Moore.
Villaba misses with a head kick.
Villaba throws a solid leg kick but Moore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Villaba.
Hector Villaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Villaba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Villaba misses with a double jab.
Villaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Villaba tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Villaba to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore is the new middleweight champion!
Angelo Moore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shen Yu (ranked 4393 p4p, 381 weight class) and Prohor Georgiev (ranked 2400 p4p, 245 weight class). Georgiev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oxxxymiron - City under the sole. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
155 lbs
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20
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shen Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Prohor Georgiev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu tries to clinch but Georgiev moves away
and Georgiev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Georgiev.
Yu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu is controlling Georgiev's posture.
Yu trying to keep a closed guard but Georgiev is proving a slippery customer.
Yu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Georgiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georgiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Georgiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yu controls Georgiev momentarily but Georgiev frees himself.
Yu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev stands and throws Yu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yu looks to move to half guard but instead Georgiev has passed into mount! Damn!
Georgiev trying to control but Yu is having none of it.
Georgiev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Georgiev unloads with some shots from mount but Yu bucks and avoids them well.
Georgiev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yu is looking to improve his position but Georgiev isn't that keen on the idea.
Georgiev punching from mount but Yu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yu tries to hold on but Georgiev pushes him away.
Yu tries to control the position but Georgiev now has his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Georgiev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Georgiev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiev is looking for the choke from the back position but Yu is controlling his hands well.
Yu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Georgiev on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgiev is looking to control Yu but Yu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Georgiev gets his hands free as Yu looks to control.
Georgiev is persistently looking for the submission but Yu is defending it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Yu wants to escape the position.
Georgiev throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Georgiev has the hooks in. Yu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev tightening his grip on Yu, looking for the choke.
Georgiev is persistently looking for the submission but Yu is defending it well.
Georgiev is persistently looking for the submission but Yu is defending it well.
Georgiev working for the choke.
Yu tries to roll but Georgiev sticks to his back.
Georgiev not allowing Yu to control his hands.
Yu covering up well under a series of strikes from Georgiev.
Yu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well, with Georgiev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Yu is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Georgiev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Georgiev missing with strikes from the back.
Yu trying to control the position but Georgiev manages to sink in the hooks.
Yu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Georgiev.
Yu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Yu is trying to break free.
Georgiev somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgiev gets his hands free as Yu looks to control.
Georgiev looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prohor Georgiev dominated that round.
That's time! Yu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Georgiev swings for the body but Yu moves out of range.
Georgiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yu blocks a jab.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yu tries to clinch up but Georgiev circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Yu's head coaches at House of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Georgiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Georgiev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Georgiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Yu.
Yu wants to clinch up but Georgiev keeps it at a distance.
Yu gets a clinch.
Georgiev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Georgiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu darts in trying to clinch
and Georgiev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Georgiev wants to control but Yu is keeping him busy.
Yu is trying to get back to full guard.
Yu is looking to control Georgiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yu avoid being mounted?
Yu is looking for a sweep. Georgiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Georgiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yu is refusing to be controlled, as Georgiev sits in half guard.
Yu is trying to maintain the position but Georgiev is very close to passing his half guard.
Georgiev throwing shots but Yu is blocking nicely.
Georgiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu is staying active underneath Georgiev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Prohor Georgiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Georgiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Georgiev is trying to control. Yu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Georgiev thows a huge punch but Yu dodges it nicely.
Georgiev wants to control but Yu is keeping him busy.
Yu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yu is looking to improve his position.
Yu works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yu holds on and takes a little breather.
Yu is trying to keep Georgiev in close.
Yu pulls Georgiev in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Yu has wrist control.
Yu is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Georgiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yu tries to clinch but Georgiev is having none of it.
Georgiev throws a looping overhand right but Yu ducks down to avoid it.
Shen Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yu tries to clinch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Georgiev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yu defends it well.
Yu avoids the body shot from Georgiev.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Georgiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yu is looking to clinch but Georgiev is avoiding it.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch but Georgiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Georgiev with the counter takedown but Yu avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yu tries to clinch but Georgiev is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Georgiev. Yu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Georgiev swings for the body but Yu moves out of range.
Georgiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Georgiev with the counter takedown but Yu avoids it easily.
Yu slips a straight right by Georgiev.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Georgiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yu doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgiev circles away.
