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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Yabattoir (ranked 2255 p4p, 1947 weight class) and Tree Fortay (ranked 187 p4p, 163 weight class). Yabattoir comes to the cage accompanied by Them A Big Chatter Box . The crowd seem to be enjoying Fortay's choice of entrance music: The Choice Is Yours. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Yabattoir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay throws a lazy right hand but Yabattoir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yabattoir moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
Yabattoir looking to score a takedown here. Fortay is defending well but Yabattoir drives through and ends up in Fortay's guard.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Fortay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yabattoir looking to pass the guard.
Yabattoir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yabattoir 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.
Fortay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay is looking to control Yabattoir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortay avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay wants to improve his position but Yabattoir is controlling well.
Yabattoir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yabattoir.
Yabattoir is pressing down on Fortay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortay is holding on for now.
Yabattoir looks to land a strike but Fortay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fortay has his feet on Yabattoir's thighs here. He's pushed Yabattoir off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yabattoir screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tree Fortay!
Tree Fortay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svend Thorsby (ranked 1245 p4p, 2113 weight class) and Jimmy King (ranked 50 p4p, 113 weight class). Svend Thorsby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy King's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsby moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Thorsby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Thorsby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Thorsby is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorsby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thorsby pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Thorsby. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Thorsby.
King 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.
Thorsby half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thorsby with a nice calf kick.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a wild combination.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tried to score with a low kick but Thorsby checks it.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Thorsby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Thorsby is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsby.
Thorsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorsby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Thorsby.
Jab, jab by Thorsby - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorsby.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws the left hand but Thorsby avoids the punch easily.
Thorsby throws a lazy uppercut
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King gets tackled into the cage by Thorsby. Thorsby maintains the clinch.
Thorsby working aggressively here.
Thorsby tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Thorsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorsby.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thorsby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy King.
Thorsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thorsby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thorsby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby scores with a push kick.
Thorsby shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorsby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King thinks about the counter body kick.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsby throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorsby lands a body shot.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorsby tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from King misses.
Thorsby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorsby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thorsby will feel that in the morning.
Thorsby misses with a looping left.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby.
Good leg kick by King.
Svend Thorsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsby throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a series of strikes. Thorsby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorsby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorsby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thorsby.
Thorsby is stalling here.
King is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby is struggling to control the position.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorsby misses with the head strike.
Thorsby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsby has King pressed against the cage.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Svend Thorsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thorsby can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsby fails to land.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
Thorsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Thorsby is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorsby has his back to the cage.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
King blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King looking for a takedown.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy King.
Thorsby struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Thorsby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Thorsby. Beautiful body shot.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
King has managed to clinch.
Thorsby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby.
Thorsby stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsby is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby has King pushed against the cage.
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thorsby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Thorsby down.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorsby scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby is looking to counter punch.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorsby throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Thorsby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorsby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsby takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thorsby closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Thorsby lands a nice uppercut.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Thorsby lands a left hand.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Thorsby lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Thorsby to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Thorsby.
Thorsby lands with a short shot to the head.
King blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
King prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorsby.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsby fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jimmy King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svend Thorsby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thorsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Thorsby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thorsby 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Thorsby!
During a confident post fight interview, Svend Thorsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane O Malley (ranked 901 p4p, 648 weight class) and Lorenzo Benedetti (ranked 82 p4p, 58 weight class). O Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Someone Like Me - by: Jon Connor. Benedetti has chosen Gloom, Doom, Heartache & Whiskey - Viking Skull as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lorenzo Benedetti has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Malley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but O Malley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Malley throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Benedetti throws a right hand that O Malley ducks under and follows up with a left that O Malley also avoids with ease.
O Malley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benedetti throws a push kick but O Malley slaps the foot to one side.
Benedetti moves out of range as O Malley throws a body kick.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
O Malley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benedetti but Benedetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Benedetti 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benedetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
O Malley wants to improve his position but Benedetti is controlling well.
Benedetti wants to stand up but O Malley has a hold of him and won't allow it.
O Malley is pressing down on Benedetti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benedetti tries to stand but O Malley is controlling from the bottom.
O Malley pulls Benedetti in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Malley has a closed guard, preventing Benedetti from standing up.
O Malley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benedetti wanted to stand there but O Malley had control of the position.
Benedetti controlling from the top position.
