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GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hole Reemer (ranked 2534 p4p, 2829 weight class) and Brabus Tonal (ranked 290 p4p, 319 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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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hole Reemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brabus Tonal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reemer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonal was well out of range. Poor timing from Reemer.
Nice shot by Reemer.
 It looks like Brabus Tonal has been cut.
Reemer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reemer cracks Tonal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonal throws a lazy right hand but Reemer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonal misses with a straight right.
Reemer shoots for a takedown but Tonal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reemer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reemer somewhat.
Reemer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonal is fending him off so far but Reemer persists. Nope, Tonal circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reemer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tonal is fending him off so far but Reemer persists. Nope, Tonal circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonal, as that shot connected.
Tonal throws a body shot but no joy.
Reemer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Tonal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tonal.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tonal - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reemer.
Reemer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reemer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonal.
Reemer fails with a takedown attempt.
Reemer scores with a takedown into Tonal's guard.
Reemer trying to control but Tonal is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reemer's guard.
Reemer trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reemer has a closed guard, preventing Tonal from standing up.
Tonal looking to pass the guard.
Tonal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tonal stopping the sweep attempt from Reemer.
Tonal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reemer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tonal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonal trying to control but Reemer is working from the bottom.
Reemer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reemer 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.
Tonal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reemer slips a jab from Tonal.
Tonal throws the left hand but Reemer avoids the punch easily.
Tonal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonal with a jab.
Reemer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been told by Reemer's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tonal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reemer blocks a jab.
Reemer throws an overhand right that lands on Tonal's shoulder, as Tonal tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonal 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.
Tonal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reemer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tonal cracks Reemer with a good jab.
Reemer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tonal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reemer somewhat.
Tonal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reemer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tonal 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.
Reemer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tonal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reemer is looking to take a break and control but Tonal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonal is trying to control Reemer's posture but Reemer avoids it.
Reemer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tonal is trying to buck Reemer off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reemer connects with a decent elbow.
Reemer scores with punches from side control.
Tonal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reemer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reemer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tonal wants to get back to full guard.
Reemer slips a nice elbow through Tonal's hands, connecting with Tonal's forehead.
Tonal is trying to stand up here but Reemer is controlling him well.
Reemer is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tonal is hurt! He's hurt bad - Reemer fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tonal from any more punishment! Congratulations to Reemer! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hole Reemer!
Hole Reemer gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Mir (ranked 2158 p4p, 2369 weight class) and Paul Kings (ranked 182 p4p, 195 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Kings!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir scores with a takedown into Kings's guard.
Kings wants to sweep but no luck.
Kings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mir's guard.
Mir looking for a sweep. Not yet Mir, not yet.
Mir wants to stand up but Kings is controlling him.
Kings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kings tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard.
Kings showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kings drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mir dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mir stays in close to Kings's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mir drops back looking for a leg! Kings is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kings manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Kings's guard.
Mir trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kings looking for a guillotine here but Mir defends easily.
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.
Mir is working Kings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mir is working Kings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mir is aware though and is defending well.
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kings wants to sweep but no luck.
Kings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mir defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir is working Kings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mir trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Mir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mir has managed to get both his arms back between Kings's legs - danger averted.
Kings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings looking to pass the guard.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Kings drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Kings off! Kings jumps back into Mir's guard.
Kings wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Mir will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kings preventing the sweep.
Kings sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mir is keeping the position for now.
Mir seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mir passes Kings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kings tries to roll over but Mir keeps him under control.
Kings 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.
Mir working Kings over with strikes.
Mir 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.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Mir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kings is trying to defend but Mir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kings has hold of Mir's hands but Mir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mir is keen to just control but Kings is a slippery customer.
Mir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mir working over Kings with some ground and pound. Kings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir is working for a submission of some sort.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings wants to control but Mir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kings working to try and regain half guard.
Mir breaks from Kings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Frankie Mir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kings wants to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Mir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings is trying desperately to improve position.
Mir looking to control but Kings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir lands a nice shot to the head.
Kings taking shots to the head.
Mir controlling the pace for now.
Kings is desperately trying to improve his position but Mir has a good base and remains in mount.
