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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimme Buttler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



181 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
175 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin


HERITAGE! (message for laundry)


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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimme Buttler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttler throws a head kick but Hudson moves out of range.

Hudson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hudson winds up and cracks Buttler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buttler trying to control from the bottom.
Buttler has hold of Hudson's hands but Hudson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hudson working Buttler over with strikes.
Hudson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hudson working over Buttler with some ground and pound. Buttler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hudson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hudson working the head and body with strikes.
Hudson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buttler tries to kick Hudson off but Hudson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hudson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Hudson there.
Hudson working over Buttler with some ground and pound. Buttler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hudson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Buttler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buttler tries to get out of the position.
Hudson is nestled in close to Buttler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buttler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hudson.
Buttler wants to get back to his feet.
Hudson winds up and cracks Buttler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttler is looking to escape.
Buttler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudson on the ground.
Buttler has hold of Hudson's hands but Hudson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buttler taking some punishment here, with Hudson in his half guard.
Hudson stops Buttler from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hudson connects with a nice short shot to Buttler's temple.
Hudson is nestled in close to Buttler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buttler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hudson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hudson connects with a nice short shot to Buttler's temple.
Hudson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buttler is looking to escape.
Hudson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Hudson there.
Hudson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hudson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hudson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Hudson there.
Nice strikes from Hudson there.
Hudson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hudson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hudson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buttler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hudson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hudson slips a nice elbow through Buttler's hands, connecting with Buttler's forehead.
Hudson working Buttler over with strikes.
Buttler is trying to stand back up but Hudson is controlling him
Hudson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hudson lands strikes from half guard.
Hudson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hudson connects with a nice short shot to Buttler's temple.
Nice strikes from Hudson there.

Buttler is rocked!
Hudson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buttler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Buttler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hudson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hudson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buttler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buttler taking some punishment here, with Hudson in his half guard.
Hudson working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Buttler is looking to escape.
Buttler is breathing heavily.
Hudson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson lands strikes from half guard.
Hudson is nestled in close to Buttler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hudson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hudson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Buttler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hudson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Hudson!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
45%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ahilen Quarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Saaim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quarrel comes to the cage accompanied by Hype. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
182 cm
23
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahilen Quarrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Saaim!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saaim misses with a hook. Quarrel ducked under it nicely.
Quarrel throws a head kick but Saaim moves out of range.
Quarrel looks for a takedown but Saaim sprawls well.
Saaim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saaim misses with a double jab
and Quarrel counters with a nice body kick.
Saaim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quarrel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saaim somewhat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saaim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quarrel - the referee stops the clock and Saaim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quarrel. Saaim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quarrel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quarrel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quarrel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quarrel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saaim tries to counter with a clinch but Quarrel shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quarrel fails to land with a series of punches.
Quarrel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quarrel throws a head kick that misses

and Saaim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quarrel!
Quarrel wants to get back to his feet but Saaim is dominant here and he's now got Quarrel's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim has the hooks in. Quarrel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Quarrel trying to control the position but Saaim manages to sink in the hooks.
Saaim has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Quarrel.
Quarrel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Saaim controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Quarrel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quarrel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Saaim lands with a hammerfist to the side of Quarrel's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quarrel trying to get back to his feet but Saaim is in full control for now.
Quarrel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quarrel just trying to survive but Saaim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saaim biding his time, controlling Quarrel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Quarrel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Quarrel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Quarrel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Saaim.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saaim scores with punches from the back.

Saaim working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Quarrel trying to get back to his feet but Saaim is in full control for now.
Quarrel tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saaim scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Quarrel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Saaim dominated that round.
That's time! Quarrel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Saaim misses with a head kick.

Quarrel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saaim tries to break free but Quarrel pushes him back against the cage.
Saaim stalls.
Saaim keeps control of Quarrel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Saaim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quarrel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quarrel.

Quarrel gets tackled into the cage by Saaim. Saaim maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saaim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quarrel walks away with a smile on his face. Saaim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quarrel tries to bum rush Saaim with a series of wild strikes but Saaim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saaim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Saaim clinches with his opponent.

Saaim manages to break the clinch.
Ahilen Quarrel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Quarrel.

Saaim moves into the clinch.
Saaim fails to pull guard.
Quarrel tries to break free but Saaim pushes him back against the cage.
Saaim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quarrel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ahilen Quarrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Saaim.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quarrel shoots in looking for a takedown. Saaim tries to sprawl out of it but Quarrel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saaim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saaim appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saaim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saaim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Saaim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Quarrel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saaim is in Quarrel's guard.
Saaim is breathing heavily.
Saaim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Quarrel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saaim won't allow Quarrel to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saaim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saaim passes Quarrel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saaim content to control rather than advance.
Saaim winds up and cracks Quarrel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saaim tries to stand and escape but Quarrel is controlling the position.
Saaim working the head and body with strikes.
Saaim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quarrel is in trouble now - Saaim has advanced to mount!

Saaim goes for an armbar but Quarrel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Quarrel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quarrel preventing the sweep.
Quarrel trying to control but Saaim is working from the bottom.
Quarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saaim is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saaim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saaim keeping moving, preventing Quarrel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Saaim 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! This is the final round!


Saaim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quarrel.
Quarrel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saaim as he avoids it easily.
Saaim looks to throw the jab but Quarrel is out of range.

Saaim clinches with his opponent.

Quarrel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quarrel misses with the combination.
Quarrel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saaim instigates a clinch.

