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Melvin Tate had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 151.5, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Scottie Lamez was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Keane (ranked 1849 p4p, 1824 weight class) and Pacome Thibodeaux (ranked 196 p4p, 190 weight class). Pacome Thibodeaux has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brett Keane's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacome Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
Thibodeaux throws a nice head kick!
Keane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keane lands with a slapping head kick.
That kick from Keane tenderised Thibodeaux's leg. Thibodeaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 Keane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Keane misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keane.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keane is out of range.
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keane is out of range.
Keane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Keane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Keane's head back.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Keane throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Keane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux drops Keane with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Keane! Thibodeaux dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Krakowski (ranked 2276 p4p, 2171 weight class) and Jason Spartan (ranked 254 p4p, 245 weight class). Spartan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Try That in a Small Town. Jason Spartan 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 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernard Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Krakowski.
Krakowski stuffs the takedown.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown but Krakowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krakowski throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely.
Krakowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fein Team in the buildup to the fight.
Krakowski throws a right hand that Spartan ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartan also avoids with ease.
Krakowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krakowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krakowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Nice cross by Krakowski.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Krakowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krakowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krakowski as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krakowski.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt
and Krakowski counters with a two punch combo.
Krakowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spartan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spartan tries to clinch there but Krakowski circles away.
Krakowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spartan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krakowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spartan somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Krakowski as Spartan shoots in.
Krakowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bernard Krakowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Krakowski - just one landing.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krakowski is fending him off so far but Spartan persists. Nope, Krakowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Krakowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spartan backs up against the cage.
Krakowski misses with a wild combination.
Spartan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spartan.
Nice sprawl there from Krakowski as Spartan shoots in.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Krakowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krakowski throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krakowski lands a left and a right that send Spartan crashing to the mat, dazed. Krakowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Spartan is rocked!
 It looks like Jason Spartan has been cut.
Spartan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Krakowski gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Spartan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski!
Bernard Krakowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 2962 p4p, 1762 weight class) and Elinho Mineiro (ranked 298 p4p, 195 weight class). Peter Beardsley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley rushes Mineiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mineiro decides to pull guard.
Beardsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beardsley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mineiro's guard.
Mineiro wants to get back to full guard.
Mineiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beardsley pulls his head out easily.
Mineiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Beardsley.
Beardsley is working for a kimura but Mineiro is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineiro is controlling Beardsley's trapped leg to prevent Beardsley from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley moves nicely into side control.
Beardsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mineiro keeps working.
Beardsley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mineiro is looking to reverse the position.
Beardsley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beardsley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mineiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mineiro is trying to control but can't.
Beardsley is trying to control. Mineiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beardsley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mineiro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Beardsley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Beardsley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mineiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Beardsley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mineiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beardsley wants to control but Mineiro is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mineiro has closed the distance and engaged Beardsley in a clinch.
Beardsley gets control of Mineiro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beardsley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mineiro trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mineiro preventing the sweep.
Mineiro wants to pass the guard but Beardsley is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mineiro has passed into half guard!
Mineiro wants to control but Beardsley is keeping him busy.
Beardsley trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beardsley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beardsley.
Beardsley has an active guard here but Mineiro has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beardsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Mineiro avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
Mineiro jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley wants to pass the guard but Mineiro is keeping the position.
Beardsley advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beardsley has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley wants to take Mineiro's back here but Mineiro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mineiro wants to hold on but Beardsley pushes him away.
Beardsley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mineiro has worked his arm free - good work by Mineiro!
Beardsley trying to control the position but Mineiro is working away.
Beardsley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mineiro is not content to let Beardsley control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mineiro prevents Beardsley from improving position.
Mineiro is looking for a sweep.
Beardsley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mineiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beardsley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beardsley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mineiro's legs.
Beardsley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beardsley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mineiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beardsley's guard! Nice work there by Mineiro!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley working for a triangle but Mineiro defends it easily.
Mineiro passes Beardsley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beardsley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beardsley.
Mineiro advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Beardsley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beardsley tries to bench press Mineiro off him but Mineiro keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mineiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mineiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beardsley keeps working.
Mineiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Beardsley is defending well.
Beardsley is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beardsley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mineiro's best efforts.
Beardsley gets full guard.
Mineiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beardsley's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beardsley blocks a jab.
Beardsley moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Beardsley.
Mineiro successfully pulls guard.
