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GDL 62: Tyurin vs Clark PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Wick (ranked 3712 p4p, 5453 weight class) and Mick Matthews (ranked 448 p4p, 544 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick connects with a leg kick.
Wick darts in trying to clinch
so Matthews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Wick's brow.
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Wick is retaining full guard.
Wick is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron mikes mma that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wick has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick wants to sweep but no luck.
Wick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matthews wants to take a breather but Wick is having none of it.
Matthews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matthews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wick defending well though.
Wick trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.
Matthews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wick defending well though.
Matthews looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Wick's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matthews lands with a punch from half guard.
Matthews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wick is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a jab when Wick was well out of range.
Wick throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Jon Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jon Wick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wick throws a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control.
Matthews tries for a kimura but Wick is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Wick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wick tries to bench press Matthews off him but Matthews keeps the position.
Matthews looks up at the clock and then as Wick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matthews smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Matthews seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matthews trying to control the position but Wick is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a strike aimed at the side of Wick's head but Wick avoids it well.
Matthews trying to control the position but Wick is working away.
Matthews is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Wick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matthews creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews scoring with punches and elbows.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matthews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matthews stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Matthews dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wick.
Wick lands with a nice combination. Matthews backs away looking to recover.
 Matthews is rocked!
Wick feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Matthews collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Wick!
Mick Matthews was interviewed post fight and said 'We will meet again !!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakrie Reem (ranked 4975 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Connor Royale (ranked 580 p4p, 456 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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zakrie Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Royale!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Good exchange - Reem coming out on top.
Royale clinches up with Reem and pushes him back against the cage.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Reem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Royale both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Zakrie Reem has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Royale has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Royale misses with an uppercut. Reem saw that one coming.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Royale is out of range.
Reem throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Royale.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Royale is out of range.
Reem missing with a left hand there. Royale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reem misses with a right hand
and Royale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Royale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Royale is looking to slow Reem down with leg kicks.
A nice combination there by Reem.
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Royale.
Royale scores with a jab to the body.
Reem misses with the combination.
Reem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Royale's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem avoids the head kick by Royale.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
Royale slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
Royale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Reem cracks Royale with a good jab.
Royale swinging wildly here.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
Royale cracks a nice hook into Reem's ribs.
Royale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Royale is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Royale.
Royale throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reem throws a series of punches but Royale moves out of range.
Reem is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royale can pounce on him.
Royale dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Reem slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
Royale dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Reem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Royale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
Royale throws a good cross that connects.
Reem misses with a hook. Royale ducked under it nicely.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
Zakrie Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Reem. Those never looked like landing.
Reem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reem throws a combination that misses
and Royale counters with a crisp one two that drops Reem! Royale thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reem to his feet! Reem is in big trouble!
 Reem is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale tries to clinch up.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Royale misses.
Royale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reem is out of range and Royale settles back down.
Reem throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.
Royale throws a series of punches but Reem avoids them all with ease.
Reem throws a body kick that misses
and Royale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Royale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Royale tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Royale.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem tries to score a body lock takedown but Royale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Royale avoids the head kick by Reem.
As Reem backs off Royale throws a huge counter combo but Reem manages to avoid it all.
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 Zakrie Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zakrie Reem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reem misses with a looping right.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Royale now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick from Royale lands but Reem takes it in his stride.
Zakrie Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Royale looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Royale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Royale tries to clinch up.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Royale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royale moves away.
Royale wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Royale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Reem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Royale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reem seems to have got his legs back now.
Royale misses with a looping left.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
Reem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reem swinging wildly here.
Reem cracks Royale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Zakrie Reem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Royale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Reem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zakrie Reem's cut is getting worse.
Reem takes a swing at Royale's ribcage but misses.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Royale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Royale.
Royale closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Reem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Royale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Royale jabs at Reem's body.
Royale clinches up against the cage.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reem counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Royale breaks the clinch.
Royale blocks a head kick by Reem.
Royale has managed to clinch.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royale looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Reem throws a series of punches but Royale moves out of range.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Reem clobbers Royale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reem.
