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AVKT 7: Murray vs Embry PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Klanoa (ranked 4796 p4p, 6014 weight class) and Donatello Purple (ranked 537 p4p, 584 weight class). Donatello Purple is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Good elbows
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Klanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donatello Purple!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purple misses with a two punch combination.
Purple stuffs the takedown.
Klanoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Purple is just out of range.
Klanoa closes the distance and clinches up with Purple, looking for a takedown. Klanoa pushes Purple against the cage but Purple circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Purple leaves Klanoa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Klanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purple throws the left hand but Klanoa avoids the punch easily.
Klanoa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Purple tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Klanoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Purple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klanoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Purple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Purple wants to clinch up but Klanoa keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Purple. No joy for Klanoa on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klanoa looks for a takedown but Purple sprawls well.
Klanoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Purple as he jumps to the side.
Klanoa tries for a takedown but Purple sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klanoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Purple.
Purple moves into range and clinches up with Klanoa.
Purple tries a body shot but Klanoa blocks it.
Klanoa wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Klanoa to work.
Purple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klanoa backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Purple.
A short right from Purple on the inside.
Purple prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klanoa jumps guard but Purple stands there with Klanoa around his waist. Klanoa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klanoa is trying to break the clinch but Purple has him pressed against the cage.
Purple cracks Klanoa with a nice body shot.
Purple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Purple misses with a punch on the inside.
Klanoa wants to break free but Purple has control.
Klanoa has had enough of the clinch but Purple keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klanoa tries to pull guard but Purple forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Klanoa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Purple.
Purple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Purple misses with some punches.
Purple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klanoa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Purple misses with an elbow strike.
Klanoa tries to pull guard but Purple forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Purple lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Crash Klanoa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klanoa tries to pull guard but Purple won't allow it.
Purple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Purple lands a nice elbow.
Purple is pressed up against the cage. Klanoa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Purple down to the mat. Purple avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Purple thuds a left hand into Klanoa's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klanoa can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purple lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klanoa is breathing heavily.
Purple swings wildly with an uppercut but Klanoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Purple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Purple.
Purple lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Purple lands a hook that snaps the head of Klanoa backwards.
Purple prevents Klanoa from breaking the clinch.
Klanoa blocks a body shot from Purple.
Purple creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Klanoa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klanoa jumps guard but Purple stands there with Klanoa around his waist. Klanoa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Purple pushes off an throws an elbow but Klanoa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Purple misses with an elbow over the top.
Purple throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klanoa prevents a body shot from Purple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Klanoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Purple backwards.
Klanoa has had enough of the clinch but Purple keeps him there for the moment.
Klanoa blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Purple.
Purple lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Purple lands a damaging elbow.
Crash Klanoa's cut is getting worse.
Purple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klanoa's elbow.
Purple misses with the head strike.
Klanoa tries to break the clinch but Purple is controlling the position.
Purple throws a punch but it's blocked by Klanoa.
Purple tries a body shot but Klanoa blocks it.
Klanoa avoids the elbow strike from Purple, against the cage.
Purple misses with some punches.
Klanoa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Purple looks to clinch
and Klanoa counters with a left and a right that stings Purple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donatello Purple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crash Klanoa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Purple has closed the distance and engaged Klanoa in a clinch.
Klanoa dodges an elbow strike from Purple.
Purple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donatello Purple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Klanoa takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Purple.
Crash Klanoa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Purple lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Klanoa is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Purple fails to land.
Purple tries a body shot but Klanoa blocks it.
Klanoa avoids the elbow strike from Purple, against the cage.
Klanoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Purple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klanoa.
Klanoa throws a big counter combination but Purple scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Purple. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Purple.
Oh Klanoa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klanoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Purple throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Klanoa misses the target.
Purple closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klanoa tries to pull guard but Purple forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klanoa seems to have got his legs back now.
Klanoa blocks a body shot from Purple.
Klanoa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Purple fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klanoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donatello Purple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Purple swings for the body but Klanoa moves out of range.
Klanoa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Purple fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klanoa manages to avoid it.
A big left from Purple misses.
Donatello Purple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klanoa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purple misses with a looping left.
