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AFLC 62: Barnes Vs Rogers PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Erwin Hartmann will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartmann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manson did well to prevent Hartmann getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Manson trying to hold on to Hartmann's head to control him but Hartmann postures up.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Hartmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but Manson defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hartmann works his way into side control.
Manson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hartmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hartmann working away.
Hartmann in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson tries to improve position but can't.
Hartmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hartmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Manson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hartmann wants to take a breather but Manson is having none of it.
Manson tries to roll over but Hartmann keeps him under control.
Hartmann throwing shots but Manson is blocking nicely.
Manson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartmann defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hartmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hartmann trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Hartmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
Hartmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hartmann wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartmann defends well.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
Erwin Hartmann has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hartmann moves in looking to clinch but Manson pushes him off.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hartmann lands in his opponent's guard.
Manson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartmann defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Manson raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson wants to control the pace but Hartmann is squirming around nicely.
Hartmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erwin Hartmann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manson takes a swing at Hartmann's ribcage but misses.
Hartmann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Manson moves out of range.
Hartmann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manson eats them both and turns towards Hartmann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hartmann scores with a takedown into Manson's guard.
Hartmann wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
Hartmann postures up.
Hartmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hartmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartmann defends well.
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hartmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartmann advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Manson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Manson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hartmann.
Hartmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hartmann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hartmann throws a strike aimed at the side of Manson's head but Manson avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hartmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartmann wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Manson prevents Hartmann from moving into mount.
Hartmann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Erwin Hartmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manson is not content to let Hartmann control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hartmann.
Hartmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hartmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hartmann off and has taken his back!
Manson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hartmann is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Hartmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hartmann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Manson pulls guard.
Hartmann wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Hartmann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hartmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson working for a triangle but Hartmann defends it easily.
Hartmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartmann trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manson keeping full guard, as Hartmann tries to pass.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartmann is one step ahead there.
Hartmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard.
Willy Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Erwin Hartmann hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hartmann wants to clinch up but Manson keeps it at a distance.
Manson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hartmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartmann defends well.
Erwin Hartmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hartmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hartmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hartmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hartmann wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hartmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manson wants to improve his position but Hartmann is controlling well.
Hartmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hartmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hartmann wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well.
Hartmann is looking to stall here but Manson recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hartmann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Hartmann!
An out of breath Erwin Hartmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McClane's choice of entrance music: Refuse/Resist. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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214 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral gets tackled into the ropes by McClane. McClane maintains the clinch.
McClane lands with a short shot to the head.
McClane keeps control of Sobral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McClane is pressed up against the ropes. Sobral has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClane down to the mat. McClane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McClane scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Sobral does no damage.
McClane gets a clinch.
McClane lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
McClane stalling the fight.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sobral's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McClane scores with a shot to the side of Sobral's head.
Sobral is trying to break the clinch but McClane is controlling him.
McClane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for McClane.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
Sobral takes a shot to the head.
Sobral wants to break free but McClane has control.
Sobral tries to break the clinch but McClane is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane taking a breather.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Sobral has had enough of the clinch but McClane keeps him there for the moment.
McClane scores with a shot to the side of Sobral's head.
Sobral being controlled against the ropes.
McClane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McClane pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from McClane.
McClane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sobrals head.
It looks like Renato Sobral has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on McClane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from McClane.
A short right from McClane on the inside.
Sobral is trying to break the clinch but McClane is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McClane.
Sobral's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from McClane as the two fighters clinch.
McClane pressing his opponent against the ropes.
McClane keeps control of Sobral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClane.
A right handed body shot lands from McClane.
McClane pressing his opponent against the ropes.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobral.
A hook to the body from McClane.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobral.
Good body shot from McClane.
A short uppercut from McClane.
Sobral letting McClane take a breather here.
McClane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobral.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McClane.
McClane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McClane.
McClane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from McClane on the inside.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClane lands with a short shot to the head.
McClane pushes Sobral back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, McClane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sobral is rocked!
McClane lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Sobral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
A body shot lands from McClane.
McClane lands an uppercut.
McClane taking a breather.
McClane lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane gets through Sobral's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from McClane as the two fighters clinch.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobral.
McClane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClane dips a shoulder and cracks Sobral with a mighty uppercut! Sobral falls back against the ropes and McClane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sobral is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McClane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McClane!
John McClane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harrison Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Muniek Ziomek!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ziomek's calf.