Reem throws a right and a left that Royale avoids nicely.
Reem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Royale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Reem appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reem circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem looks to land a combination but Royale avoids it well.
Reem walks into a left hand.
Royale throws a wild body kick that Reem sees coming a mile off.
Royale misses with a head kick.
Reem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Royale motions for Reem to come forward. Royale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Royale misses.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem misses with the combination.
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 Zakrie Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zakrie Reem's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Royale ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Royale slips the punch.
Royale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reem at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royale. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Royale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Royale slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Reem connects with a jab.
Royale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Royale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem throws a series of punches but Royale moves out of range.
Royale throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Royale. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Royale has Reem up against the cage in a clinch.
Reem manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Royale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Royale digs a good body shot into Reem's ribs.
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reem throws a hook but Royale blocks it.
As Reem backs off Royale throws a huge counter combo but Reem manages to avoid it all.
Royale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Royale stalks Reem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reem's face. Reem staggers backwards, shaken.
Royale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reem rather than just go for the knockout.
Reem moves out of range of the leg kick from Royale.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Royale.
Royale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zakrie Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Royale throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
Royale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Royale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Royale throws a low kick but Reem moves out of range easily.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reem throws a series of punches but Royale avoids them all with ease.
Royale looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
Reem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Royale circles away quickly and effectively.
Royale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Royale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Royale.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Royale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Royale dips to his left and cracks Reem with an uppercut!
Royale misses with a straight left.
Royale digs a good hook to Reem's body.
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royale throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Royale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royale. Royale obviously looking to wear him down.
Royale throws a right and a left that Reem avoids nicely.
Royale with the inside leg kick.
Royale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Royale misses with the combination.
Reem is looking to counter punch.
Reem throws a right hand that Royale ducks under and follows up with a left that Royale also avoids with ease.
Royale is looking for the big counter here.
Royale tries to bum rush Reem with a series of wild strikes but Reem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Reem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Connor Royale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Royale.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Royale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zakrie Reem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislaw Cyganiewicz (ranked 5864 p4p, 3550 weight class) and Ezekiel Marley (ranked 608 p4p, 450 weight class). Marley has chosen EMOTIONALLY SCARRED as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanislaw Cyganiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezekiel Marley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cyganiewicz. That did some damage!
Cyganiewicz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cyganiewicz.
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marley scores with a hook to the body. Cyganiewicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cyganiewicz shoots in but Marley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyganiewicz dives in and scores a takedown into Marley's guard.
Cyganiewicz trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Cyganiewicz 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 one minute gone in the round.
Cyganiewicz trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Cyganiewicz is really struggling to control Marley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marley has Cyganiewicz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cyganiewicz trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Cyganiewicz controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Cyganiewicz tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Cyganiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Marley swings for the body but Cyganiewicz moves out of range.
Marley clobbers Cyganiewicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyganiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley cracks Cyganiewicz with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a leg kick which misses Cyganiewicz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cyganiewicz tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley misses with a head kick.
Cyganiewicz attempts a counter takedown but Marley avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Marley throws a nice head kick!
Marley punishes Cyganiewicz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cyganiewicz slips a jab from Marley.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyganiewicz pushes Marley up against the cage in a clinch.
Cyganiewicz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
Cyganiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley lands a left hand.
Cyganiewicz prevents a body shot from Marley.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Cyganiewicz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marley smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislaw Cyganiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marley with a nice calf kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marley cracks Cyganiewicz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cyganiewicz to stand back up!
Cyganiewicz is rocked!
Cyganiewicz walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cyganiewicz limp body while Marley jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
After the fight, Ezekiel Marley 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred El Celso (ranked 4843 p4p, 3046 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 524 p4p, 383 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred El Celso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Celso shoots in looking for a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl out of it but El Celso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weadababyitsaboy thuds his right hand into El Celso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Celso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Celso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weadababyitsaboy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
El Celso passes into half guard.
El Celso is trying to work for a kimura but Weadababyitsaboy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes El Celso off looking to stand but El Celso dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Celso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weadababyitsaboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Celso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Weadababyitsaboy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred El Celso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy digs a good body shot into El Celso's ribs.
