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Skrap Fights 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Martynov (ranked 2779 p4p, 269 weight class) and Ben Simmons (ranked 2920 p4p, 276 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons drives through with a takedown into Martynov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martynov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simmons manages to pass to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simmons in particular looking to stall.
Martynov is trying to stand.
Martynov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Simmons is on him like a limpet, forcing Martynov back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simmons goes for a takedown attempt but Martynov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martynov slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Martynov tries to sprawl out of it but Simmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Martynov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhail Martynov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Simmons.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Martynov catches Simmons right on the button with a cross.
Simmons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martynov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martynov swings for the body but Simmons moves out of range.
Martynov sets himself, and Simmons steps forward looking for the clinch! Martynov avoids it this time.
Simmons feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martynov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simmons is controlling him.
Martynov pushes Simmons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martynov is fending him off so far but Simmons persists. Nope, Martynov circles away and we're back to standing.
Martynov lands with a hook. Simmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martynov defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Martynov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martynov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Martynov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martynov.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt
and Martynov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simmons tries to work over Martynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Simmons.
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Martynov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martynov stalling in the clinch but Simmons improves position.
Simmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov pushes Simmons back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov tries to work over Simmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Martynov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martynov prevents a body shot from Simmons.
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martynov wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martynov throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov throws a big uppercut that drops Simmons! More strikes from Martynov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Simmons lies dazed against the ropes as Martynov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
A relieved looking Mikhail Martynov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ben Simmons spoke after the fight, saying 'I've made the decision to move up to the Heavyweight division, these weight cuts have been killing me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pyrrhus Epirus (ranked 2459 p4p, 298 weight class) and Anthony Cable (ranked 6524 p4p, 526 weight class). Epirus comes to the ring accompanied by The Devil and The Huntsman. Pyrrhus Epirus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pyrrhus Epirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Cable!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epirus moves into range and clinches up with Cable.
Epirus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cable.
Epirus pushes off an throws an elbow but Cable leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cable wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Epirus gets through Cable's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epirus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epirus lands a knee to the head.
Cable tries to break the clinch but Epirus is controlling the position.
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cable backwards.
Cable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epirus closes the distance and clinches.
Epirus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Cable tries to break free but Epirus pushes him back against the ropes.
Epirus pushes off an throws an elbow but Cable leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Cable.
Epirus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cable blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Epirus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Cable wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cable wants to break free but Epirus has control.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Cable blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cable blocks it with crossed arms.
Cable blocks an uppercut.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cable's efforts to push away.
Cable tries to circle away but Epirus has him pinned against the ropes.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cable.
Cable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cables head.
Epirus lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epirus swings wildly with an uppercut but Cable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epirus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cable.
Cable tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cable blocks an elbow strike.
Cable breaks from the clinch.
Epirus rushes Cable and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Cable.
Epirus misses with an elbow over the top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cable blocking some punches.
Cable working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cable blocks an uppercut.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside.
Epirus lands an elbow inside.
Cable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cable.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Epirus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cable's brow.
Epirus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cable blocks it with crossed arms.
Epirus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cable avoids the elbow strike from Epirus, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Epirus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Epirus throws an elbow but misses.
Cable blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Cable.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Cable avoids a wild elbow strike from Epirus.
Epirus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Epirus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Epirus gets through Cable's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyrrhus Epirus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Epirus tries to clinch there but Cable circles away.
Epirus gets a clinch.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cable has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Epirus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cable can turn it around.
Epirus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epirus.
Epirus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Cable wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Epirus misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cable tries to circle away but Epirus has him pinned against the ropes.
Epirus lands an uppercut.
Epirus tries a knee to the head but Cable blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
Cable blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epirus.
Epirus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cable can do to turn this around?
Cable lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epirus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cable.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cable trying to stall but Epirus improves his position.
A short right from Epirus.
A nice left hand lands by Epirus.
Cable is rocked!
Cable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cable is still on wobbly legs! Can Epirus finish him?
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cable manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cable seems to have recovered his senses.