Benedetti advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tries to stand but can't do so whilst O Malley controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benedetti tries a low kick but O Malley avoids it.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti closes the distance and clinches.
O Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Malley feints and then cracks Benedetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedetti down.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Malley. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
O Malley throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and O Malley only half commits.
A combination from O Malley does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benedetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Malley.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for O Malley.
Benedetti swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and O Malley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti is looking to slow O Malley down with leg kicks.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the head.
Benedetti blocks a low kick nicely.
O Malley clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Malley shoots in and drives through. Benedetti sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti scores with a spinning back kick!
Benedetti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benedetti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorenzo Benedetti will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benedetti pushes O Malley up against the cage in a clinch.
Benedetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Malley is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
O Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Malley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from O Malley on the inside.
O Malley throws an elbow but it misses.
Our sources have told us that O Malley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Malley.
O Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Malley blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Malley dodges an elbow strike from Benedetti.
O Malley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Benedetti can't fight it off and eventually O Malley manages to take the fight to the floor. Benedetti looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Malley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley lands a couple of digs.
O Malley scoring with some ground and pound.
Benedetti pulls O Malley in close to prevent any damage.
O Malley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
O Malley trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
O Malley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Malley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley connects with a couple of short punches.
O Malley with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Malley throwing strikes from guard but Benedetti blocks nicely.
Benedetti is looking to stand up but O Malley isn't so interested in that idea.
Shane O Malley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benedetti is trying to control the position but O Malley postures up.
O Malley is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Benedetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Malley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Malley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from O Malley finds it's target.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
O Malley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti blocks a leg kick.
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
O Malley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Malley scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Malley 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.
O Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from O Malley.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Malley. O Malley obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Malley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benedetti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benedetti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but O Malley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shane O Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
O Malley throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benedetti closes the distance and clinches.
Benedetti lands an elbow inside.
O Malley misses with the head strike.
O Malley blocks an uppercut.
O Malley breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O Malley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Malley checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane O Malley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick from O Malley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti is looking to slow O Malley down with leg kicks.
O Malley throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti throws a low kick, looking for O Malley's leg but O Malley calmly moves out of range.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Malley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benedetti tries to avoid it but O Malley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benedetti to the ground. Benedetti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Malley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benedetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
O Malley wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Malley throws out the jab.
O Malley blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti thumps O Malley with a low kick.
O Malley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. O Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti thumps O Malley with a low kick.
O Malley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Benedetti but he's now mounted!
Benedetti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Benedetti wants to hold on but O Malley pushes him away.
O Malley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Malley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
O Malley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Malley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
O Malley prevents Benedetti from getting the reversal.
Benedetti tries to buck O Malley off but he can't manage it.
Benedetti is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Malley with shots to the head and body - Benedetti looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Benedetti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Benedetti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Benedetti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
O Malley landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Benedetti has worked his arm free - good work by Benedetti!
Benedetti takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
 Benedetti is rocked!
O Malley with the ground and pound but Benedetti regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
O Malley trying to advance position but Benedetti counters by regaining guard.
Benedetti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benedetti's guard.
O Malley seems to be looking for submissions.
O Malley prevents Benedetti from standing back up.
Benedetti is refusing to be controlled, as O Malley sits in half guard.
Benedetti is defending against the submission attempts here by O Malley.
Benedetti wants to improve his position but O Malley is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benedetti wants to get back to his feet.
Benedetti is trying to get back to full guard.
O Malley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benedetti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benedetti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Malley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benedetti wants to get back to his feet but O Malley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benedetti wants to sweep here but O Malley controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane O Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Malley 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane O Malley!
A very excited looking Shane O Malley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 437 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 53 p4p, 148 weight class). River has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
River shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
River throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River avoids the body shot from Jackson.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River lands with a good body shot.
River wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River misses with a wild combination.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a cross.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River looks to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. River is now in Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson pushes River off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
River throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
River checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
River needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River misses with a body shot.
River shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
River misses with a looping left.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from River.
A short right from River.
River misses with the head strike.
River misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
River turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and River manages to end up in side control.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by River.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
River throwing shots but missing, from side control.
River in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson tries to escape but River is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from River.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
River loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
River scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Jackson catches River right on the button with a cross.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson checks a low kick from River.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demetrius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a combination that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River slips a straight right by Jackson.
River misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
River is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but River persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but River is controlling him well.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
River prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is not content to let River control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from River.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Jackson tries to kick River off but River keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
River not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Patrick River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from River there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
River thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson has one foot on River's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson swings for the body but River moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from River.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson checks a low kick from River.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River blocks a jab.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
And River tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
River tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
River throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from River.
River misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
River takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
River blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by River.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson thumps River with a low kick.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River misses with a low kick.
River walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson cracks River with a good jab.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
A head kick misses from River.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thuds a left hand into River's body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
River throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
River moves away from the strike by Jackson.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
River is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from River.
River misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
River looks to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River blocks a jab.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River has a takedown stuffed.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Jackson misses the jab.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Jackson!
Demetrius Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 1139 p4p, 718 weight class) and Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 61 p4p, 37 weight class). Dispatch Regulator comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Doon Hicky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Conchobhar has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dispatch Regulator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Conchobhar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Conchobhar looking to stall.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a right to the head.
Conchobhar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a punch to the body.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Dispatch Regulator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
Conchobhar is trying to break the clinch but Dispatch Regulator has him pressed against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pull guard but Conchobhar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator lands a right hand.
Conchobhar misses with the head strike.
Conchobhar breaks from the clinch.
Conchobhar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conchobhar scores with a decent looking hook.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut. Dispatch Regulator saw that one coming.
Dispatch Regulator chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dispatch Regulator throws out a loose jab but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Conchobhar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conchobhar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conchobhar takes a swing at Dispatch Regulator's ribcage but misses.
Dispatch Regulator throws an off balance right hand
and Dispatch Regulator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dispatch Regulator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conchobhar moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Conchobhar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dispatch Regulator throws the kick towards the body but Conchobhar avoids it.
Conchobhar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dispatch Regulator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conchobhar misses the shot to the body.
Conchobhar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Dispatch Regulator, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conchobhar stuns Dispatch Regulator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conchobhar cracks a nice hook into Dispatch Regulator's ribs.
Conchobhar misses with a hook
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar moves out of range as Dispatch Regulator strikes.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a kick to the body.
Conchobhar scores with a nice strike.
Conchobhar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Conchobhar lands a body shot.
Dispatch Regulator closes the distance and pushes Conchobhar back into the cage.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a body punch.
Dispatch Regulator has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Conchobhar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dispatch Regulator can turn it around.
Conchobhar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throws a push kick but Conchobhar slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar throws a jab but it's blocked by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter head kick but Conchobhar avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Conchobhar coming out on top.
 It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conchobhar looks to land a right hand but Dispatch Regulator moved out of range.
A jab from Conchobhar finds it's way through Dispatch Regulator's defenses.
Dispatch Regulator ducks right into an uppercut from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar looks to throw the jab but Dispatch Regulator is out of range.
Conchobhar throws a sloppy body shot
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a nice leg kick.
Conchobhar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Dispatch Regulator makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Conchobhar finds it's way through Dispatch Regulator's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dispatch Regulator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dispatch Regulator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conchobhar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conchobhar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conchobhar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conchobhar doesn't seem bothered though.
Herleifr Conchobhar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator delivers a nice body kick.
Dispatch Regulator clinches with his opponent.
Conchobhar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conchobhar blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator stalling.
Conchobhar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dispatch Regulator swings wildly with an uppercut but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator tries to throw a body punch but Conchobhar avoids it by throwing Dispatch Regulator back against the cage.
Conchobhar working hard to break the clinch.
Conchobhar blocks a body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Conchobhar tries to circle away but Dispatch Regulator has him pinned against the cage.
Conchobhar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conchobhar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dispatch Regulator keeps control of Conchobhar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conchobhar.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator blocking some punches.
A short right from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Dispatch Regulator fails to land.
Conchobhar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Conchobhar blocks a body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dispatch Regulator lands a shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a body punch.
Dispatch Regulator works on Conchobhar's body with a couple of short punches.
Dispatch Regulator lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dispatch Regulator.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dispatch Regulator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a shot to the side of Conchobhar's head.
Still in the clinch, Dispatch Regulator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
Dispatch Regulator cracks Conchobhar with a nice body shot.
Dispatch Regulator pushes Conchobhar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a shoulder strike.
Dispatch Regulator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dispatch Regulator lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator drops Conchobhar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Conchobhar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Conchobhar is rocked!