Beardsley advances to half guard.
Mineiro is looking for a sweep. Beardsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beardsley is trying to work for a kimura but Mineiro is defending well.
Mineiro manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley trying to control but Mineiro is working from the bottom.
Mineiro keeping full guard, as Beardsley tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley is working hard here to advance position.
Beardsley trying to move into half guard but instead Mineiro has managed to sweep!
Beardsley trying to control the position.
Beardsley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mineiro has picked Beardsley up and slammed him! Beardsley can't keep hold of the triangle and Mineiro manages to pass to side control!
Beardsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beardsley is not content to let Mineiro control the position.
Beardsley is trying to control Mineiro's posture but Mineiro avoids it.
Elinho Mineiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley tries to improve position but can't.
Mineiro is working to tighten his grip on Beardsley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Beardsley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mineiro is really squeezing tight and eventually Beardsley passes out! Mineiro breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elinho Mineiro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nils Fjellstroem (ranked 1468 p4p, 2524 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 173 p4p, 265 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nils Fjellstroem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Cubbedge!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjellstroem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Fjellstroem avoids the punch easily.
Fjellstroem throws a big counter combination but Cubbedge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Cubbedge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a clinch but Fjellstroem shakes him off and moves away.
Fjellstroem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cubbedge on the side of the head.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Fjellstroem.
Fjellstroem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fjellstroem throws a head kick but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge misses with a straight left.
Fjellstroem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Fjellstroem.
Fjellstroem throws a hook but Cubbedge avoids it easily.
Fjellstroem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Fjellstroem.
Fjellstroem throws a head kick that misses.
Cubbedge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge misses with a hook
and Fjellstroem counters with a left and a right that stings Cubbedge.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cubbedge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjellstroem throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.
Fjellstroem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cubbedge checks a low kick from Fjellstroem.
A jab from Fjellstroem misses.
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjellstroem.
Cubbedge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fjellstroem.
Fjellstroem cracks Cubbedge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cubbedge throws a jab when Fjellstroem was well out of range.
Fjellstroem moves out of range of the strikes.
Fjellstroem throws a big counter combination but Cubbedge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Fjellstroem ducked under it nicely.
Fjellstroem appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cubbedge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cubbedge misses with a left hand
and Fjellstroem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fjellstroem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cubbedge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cubbedge wants to clinch.
Cubbedge misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Cubbedge tries to work over Fjellstroem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cubbedge tries to land knees in the clinch but Fjellstroem avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Cubbedge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fjellstroem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cubbedge tries to work over Fjellstroem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cubbedge trying to stall but Fjellstroem improves his position.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cubbedge trying to land knees to the body.
Cubbedge wants to stall.
Cubbedge misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge taking a breather.
Fjellstroem has had enough of the clinch but Cubbedge keeps him there for the moment.
Fjellstroem can't break the clinch.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fjellstroem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjellstroem throws a head kick but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a clinch but Fjellstroem shakes him off and moves away.
Cubbedge throws a good cross that connects.
Fjellstroem feints and then cracks Cubbedge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cubbedge down.
Fjellstroem misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjellstroem scores with the left hand. Cubbedge knows he should have avoided that one.
Cubbedge closes the distance but Fjellstroem moves to the side
and Fjellstroem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fjellstroem lands with a nice body punch.
Fjellstroem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cubbedge's sensitive parts.
Fjellstroem throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Fjellstroem's head but Fjellstroem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge misses with a straight left.
Fjellstroem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Fjellstroem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cubbedge looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Cubbedge misses the target.
Fjellstroem pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cubbedge back to the cage. Fjellstroem follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That has opened up Billy Cubbedge's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fjellstroem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fjellstroem lands a big right hand that sends Cubbedge crashing to the mat! Fjellstroem stays standing though and waves Cubbedge back to his feet!
Cubbedge is rocked!
The cut above Billy Cubbedge's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fjellstroem lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cubbedge tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Fjellstroem!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Kong Jones (ranked 765 p4p, 463 weight class) and Bruce Hardman (ranked 85 p4p, 53 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, King Kong Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardman swivels and escapes.
Hardman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardman is just out of range.
Hardman blocks a leg kick.
Hardman throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Hardman misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones slips under a jab from Hardman.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Hardman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardman lands a jab to the head.