Klanoa throws a big counter combination but Purple scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Klanoa tries to clinch but Purple moves out of range.
Purple stuffs the takedown.
Purple tries to counter with a clinch but Klanoa shakes him off and moves away.
Purple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klanoa.
Purple throws an overhand right that lands on Klanoa's shoulder, as Klanoa tries to avoid the shot.
Purple throws a right hand that Klanoa ducks under and follows up with a left that Klanoa also avoids with ease.
It looked like Klanoa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Purple.
Purple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Purple clinches with his opponent.
Purple creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Purple misses with an elbow strike.
Klanoa blocks an elbow strike.
Klanoa jumps guard and drags Purple to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purple looking to pass the guard.
Klanoa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klanoa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Purple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klanoa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klanoa controls Purple momentarily but Purple frees himself.
Klanoa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Purple should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Klanoa has tightened it up now! Purple should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crash Klanoa!
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Undercard bout
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Harris Kobelikos really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 209.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Sacrificial Lamb Jr was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kondo Nousani (ranked 4643 p4p, 5296 weight class) and Billy Kain (ranked 442 p4p, 497 weight class). Kondo Nousani is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kondo Nousani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Kain!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nousani throws a big shot that misses.
Nousani lands a nice hook to Kain's body. Kain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nousani could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nousani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kain misses with a double jab.
Kain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nousani back to the cage. Kain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Kondo Nousani has been cut.
Kain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nousani. Nousani obviously looking to wear him down.
Nousani works the jab nicely.
Kain rushes Nousani with punches - Nousani moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Nousani goes down! Kain follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Kain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Android Sixteen (ranked 4580 p4p, 4864 weight class) and Zach Brooks (ranked 463 p4p, 477 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zach Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sixteen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sixteen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brooks's head.
 It looks like Zach Brooks has been cut.
Sixteen lands a big head kick that sends Brooks tumbling to the mat! Sixteen takes a step backwards and waves Brooks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Brooks is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sixteen backs up against the cage.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Sixteen finish him?
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks lands with a shot to the body.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
Sixteen thuds his shin into the meat of Brooks's side.
Brooks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Sixteen misses
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
Sixteen throws a leg kick but Brooks moved away.
Sixteen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sixteen.
Sixteen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
Brooks connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brooks!
Sixteen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Brooks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sixteen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Brooks does no damage.
As Brooks backs away, Sixteen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sixteen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sixteen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Brooks there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Sixteen avoids them all with ease.
Sixteen connects with a high kick.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
Brooks misses with a combination
and Sixteen counters with a low kick, right behind Brooks 's knee.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick
and Brooks counters with a two punch combo.
Brooks misses with the combination.
Sixteen lands a big head kick that sends Brooks tumbling to the mat! Sixteen takes a step backwards and waves Brooks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brooks slips a jab from Sixteen.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sixteen lands with a nice body kick.
Brooks looks winded!
Sixteen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sixteen Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Brooks is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Android Sixteen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Earl (ranked 4509 p4p, 4917 weight class) and Sly Parseltongue (ranked 432 p4p, 476 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Earl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sly Parseltongue!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parseltongue tries to clinch up but Earl circles away and keeps his distance.
Parseltongue moves in looking to clinch but Earl pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parseltongue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Earl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Earl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parseltongue is looking to clinch.
Parseltongue checks a leg kick.
Parseltongue moves away from the strike by Earl.
Parseltongue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Earl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Earl dodges an elbow strike from Parseltongue.
A bit of stalling here from Earl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Earl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Earl takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parseltongue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Earl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parseltongue avoids the elbow strike from Earl, against the cage.
Parseltongue keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Earl's efforts to push away.
Parseltongue's coach down at All Elite Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parseltongue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Earl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parseltongue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Earl wants a takedown but no success here.
Earl misses with the head strike.
Earl takes an elbow to the temple.
Earl throws a punch but it's blocked by Parseltongue.
Earl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Earl working aggressively here.
Parseltongue lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Crazy Earl has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Earl has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Earl blocks the elbow strike.
Parseltongue throws an elbow that misses.
Parseltongue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parseltongue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Earl'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.
Earl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earl blocks an elbow strike from Parseltongue.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parseltongue lands a nice elbow.