Ziomek has his takedown stuffed
and Hansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hansen scores with a one two! Ziomek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Muniek Ziomek has been cut.
Ziomek moves forwards but Hansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ziomek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen connects with a looping right hand.
Hansen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ziomek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hansen!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ziomek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hansen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Hansen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen is looking to reverse the position.
Ziomek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hansen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hansen is trying to get back to half guard.
Ziomek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ziomek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hansen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hansen is trying to control Ziomek's posture but Ziomek avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ziomek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hansen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ziomek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ziomek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hansen sees it coming and defends easily.
Hansen is looking to control Ziomek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hansen avoid being mounted?
Ziomek is working for a kimura but Hansen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hansen sees it coming and defends easily.
Hansen is pressing down on Ziomek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ziomek stopping the sweep attempt from Hansen.
Ziomek has gone for a leg lock! Hansen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziomek's guard.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziomek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziomek is on top in guard.
Hansen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziomek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziomek defends it easily.
Ziomek pushes down on Hansen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hansen manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hansen is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hansen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muniek Ziomek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ziomek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ziomek misses with a takedown attempt
and Hansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziomek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hansen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ziomek misses with a takedown
and Hansen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harrison Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muniek Ziomek.
Ziomek is looking to control Hansen's arms but Hansen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ziomek has his back to the ropes.
Knees to the body from Hansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen lands a body shot.
Hansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziomek is breathing heavily.
Hansen lands with a kick to the temple. Ziomek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ziomek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen throws a head kick that half lands.
Harrison Hansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziomek tries for a takedown but Hansen circles away easily
and Hansen counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle, before Hansen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ziomek's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hansen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Harrison Hansen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harrison Hansen made sure he mentioned Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh has chosen Linkin Park- The catalyst as his entrance music. 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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32
254 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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239 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Vegh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher feints and as Vegh raises his hands in defense, Fisher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vegh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Vegh.
Vegh keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher postures up.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vegh trying to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arnold Vegh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Vegh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vegh throws a strike but Fisher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fisher prevents Vegh from getting back to his feet.
Fisher stands up over Vegh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher postures up in Vegh's guard and throws a big left but Vegh blocks it.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Vegh keeps moving.
Fisher cracks Vegh with a solid left hand.
Vegh wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Vegh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegh throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisher because Vegh loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh unloading with bombs!
Vegh throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Vegh lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
Fisher working to try and regain half guard.
Vegh throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fisher gets back to half guard.
Fisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vegh.
Vegh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Vegh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vegh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vegh wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vegh is working away from the top position though.
Fisher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Vegh from controlling successfully.
Vegh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vegh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegh postures up.
Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vegh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but Vegh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fisher looking to control.
Vegh distracts Fisher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vegh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vegh throws a big elbow that misses.
Vegh throws a strike but Fisher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vegh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher prevents Vegh from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnold Vegh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vegh just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher moves into range and clinches up with Vegh.
Fisher effectively controlling the action here.
Fisher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vegh is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Fisher can't fight it off and eventually Vegh manages to take the fight to the floor. Fisher looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegh is one step ahead there.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Vegh is proving a slippery customer.
Vegh throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Fisher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vegh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vegh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vegh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vegh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vegh postures up and lands a big shot to Fisher's brow.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vegh trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vegh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vegh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vegh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegh stops Fisher from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vegh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vegh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working for a triangle but Vegh defends it easily.
Vegh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vegh wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Vegh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fisher controls Vegh momentarily but Vegh frees himself.
Fisher is really struggling to control Vegh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Vegh from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vegh swivels and escapes.
Vegh throws a leg kick that misses.
Fisher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vegh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fisher!
Fisher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vegh looks up at the clock and then as Fisher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vegh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vegh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fisher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet.
Vegh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fisher down.
Spencer Fisher's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegh wants to take a breather but Fisher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vegh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh scoring with some ground and pound.
Vegh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vegh controls Fisher momentarily but Fisher frees himself.
Vegh is adopting a defensive guard.
Fisher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegh is pushing Fisher's head away, looking to escape. Fisher manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Vegh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisher clinches up against the ropes.
Vegh tightens his grip and picks Fisher up, before dumping him to the ground. Fisher manages to land in guard.
Fisher managing to control the position.
Vegh is working Fisher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vegh throws an elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vegh's guard. Nice move by Fisher!
Vegh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Vegh keeps moving.
Fisher being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Arnold Vegh.
Vegh scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vegh swivels and escapes.