Mir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Kings regains half guard.
Kings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mir's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kings gets his way!
Kings looking for the choke but no joy.
Kings is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kings doesn't have the hooks in and Mir manages to turn into his guard.
Kings wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
Kings has momentary wrist control but Mir slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kings managing to control the position.
Mir trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Mir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Kings is keeping the position.
Mir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kings 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.
Mir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mir has managed to get both his arms back between Kings's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Mir dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Mir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mir wants to control from the top but Kings keeps moving.
Mir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kings's head.
Mir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mir defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir with a nice head shot there.
Kings trying to control the position.
Mir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kings's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir with a nice head shot there.
Mir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kings has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.
Mir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Kings is retaining full guard.
Mir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mir has managed to get both his arms back between Kings's legs - danger averted.
Kings looking to control.
Mir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kings throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mir uses it to pass to side control.
Kings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mir is trying to get an arm triangle but Kings is defending well.
Mir in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Mir cracks Kings with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mir looks up at the clock and then as Kings takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mir smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mir trying to control the position but Kings is working away.
Mir scores with punches from side control.
Kings is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mir moves into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kings is working to get back to half guard.
Kings gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kings looking for submissions off his back.
Mir working over Kings with some ground and pound. Kings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kings is refusing to be controlled, as Mir sits in half guard.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kings has hold of Mir's hands but Mir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mir trying to control from half guard but Kings is working away.
Kings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frankie Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kings wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Mir!
A victorious Frankie Mir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bronte (ranked 1462 p4p, 1172 weight class) and John Paul (ranked 81 p4p, 49 weight class). Bronte's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buffalo Charge by Dub Phizix and Strategy. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Paul was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Bronte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Paul!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul takes a swing at Bronte's ribcage but misses.
Bronte lands with a cross.
It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paul. Bronte shrugs it off though.
Bronte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paul.
Paul misses with a kick to the body.
Paul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronte moves into the clinch.
A short left from Bronte.
Bronte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul throws a right and a left that Bronte avoids nicely.
Paul lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Bronte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paul scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Paul misses.
Bronte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Paul - just one landing.
Paul gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bronte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul throws a jab when Bronte was well out of range.
Bronte feinted with a counter takedown.
Bronte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul throws a lazy body kick
letting Bronte counter with a right hand.
Bronte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paul throws out the jab.
Bronte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronte wants to clinch.
Paul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paul lands a head shot.
Bronte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paul!
Paul staying out of range there.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bronte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paul.
Paul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bronte.
Paul misses with an uppercut.
Bronte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
Bronte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronte.
Bronte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Bronte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Bronte does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul lands with a nice body kick.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Bronte.
Paul thinks about the counter body kick.
Bronte moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronte moves into range and clinches up with Paul.
Paul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Bronte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bronte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up John Paul's cut even more.
Bronte drives through and clinches with Paul against the cage.
Bronte stops a takedown attempt from Paul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Bronte.
Bronte breaks the clinch.
Bronte throws a hook but Paul avoids it easily.
Paul lands a nice hook to Bronte's body. Bronte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paul lands with a good body shot.
Paul misses with a kick to the body
and Bronte counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bronte.
Bronte wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Bronte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paul is keeping the position for now.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Bronte from controlling successfully.
Bronte stops Paul from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronte throwing strikes but missing.
Paul is looking to stand up but Bronte isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bronte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronte slips under a jab from Paul.
Paul looks to land a left hand but Bronte moved out of range nicely.
Bronte is looking to counter the offense by Paul and move into the clinch.
Bronte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Bronte drops his hands momentarily and Paul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bronte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
Bronte throws a big counter combination but Paul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paul throws an off balance right hand
and Bronte counters with a left and a right that hurts Paul! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Bronte jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Paul's cut.
That's time! Bronte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bronte cracks Paul with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Paul tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bronte pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Paul is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Bronte!
Bob Bronte thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 562 p4p, 2154 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 76 p4p, 255 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 39 - 31 - 3, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durant works Lupei's body with a nice hook.
Durant sizes up Lupei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durant misses with a hook to the body
and Lupei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Durant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durant.