Earl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Earl wants to get back to striking at distance but Parseltongue won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Parseltongue.
Earl is trying to break the clinch but Parseltongue has him pressed against the cage.
Parseltongue has Earl pressed against the cage, preventing Earl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Earl tries to stall but Parseltongue uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parseltongue throws an elbow that misses.
Parseltongue lands a nice elbow.
Earl trying to control the position but instead, Parseltongue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Earl into the cage.
Earl connects with a knee to the head.
Earl blocks the elbow strike.
Parseltongue lands a nice elbow.
Crazy Earl's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parseltongue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Earl tries a body shot but Parseltongue blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Parseltongue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Earl'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.
Earl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parseltongue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Earl tries to keep at a distance but Parseltongue has taken the fight into the clinch.
Earl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Earl trying to control the position but instead, Parseltongue has worked for underhooks and has pushed Earl into the cage.
Parseltongue lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Earl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Earl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Earl trying to stall but Parseltongue improves his position.
Earl wants to break free but Parseltongue has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Earl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Earl gets dropped by a huge elbow on the inside by Parseltongue! He drops to his knees and Parseltongue takes his back! This one might not last much longer!
Parseltongue is trying to stick to Earl's back but Earl is turning into Parseltongue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Parseltongue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Earl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Earl trying to control but Parseltongue is working from the bottom.
Parseltongue pulls Earl in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Earl trying to control the position from guard on top but Parseltongue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parseltongue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Earl defends well.
Earl wants to control from the top but Parseltongue keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Earl is really struggling to control Parseltongue but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Parseltongue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Earl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parseltongue tries to clinch up.
Parseltongue tries to clinch but Earl moves out of range.
Parseltongue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Earl could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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.
Earl just misses with a punch to the body.
Earl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parseltongue moves in looking to clinch but Earl pushes him off.
Earl is looking for a counter combo.
Parseltongue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Earl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parseltongue wants to clinch up but Earl keeps it at a distance.
Parseltongue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Earl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parseltongue throws an elbow but misses.
Earl tries to break the clinch but Parseltongue is controlling the position.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parseltongue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Earl's defenses.
Crazy Earl's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Earl tries to throw a body punch but Parseltongue avoids it by throwing Earl back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Parseltongue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crazy Earl'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A clash of legs there as Parseltongue blocks the low kick.
Parseltongue doesn't manage to clinch there - Earl circles away.
Earl feinted with a counter takedown.
Parseltongue wants to clinch up but Earl keeps it at a distance.
Parseltongue moves in looking to clinch but Earl pushes him off.
Parseltongue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Earl scores with a nice strike.
Earl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Earl looks to land a body kick but Parseltongue moved away.
Earl tests Parseltongue's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Earl thumps Parseltongue with a low kick.
Parseltongue fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Earl.
Parseltongue clinches up against the cage.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Earl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earl tries to stall but Parseltongue uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Earl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parseltongue lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parseltongue throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Earl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Earl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parseltongue.
Earl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parseltongue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Earl taking a breather.
Parseltongue lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Crazy Earl's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earl blocks an elbow strike.
Earl blocks the elbow strike.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow strike.
Earl tries to break free but Parseltongue pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parseltongue as Earl tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parseltongue.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crazy Earl's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sly Parseltongue!
Sly Parseltongue very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio De Lima (ranked 4054 p4p, 5179 weight class) and Sahil Warner (ranked 502 p4p, 552 weight class). Helio De Lima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sahil Warner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lima closes the distance and clinches up with Warner, looking for a takedown. De Lima pushes Warner against the cage but Warner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Lima is defended easily by Warner.
De Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warner's waist but Warner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Lima off to one side.
Warner throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio De Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Warner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Lima has a takedown stuffed.
De Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warner but Warner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warner but Warner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warner but Warner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Lima is defended easily by Warner.
De Lima moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWarner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner instigates a clinch.
A short left from Warner.
De Lima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warner lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Lima is breathing heavily.
De Lima tries to pull guard but Warner won't allow it.
Warner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
De Lima postures up.
Warner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
De Lima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Warner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Lima.
De Lima distracts Warner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Warner has wrist control.
Warner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Lima cracks Warner with a solid left hand.