Georgiev feints the counter takedown.
Yu doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgiev circles away.
Georgiev with the counter takedown but Yu avoids it easily.
Georgiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yu wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Georgiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Georgiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yu closes the distance and pushes Georgiev back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgiev prevents a body shot from Yu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prohor Georgiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch but Georgiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Georgiev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yu doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgiev circles away.
Jab, jab by Georgiev - just one landing.
Yu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Georgiev under the eye.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Georgiev, as that shot connected.
Yu tries to clinch there but Georgiev circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Georgiev. Yu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Yu as Georgiev shoots in.
Georgiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Georgiev.
Yu is looking to clinch but Georgiev is avoiding it.
And Georgiev tries to counter it with a takedown but Yu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu tries to clinch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Georgiev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Georgiev lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev pushing down on Yu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Georgiev thows a huge punch but Yu dodges it nicely.
Georgiev controlling the action here.
Yu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Georgiev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yu defending well though.
Georgiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Georgiev throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu has control of Georgiev's left arm, preventing Georgiev from doing any damage.
Yu trying to keep a closed guard but Georgiev is proving a slippery customer.
Georgiev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Georgiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Georgiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yu being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Georgiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Georgiev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yu is trying to control the position but Georgiev postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Georgiev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgiev circles away.
Georgiev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yu gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu.
Georgiev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Georgiev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Georgiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Georgiev blocks a body shot from Yu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yu.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Georgiev backwards.
Georgiev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Georgiev slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu has a couple of punches blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev stalling in the clinch but Yu improves position.
Georgiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yu breaks the clinch.
Yu wants to clinch up but Georgiev keeps it at a distance.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Georgiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shen Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yu moves to clinch but Georgiev breaks away
and Georgiev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu tries to get to full guard but Georgiev has control of the leg.
Shen Yu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgiev thows a huge punch but Yu dodges it nicely.
Yu trying to control but Georgiev postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prohor Georgiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Georgiev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prohor Georgiev!
Prohor Georgiev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sticker Romano (ranked 4068 p4p, 445 weight class) and Andy McCallum (ranked 2803 p4p, 334 weight class). Romano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go For Broke. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sticker Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy McCallum!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum lands a jab to Romano's midsection.
McCallum cracks a nice hook into Romano's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from McCallum.
It looks like Sticker Romano has been cut.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCallum.
Romano feinted with a counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCallum has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Romano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCallum's head backwards.
Romano shoots in and bounces McCallum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCallum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romano is one step ahead there.
Romano is fighting to break McCallum's control of his arms but McCallum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCallum is continuing to stall.
McCallum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum controlling Romano's posture.
Romano is in close to McCallum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romano landing with the ground and pound.
Romano preventing the sweep.
Romano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCallum's head.
McCallum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCallum working for a triangle but Romano defends it easily.
Romano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum seems keen to control Romano's posture.
McCallum working for a triangle but Romano defends it easily.
McCallum has his hands on Romano's head, controlling the position.
Romano postures up in McCallum's guard and throws a big left but McCallum blocks it.
McCallum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is pulling down on Romano's head. It's preventing any offense from Romano, at least for the moment.
Romano distracts McCallum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCallum managing to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCallum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCallum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romano is fighting to break McCallum's control of his arms but McCallum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCallum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romano.
McCallum working for a triangle but Romano defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but McCallum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCallum is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that McCallum has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCallum throws a one two combo.
Romano lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sticker Romano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sticker Romano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McCallum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCallum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCallum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sticker Romano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCallum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCallum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from McCallum.
Andy McCallum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romano takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCallum pinned against the cage. McCallum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCallum cracks Romano with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McCallum has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Romano to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum drops Romano with a huge uppercut! Romano drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McCallum is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy McCallum!
During a confident post fight interview, Andy McCallum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rexx Howler (ranked 2788 p4p, 285 weight class) and Bleeding Spanner (ranked 3258 p4p, 310 weight class). Bleeding Spanner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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269 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rexx Howler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bleeding Spanner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howler fails with the takedown.
Spanner scores with a leg kick.
Howler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spanner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Howler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Howler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Howler tries to clinch but Spanner is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Spanner. No joy for Howler on that attempt.