Lupei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Durant.
Durant stalks Lupei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lupei's face. Lupei staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durant misses with a hook to the body
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Durant.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durant checks a leg kick.
Lupei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lupei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lupei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lupei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - Durant had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for Lupei.
Durant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durant was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Durant is looking to land body kicks.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durant misses with a body kick.
Durant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
A big head kick from Durant and Lupei is sent sprawling to the canvas!
 It looks like Serafim Lupei has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei keeping moving, preventing Durant from controlling successfully.
Lupei is looking for a triangle but Durant pushes his legs off easily.
Durant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durant slips nicely into half guard.
Durant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lupei sees it coming and defends easily.
Lupei trying to control from the bottom.
Durant trying to control from half guard but Lupei is working away.
Durant is pressing down on Lupei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lupei is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei is defending against the submission attempts here by Durant.
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupei is staying active underneath Durant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durant is looking for a kimura but Lupei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durant to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Lupei's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durant is trying to work for a kimura but Lupei is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei is staying active underneath Durant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lupei is looking to control Durant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lupei avoid being mounted?
Lupei wants to improve his position but Durant is controlling well.
Lupei trying to hold on to Durant's head to control him but Durant postures up.
Durant is looking for a kimura but Lupei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durant to get the leverage.
Durant looking for a submission but Lupei manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lupei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durant tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupei is retaining full guard.
Lupei looking for a sweep. Not yet Lupei, not yet.
Lupei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Durant wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupei 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.
Durant wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving.
Durant forces his way into half guard.
Durant is working for a kimura but Lupei is defending it quite comfortably.
Durant trying to control the action but Lupei is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serafim Lupei'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.
Lupei misses with a two punch combination.
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
Durant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Durant is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durant lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Durant on the inside.
Lupei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durant smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durant cracks Lupei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kevin Durant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durant takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Durant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Durant tries to land a front kick but Lupei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Lupei misses the target.
Durant connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durant scores with a jab. Lupei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durant throws a one two combo.
 Lupei is rocked!
Durant throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant with a hook.
Oh Lupei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durant jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Durant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupei seems to have got his legs back now.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Kevin Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei throws a body punch but Durant moves out of range.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Durant.
Lupei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Durant misses with a combination
and Lupei counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant lands an uppercut.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Durant misses with some punches.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durant's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
A short uppercut from Durant.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Durant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Durant.
Durant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Durant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Durant has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serafim Lupei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
Durant pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durant blocks an uppercut.
Durant works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
Durant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Durant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Durant on the inside.
Durant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Durant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lupei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durant can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Durant.
Durant struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Durant lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Durant.
Durant lands an uppercut.
A short right from Durant on the inside.
Durant creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lupei with a big uppercut! Lupei tries to clinch up but Durant pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lupei to the mat! Lupei covers up and Durant unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ser Bian Warc Riminal (ranked 398 p4p, 956 weight class) and Charlie River (ranked 41 p4p, 83 weight class). River has chosen Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riminal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Riminal lands with a nice body kick.
Riminal swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riminal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riminal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River throws a head kick but Riminal moves out of range.
A big left from Riminal misses.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Riminal's head back.
Riminal shoots in looking for a takedown but River manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riminal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Riminal steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riminal. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River tries to sprawl but Riminal drives through with a takedown into half guard.
River pushes Riminal off and gets back to his feet.
We've been informed that River 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Riminal!
Riminal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riminal misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riminal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riminal moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River scores with a body shot.
Riminal loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Riminal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riminal misses with a kick to the body.
Riminal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riminal shoots in but River avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riminal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Bian Warc Riminal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riminal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Riminal misses with a wild body shot.
River moves forwards but Riminal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Riminal misses with a hook to the body
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riminal drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from River - that will leave a mark!
River misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riminal drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riminal fails with a takedown attempt.
Riminal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riminal misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Riminal misses its intended target.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riminal throws a body kick that misses.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riminal tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riminal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
River is staying active underneath Riminal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riminal is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riminal to get the leverage.