Hardman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Hardman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Hardman stuffs the takedown.
Jones slips a jab from Hardman.
Jab by Hardman.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardman as he connects with a hook.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hardman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman trying to control the position here.
Hardman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Hardman trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Hardman looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Hardman looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hardman reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hardman from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there.
Jones keeping full guard, as Hardman tries to pass.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hardman from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hardman is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control but Hardman is having none of it.
Hardman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hardman is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardman avoid being mounted?
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hardman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardman throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Hardman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
Hardman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardman cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones shoots in and bounces Hardman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hardman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Hardman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman struggling a bit here.
Hardman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardman keeps trying to improve his position.
Hardman can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones gets to mount! Hardman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones forces the positional change into back control.
I really don't envy Hardman right now.
Jones has got his arm under Hardman's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hardman has spun round into Jones's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Jones is pulling down on Hardman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardman, at least for the moment.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Hardman pushes his legs off easily.
Hardman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls Hardman momentarily but Hardman frees himself.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardman wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hardman's best efforts.
Hardman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Hardman.
Hardman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
Hardman leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Hardman coming out on top.
King Kong Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardman sprawls well. Hardman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones slips a jab from Hardman.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to hold on to Hardman's head to control him but Hardman postures up.
Hardman is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones moves into full guard.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones keeping full guard, as Hardman tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardman's guard.
Hardman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardman working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King Kong Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardman has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Hardman is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardman wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Hardman is looking to improve his position.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Hardman's hands, connecting with Hardman's forehead.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardman trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman working to try and regain half guard.
Bruce Hardman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Hardman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Hardman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardman 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Hardman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayinde Adeyemi (ranked 481 p4p, 558 weight class) and Erik Bjornsson (ranked 70 p4p, 78 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ayinde Adeyemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeyemi lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Erik Bjornsson has been cut.
Adeyemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Adeyemi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adeyemi misses the jab.
Bjornsson throws out a counter right but Adeyemi avoids it with no problem.
Adeyemi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adeyemi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeyemi throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Bjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adeyemi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeyemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeyemi counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Adeyemi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Adeyemi.
Bjornsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adeyemi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adeyemi throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjornsson sends Adeyemi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bjornsson is motioning to the referee to let Adeyemi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Adeyemi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adeyemi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjornsson counters with a huge left! Adeyemi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bjornsson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Adeyemi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bjornsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Bjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Erik Bjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Elofsson (ranked 563 p4p, 839 weight class) and Bobojo Makoba (ranked 72 p4p, 107 weight class). Makoba has chosen Zilbacore 2097 as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Elofsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elofsson moves out of range as Makoba strikes.
Elofsson slips a jab from Makoba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elofsson. Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba lands a glancing blow to the side of Elofsson's head.
 It looks like Lars Elofsson has been cut.
Jab from Makoba.
Bobojo Makoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elofsson loads up on a big right hand but Makoba slips the punch.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Makoba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makoba misses with a punch to the body.
Elofsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makoba looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makoba as Elofsson tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elofsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elofsson. Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elofsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elofsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoba tries to clinch up.
Makoba drops his hands momentarily and Elofsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elofsson throws a jab when Makoba was well out of range.
Makoba swings for the body but Elofsson moves out of range.
Elofsson misses with a body punch
and Makoba counters with a straight right hand.
Makoba moves away from the strike by Elofsson.
Elofsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Makoba is just out of range.
Makoba lands a big right hook! Elofsson looks hurt but is still standing! Makoba lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Elofsson falls down and Makoba dives in with a huge hammer fist! Elofsson's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Makoba runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobojo Makoba!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobojo Makoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 251 p4p, 412 weight class) and Quinton Wilder (ranked 31 p4p, 51 weight class). Wilder has chosen GraveyardGod as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Quinton Wilder was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zurauskas drops his hands momentarily and Wilder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Wilder 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.
Zurauskas lands with a right hand.
It looks like Quinton Wilder has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zurauskas. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zurauskas throws a chopping leg kick but Wilder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wilder lands a big right hand that sends Zurauskas crashing to the mat! Wilder stays standing though and waves Zurauskas back to his feet!
Zurauskas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zurauskas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilder counters with a right hand from hell and Zurauskas is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quinton Wilder! Quinton Wilder retains his heavyweight title!
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