De Lima is working Warner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Lima with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lima preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warner can't keep his opponent in guard - De Lima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Lima working Warner over with strikes.
Warner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Lima is nestled in close to Warner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Lima working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner missing with punches from the bottom.
De Lima is looking for a kimura here.
De Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Lima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Lima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Lima lands strikes from half guard.
De Lima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Warner is rocked!
De Lima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Warner is still in real trouble! Can De Lima finish him?
De Lima lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Warner quite badly. Warner pulls De Lima in close trying to recover. De Lima postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Warner on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Warner doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio De Lima!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Auston (ranked 24578 p4p, 4095 weight class) and Hurry Fobbs (ranked 633 p4p, 505 weight class). Robbie Auston is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Auston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hurry Fobbs!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auston slips a jab from Fobbs.
As Fobbs tries to get set, Auston tries to push him back and clinch up but Fobbs manages to avoid the attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Auston.
We've been told by Auston's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Auston rushes Fobbs and presses him up against the cage.
Fobbs is trying to push Auston away but Auston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Auston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fobbs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Auston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Auston won't allow it.
Auston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fobbs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fobbs loads up on a big right hand but Auston slips the punch.
As Fobbs tries to get set, Auston tries to push him back and clinch up but Fobbs manages to avoid the attempt.
Auston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fobbs throws a hook but Auston avoids it easily.
Fobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Fobbs tries to keep at a distance but Auston has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fobbs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Auston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fobbs tries to circle away but Auston has him pinned against the cage.
Fobbs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fobbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fobbs throws a hook but Auston avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fobbs, pushing him back against the cage.
Fobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Auston won't allow it.
Fobbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Auston darts in and clinches Fobbs up against the cage.
Auston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fobbs prevents it.
Auston wants a takedown.
Auston goes for a takedown attempt but Fobbs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Auston closes the distance and pushes Fobbs back into the cage.
Auston tries to score a body lock takedown but Fobbs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Auston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Auston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fobbs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fobbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Auston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Auston clinches.
Auston prevents Fobbs from breaking the clinch.
Fobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Fobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Auston goes for a takedown attempt but Fobbs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Auston thumps Fobbs with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fobbs.
Auston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Auston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fobbs is pressed up against the cage. Auston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fobbs down to the mat. Fobbs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Auston has managed to clinch.
Fobbs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Auston has double underhooks.
Fobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Auston has double underhooks.
Fobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Auston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Auston.
Fobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Auston slips under a jab from Fobbs.
Auston has managed to clinch.
Fobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fobbs gets underhooks to prevent Auston's takedown attempt.
Fobbs has had enough of the clinch but Auston keeps him there for the moment.
Auston wants a takedown.
Auston looking for a takedown.
Fobbs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Auston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fobbs's efforts to push away.
Fobbs is pressed up against the cage. Auston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fobbs down to the mat. Fobbs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Auston avoids the body shot from Fobbs.
Fobbs takes a swing at Auston's ribcage but misses.
Fobbs misses with a body shot.
Auston closes the distance and clinches.
Auston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fobbs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Auston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fobbs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Auston ducks under a wild hook from Fobbs.
Auston moves out of range of the strikes.
Fobbs swings for the body but Auston moves out of range.
Auston moves into the clinch.
Auston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Auston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fobbs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Auston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fobbs can't fight it off and eventually Auston manages to take the fight to the floor. Fobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fobbs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Auston controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Auston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Auston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Robbie Auston will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Auston is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Auston.
Auston has closed the distance and engaged Fobbs in a clinch.
Fobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Fobbs is trying to break the clinch but Auston has him pressed against the cage.
Auston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fobbs prevents it.
Auston tries to score a body lock takedown but Fobbs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Auston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fobbs is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Auston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Auston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fobbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Fobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Fobbs.
Auston clinches up with Fobbs and pushes him back against the cage.
Fobbs working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fobbs's efforts to push away.
Fobbs is trying to break free.
Fobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fobbs throws a lazy right hand but Auston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Fobbs tries to get set, Auston tries to push him back and clinch up but Fobbs manages to avoid the attempt.
Auston has Fobbs up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fobbs manages to break the clinch.