Riminal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Riminal eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riminal passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Riminal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Riminal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now River is on top in guard.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riminal is working an open guard so River takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riminal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Riminal moves out of range as River strikes.
Riminal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riminal backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Riminal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Riminal fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Riminal misses the target.
River follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Riminal misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River leaves Riminal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
River looks to land a body kick but Riminal moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riminal manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riminal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River slips under a jab from Riminal.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab lands there for Riminal.
River defending well as Riminal loads up on a big left hand.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riminal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riminal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riminal throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Riminal moves out of range as River strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riminal is defended easily by River.
Riminal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riminal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riminal lands a front kick.
River takes a swing at Riminal's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riminal misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from River.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Riminal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Bian Warc Riminal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River connects with a body shot.
Riminal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River gets tackled into the cage by Riminal. Riminal maintains the clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riminal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riminal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riminal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Riminal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riminal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riminal looks for a takedown but River sprawls well.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from Riminal. Riminal gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riminal. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River scores with a hook to the body. Riminal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River lands an overhand right.
Riminal closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
Riminal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riminal lands with a left to the head.
Riminal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
River throws a low kick, looking for Riminal's leg but Riminal calmly moves out of range.
River throws a lazy right hand but Riminal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riminal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riminal throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands a nice hook to Riminal's body. Riminal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands with a right hand.
Riminal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riminal rather than just go for the knockout.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riminal slips a jab from River.
River connects with a leg kick.
Riminal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. River looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riminal is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. River is trying to escape and Riminal transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and River is forced to tap! Nice work there by Riminal! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
Ser Bian Warc Riminal made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Akutagawa (ranked 593 p4p, 832 weight class) and Clint River (ranked 84 p4p, 114 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210
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Granite chin |
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Akutagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint River !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Akutagawa's shoulder, as Akutagawa tries to avoid the shot.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Akutagawa's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akutagawa moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
River misses with a low kick.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the head.
Akutagawa looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
Akutagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by River .
River connects with the punch.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by River .
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akutagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akutagawa!
Akutagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River . River obviously looking to wear him down.
Akutagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
Akutagawa scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River misses the shot to the body.
Akutagawa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akutagawa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akutagawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akutagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Akutagawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akutagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River scores with a push kick.
A big left from Akutagawa misses.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akutagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Akutagawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River blocks a body shot from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akutagawa throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Akutagawa sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Akutagawa avoids it this time.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River moves into the clinch.
River keeps control of Akutagawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from River .
Akutagawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akutagawa tries to work over River 's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River , as that shot connected.
Akutagawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River moves into the clinch successfully.
Akutagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akutagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa can't break the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akutagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akutagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
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 Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from River tenderised Akutagawa's leg. Akutagawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by River misses
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River avoids the head kick by Akutagawa.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
Akutagawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
River lands an overhand right.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akutagawa walks into a left hand.
River misses with a hook
and Akutagawa counters with a nice body shot.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akutagawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akutagawa doesn't seem bothered though.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akutagawa's head backwards.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River motions for Akutagawa to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa lands with a right hand.
River misses the body punch
letting Akutagawa counter with a right hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
River throws a shot from downtown. Akutagawa moves away and avoids it.
Akutagawa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Akutagawa tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
A swing and a miss from River .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by River .
This has been an exciting period of action!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a head kick that drops River to the mat! River scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Akutagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River 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 Akutagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akutagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akutagawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akutagawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp right that sends River to the canvas! Akutagawa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fortunado Sampaio (ranked 428 p4p, 240 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 55 p4p, 35 weight class). Sampaio comes to the cage accompanied by Corre Riba Corre Baixo. Leon Smith 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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fortunado Sampaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a left hand
letting Sampaio counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Sampaio's torso.
Sampaio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Sampaio throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sampaio.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sampaio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sampaio momentarily.
Sampaio scores with a hook.
Sampaio misses the jab.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Sampaio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Sampaio counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Sampaio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sampaio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sampaio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith feints a jab promting Sampaio to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sampaio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampaio avoids a kick to the body.
Sampaio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith lands a nice hook to Sampaio's body. Sampaio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sampaio. Sampaio obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sampaio will feel that in the morning.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sampaio is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab to Sampaio's midsection.