Weadababyitsaboy lands the left hand.
El Celso shoots in for a double leg but Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Celso quickly recovers to half guard.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
El Celso regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Celso is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Celso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Celso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
El Celso is looking to advance position but Weadababyitsaboy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Weadababyitsaboy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Celso is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Celso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Celso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
El Celso is squirming around, avoiding Weadababyitsaboy's attempts to control the action.
Weadababyitsaboy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Celso tries to reverse the position but Weadababyitsaboy maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weadababyitsaboy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Good exchange - Weadababyitsaboy coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a hook. El Celso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Celso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. El Celso is in Weadababyitsaboy's guard.
El Celso passes Weadababyitsaboy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Celso is trying to control. Weadababyitsaboy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weadababyitsaboy is kicking away at El Celso from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. El Celso grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Weadababyitsaboy trying to push El Celso off... Weadababyitsaboy taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Fred El Celso!
Our winner, Fred El Celso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 2152 p4p, 4788 weight class) and Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 259 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatsuya Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr looks to land a left hand but Kimura moved out of range nicely.
Kimura forces Maximus Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura has clasped his hands together around Maximus Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Maximus Jr holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Kimura tries to move to full mount but Maximus Jr actually manages to regain half guard.
Kimura passes to full mount!
Maximus Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura is thwarting Maximus Jr's attempts to control the position.
Maximus Jr controlling the position well.
Kimura prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus Jr keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Maximus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximus Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kimura, into his guard.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Maximus Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maximus Jr lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Maximus Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
Maximus Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Kimura strikes.
Maximus Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maximus Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimura with the counter takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it easily.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Maximus Jr, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Maximus Jr against the cage but Maximus Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus Jr.
Kimura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maximus Jr tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maximus Jr moves into the clinch.
Kimura goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Maximus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr thows a leg kick but Kimura checks it
and Kimura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Maximus Jr is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Maximus Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus Jr stands up from Kimura's guard - Maximus Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maximus Jr works Kimura's body with a nice hook.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
A slow jab from Kimura misses its intended target.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kimura eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Kimura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maximus Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Maximus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura blocks a jab.
Kimura slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus Jr misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Maximus Jr coming out on top.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
Kimura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Maximus Jr cracks Kimura with an open hand slap.
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maximus Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura avoids the elbow strike from Maximus Jr, against the cage.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Maximus Jr manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kimura as Maximus Jr tries to tie him up.
Maximus Jr prevents a body shot from Kimura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kimura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kimura manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
Maximus Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!
Maximus Jr looking for the RNC.
Maximus Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
Maximus Jr is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maximus Jr's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maximus Jr dives on top into guard.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Maximus Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus Jr.
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kimura throws a lazy right hand but Maximus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimura is defended easily by Maximus Jr.
Kimura slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr lands with a straight right. Kimura didn't see that one coming.
Maximus Jr scores with a hook to the body. Kimura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximus Jr duly obliges.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kimura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Kimura wants to clinch.
Kimura cracks Maximus Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Maximus Jr circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Kimura walks into a stiff left hand from Maximus Jr.
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
Kimura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura stops Maximus Jr from getting back to his feet.
Maximus Jr is controlling Kimura's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but can't.
Maximus Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maximus Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maximus Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
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.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Maximus Jr is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Jr has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maximus Jr 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
After winning the bout, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 2893 p4p, 1952 weight class) and Marlon John (ranked 391 p4p, 265 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlon John!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from John.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John shoots in and drives through. Brooks sprawls well.
John fails with a takedown attempt.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon John.
John lands with a good body shot.
Brooks rushes John and presses him up against the cage.
Brooks is trying to push John away but John has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brooks is fighting off a takedown attempt but John is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brooks to the mat. Brooks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brooks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. John presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brooks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brooks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Brooks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on John's head and hops out.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brooks pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks is trying to break free.
John is looking to take this one to the mat.
John has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brooks has John pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John wants a takedown.
John drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John has clasped his hands together around Brooks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brooks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Brooks sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
John throws a hook to the side of Brooks's head but Brooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brooks tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
John changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brooks tries to avoid it but John manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brooks to the ground. Brooks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John feints the counter takedown.