Dispatch Regulator unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Conchobhar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dispatch Regulator is unloading with more strikes now! Conchobhar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 286 p4p, 618 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 44 p4p, 93 weight class). Stalinovich comes to the cage accompanied by Hell March. On his way into the cage it seems that Joseph Stalinovich has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joseph Stalinovich seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 26 - 3, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupei.
Lupei digs a good body shot into Stalinovich's ribs.
Lupei throws a sloppy body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Stalinovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei works over Stalinovich's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lupei gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovich. Stalinovich maintains the clinch.
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovich moves away.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovich moves away and avoids it.
Lupei darts in and clinches Stalinovich up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei tries to pull guard but Stalinovich won't allow it.
Stalinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalinovich jumps guard.
Stalinovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lupei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stalinovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stalinovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lupei's guard.
Lupei has his foot on Stalinovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalinovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Lupei is trying to keep Stalinovich in close.
Stalinovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Stalinovich from controlling successfully.
Lupei has an active guard here but Stalinovich has managed to pass into half guard.
Stalinovich trying to control from half guard but Lupei is working away.
Stalinovich is looking for a kimura here.
Stalinovich passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stalinovich looking to control but Lupei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tries to lock up and control but Stalinovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lupei is desperately trying to improve his position but Stalinovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Lupei prevents Stalinovich from taking his back.
Stalinovich jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lupei is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lupei and Stalinovich has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stalinovich trying to control the position but Lupei is working away.
Lupei is trying to control Stalinovich's posture but Stalinovich avoids it.
Lupei tries to buck Stalinovich off but Stalinovich is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stalinovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lupei manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stalinovich's best efforts.
Lupei wants to get back to full guard.
Lupei looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stalinovich passes into side control!
Stalinovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stalinovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lupei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stalinovich is looking to take a break and control but Lupei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stalinovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stalinovich's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalinovich slips under a jab from Lupei.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei swings widly with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stalinovich rather than just go for the knockout.
Stalinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lupei is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lupei works the jab nicely.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
It looked like Stalinovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Stalinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Stalinovich blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich takes one to the side of the head.
Lupei clinches up against the cage.
Lupei manages to pull guard.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Stalinovich from controlling successfully.
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalinovich is aware though and is defending well.
Stalinovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalinovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalinovich wants to take a breather but Lupei is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupei won't allow Stalinovich to pass to mount.
Lupei actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Stalinovich seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich is keen to just control but Lupei is a slippery customer.
Joseph Stalinovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Stalinovich trying to control from half guard but Lupei is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lupei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lupei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stalinovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lupei has his foot on Stalinovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalinovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Stalinovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupei is retaining full guard.
Lupei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stalinovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupei is retaining full guard.
Stalinovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalinovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stalinovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stalinovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lupei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Lupei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stalinovich pulls his head out easily.
Lupei is trying to control but can't.
Stalinovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lupei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lupei is looking to control Stalinovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lupei avoid being mounted?
Stalinovich prevents Lupei from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lupei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stalinovich slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Stalinovich tries to land a leg kick but Lupei saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Stalinovich walks into a straight right hand from Lupei.
Good exchange - Lupei coming out on top.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Lupei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalinovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Lupei misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Stalinovich moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Stalinovich.
A lazy left from Stalinovich finds it's target.
Stalinovich clinches up against the cage.
Stalinovich drags the fight down to the ground.
Stalinovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lupei's guard.
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stalinovich is aware though and is defending well.
Lupei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stalinovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stalinovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalinovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stalinovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei is looking for a triangle but Stalinovich pushes his legs off easily.
Stalinovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lupei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stalinovich has managed to get both his arms back between Lupei's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lupei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stalinovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lupei sees it coming and defends easily.
Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stalinovich wants to take a breather but Lupei is having none of it.
Stalinovich moves into full mount! Lupei won't be happy about that!
Lupei tries to control Stalinovich's body but Stalinovich pushes him off. Lupei squirms to his side and now Stalinovich has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei trying to control the hands but Stalinovich won't let him.
Stalinovich is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lupei tries to break free.
Stalinovich sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lupei taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Akechi (ranked 121 p4p, 349 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 20 p4p, 59 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Akechi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez looks to throw the jab but Akechi is out of range.