Auston clinches.
Auston is looking for a takedown.
Auston prevents Fobbs from breaking the clinch.
Auston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fobbs is defending well.
Fobbs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Auston wants to take the fight to the mat but Fobbs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Auston has double underhooks.
Auston wants a takedown but no success here.
Auston is looking for a takedown.
Fobbs prevents the takedown attempt.
Auston looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fobbs tries to circle away but Auston has him pinned against the cage.
Auston prevents Fobbs from breaking the clinch.
Fobbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Auston moves away from the strike by Fobbs.
Auston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Auston slips a jab from Fobbs.
Fobbs misses the jab.
Fobbs misses with a looping right.
Auston rushes Fobbs and presses him up against the cage.
Auston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fobbs after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fobbs can't fight it off and eventually Auston manages to take the fight to the floor. Fobbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Auston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Auston working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auston has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Auston controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Auston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Auston dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Auston clinches up against the cage.
Fobbs is trying to break the clinch but Auston is controlling him.
Fobbs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fobbs manages to break the clinch.
Auston clinches.
Fobbs manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Auston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fobbs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Auston tries to score a body lock takedown but Fobbs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Auston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Auston wants to take the fight to the mat but Fobbs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fobbs is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fobbs is trying to break the clinch but Auston is controlling him.
Fobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Fobbs misses with a looping right.
Fobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurry Fobbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Auston ducks under a wild hook from Fobbs.
Fobbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fobbs gets tackled into the cage by Auston. Auston maintains the clinch.
Fobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Auston can't get the takedown.
Fobbs manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Fobbs misses.
Auston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fobbs is trying to break the clinch but Auston is controlling him.
Fobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Auston has Fobbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Auston tries to score a body lock takedown but Fobbs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Auston has him pressed against the cage.
Auston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fobbs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Auston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fobbs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fobbs misses the jab.
Fobbs misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Fobbs.
Fobbs gets tackled into the cage by Auston. Auston maintains the clinch.
Auston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fobbs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Auston.
Hurry Fobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fobbs throws a jab when Auston was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fobbs misses with a hook. Auston ducked under it nicely.
Auston has managed to clinch.
Fobbs misses with a punch on the inside.
Auston wants a takedown.
Auston is looking for a takedown.
Auston has Fobbs pressed against the cage, preventing Fobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fobbs tries to break free but Auston pushes him back against the cage.
Fobbs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Auston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fobbs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Auston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fobbs misses with a straight right.
Fobbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Auston.
Auston closes the distance and clinches.
Fobbs tries to circle away but Auston has him pinned against the cage.
Fobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Auston has him pressed against the cage.
Auston is looking for a takedown.
Fobbs is trying to push Auston away but Auston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs manages to break the clinch.
Auston moves into the clinch.
Auston is working for takedown but Fobbs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fobbs tries to break free but Auston pushes him back against the cage.
Fobbs is trying to force a seperation but Auston has the dominant position.
Fobbs is trying to break the clinch but Auston has him pressed against the cage.
Fobbs is trying to break the clinch but Auston is controlling him.
Auston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fobbs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fobbs breaks from the clinch.
Auston staying out of range there.
Auston moves into range and clinches up with Fobbs.
Fobbs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Auston.
Auston wants to take the fight to the mat but Fobbs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fobbs is trying to break the clinch but Auston has him pressed against the cage.
Auston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fobbs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fobbs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fobbs prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fobbs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fobbs is trying to push Auston away but Auston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fobbs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Auston.
Fobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Auston ducks under a wild hook from Fobbs.
Fobbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Auston moves away.
Auston has managed to clinch.
Auston is working for takedown but Fobbs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Auston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fobbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Auston won't allow it.
Auston is working for takedown but Fobbs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fobbs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Auston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fobbs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fobbs tries to throw a body punch but Auston avoids it by throwing Fobbs back against the cage.
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!
Fobbs misses with some punches.
Robbie Auston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Auston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fobbs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hurry Fobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Auston 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Auston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Fahrenheit (ranked 2803 p4p, 3330 weight class) and King Wong (ranked 301 p4p, 347 weight class). Guy Fahrenheit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Wong's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Fahrenheit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Wong!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fahrenheit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wong defending well as Fahrenheit loads up on a big left hand.