Vegh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegh misses with a combination
and Fisher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fisher gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fisher.
Fisher pulls guard successfully.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arnold Vegh has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegh connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh working some strikes from top position.
Vegh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vegh with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vegh throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegh is one step ahead there.
Vegh working some strikes from top position.
Vegh wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Vegh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fisher's head.
Vegh cracks Fisher with a solid left hand.
Vegh throws a big elbow that misses.
Fisher throws a couple of heel strikes.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vegh defends it easily.
Vegh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fisher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vegh!
Vegh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fisher unloads with some shots from mount but Vegh bucks and avoids them well.
Vegh controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vegh is desperately trying to improve his position but Fisher has a good base and remains in mount.
Fisher working the ground and pound effectively.
Vegh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vegh squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fisher dominating with strikes here.
Fisher with shots to the head and body - Vegh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fisher looking to control but Vegh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fisher avoids the attempt from Vegh to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vegh?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fisher wants to control the pace but Vegh is squirming around nicely.
Vegh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Spencer Fisher did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fisher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fisher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vegh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnold Vegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vegh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vegh is fending him off so far but Fisher persists. Nope, Vegh circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Vegh does no damage.
Vegh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fisher's half guard.
Vegh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vegh is nestled in close to Fisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Vegh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fisher gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vegh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fisher stalling in the clinch but Vegh improves position.
Vegh tightens his grip and picks Fisher up, before dumping him to the ground. Fisher manages to land in guard.
Vegh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fisher's guard.
Vegh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fisher is looking to escape.
Vegh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vegh is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vegh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vegh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vegh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vegh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vegh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Vegh sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Vegh.
Fisher is looking to improve his position.
Vegh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is staying active underneath Vegh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vegh is working away from the top position though.
Fisher tries to roll over but Vegh keeps him under control.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vegh.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vegh lands a nice short elbow.
Vegh prevents Fisher from improving his position.
Vegh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vegh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vegh prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh stands up over Fisher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vegh is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Vegh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vegh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vegh is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Vegh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vegh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher is trying to keep Vegh in close.
Vegh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fisher's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vegh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Vegh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fisher rushes Vegh and presses him up against the ropes.
Vegh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fisher is trying to keep an underhook but Vegh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vegh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vegh throwing shots but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Vegh trying to control from Fisher's half guard. Fisher has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fisher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vegh chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Vegh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Fisher controls Vegh momentarily but Vegh frees himself.
Fisher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vegh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fisher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fisher has escaped and now he's on top!
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Vegh is keeping the position.
Vegh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses.
Vegh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Vegh trying to control the position.
Vegh is controlling Fisher's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vegh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vegh wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Spencer Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vegh looking to control.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vegh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegh has wrist control.
Fisher trying to control but Vegh is working from the bottom.
Fisher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vegh's guard.
Vegh is looking to escape.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vegh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Vegh dodges it nicely.
Vegh is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is nestled in close to Vegh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vegh gets back to full guard.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher won't allow Vegh to sweep him here.
Vegh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Vegh trying to control the position here.
Vegh is trying to keep Fisher in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spencer Fisher.
I think Vegh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Vegh!
Arnold Vegh is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnold Vegh 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Khulet Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandwasi Nsumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khulet Malapitan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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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
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khulet Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wandwasi Nsumba!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nsumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malapitan throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Malapitan misses
and Nsumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Malapitan scores with a jab. Nsumba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nsumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Nsumba misses.
Malapitan thuds his right hand into Nsumba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malapitan swings widly with a right hand
and Nsumba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malapitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nsumba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nsumba misses with a straight left.
Malapitan misses with a double jab
and Nsumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Malapitan throws a poor cross that misses
and Nsumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nsumba moves away from the strike by Malapitan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nsumba connects with a body shot that sends Malapitan's belly button to the back.
Malapitan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nsumba with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Malapitan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malapitan looks to land a combination. Nsumba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Malapitan throws a jab when Nsumba was well out of range.
Nsumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malapitan.
A big right from Malapitan misses.
Malapitan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nsumba.
Nsumba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malapitan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malapitan swings widly with a right hand
and Nsumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nsumba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nsumba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malapitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nsumba.
Malapitan misses with a right hand
and Nsumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malapitan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malapitan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nsumba in his tracks.
Nsumba lands a head shot.
Malapitan lands with an overhand left.
Nsumba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malapitan throws a body punch but Nsumba moves out of range.