John 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
John is standing up over Brooks. Brooks looks to escape but John dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but John drags him back down.
John with the ground and pound but Brooks regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brooks looks like he's trying to stand up.
John is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
John misses with a head shot. Brooks uses the momentum to regain guard.
John is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
John postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to stand up but John is controlling him.
John has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks wants to stand up but John is controlling him.
John is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw John working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
John working some strikes from top position.
John stops Brooks from standing up.
John trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
John goes for a double leg but Brooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brooks continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brooks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
John getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
And John tries to counter it with a takedown but Brooks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John throws a front kick aimed at Brooks's knee but Brooks avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John shoots in looking for a takedown but Brooks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing John's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John drives through with a takedown into Brooks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
John is standing up over Brooks. Brooks looks to escape but John dives into side control.
John throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brooks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheers as John lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brooks doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brooks drives through and clinches with John against the cage.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon John.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks wants to clinch.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brooks defends it well.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and John counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brooks won't be happy with that.
Brooks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but John has just dragged him back down to the mat.
John is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but John is controlling him well.
Brooks is not content to let John control the position.
Brooks pushes John away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, John gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brooks is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
John lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brooks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brooks throws John to one side and escapes!
Brooks has managed to clinch.
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Marlon John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eric Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Brooks down.
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!
John fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks instigates a clinch.
John wants to take the fight to the mat but Brooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks drives through and clinches with John against the cage.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from John.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks leaves John with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John misses with a hook.
John shoots in looking for a takedown but Brooks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing John's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from John does it's job there.
Brooks tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John misses with a takedown attempt - Brooks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than John was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
John looking to control but instead Brooks has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John looks to land a strike but Brooks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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 Eric Brooks 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!
John thuds his right hand into Brooks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as John lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brooks doesn't seem phased though.
Brooks tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooks tries to clinch there but John circles away.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
John shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
John prevents Brooks from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brooks pushes John off looking to stand but John dives back in and keeps control.
Brooks kicks John off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John shoots in for a double leg but Brooks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brooks tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
John gets a takedown into half guard.
Brooks kicks off John and gets to his feet.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks tries to clinch there but John circles away.
Marlon John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks leaves John with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brooks's guard.
Brooks wants to stand but John is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eric Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
John throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
John connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
John is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
John wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
John postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but John is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
John scoring with punches to the head and body.
John chips away with some ground and pound.
John stops Brooks from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
John fails to land the takedown.
Eric Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eric Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon John.
Brooks wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
John closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brooks quickly recovers to half guard.
John throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from John.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from John.
Marlon John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks is trying to stand back up but John is controlling him
John throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brooks to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John throws an elbow that misses. Brooks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in John's guard. Nice move by Brooks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now John is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells John's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brooks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brooks!
A victorious Eric Brooks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick River (ranked 1313 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 184 p4p, 295 weight class). River's entrance music is Pantera - Walk. A fine choice. Patrick River has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as River sprawls well. River wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by River.
River throws a leg kick
and Bates counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bates is pushing down on River's leg trying to pass to half guard. River is fighting to maintain full guard but Bates has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bates is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage.
Bates tries to pass to full mount but River defends it.
Bates is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
Bates stalling.
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
River is controlling Bates's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
River trying to control but Bates postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. River manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bates advances to half guard.
Bates stalling away here and it's allowed River to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
River working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armad Bates dominated that round.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from River.
Bates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Bates misses.
River throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bates avoids it.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Bates on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bates misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Bates 's knee.
Bates slips a jab from River.
River misses with a body shot.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bates will feel that in the morning.
River moves into the clinch.
River prevents the takedown attempt.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River is defending well against a takedown attempt.
River tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Bates blocks a body shot from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Bates has dropped down and is working for a takedown. River is trying to keep an underhook but Bates manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bates trying to pass the guard but River defending well.
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates moves into full mount! River won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River is in all sorts of trouble here.
River is working hard here to advance position.