Jubei Akechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Akechi misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akechi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick, looking for Akechi's leg but Akechi calmly moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.
Akechi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaegerjaquez under the eye.
Akechi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Akechi dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Akechi crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaegerjaquez tries to buck Akechi off but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi working the head and body with strikes.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to reverse the position.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to control Akechi's posture but Akechi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akechi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Akechi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akechi looks up at the clock and then as Jaegerjaquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akechi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Akechi looks up at the clock and then as Jaegerjaquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akechi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Akechi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jaegerjaquez is looking for a sweep.
I wouldn't like to be where Jaegerjaquez is right now.
Akechi looks up at the clock and then as Jaegerjaquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akechi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jaegerjaquez gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi with the ground and pound but Jaegerjaquez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akechi works over Jaegerjaquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Akechi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jaegerjaquez has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
Akechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akechi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akechi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaegerjaquez controls Akechi momentarily but Akechi frees himself.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Jaegerjaquez keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akechi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaegerjaquez wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Jaegerjaquez has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi throwing strikes but missing.
Akechi trying to control but Jaegerjaquez is working from the bottom.
Akechi throws a strike but Jaegerjaquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Akechi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaegerjaquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akechi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaegerjaquez defends it easily.
Akechi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaegerjaquez has passed into side control.
Jaegerjaquez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Akechi wants to control but Jaegerjaquez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akechi avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaegerjaquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akechi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez defends it nicely.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akechi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akechi scores with the left hand. Jaegerjaquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi looks for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well.
Akechi misses with a looping left.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well. He's pushed Akechi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akechi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez defends it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez tries a quick counter leg kick but Akechi is wise to it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Akechi moves out of range easily.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez swinging wildly here.
Akechi is looking to wear down Jaegerjaquez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi drops his hands momentarily and Jaegerjaquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akechi cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akechi lands with a shot to the body.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akechi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a left hand.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akechi misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez is looking for the big counter here.
Akechi slips under a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Akechi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jaegerjaquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard.
Akechi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez preventing the sweep.
Akechi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaegerjaquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akechi trying to control the position here.
Akechi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
Akechi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaegerjaquez controls the pace.
Akechi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaegerjaquez defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akechi keeping full guard, as Jaegerjaquez tries to pass.
Akechi is looking for a triangle here but Jaegerjaquez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Akechi manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaegerjaquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Akechi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akechi swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Akechi slips a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akechi throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Akechi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaegerjaquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akechi scrambles back to his feet.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Akechi with a good jab.
A combination from Jaegerjaquez does no damage.
Akechi blocks a head kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Akechi's front leg with a kick but Akechi checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi shoots in for a double leg but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akechi dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akechi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akechi can't get the takedown.
Jaegerjaquez slowing the pace effectively.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaegerjaquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaegerjaquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Akechi moved out of range.
Akechi fails to land the takedown.
Jaegerjaquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akechi with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akechi.
Jaegerjaquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Akechi moves out of range easily.
Jaegerjaquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Akechi shoots in and drives through. Jaegerjaquez sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akechi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi lands a jab to the nose.
Akechi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaegerjaquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Akechi misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a solid body kick.
Jaegerjaquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akechi is out of range and Jaegerjaquez settles back down.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
Akechi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaegerjaquez as he avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akechi shoots and misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez cracks a nice hook into Akechi's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez throws an overhand right that lands on Akechi's shoulder, as Akechi tries to avoid the shot.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaegerjaquez motions for Akechi to come forward. Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akechi looks for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Akechi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Akechi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akechi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jaegerjaquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Akechi working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Jaegerjaquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Akechi wants to control but Jaegerjaquez is keeping him busy.
Akechi landing strikes.
Akechi is chipping away with strikes.
Jaegerjaquez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Akechi.
Jaegerjaquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
I think Jaegerjaquez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 56 p4p, 463 weight class) and New Breed One (ranked 7 p4p, 40 weight class). Graham Mantle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, New Breed One!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One drives through and clinches with Mantle against the cage.
I was talking to Mantle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mantle stalling in the clinch but One improves position.
One wants the takedown. Mantle is fighting it off but One persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mantle's guard against the cage.
One throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
One throwing strikes but missing.
One trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mantle wants to sweep but no luck.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Mantle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
One trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now One is on top in guard.