Malapitan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malapitan throws a combination that misses
and Malapitan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nsumba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malapitan.
Nsumba dodges the punch combination from Malapitan.
Nsumba slips a straight right by Malapitan.
Nsumba throws out a loose jab but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Malapitan misses.
Nsumba moves out of range of the strikes.
Nsumba slips under a jab.
Nsumba defending well as Malapitan loads up on a big left hand.
Malapitan misses with a jab to the body
and Nsumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Nsumba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malapitan.
Nsumba takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nsumba moves away.
Nsumba staying out of range there.
Malapitan throws a shot from downtown. Nsumba moves away and avoids it.
Nsumba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malapitan slips under a jab.
Malapitan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nsumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nsumba misses with a hook
and Malapitan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.
Nsumba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malapitan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Malapitan misses the body punch
and Nsumba counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malapitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nsumba.
Nsumba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malapitan finds it's way round the side to connect with Nsumba's head.
Nsumba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khulet Malapitan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Malapitan misses.
Malapitan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nsumba throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Nsumba.
Nsumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malapitan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khulet Malapitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khulet Malapitan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nsumba moves out of range of the strikes.
Malapitan throws a hook to the side of Nsumba's head but Nsumba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malapitan throws a looping overhand right but Nsumba ducks down to avoid it.
Malapitan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malapitan misses with a body punch
and Nsumba counters with a left to the body.
Nsumba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malapitan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Malapitan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malapitan misses with a lunging right hand
and Nsumba counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Malapitan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Nsumba.
Nsumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malapitan moves away.
Malapitan throws a combination. Nsumba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malapitan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malapitan slips under a jab.
Nsumba misses with a lunging right hand
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Malapitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malapitan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nsumba is just out of range.
Malapitan moves away from the strike by Nsumba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan swings widly with a right hand
and Nsumba counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malapitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Malapitan misses.
Malapitan misses with a shot to the body
and Nsumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Malapitan takes a swing at Nsumba's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Nsumba misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Nsumba.
Malapitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nsumba.
Good shot there by Nsumba.
Malapitan loads up on a big right hand but Nsumba slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Malapitan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nsumba slips under a jab from Malapitan.
Nsumba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nsumba in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan misses with a right hand
and Nsumba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malapitan throws out a loose jab but Nsumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nsumba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malapitan throws a combination that misses
and Nsumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malapitan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nsumba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malapitan throws a poor cross that misses
and Nsumba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malapitan is rocked!
Malapitan misses with a body punch
and Nsumba counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Malapitan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nsumba throws a monster overhand right that drops Malapitan! Nsumba follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wandwasi Nsumba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Joe Walsh - In the City. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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29
203 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clyde Renato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Renato.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Renato misses with the ground and pound.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to his feet.
Renato is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodrigues is defending well.
Renato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Renato sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodrigues is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rodrigues is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is pushing Renato's head away, looking to escape. Renato manages to hold on to the position though.
Renato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues, who protects the arm well.
Rodrigues parries the strikes from Renato easily there. Renato is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodrigues to escape.
Rodrigues is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Renato scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodrigues tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Renato punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rodrigues keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato punching from mount but Rodrigues doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Renato jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rodrigues is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rodrigues and Renato has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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!
Renato looking to control but instead Rodrigues has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Renato 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.
Rodrigues is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigues is pressing down on Renato's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Renato 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 three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Renato stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Renato is controlling the position.
Rodrigues is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Renato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Renato cracks Rodrigues with a solid left hand.
Renato working some strikes from top position.
Rodrigues trying to keep a closed guard but Renato is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Rodrigues is looking to stand up but Renato isn't so interested in that idea.
Renato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Renato makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Renato passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renato trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Renato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Renato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodrigues fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Renato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Renato ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Renato shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Renato shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Renato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodrigues but Rodrigues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clyde Renato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato tries to improve position but can't.
Renato tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodrigues presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rodrigues controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but Renato is holding on tight.
Rodrigues fails to move to back control.
Rodrigues tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Renato regains half guard.
Renato flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues stands up from half guard.
Renato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Renato saw that one coming.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Renato as he avoids it easily.
Renato closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Renato pushes Rodrigues against the ropes but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clyde Renato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw.
Renato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodrigues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodrigues fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renato wants to clinch
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Renato. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Renato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Renato moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renato.
Renato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily.
Renato throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Renato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodrigues!