Bates working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
River wants to hold on but Bates pushes him away.
Bates fails to advance to River's back.
River is squirming around, avoiding Bates's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking for a guillotine from mount but River is having none of it.
Bates swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and River is now in Bates's guard. A big mistake from Bates there, giving up the dominant position!
River loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
River postures up and lands a big shot to Bates's brow.
River trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Armad Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River with a nice head shot there.
River has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bates wants to control but River passes easily into half guard.
River looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bates tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Patrick River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Bates. Those never looked like landing.
Bates needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River is looking to slow Bates down with leg kicks.
Bates avoids a kick to the body.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Bates drops down looking to force a counter takedown but River defends it well.
River lands a front kick.
River ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
A punch combination from River misses.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River checks the leg kick.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bates is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down River rather than just go for the knockout.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates fails to pull the fight into his guard.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River lands a head kick. Bates smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River misses with a low kick.
Bates swings and misses with a shot to the body
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
River throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
Patrick River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Bates swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Bates checks a low kick from River.
River backing away here, and Bates unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Patrick River is winning the standup battle so far.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Bates shoots in for a double leg but River sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
River misses with a body shot.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bates doesn't seem phased though.
Bates throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River tried to counter with a leg kick but Bates avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bates was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River gets a double leg takedown into Bates's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bates looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Bates up and slammed him! Bates can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
River misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
River trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
River looking to control but instead Bates has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bates has hold of River's hands but River slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
River moves into full mount! Bates won't be happy about that!
Bates really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
River jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bates is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bates and River has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
River slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think River has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 1455 p4p, 1043 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 54 p4p, 40 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman wants to clinch.
Goodman throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Goodman throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan closes the distance and pushes Goodman back into the cage.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Khan is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Goodman blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan stalling.
A short left from Khan.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khan digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Khan has Goodman pressed against the cage.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Khan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Khan.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Khan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Khan.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Goodman looks winded!
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Khan leaning against his opponent.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan blocks a body shot from Goodman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Khan is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman is rocked!
Khan effectively controlling the action here.
Khan tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Khan.
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goodman seems to have recovered his senses.
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Khan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genghis Khan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goodman can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Khan drops Goodman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goodman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Goodman is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Khan avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan creates a bit of distance for himself, with Goodman pressed up against the cage and cracks Goodman with a massive uppercut! Goodman goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genghis Khan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Genghis Khan waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Tyurin (ranked 989 p4p, 1032 weight class) and Joe Clark (ranked 31 p4p, 38 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philipp Tyurin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyurin walks into a left hand.
It looks like Philipp Tyurin has been cut.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyurin.
Tyurin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clark's head backwards.
Clark misses with a hook
and Tyurin counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyurin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyurin tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyurin.
Clark is working Tyurin over against the cage.
Tyurin wants to get back to striking at distance but Clark won't allow it.
Clark digs a right hand into Tyurin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyurin's gas tank.
Clark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyurin's efforts to push away.
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tyurin is breathing heavily.
Clark digs a right hand underneath Tyurin's ribcage. Tyurin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clark stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Clark as the two fighters clinch.
Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Clark works on Tyurin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Clark as the two fighters clinch.
Clark slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clark works on Tyurin's body with a couple of short punches.
Clark lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Clark.
Clark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Clark as the two fighters clinch.
Clark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyurin.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Clark.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Tyurin's head.
Philipp Tyurin's cut is getting worse.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyurin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyurin.
Clark lands a shot to the body.
Clark pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clark just leaning against Tyurin, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark slowing the pace effectively.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyurin backwards.
Clark prevents Tyurin from breaking the clinch.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clark lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
Philipp Tyurin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Clark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyurin.
A right handed body shot lands from Clark.
Clark stalling the fight.
Clark lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyurin backwards.
Tyurin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark prevents a body shot from Tyurin.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jeez, Philipp Tyurin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Clark presses Tyurin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Clark to work.
Clark is working Tyurin over against the cage.
Clark pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philipp Tyurin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Clark!
Joe Clark is the new super heavyweight champion!
Joe Clark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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