Epirus forces Cable back against the ropes and clinches.
Epirus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epirus pushes Cable back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epirus lands a nice uppercut.
Epirus lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cable to his knees! Epirus keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyrrhus Epirus!
After the fight, Pyrrhus Epirus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cubbedge (ranked 3216 p4p, 362 weight class) and Aku Serronen (ranked 1075 p4p, 159 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cubbedge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cubbedge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Cubbedge 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cubbedge tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Cubbedge steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Serronen. That one must have hurt.
Cubbedge staying out of range there.
Serronen misses with a hook. Cubbedge ducked under it nicely.
Cubbedge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serronen circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Serronen misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen lands with a straight right. Cubbedge didn't see that one coming.
Cubbedge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serronen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cubbedge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cubbedge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge .
Serronen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cubbedge 's head backwards.
Serronen connects with an inside leg kick.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Cubbedge misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen tries to work over Cubbedge 's front leg with a kick but Cubbedge checks it.
Cubbedge lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Cubbedge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cubbedge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
Cubbedge tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Cubbedge .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Serronen.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge .
Serronen scores with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cubbedge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serronen misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
Cubbedge throws a nice looking combination but Serronen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cubbedge looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen digs a good body shot into Cubbedge 's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Cubbedge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge misses with a lunging right hand
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cubbedge takes one to the chin there.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cubbedge .
Serronen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cubbedge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cubbedge throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Serronen avoids them all with ease.
Cubbedge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Cubbedge throws a big counter combination but Serronen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cubbedge missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Cubbedge moved out of range.
Cubbedge lands a nice hook to Serronen's body. Serronen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge scores with a body shot.
Cubbedge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Serronen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cubbedge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Cubbedge 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cubbedge tries to avoid it.
Cubbedge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Serronen takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen feints and then cracks Cubbedge 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cubbedge down.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Serronen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cubbedge if he has to take too many more of those.
Cubbedge misses the body punch
and Serronen counters with a left to the body.
Serronen lands a jab to Cubbedge 's midsection.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
Serronen feints and then cracks Cubbedge 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cubbedge down.
Serronen thuds his right hand into Cubbedge 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serronen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cubbedge 's head.
Cubbedge is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Cubbedge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Cubbedge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Serronen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cubbedge thinking.
Serronen seems to be stalking Cubbedge here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Cubbedge drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aku Serronen!
After winning the bout, Aku Serronen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Williams (ranked 903 p4p, 137 weight class) and Long Hung Dong (ranked 1516 p4p, 200 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Long Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Dong misses.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Dong misses.
Dong moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Dong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Williams wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
Dong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dong looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Williams passes to full mount!
Williams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Williams wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Dong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Williams looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams looking to finish Dong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dong!
Williams looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams lands a couple of good shots and Dong has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong prevents Williams from getting a body triangle.
Williams lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dong's head.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams controlling the position well here. Dong rolled but Williams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Williams wants to control but Dong is keeping busy.
Dong is in bad spot here.
The referee is taking a good look at Dong as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Williams!
Even with his hooks in, Williams manages to miss with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with an elbow to the head.
Dong covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams checks a low kick from Dong.
A big right from Williams misses.
Dong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dong lands with a cross.
Dong scores with a hook.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams pushes Dong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dong pushes Williams back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Williams tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
A body shot lands from Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams working aggressively here.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong prevents a body shot from Williams.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Dong as the two fighters clinch.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Dong prevents a body shot from Williams.
Dong blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Williams.
Dong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Williams works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Dong back against the ropes.
Dong prevents a body shot from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong successfully pulls guard.
Williams passes into half guard.
Williams is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Williams prevents Dong from improving his position.
Williams is trying to control. Dong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Williams is really struggling to control Dong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dong tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Williams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Williams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Dong is working to get back to half guard.
Dong keeps trying to improve his position.
Robin Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams with shots to the head and body - Dong looks very uncomfortable down there.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dong lands the left hand.
Dong throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Dong misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Long Hung Dong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong.