One is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mantle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mantle has escaped and now he's on top!
Mantle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mantle stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from One.
Mantle controls from within his opponent's guard.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantle is one step ahead there.
Mantle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
One controlling the position.
Mantle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
One looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mantle passes into half guard.
Mantle is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
One felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One wants to improve his position but Mantle is controlling well.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
One is concentrating on defense, preventing Mantle from advancing position.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
One is staying active underneath Mantle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle working the head and body with strikes.
One is looking to control Mantle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted?
One is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mantle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mantle's back!
One working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
One is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mantle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mantle tries to escape but One has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mantle looking very determined here, making life difficult for One.
One avoiding Mantle 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle tries to roll but One sticks to his back.
One working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mantle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
One can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mantle is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One landing strikes, looking to finish!
One lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Breed One dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mantle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mantle cracks a nice hook into One's ribs.
Mantle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows One to score an easy takedown into full guard.
One looking to pass the guard.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mantle is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
One wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
One is concentrating on defense, preventing Mantle from advancing position.
Mantle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mantle prevents One from improving his position.
One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mantle connects with a nice short shot to One's temple.
One is trying to maintain the position but Mantle is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One trying to control here.
New Breed One has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mantle trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
One is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mantle is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
One looking for submissions off his back.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
One is refusing to be controlled, as Mantle sits in half guard.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
One works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mantle defends well.
Mantle preventing the sweep.
Mantle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
One pulls Mantle in close to his closed guard and prevents Mantle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mantle working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
One working for submissions but it's allowed Mantle to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Mantle there.
One wants to sweep but Mantle has passed to side control!
One is looking to regain half guard here but Mantle keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
One tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mantle lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Mantle throws a hook but One blocks it.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mantle defends it nicely.
One closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
Good body shot from Mantle.
Mantle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
One is trying to drag Mantle to the mat but Mantle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
Mantle prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Mantle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
One moves in looking to clinch but Mantle pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
One fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mantle avoids it really well and circles away.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from One! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Mantle. No joy for One on that attempt.
Mantle stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
One on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle swings for the body but One moves out of range.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
One drives through with a takedown into Mantle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle is working hard here to advance position.
Mantle managing to control the position.
Mantle wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
Mantle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle passes One's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
One wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Mantle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
One is looking for a sweep. Mantle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantle is keen to just control but One is a slippery customer.
Mantle lands with a punch from half guard.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mantle pulls his head out easily.
One trying to control from the bottom.
One wants to improve his position but Mantle is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mantle is taking a breather. One says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mantle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mantle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mantle prevents One from improving his position.
Mantle trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
One tries to clinch up but Mantle circles away and keeps his distance.
Mantle tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
One drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mantle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mantle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mantle swinging wildly here.
And One tries to counter it with a takedown but Mantle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mantle connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is looking to clinch but Mantle is avoiding it.
One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mantle, pushing him back against the cage.
One wants to take the fight to the mat but Mantle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mantle displaying some good clinch control by pressing One up against the cage.
One takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mantle stalls.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mantle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
One tries for a takedown but Mantle manages to get underhooks.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of One backwards.
A body shot lands from Mantle.
One is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice left hand lands by Mantle.
Mantle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mantle is fending him off so far but One persists. Nope, Mantle circles away and we're back to standing.
One tries to clinch
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
One takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
One is rocked!
One moves in looking to clinch but Mantle pushes him off.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Mantle finish him?
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Mantle throws an overhand right that drops One like a sack of potatoes! Mantle dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Yu Tai (ranked 16 p4p, 213 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 1 p4p, 28 weight class). Yu Tai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Invincible Pole Fighter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu Tai pushes Weudke up against the cage in a clinch.
Weudke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weudke lands an elbow inside.
Weudke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weudke.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weudke lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Weudke.
Yu Tai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weudke.
Good body shot from Yu Tai.
Weudke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weudke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Yu Tai misses.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Yu Tai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yu Tai.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu Tai works Weudke's body with a nice hook.
Yu Tai throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yu Tai loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Weudke throws a big counter head kick but Yu Tai avoids it with no problem.
Weudke misses with a hook. Yu Tai ducked under it nicely.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yu Tai lands a nice shot to the body.
Weudke throws a sloppy body shot
and Yu Tai counters with a good, hard body kick but Weudke shrugs it off.