Smith 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.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sampaio.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sampaio on the side of the head.
Sampaio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Smith.
It looks like Fortunado Sampaio has been cut.
Smith tries to bum rush Sampaio with a series of wild strikes but Sampaio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sampaio ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sampaio under the eye.
Sampaio is rocked!
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sampaio sprawling to the canvas! Sampaio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
Oh Sampaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sampaio walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Smith! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genkei Takahashi (ranked 124 p4p, 406 weight class) and Dusty Rhodes (ranked 17 p4p, 54 weight class). Rhodes has chosen Bury My Bones as his entrance music. Dusty Rhodes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Genkei Takahashi's chin.
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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 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Genkei Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
Takahashi fails with the takedown
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rhodes sprawls well. Rhodes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rhodes jabs at Takahashi's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rhodes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rhodes moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Rhodes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rhodes is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Rhodes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep. Rhodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi is looking to control Rhodes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takahashi avoid being mounted?
Rhodes wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes working Takahashi over with strikes.
Rhodes is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Rhodes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control here.
Takahashi's coaches at GAMMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ground and pound from Rhodes.
Rhodes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodes trying to control from Takahashi's half guard. Takahashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rhodes postures up in Takahashi's guard and throws a big left but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi looking for a guillotine here but Rhodes defends easily.
Takahashi looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rhodes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Takahashi has an active guard here but Rhodes has managed to pass into half guard.
Takahashi is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Rhodes slips a nice elbow through Takahashi's hands, connecting with Takahashi's forehead.
Rhodes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Takahashi is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes prevents Takahashi from improving his position.
Rhodes trying to control from Takahashi's half guard. Takahashi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rhodes slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Nice sprawl there from Rhodes as Takahashi shoots in.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhodes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhodes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takahashi. Takahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhodes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takahashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhodes is fending him off so far but Takahashi persists. Nope, Rhodes circles away and we're back to standing.
Takahashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhodes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhodes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takahashi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genkei Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhodes gets caught flat footed, as Takahashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Rhodes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Rhodes pushes his legs off easily.
Dusty Rhodes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhodes landing with the ground and pound.
Rhodes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rhodes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rhodes scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rhodes is now in half guard.
Rhodes is stalling here. Takahashi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhodes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takahashi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rhodes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throwing strikes but Rhodes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rhodes lands a nice forearm strike.
Rhodes controls the position.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face as Rhodes controls the position.
Rhodes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Takahashi!
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!
Takahashi gets back to half guard.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi moves into full guard.
Rhodes stays in close to Takahashi's body and controls the position.
Rhodes slips nicely into half guard.
Rhodes is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Rhodes wants to work for an arm triangle but Takahashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is pressing down on Rhodes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rhodes trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Rhodes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takahashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodes is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rhodes with a jab.
Rhodes misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but Takahashi pushes him off.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rhodes stuffs the takedown.
Rhodes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhodes scores with a jab. Takahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhodes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with a takedown
and Rhodes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhodes lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Rhodes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Takahashi can't fight it off and eventually Rhodes manages to take the fight to the floor. Takahashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Rhodes scoring with some ground and pound.
Takahashi is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Rhodes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Takahashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Takahashi has an active guard here but Rhodes has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhodes is pressing down on Takahashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takahashi is holding on for now.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Rhodes drops an elbow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Rhodes is working for a submission of some sort.
Rhodes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Genkei Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Rhodes stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takahashi gets tackled into the cage by Rhodes. Rhodes maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Rhodes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Rhodes!
A very excited looking Dusty Rhodes 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 223 p4p, 722 weight class) and Calvin Deane (ranked 8 p4p, 41 weight class). Salajudin Ii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, На белом. Deane has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deane cracks Salajudin Ii with an open hand slap.
Deane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deane lands a nice shot that snaps Salajudin Ii's head back.
Deane tries to clinch but Salajudin Ii is having none of it.
Deane lands with an uppercut that bounces Salajudin Ii off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Deane misses.
A lazy left from Deane finds it's target.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salajudin Ii as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salajudin Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deane.