Wong throws out a counter right but Fahrenheit avoids it with no problem.
Wong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fahrenheit misses with an uppercut. Wong saw that one coming.
Wong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fahrenheit looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wong.
Wong throws a poor cross that misses
and Fahrenheit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fahrenheit throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
Fahrenheit throws the left hand but Wong avoids the punch easily.
Wong misses with a two punch combination.
Wong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fahrenheit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fahrenheit.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Fahrenheit.
Wong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fahrenheit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wong slips a jab from Fahrenheit.
Wong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fahrenheit.
Fahrenheit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Fahrenheit misses.
Wong moves out of range as Fahrenheit strikes.
Fahrenheit wobbles Wong with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Fahrenheit dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Wong to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guy Fahrenheit!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Voorhees (ranked 1537 p4p, 3071 weight class) and Nigel Stricter (ranked 170 p4p, 319 weight class). Stricter has chosen Step On - Happy Mondays as his entrance music. Nigel Stricter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Voorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Stricter!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stricter takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Voorhees. Beautiful body shot.
Stricter avoids the body shot from Voorhees.
And Stricter tries to counter it with a takedown but Voorhees pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stricter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Voorhees jabs at Stricter's body.
Nice shot by Voorhees.
Voorhees tests Stricter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voorhees uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stricter has time to react.
Stricter misses with a takedown attempt - Voorhees sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stricter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stricter with the counter takedown but Voorhees avoids it easily.
Stricter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voorhees swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stricter.
Voorhees tests Stricter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voorhees scores with a hook to the body. Stricter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stricter misses with a left hand
and Voorhees counters with a left to the body.
Voorhees ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stricter moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorhees cracks Stricter with an open hand slap.
Voorhees gets tackled into the cage by Stricter. Stricter maintains the clinch.
Stricter wants to take the fight to the mat but Voorhees manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stricter wants to take the fight to the mat but Voorhees manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jason Voorhees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Stricter.
Voorhees wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voorhees wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voorhees is looking to break free of the clinch but Stricter has double underhooks.
Stricter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stricter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Voorhees avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Voorhees tries to break free but Stricter pushes him back against the cage.
Voorhees tries to break free but Stricter pushes him back against the cage.
Stricter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Voorhees after a bit of a struggle.
Stricter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Voorhees avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Voorhees is trying to push Stricter away but Stricter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Voorhees's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Voorhees is looking to break free of the clinch but Stricter has double underhooks.
Voorhees stops a takedown attempt from Stricter.
Voorhees is trying to break the clinch but Stricter has him pressed against the cage.
Voorhees is trying to force a seperation but Stricter has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stricter keeps control of Voorhees as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voorhees is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stricter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Voorhees to the mat. Voorhees regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stricter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stricter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stricter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stricter throwing strikes from guard but Voorhees blocks nicely.
Voorhees manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jason Voorhees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voorhees misses with a low kick.
Stricter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voorhees.
Voorhees misses the shot to the body.
Stricter with the counter takedown but Voorhees avoids it easily.
Stricter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Voorhees is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stricter misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees connects with a looping right hand.
Voorhees lands the left hand.
Stricter drops his hands momentarily and Voorhees takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Voorhees lands a big uppercut and Stricter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stricter looks OK. Voorhees waves Stricter back to his feet!
Stricter is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voorhees drops Stricter with a straight right hand, right on the button! Voorhees follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Voorhees!
Jason Voorhees thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Nigel Stricter had this to say: 'Thank you to all the fans & please do check out IC&E Nutrition (6904) & Shadow Realm NYC (7076) who have kindly sponsored me.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micah Murray (ranked 645 p4p, 3860 weight class) and Mateo Embry (ranked 55 p4p, 323 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mateo Embry!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Embry.
Murray jumps guard but Embry stands there with Murray around his waist. Murray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murray pulls guard effortlessly.
Murray is pulling down on Embry's head to control his posture.
Murray has a closed guard, preventing Embry from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Embry is posturing up here but Murray has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Embry tries to roll out but it's too tight and Embry has to tap! Slick submission there by Murray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Murray!
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