Williams throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Dong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams avoids the body shot from Dong.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Long Hung Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Long Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Williams misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Dong lands with a left to the head.
Dong blocking some punches.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Dong lands with a left to the head.
Dong lands a right hand.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Dong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Dong misses with a hook.
That kick from Dong tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Dong lands a left hand.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Dong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Dong back against the ropes.
Dong stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Williams cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dong blocks a body shot from Williams.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams working aggressively here.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Williams back against the ropes.
Dong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robin Williams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Robin Williams!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Robin Williams!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Robin Williams!
Robin Williams wins by unanimous decision!
Robin Williams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 841 p4p, 54 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 2093 p4p, 118 weight class). BySubtraction comes to the ring accompanied by Lay My Claim. Addition BySubtraction has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction scores with the left hand. Kuronoa knows he should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuronoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuronoa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuronoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from BySubtraction misses
and Kuronoa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuronoa defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
Kuronoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Kuronoa both land. Nice combination.
BySubtraction walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuronoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BySubtraction slips a jab from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuronoa dodges the punch combination from BySubtraction.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuronoa misses.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
BySubtraction takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuronoa tries to bum rush BySubtraction with a series of wild strikes but BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by BySubtraction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuronoa.
A swing and a miss from Kuronoa.
BySubtraction clobbers Kuronoa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Kuronoa. Those never looked like landing.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuronoa scores with the left hand. BySubtraction knows he should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuronoa avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuronoa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuronoa looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
Kuronoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BySubtraction stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuronoa swings for the body but BySubtraction moves out of range.
BySubtraction takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BySubtraction seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuronoa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuronoa.
We've been informed that Kuronoa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
BySubtraction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BySubtraction throwing a counter right hand but Kuronoa manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction connects with the punch.
Kuronoa moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
A swing and a miss from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuronoa was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a right and a left that both miss.
BySubtraction looks to throw the jab but Kuronoa is out of range.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuronoa looks to throw the jab but BySubtraction is out of range.
Kuronoa slips under a jab.
BySubtraction fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuronoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BySubtraction fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuronoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuronoa cracks the inside of BySubtraction's front leg.
BySubtraction cracks Kuronoa with a right hand to the side of the head.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuronoa lands a body shot.
BySubtraction paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuronoa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuronoa with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot.
BySubtraction keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BySubtraction slips under a jab from Kuronoa.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuronoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa throws a lazy right hand but BySubtraction sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuronoa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuronoa throws a body punch but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Kuronoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuronoa.
It looked like BySubtraction wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Kuronoa avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kuronoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Kuronoa moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Kuronoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuronoa walks into a left hand.
BySubtraction scores with a punch to the head.
Kuronoa misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuronoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BySubtraction.
Kuronoa throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
BySubtraction connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuronoa's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa scores with a jab. BySubtraction acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
BySubtraction lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuronoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Kuronoa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down BySubtraction rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot.
Kuronoa slips a straight right by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Kuronoa ducks down to avoid it.
Kuronoa slips a jab and a cross from BySubtraction.
It seemed like Kuronoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuronoa lands a jab to BySubtraction's midsection.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuronoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuronoa motions for BySubtraction to come forward. Kuronoa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuronoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
Kuronoa jabs at BySubtraction's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuronoa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BySubtraction circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuronoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuronoa. BySubtraction does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuronoa was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ono Kuronoa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
Good exchange - Kuronoa coming out on top.
Kuronoa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
BySubtraction swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuronoa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and BySubtraction is able to avoid easily.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuronoa is just out of range.
Kuronoa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuronoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuronoa.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Kuronoa moves out of range.
BySubtraction connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuronoa. Kuronoa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuronoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction looks to land a right hand but Kuronoa moved out of range.
Kuronoa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
BySubtraction scores with a nice right hand.
Kuronoa misses with a wild body shot.
Kuronoa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuronoa throws a body punch but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Kuronoa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Kuronoa's ribcage but misses.
Kuronoa misses with a wild combination.