Deane misses with a looping right.
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!
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy right hand but Deane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Super Salajudin Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salajudin Ii.
Deane moves out of range as Salajudin Ii strikes.
Deane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salajudin Ii.
Deane shoots in for a takedown but Salajudin Ii shows good takedown defense.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Super Salajudin Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Deane.
Deane throws a big shot that misses.
Deane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salajudin Ii's hands.
Salajudin Ii misses with an uppercut
and Deane counters with a shoot takedown. Salajudin Ii fights it but they end up in guard.
Salajudin Ii managing to control the position.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Salajudin Ii has wrist control.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Salajudin Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Deane cracks Salajudin Ii with a solid left hand.
Salajudin Ii controls Deane momentarily but Deane frees himself.
Deane throws a strike but Salajudin Ii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salajudin Ii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deane has escaped and now he's on top!
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salajudin Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salajudin Ii trying to control from half guard but Deane is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Deane reverses the position - he's now on top in Salajudin Ii's guard.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control the position but Deane postures up.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salajudin Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deane defends it easily.
Deane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Deane defends easily.
Deane postures up in Salajudin Ii's guard and throws a big left but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Deane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Salajudin Ii blocks nicely.
Deane works over Salajudin Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
Salajudin Ii is rocked!
Deane postures up in Salajudin Ii's guard and throws a big left but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deane working his ground and pound in the gym.
Deane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Deane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deane throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Salajudin Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deane throws a hook to the side of Salajudin Ii's head but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salajudin Ii lands with a hook. Deane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salajudin Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deane's hands.
Deane shoots in but Salajudin Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii gets caught flat footed, as Deane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deane postures up in Salajudin Ii's guard and throws a big left but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
Salajudin Ii has his hands on Deane's head, controlling the position.
Deane won't allow Salajudin Ii to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Salajudin Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deane gets to his feet and stands over Salajudin Ii, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Salajudin Ii felt that one! Deane unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Salajudin Ii from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 9 p4p, 56 weight class) and Glen Hoddle (ranked 2 p4p, 9 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 26 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Hoddle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoddle ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Robson circles away easily
and Robson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robson walks into a stiff left hand from Hoddle.
Robson swings for the body but Hoddle moves out of range.
Hoddle throws a lazy body kick
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Hoddle throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson throws a big counter combination but Hoddle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robson stuffs the takedown.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Hoddle.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson avoids the body shot from Hoddle.
Hoddle cracks Robson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hoddle throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
Hoddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoddle 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.
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoddle's sensitive parts.
Hoddle takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoddle is just out of range.
Robson digs a good body shot into Hoddle's ribs.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoddle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoddle throws a sloppy body shot
and Robson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoddle thinking.
Robson blocks the body kick.
Hoddle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoddle scrambles back to his feet.
Hoddle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoddle moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Hoddle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoddle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoddle.
Hoddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoddle!
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Hoddle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoddle shoots and misses
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoddle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hoddle throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Hoddle misses with an uppercut.
Hoddle throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robson at a distance.
Robson feints and then cracks Hoddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoddle down.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson scores with a hook.
Robson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoddle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Robson clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoddle. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoddle shoots in looking for a takedown. Robson tries to sprawl out of it but Hoddle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
It looked like Robson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle misses with a takedown
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Glen Hoddle's cut even more.
Hoddle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Hoddle with a poor takedown
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoddle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hoddle is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Hoddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Hoddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson blocking some punches.
Hoddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoddle wants a takedown.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoddle backwards.
Hoddle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Hoddle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Robson scores with a jab. Hoddle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoddle with a jab.
Robson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoddle throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Robson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoddle's head.
 Hoddle is rocked!
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoddle's head backwards.
Hoddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Robson takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Hoddle down.
Hoddle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoddle seems to have recovered his senses.
Robson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoddle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Robson counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoddle throws a poor cross that misses
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Robson.
Hoddle misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoddle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoddle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoddle throws a push kick but Robson slaps the foot to one side.
Robson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The cut above Glen Hoddle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoddle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Hoddle ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoddle has time to react.
Hoddle backs away from a small jab... but Robson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hoddle crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Robson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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