And Spanner responds with a good body kick, but Howler manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rexx Howler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howler tries for a takedown but Spanner circles away easily
and Howler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spanner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howler shoots for a takedown but Spanner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spanner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Spanner.
Spanner gets caught napping as Howler dives in and scores a takedown. Spanner manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howler is looking to work some ground and pound but Spanner has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spanner has control of Howler's left arm, preventing Howler from doing any damage.
Howler throwing strikes but missing.
Howler being controlled here momentarily.
Howler postures up.
Howler trying to control but Spanner is working from the bottom.
Spanner wants to stand up but Howler is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spanner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howler somewhat.
Rexx Howler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howler misses with a takedown attempt
and Spanner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Howler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spanner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Spanner.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spanner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spanner is fending him off so far but Howler persists. Nope, Spanner circles away and we're back to standing.
Spanner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howler tries to clinch but Spanner moves away
and Spanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howler rushes Spanner and presses him up against the cage.
Spanner breaks from the clinch.
Howler has a takedown stuffed.
Spanner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Howler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spanner on his heels. He'll look to pass Spanner's guard now, I'm sure.
Howler throws an elbow that misses. Spanner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howler's guard. Nice move by Spanner!
Howler wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanner 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.
Howler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spanner has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner tries to move to mount but Howler blocks the move with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The strikes coming from Spanner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Howler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Howler is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howler is defended easily by Spanner.
Howler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Spanner as Howler shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Spanner. No joy for Howler on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rexx Howler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howler closes the distance and clinches up with Spanner, looking for a takedown. Howler pushes Spanner against the cage but Spanner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Spanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Howler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Spanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spanner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howler walks into a left hand.
Spanner throws a front kick that sends Howler stumbling back into the cage.
Howler tries for a takedown but Spanner circles away easily
and Spanner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Howler dives in and grabs Spanner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spanner pushes down on Howler's head and hops out.
Howler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spanner circles away.
Donk. Spanner catches Howler right on the button with a cross.
Howler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Howler tries for a takedown but Spanner circles away easily
and Spanner counters with a good low kick that Howler was not able to check.
Howler fails to land the takedown.
Howler doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanner circles away.
Howler shoots in for a takedown but Spanner shows good takedown defense.
Spanner connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howler if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spanner counters with a body kick.
Howler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spanner as he jumps to the side.
Spanner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bleeding Spanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Howler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howler fails to land the takedown.
Spanner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Howler on the side of the head.
Spanner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spanner lands with a shot to the body.
Howler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howler drops his hands momentarily and Spanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Howler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spanner counters with a head kick. That will keep Howler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Howler tries to clinch up.
Howler backing away here, and Spanner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Howler looking to score a takedown here. Spanner is defending well but Howler drives through and ends up in Spanner's guard.
Spanner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howler manages to get himself to full guard.
Spanner trying to control but Howler is working from the bottom.
Howler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spanner is one step ahead there.
Spanner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Howler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howler tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howler looking for a sweep. Not yet Howler, not yet.
Spanner throws a big elbow that misses.
Spanner wanted to stand there but Howler had control of the position.
Howler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spanner is one step ahead there.
Rexx Howler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howler is trying to keep Spanner in close.
Spanner won't allow Howler to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Spanner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howler.
Spanner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Howler looks to throw the jab but Spanner is out of range.
Howler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Howler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spanner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Howler really felt that one!
Spanner slaps away a takedown attempt from Howler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Spanner.
Howler tries to clinch up.
Spanner is looking for the big counter here.
Howler misses with a takedown
and Spanner counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rexx Howler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spanner is fending him off so far but Howler persists. Nope, Spanner circles away and we're back to standing.
Spanner thinks about the counter body kick.
Howler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spanner circles away.
No luck for Howler with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spanner tries to avoid it but Howler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spanner to the ground. Spanner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Howler needs to keep his hands up - Spanner had a free shot at his head there.
Howler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spanner. That one must have hurt.
Spanner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howler if he has to take too many more of those.
Spanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Howler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Howler lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanner is pulling down on Howler's head to control his posture.
Rexx Howler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howler trying to control but Spanner is working from the bottom.
Spanner has control of Howler's left arm, preventing Howler from doing any damage.
Bleeding Spanner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spanner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Howler being controlled here momentarily.
Howler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howler throws a big elbow that misses.
Howler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howler scoring with some ground and pound.