Kuronoa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BySubtraction was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuronoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Kuronoa throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
BySubtraction throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuronoa on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kuronoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BySubtraction lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa throws a series of punches but BySubtraction moves out of range.
No joy there for BySubtraction, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuronoa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
BySubtraction smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuronoa moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Kuronoa looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
BySubtraction is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
Kuronoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction scores with a jab. Kuronoa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the jaw.
BySubtraction connects with a body shot that sends Kuronoa's belly button to the back.
Kuronoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Kuronoa's shoulder, as Kuronoa tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuronoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuronoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuronoa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuronoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuronoa unleashes a big counter combination but BySubtraction bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuronoa lunges at BySubtraction with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by BySubtraction's hand.
Kuronoa throws a chopping leg kick but BySubtraction manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuronoa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuronoa needs to keep his hands up - BySubtraction had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by Kuronoa.
BySubtraction lands with a hook. Kuronoa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuronoa misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuronoa.
BySubtraction scores with a body shot.
BySubtraction shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuronoa eats them both and turns towards BySubtraction to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuronoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuronoa misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Kuronoa ducks down to avoid it.
Kuronoa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuronoa throws a series of punches but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction defending well as Kuronoa loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuronoa.
Good standup being displayed there by BySubtraction as he connects with a hook.
Kuronoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BySubtraction.
Kuronoa slips a straight right by BySubtraction.
Kuronoa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
BySubtraction connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuronoa's hands.
Kuronoa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuronoa.
Jab by BySubtraction.
Kuronoa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuronoa misses with a wild body shot.
Kuronoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuronoa manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kuronoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuronoa misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
Kuronoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Kuronoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
BySubtraction connects with a body shot.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
BySubtraction slips a straight right by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction throws a nice looking combination but Kuronoa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
BySubtraction has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BySubtraction there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuronoa misses with a few strikes there.
Kuronoa throws a jab but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuronoa was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
BySubtraction lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuronoa's head.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuronoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot
and Kuronoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Kuronoa's head but Kuronoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuronoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa swings for the body but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Kuronoa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BySubtraction doesn't seem bothered though.
BySubtraction lands a jab to the head.
BySubtraction moves out of range as Kuronoa strikes.
It looked like BySubtraction wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuronoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuronoa throws a leg kick but BySubtraction moved away.
Kuronoa misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuronoa.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuronoa moves away.
Kuronoa slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
Kuronoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BySubtraction throws a right hand that misses
and Kuronoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuronoa is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuronoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuronoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuronoa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BySubtraction.
Kuronoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuronoa ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuronoa.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuronoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuronoa lands with a shot to the body.
Kuronoa misses with a looping right.
Kuronoa loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuronoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuronoa.
BySubtraction jabs Kuronoa right on the nose. Kuronoa blinks but takes it well.
Kuronoa throws a poor cross that misses
and BySubtraction counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
Kuronoa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuronoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. BySubtraction darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
BySubtraction slips a jab and a cross from Kuronoa.
BySubtraction was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuronoa counters with a straight right hand.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuronoa throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuronoa, right into the meat.
Kuronoa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuronoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
A shot to the liver by BySubtraction. Beautiful body shot.
Kuronoa slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
Kuronoa throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction misses with a hook
and BySubtraction takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BySubtraction lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
Kuronoa throws a hook but BySubtraction blocks it.
BySubtraction throws a good cross that connects.
Kuronoa misses with a straight left.
Kuronoa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuronoa was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
Kuronoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuronoa's head.
Kuronoa misses with a straight left.
BySubtraction appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuronoa throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
BySubtraction blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuronoa throws the left hand but BySubtraction avoids the punch easily.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuronoa manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction cracks Kuronoa with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Addition BySubtraction.
Well BySubtraction has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Addition BySubtraction 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Troeng (ranked 1315 p4p, 180 weight class) and Eddie Nordon (ranked 749 p4p, 109 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tor Troeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Nordon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordon slips under a jab.
Troeng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nordon misses with a hook to the body
and Troeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Troeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Troeng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Troeng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Troeng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Troeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Troeng's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nordon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Nordon.