Clyde Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues tries to stand and escape but Renato is controlling the position.
Renato keeping hold of Rodrigues's head, controlling as best he can.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
Renato looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Rodrigues is going to stand back up.
Rodrigues slows the pace down in half guard.
Renato misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rodrigues stands up and beckons Renato to join him on the feet.
Renato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodrigues counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clyde Renato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for Renato on that attempt.
Rodrigues lands with a nice combination. Renato backs away looking to recover.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Renato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigues shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Renato eats them both and turns towards Rodrigues to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rodrigues to counter with a crisp jab.
Renato throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
Jake Rodrigues took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Torment Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
196 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fonseca gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fonseca trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonseca prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Fonseca controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guilherme Fonseca has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fonseca shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Fonseca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Smith cracks Fonseca on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fonseca falls backwards against the ropes. Smith follows up with more strikes that drop Fonseca to his knees. Smith keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fonseca! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
Our winner, John Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trejo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dire Straits- Six Blade Knife. 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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29
176 lbs
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28
204 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trejo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trejo is pushing Nogueira's head away, looking to escape. Nogueira manages to hold on to the position though.
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trejo, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trejo is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nogueira prevents Trejo from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trejo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nogueira wants to stand but Trejo has his arm trapped.
Nogueira wants to control but Trejo is keeping him busy.
Nogueira is really struggling to control Trejo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trejo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nogueira but great work by Trejo.
Trejo stands up and beckons Nogueira to his feet.
Nogueira avoids a kick to the body.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Trejo, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Trejo against the ropes but Trejo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trejo lands a big head kick that sends Nogueira tumbling to the mat! Trejo takes a step backwards and waves Nogueira back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
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!
Nogueira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Trejo eats them both and turns towards Nogueira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Trejo has managed to clinch.
Trejo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the body.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nogueira scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trejo tries to close the distance and clinch but Nogueira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nogueira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trejo on his heels. He'll look to pass Trejo's guard now, I'm sure.
Trejo wants to stand up but Nogueira is controlling him.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Trejo keeps moving.
Nogueira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trejo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nogueira blocks a head kick by Trejo.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nogueira misses with an uppercut.
Trejo throws a chopping leg kick but Nogueira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
Nogueira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Nogueira catches Trejo right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Trejo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nogueira throws out the jab.
Nogueira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trejo.
Trejo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trejo scores with a jab to the body.
Trejo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trejo scores with a kick to the body.
Nogueira gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trejo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nogueira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Trejo is working away.
Trejo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nogueira has an Americana. Trejo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nogueira is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nogueira hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Perez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Daniel Hathaway enters the ring!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Hathaway.
Perez pushes Hathaway up against the ropes in a clinch.
Perez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hathaway's face.
It looks like Daniel Hathaway has been cut.
Perez tries a body shot but Hathaway blocks it.
Hathaway has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez lands a damaging elbow.
Hathaway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hathaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hathaway's efforts to push away.
Hathaway is looking to break free of the clinch but Perez has double underhooks.
Hathaway has had enough of the clinch but Perez keeps him there for the moment.
Hathaway manages to break the clinch.
Hathaway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hathaway looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Hathaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hathaway circles away.
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses.
Perez lands a head kick. Hathaway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Hathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez moves into range and clinches up with Hathaway.
Hathaway misses with a body punch.
Hathaway pushes Perez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Perez misses with a knee to the head.
Hathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway throws a big shot that misses.
Hathaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perez.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hathaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
Perez lands an elbow that stopped Hathaway in his tracks for a moment.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hathaway is defending well for now.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Hathaway blocks with his arms.
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
Perez has a couple of punches blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway stalling in the clinch.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Hathaway is blocking nicely.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Hathaway blocks with his arms.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Hathaway wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Hathaway tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hathaway managing to block the knees to the body from Perez.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Hathaway is blocking nicely.
Hathaway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hathaway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Perez misses with an elbow strike.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
Hathaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hathaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hathaway. Those never looked like landing.
Hathaway throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hathaway circles away.
Hathaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perez.
Hathaway misses with a double jab.
Perez has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hathaway throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
Perez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hathaway. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hathaway circles away.
Perez scores with a push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hathaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Alberto Perez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Hathaway's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perez scores with a nice body kick.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Hathaway.
No joy there for Hathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hathaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Hathaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Hathaway in a clinch.
Perez keeps control of Hathaway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perez lands an elbow that stopped Hathaway in his tracks for a moment.