Howler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howler trying to pass the guard but Spanner defending well.
Howler is trying to control. Spanner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howler is thwarting Spanner's attempts to control the position.
Spanner wants to improve his position but Howler is controlling well.
Spanner trying to control but Howler postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spanner!
Howler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Howler throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spanner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Spanner is positioning himself well to prevent Howler advancing to mount.
Howler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleeding Spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spanner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleeding Spanner!
A victorious Bleeding Spanner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhovhar Kurmagomedov (ranked 3739 p4p, 384 weight class) and Mark O Madsen (ranked 3042 p4p, 328 weight class). Kurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Ay Lazzat - Folk Song. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zhovhar Kurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark O Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Kurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Madsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madsen somewhat.
Madsen's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Madsen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Madsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Madsen winds up and cracks Kurmagomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kurmagomedov tries to roll over but Madsen keeps him under control.
Kurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madsen stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madsen lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurmagomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Madsen controlling him for the moment.
Kurmagomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kurmagomedov has his foot on Madsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Madsen lands a couple of elbows.
Madsen lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Madsen lands a couple of digs.
Kurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Madsen controlling him for the moment.
Madsen stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Madsen with a nice head shot there.
Madsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Madsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Madsen from controlling successfully.
Madsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madsen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is looking for a triangle but Madsen pushes his legs off easily.
Kurmagomedov has his foot on Madsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Madsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Madsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Madsen from controlling successfully.
Kurmagomedov working for a triangle but Madsen defends it easily.
Madsen wants to control from the top but Kurmagomedov keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Madsen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kurmagomedov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kurmagomedov tries to roll over but Madsen keeps him under control.
Kurmagomedov trying to hold on to Madsen's head to control him but Madsen postures up.
Kurmagomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Madsen manages to pass to mount!
Madsen with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark O Madsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kurmagomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Madsen feints and as Kurmagomedov raises his hands in defense, Madsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Madsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Madsen stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Madsen stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madsen 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.
Madsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kurmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Madsen trying to control but Kurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Mark O Madsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurmagomedov is looking for a triangle but Madsen pushes his legs off easily.
Madsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madsen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Madsen keeps moving.
Kurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madsen is looking to stand up but Kurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurmagomedov trying to control but Madsen is working from the bottom.
Madsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Madsen trying to hold on to Kurmagomedov's head to control him but Kurmagomedov postures up.
Madsen is trying is best to control the position here.
Madsen is looking to improve his position.
Madsen moves into full guard.
Madsen trying to control the position here.
That's four 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.
Kurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Madsen is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurmagomedov lands a jab to the head.
Madsen misses with a body shot
and Kurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Madsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kurmagomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Madsen is in Kurmagomedov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madsen wants to control from the top but Kurmagomedov keeps moving.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Madsen chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark O Madsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurmagomedov catches Madsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madsen shoots in for a takedown but Kurmagomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurmagomedov lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kurmagomedov.
Kurmagomedov cracks Madsen with a good jab.
No luck for Madsen with that takedown attempt.
Kurmagomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madsen on the side of the head.
Madsen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kurmagomedov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madsen scoring with punches from side control.
Kurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
Madsen gets to mount! Kurmagomedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kurmagomedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen landing punches.
Madsen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Madsen tries to control but Kurmagomedov wriggling away.
Kurmagomedov wants to control but Madsen is having none of it.
Madsen lands a nice shot to the head.
Kurmagomedov regains half guard.
Kurmagomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Madsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Madsen landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madsen cracks Kurmagomedov with a solid left hand.
Kurmagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madsen is working Kurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Madsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen wants to control from the top but Kurmagomedov keeps moving.
Kurmagomedov is trying to control the position but Madsen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madsen 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Madsen trying to control but Kurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kurmagomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Madsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhovhar Kurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhovhar Kurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
Madsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Madsen winds up and cracks Kurmagomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Madsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurmagomedov is staying active underneath Madsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mark O Madsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurmagomedov tries to roll over but Madsen keeps him under control.
Kurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madsen lands a nice short elbow.
Kurmagomedov gets full guard.
Kurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madsen defends well.
Madsen stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark O Madsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Madsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark O Madsen!
Mark O Madsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Torreira (ranked 4845 p4p, 400 weight class) and Ramon Jofre (ranked 1703 p4p, 184 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Torreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Jofre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jofre takes a swing at Torreira's ribcage but misses.