Troeng misses with an uppercut
and Nordon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Troeng's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Troeng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nordon's guard.
Troeng won't allow Nordon to sweep him here.
Troeng wants to control from the top but Nordon keeps moving.
Nordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nordon working for a triangle but Troeng defends it easily.
Nordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordon keeping moving, preventing Troeng from controlling successfully.
Nordon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Troeng controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordon is trying to control the position but Troeng postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Troeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Troeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordon.
Eddie Nordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordon blocks a jab.
Nordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Troeng.
A telegraphed right hand from Troeng misses the target.
Troeng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordon throws an overhand right that lands on Troeng's shoulder, as Troeng tries to avoid the shot.
Troeng is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troeng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Troeng looks to throw the jab but Nordon is out of range.
Troeng digs a good body shot into Nordon's ribs.
Troeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordon with the counter takedown but Troeng avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordon, as that shot connected.
Nordon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordon loads up on a big right hand but Troeng slips the punch.
Nordon misses with a hook
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Troeng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordon thinking.
Nordon moves out of range as Troeng strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tor Troeng will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Troeng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Nordon misses its intended target.
Nordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Troeng tries to move into range but Nordon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Troeng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordon has time to react.
Troeng lands a right hook to the body.
Nordon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tor Troeng is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon steps into range and cracks Troeng with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Troeng flops backwards and Nordon dives into his guard looking to finish!
Troeng is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Troeng is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordon lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troeng seems to have got his legs back now.
Nordon trying to control but Troeng is working from the bottom.
Nordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nordon works over Troeng with some ground and pound from guard.
Nordon landing with the ground and pound.
Nordon lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordon won't allow Troeng to sweep him here.
Nordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troeng has control of Nordon's left arm, preventing Nordon from doing any damage.
Nordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eddie Nordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Nordon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Troeng has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordon looking to sit in guard and control but Troeng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Troeng is keeping the position for now.
Nordon trying to control but Troeng is working from the bottom.
Nordon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nordon lands a couple of digs.
Nordon won't allow Troeng to sweep him here.
Nordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Troeng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Troeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Troeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Troeng manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nordon has Troeng in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Nordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Troeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordon.
Nordon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nordon lands a jab to Troeng's midsection.
Troeng throws a big shot that misses.
Nordon connects with a body shot.
Troeng stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nordon throws a lazy uppercut
and Troeng makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordon throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordon misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Troeng at a distance.
A big right from Troeng misses.
Nordon throws a right hand that misses
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordon throws the left hand but Troeng avoids the punch easily.
Troeng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nordon with the counter takedown but Troeng avoids it easily.
Troeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Troeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troeng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordon misses with a body shot.
Troeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordon.
Troeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Troeng lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Troeng lands with a right hand.
Nordon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordon throws a shot from downtown. Troeng moves away and avoids it.
Nordon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Troeng lands an overhand right.
Troeng slips under a jab.
Troeng scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Troeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Nordon tries to counter it with a takedown but Troeng pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Troeng misses with a wild body shot.
Troeng lands with a shot to the body.
Eddie Nordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeng throws a hook but Nordon avoids it easily.
Nordon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordon.
Troeng walks into a stiff left hand from Nordon.
Troeng throws a hook to the side of Nordon's head but Nordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Troeng.
Nordon shoots in for a takedown but Troeng shows good takedown defense.
Troeng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Troeng there.
Troeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordon.
Troeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tor Troeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troeng clobbers Nordon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Troeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordon looks to throw the jab but Troeng is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordon throws a body punch but Troeng moves out of range.
Troeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Nordon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Troeng is looking to counter punch.
Nordon slips under a jab.
Nordon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Troeng misses with a body punch
and Nordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tor Troeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Nordon.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Nordon.
Well Nordon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Eddie Nordon!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Eddie Nordon!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Eddie Nordon!