Weudke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yu Tai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Yu Tai misses
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke throws a lazy right hand but Yu Tai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weudke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu Tai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yu Tai dips to his left and cracks Weudke with an uppercut!
Yu Tai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yu Tai lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai avoids the head kick by Weudke.
Weudke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yu Tai finds it's way round the side to connect with Weudke's head.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Yu Tai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yu Tai misses with a body kick.
Yu Tai throws a chopping leg kick but Weudke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yu Tai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That has opened up Roland Weudke's cut even more.
Weudke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Weudke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weudke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yu Tai looks to land a body kick but Weudke moved away.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weudke throws a poor cross that misses
and Weudke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Yu Tai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Weudke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yu Tai thumps Weudke with a low kick.
Yu Tai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Weudke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yu Tai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yu Tai misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it.
Yu Tai feints and then cracks Weudke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weudke down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a leg kick.
Weudke lunges at Yu Tai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yu Tai's hand.
Yu Tai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yu Tai wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weudke throws a poor cross that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yu Tai works Weudke's body with a nice hook.
Yu Tai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai scores with a jab. Weudke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yu Tai throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yu Tai with a body shot.
Yu Tai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weudke under the eye.
A lazy left from Yu Tai finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yu Tai counters with a good low kick that Weudke was not able to check.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weudke counters with a one-two to the body.
Yu Tai misses with an uppercut.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yu Tai thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Yu Tai throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke throws out a counter right but Yu Tai avoids it with no problem.
Weudke walks into a straight right hand from Yu Tai.
Weudke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot
and Yu Tai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yu Tai cracks Weudke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The cut above Roland Weudke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yu Tai cracks Weudke with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yu Tai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke moves out of range of the leg kick from Yu Tai.
Decent striking displayed by Weudke there.
Yu Tai looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
Weudke lands the left hand.
Weudke blocks a head kick by Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Yu Tai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick from Yu Tai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yu Tai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke throws an overhand right that lands on Yu Tai's shoulder, as Yu Tai tries to avoid the shot.
Yu Tai moves into the clinch successfully.
Weudke breaks the clinch.
Yu Tai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai lands a right hook to the body.
Weudke misses with a lunging right hand
and Yu Tai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weudke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yu Tai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yu Tai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yu Tai misses with a looping right.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yu Tai!
Weudke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weudke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weudke blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weudke. That did some damage!
A low kick lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a poor cross that misses
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weudke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu Tai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Yu Tai - just one landing.
Yu Tai throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
Yu Tai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke takes one to the chin there.
Yu Tai misses with a wild body shot.
Yu Tai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weudke. That did some damage!
Yu Tai lands with an overhand left.
Yu Tai with a hook.
Weudke throws a lazy head kick
and Yu Tai counters with a nice leg kick.
Yu Tai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weudke at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai throws the kick towards the body but Weudke avoids it.
Weudke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai thows a body kick. Weudke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yu Tai's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Weudke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Yu Tai.
Weudke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Weudke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roland Weudke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu Tai cracks Weudke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roland Weudke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tam Yu Tai!
Tam Yu Tai retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tam Yu Tai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sullivan (ranked 68 p4p, 243 weight class) and Azor Ahai (ranked 11 p4p, 37 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahai throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Ahai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sullivan's head.
A big right from Ahai misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahai.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the head.
Ahai misses with the combination.
Sullivan blocks the body kick.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai thows a leg kick but Sullivan checks it
and Sullivan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ahai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Ahai.
Sullivan lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan drives through and clinches with Ahai against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Sullivan.
Ahai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Ahai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head.
Sullivan lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Ahai presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right handed body shot lands from Sullivan.
Ahai misses with some punches.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Ahai.
Ahai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan misses with an elbow over the top.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Ahai.
Sullivan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is working Ahai over against the cage.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
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!
Ahai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
Ahai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sullivan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan throws the kick towards the body but Ahai avoids it.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahai.
Good shot there by Ahai.
Ahai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A low kick lands for Ahai.
Ahai loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan slips the punch.
Sullivan with a nice calf kick.
Sullivan takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan on the side of the head.
Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Ahai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sullivan tries to clinch up but Ahai circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle, before Sullivan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ahai's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sullivan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jack Sullivan!
Our winner, Jack Sullivan, 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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