Hathaway wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Perez.
Luis Alberto Perez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Daniel Hathaway's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Perez.
Hathaway is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Hathaway blocks with his arms.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Hathaway blocks it.
Perez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hathaway's face.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
Hathaway breaks the clinch.
Perez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hathaway counters with a straight right hand.
Perez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hathaway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez tries to clinch up but Hathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Hathaway.
Perez tries to clinch there but Hathaway circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hathaway in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Perez blocks a jab.
Perez blocks a head kick by Hathaway.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
Perez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez tries to clinch there but Hathaway circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hathaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Hathaway looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez tries to clinch up but Hathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez tries to clinch up but Hathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Hathaway scores with a three punch combo!
Perez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hathaway throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Daniel Hathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hathaway.
Hathaway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hathaway throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hathaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez connects with a leg kick. Hathaway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hathaway connects with a single shot there.
Perez is looking to clinch but Hathaway is avoiding it.
Hathaway misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perez.
Perez scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez tries to clinch but Hathaway moves out of range.
Perez pushes Hathaway up against the ropes in a clinch.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hathaway is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hathaway is trying to force a seperation but Perez has the dominant position.
Hathaway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Perez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hathaway in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Alberto Perez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Hathaway's cut.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Perez tries to clinch up.
Hathaway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
Perez closes the distance but Hathaway moves to the side
and Hathaway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
Perez slips a straight right by Hathaway.
Hathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perez tries to clinch there but Hathaway circles away.
Perez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hathaway throws a combination. Perez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hathaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hathaway counters with a three punch combo that has Perez backing up. Perez nods at Hathaway to acknowledge the strikes.
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hathaway tries to break free but Perez pushes him back against the ropes.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway is trying to stall.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez tries to land knees in the clinch but Hathaway avoids the damage to the body.
Hathaway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez lands a left hand.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Hathaway blocks with his arms.
Hathaway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Perez misses with a knee to the head.
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
Hathaway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hathaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hathaway checks it well.
No joy there for Hathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a three punch combo that has Hathaway backing up. Hathaway nods at Perez to acknowledge the strikes.
Luis Alberto Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez pushes Hathaway away with a front kick.
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez tries to clinch but Hathaway is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hathaway throws a combination that misses
and Perez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hathaway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Hathaway is blocking nicely.
Hathaway is looking to break free of the clinch but Perez has double underhooks.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez working aggressively here.
Hathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway connects with a single shot there.
Hathaway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hathaway misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hathaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez is looking to slow Hathaway down with leg kicks.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Hathaway.
Perez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hathaway checks it well.
Perez tries to clinch but Hathaway is having none of it.
Perez wants to clinch up but Hathaway keeps it at a distance.
Perez wants to clinch up but Hathaway keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway scores with a jab to the head.
Perez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perez has Hathaway up against the ropes in a clinch.
Perez with a knee to the head.
Hathaway manages to break the clinch.
Hathaway cracks a nice hook into Perez's ribs.
Hathaway throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel Hathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hathaway under the eye.
A solid body kick from Perez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hathaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Hathaway.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Alberto Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Alberto Perez!
Luis Alberto Perez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes into the arena with Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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193 lbs
31 - 27 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers working aggressively here.
Barnes working Rogers over with knees to the body.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Barnes.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frankie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Barnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rogers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers gets control of Barnes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rogers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes postures up.
Rogers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogers is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is adopting a defensive guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Rogers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rogers dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
Barnes sends Rogers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barnes is motioning to the referee to let Rogers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers forces Barnes back against the ropes and clinches.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
Rogers looks winded!
Barnes lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnes tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes landing knees to the body.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Rogers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnes quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rogers seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Barnes has recovered full guard.
Barnes wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Rogers is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Rogers is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Rogers takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes postures up.
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Rogers is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to stand but Rogers is controlling his head.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers taking a bit of punishment here - Barnes scoring with strikes.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rogers's legs.
Barnes wants to stand but Rogers is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Rogers denies him.
Rogers tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes trying to control the position but Rogers is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frankie Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Rogers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the ropes.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes with a knee to the head.
Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes works on Rogers's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Rogers fails to pull guard.
Frankie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Barnes connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes with a knee to the head.
Barnes connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rogers! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Barnes is unloading with more strikes now! Rogers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Barnes!
Frankie Barnes retains his middleweight title!
Frankie Barnes made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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