Torreira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jofre takes a swing at Torreira's ribcage but misses.
Jofre moves into range and clinches up with Torreira.
Torreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jofre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torreira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torreira tries to pull guard but Jofre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Torreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torreira jumps guard but Jofre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Jofre.
Torreira jumps guard but Jofre stands there with Torreira around his waist. Torreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jofre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jofre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torreira tries to pull guard but Jofre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Torreira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jofre walks away with a smile on his face. Torreira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jofre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jofre jabs Torreira right on the nose. Torreira blinks but takes it well.
Jofre darts in and clinches Torreira up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jofre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torreira backwards.
Torreira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jofre is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jofre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jofre looking to pass the guard.
Jofre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jofre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torreira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Torreira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jofre is now in half guard.
Torreira is trying to get back to full guard.
Jofre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Torreira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jofre looking to improve position, pressing down on Torreira's thigh with his hand. Torreira seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jofre paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jofre's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Torreira picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Torreira!
Ramon Jofre spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tverdovskiy (ranked 1743 p4p, 216 weight class) and Konstantinos Nevrakis (ranked 699 p4p, 89 weight class). Tverdovskiy's entrance music is Oxxxymiron - Tentacles. A fine choice. Nevrakis has chosen Winds of Ithaca as his entrance music. Konstantinos Nevrakis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Tverdovskiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantinos Nevrakis!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevrakis moves into range and clinches up with Tverdovskiy.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy won't allow it.
Tverdovskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tverdovskiy dips to his left and cracks Nevrakis with an uppercut!
It looks like Konstantinos Nevrakis has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Nevrakis.
Nevrakis instigates a clinch.
Tverdovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Nevrakis controls the action.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nevrakis fails to pull guard.
Tverdovskiy is pushing Nevrakis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy is having none of it.
Tverdovskiy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nevrakis wants to clinch.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nevrakis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tverdovskiy.
Nevrakis wants to clinch up but Tverdovskiy keeps it at a distance.
Nevrakis has managed to clinch.
Nevrakis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tverdovskiy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nevrakis can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tverdovskiy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Nevrakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tverdovskiy walks away with a smile on his face. Nevrakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Tverdovskiy both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Nevrakis tries to clinch there but Tverdovskiy circles away.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tverdovskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tverdovskiy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nevrakis on the side of the head.
Nevrakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Nevrakis wants to clinch up but Tverdovskiy keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tverdovskiy. Nevrakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy sets himself, and Nevrakis steps forward looking for the clinch! Tverdovskiy avoids it this time.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy motions for Nevrakis to come forward. Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nevrakis tries to counter with a clinch but Tverdovskiy shakes him off and moves away.
Nevrakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nevrakis wants to clinch.
Nevrakis walks into a left hand.
Tverdovskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevrakis.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter punch.
Nevrakis darts in trying to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tverdovskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevrakis tries to clinch there but Tverdovskiy circles away.
Nevrakis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevrakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nevrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tverdovskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tverdovskiy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nevrakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Tverdovskiy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tverdovskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantinos Nevrakis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nevrakis checks a low kick from Tverdovskiy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body. Nevrakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tverdovskiy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nevrakis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tverdovskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tverdovskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konstantinos Nevrakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevrakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tverdovskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevrakis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tverdovskiy sets himself, and Nevrakis steps forward looking for the clinch! Tverdovskiy avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body kick.
Nevrakis is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevrakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Tverdovskiy counters with a quick kick to the body but Nevrakis blocks it.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy pushes Nevrakis away with a front kick.
Nevrakis is looking to clinch.
Nevrakis tries to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Tverdovskiy thuds a left hand into Nevrakis's body.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tverdovskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tverdovskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tverdovskiy as he connects with a hook.
Nevrakis darts in trying to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tverdovskiy lands a big uppercut and Nevrakis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nevrakis looks OK. Tverdovskiy waves Nevrakis back to his feet!
Nevrakis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy cracks Nevrakis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nevrakis falls backwards against the cage. Tverdovskiy follows up with more strikes that drop Nevrakis to his knees. Tverdovskiy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nevrakis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy is the new lightweight champion!
Alexander Tverdovskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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