Eddie Nordon wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Eddie Nordon 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Total Bastard (ranked 760 p4p, 47 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 526 p4p, 29 weight class). Total Bastard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergey Objedkov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Total Bastard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Objedkov unleashes a big counter combination but Bastard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Objedkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bastard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Objedkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Objedkov.
Good exchange - Objedkov coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Objedkov.
Objedkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Objedkov 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.
Objedkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Objedkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Objedkov is dominant here and he's now got Bastard's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, with Objedkov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bastard is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bastard covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bastard trying to control the action but Objedkov just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Objedkov has the hooks in. Bastard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Objedkov misses with an elbow to the head.
Objedkov has Bastard flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bastard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee is taking a good look at Bastard as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Objedkov!
Bastard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Objedkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Objedkov has managed to slip his arm under Bastard's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bastard is tapping out! Submission win for Objedkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Objedkov! Sergey Objedkov retains his bantamweight title!
Sergey Objedkov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Khadartsev (ranked 545 p4p, 72 weight class) and Biff Raper (ranked 346 p4p, 45 weight class). Raper has chosen Torso fuck - Raped by Elephants as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Khadartsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Biff Raper!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khadartsev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khadartsev.
Khadartsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khadartsev wants to control from the top but Raper keeps moving.
Khadartsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Raper has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khadartsev postures up.
Raper keeping full guard, as Khadartsev tries to pass.
Khadartsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Raper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadartsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khadartsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadartsev trying to control but Raper is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadartsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khadartsev wants to pass the guard but Raper is keeping the position.
Khadartsev scoring with some ground and pound.
Khadartsev trying to control but Raper is working from the bottom.
Khadartsev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khadartsev throws a strike but Raper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raper trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadartsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadartsev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khadartsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raper postures up.
Khadartsev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khadartsev is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev wants to control from the top but Raper keeps moving.
Khadartsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raper is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khadartsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raper has his hands on Khadartsev's head, controlling the position.
Khadartsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khadartsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadartsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khadartsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Raper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadartsev throws out a loose jab but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Raper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biff Raper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadartsev throws a shot from downtown. Raper moves away and avoids it.
Khadartsev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadartsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khadartsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadartsev throws a hook to the side of Raper's head but Raper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khadartsev tries to counter with a takedown but Raper is quick to defend against it.
Khadartsev loads up on a big right hand but Raper slips the punch.
Raper throws a big counter head kick but Khadartsev avoids it with no problem.
Khadartsev throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Khadartsev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khadartsev misses with an uppercut. Raper saw that one coming.
Raper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khadartsev gets a double leg takedown into Raper's guard.
Raper keeping moving, preventing Khadartsev from controlling successfully.
Raper looking to control.
Sasha Khadartsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khadartsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raper is keeping the position for now.
Raper pulls Khadartsev in close to prevent any damage.
Khadartsev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper 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.
Raper keeping moving, preventing Khadartsev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadartsev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Raper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Raper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Raper!
Khadartsev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khadartsev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khadartsev.
Khadartsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raper defends it easily.
Khadartsev keeping moving, preventing Raper from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raper preventing the sweep.
Khadartsev trying to control the position.
Khadartsev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raper manages to get himself to full guard.
Khadartsev 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Raper is retaining full guard.
Khadartsev throws an elbow that misses. Raper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khadartsev's guard. Nice move by Raper!
Khadartsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Khadartsev is looking to sweep but instead, Raper has passed into half guard.
Khadartsev gets full guard.
Khadartsev is trying to keep Raper in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadartsev is looking for a triangle here but Raper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Khadartsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raper can do to turn this around?
Khadartsev is looking to regain half guard here but Raper keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Khadartsev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khadartsev manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadartsev is looking to improve his position.
Raper is thwarting Khadartsev's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sasha Khadartsev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev shoots in but no luck this time.
Raper slips under a jab from Khadartsev.
Khadartsev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raper.
Raper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Khadartsev with a poor takedown
and Raper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Khadartsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raper throws a monster overhand right that drops Khadartsev! Raper follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Raper!
A very excited looking Biff Raper 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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