Saaim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quarrel trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saaim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saaim lands a nice short elbow.
Saaim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saaim is continuing to stall.
Saaim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Saaim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saaim controlling the action here.

Saaim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quarrel is just riding it out for now. Saaim eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quarrel tries to get to full guard but Saaim has control of the leg.
Saaim working the head and body with strikes.
Saaim wants to control but Quarrel is keeping him busy.
Saaim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quarrel looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saaim lands strikes from half guard.
Quarrel trying to control but Saaim postures up.
Saaim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saaim misses with a body kick.

Saaim clinches up with Quarrel and pushes him back against the cage.

Saaim breaks from the clinch.
Saaim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quarrel tries for a takedown but Saaim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quarrel tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saaim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quarrel sprawls well. Quarrel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saaim gets slowly back to his feet.
Quarrel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quarrel shoots for a double leg takedown but Saaim sprawls well. He's pushed Quarrel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahilen Quarrel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Saaim has taken the fight to the clinch.
CJ Saaim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saaim can't get the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Saaim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saaim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Saaim!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
34%

 

Undercard bout


 

Undercard bout


 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Domino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynard Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



183 cm
25
191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
182 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Domino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maynard Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.
Keenan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Domino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Domino as he avoids it easily.
Keenan goes for a double leg but Domino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Domino continues to drive forward.

Keenan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Domino gets the takedown into side control.
Keenan wants to get back to his feet but Domino is dominant here and he's now got Keenan's back!
Domino scores with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domino tries to keep control of the position but Keenan is staying busy.
Keenan covering up well and avoiding damage.
Keenan is trying to get back to his feet but Domino has full control of the position and if anything, Keenan has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Domino.
Domino lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Keenan.
Domino is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Domino punches Keenan on the ear.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan is trying to get back to his feet but Domino has full control of the position and if anything, Keenan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Keenan breaks Domino's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Keenan tries to free his leg and advance position but Domino is retaining full guard.
Keenan wants to get up but he can't break Domino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Keenan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keenan misses with a takedown
and Domino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Don Domino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Domino is avoiding it.
Domino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Keenan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Domino.

Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keenan wants it to stay on the feet.
Domino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKeenan.
Domino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keenan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Domino.

Keenan has Domino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keenan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Domino tumbling to the mat - Keenan dives into Domino's guard.

Domino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!

Keenan forces Domino back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domino tries to break free but Keenan pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan tries a body shot but Domino blocks it.
Domino stops a takedown attempt from Keenan.
Keenan jumps guard but Domino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keenan looking to stall.
Keenan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Domino is defending well.
Domino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Domino is trying to push Keenan away but Keenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Domino tries to pull guard but Keenan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domino has his takedown stuffed

and Keenan counters by moving into the clinch.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Domino.
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 Don Domino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!



Keenan closes the distance and clinches.
Domino jumps guard but Keenan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Domino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Domino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Keenan takes the fight into the clinch.
Domino prevents a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan stalling the fight.
Keenan pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Keenan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keenan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Domino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keenan.
Keenan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Domino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Don Domino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.

Keenan manages to break the clinch.

Keenan gets a clinch.
Keenan looking to stall.
Maynard Keenan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Domino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan stuffs the takedown.
Domino works over Keenan's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Domino does no damage.
Domino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Domino tries a head kick but it misses.

Domino tries to keep at a distance but Keenan has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Domino does it's job there.

Keenan clinches up with Domino and pushes him back against the cage.
Domino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Keenan drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Domino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Domino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Domino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keenan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Domino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domino trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom.
Keenan wants to stand and escape but Domino is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Keenan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Domino has picked Keenan up and slammed him! Keenan can't keep hold of the triangle and Domino manages to pass to side control!
Keenan is not content to let Domino control the position.
Keenan is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keenan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keenan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
Keenan holds on to Domino's head and controls the position momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Domino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan.
Domino throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Domino is avoiding it.

Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Domino in a clinch.
Keenan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Domino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Domino wants to get back to striking at distance but Keenan won't allow it.
Domino has had enough of the clinch but Keenan keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Domino dominated that second round.
That's time! Domino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!


Keenan closes the distance but Domino moves to the side
and Domino counters with a left and a right that stings Keenan.
Domino dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Domino misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Keenan as Domino shoots in.

Keenan forces Domino back against the cage and clinches.
Keenan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Keenan stalls.
Domino goes for a takedown attempt but Keenan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Domino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domino avoids it really well and circles away.
Domino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domino misses with a wild combination.
Don Domino is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keenan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domino dives in and grabs Keenan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keenan pushes down on Domino's head and hops out.

Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Domino is trying to push Keenan away but Keenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Domino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keenan walks away with a smile on his face. Domino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Keenan moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Keenan.
Keenan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keenan is stalling here.
Keenan stalling in the clinch.
Keenan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Keenan tries to land a knee to the head but Domino blocks with his arms.
Domino is trying to break the clinch but Keenan is controlling him.
Keenan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Domino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan moves in looking to clinch but Domino pushes him off.
Keenan tries to clinch but Domino is having none of it.
Domino misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keenan instigates a clinch.
Domino letting Keenan take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keenan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don Domino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keenan swivels and escapes.
Keenan connects with a body shot.
Keenan tries to clinch but Domino is having none of it.
Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Domino.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Domino circles away.

Keenan closes the distance and pushes Domino back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keenan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Domino uses good head movement to avoid it.

Domino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domino keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Domino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Keenan wants to clinch but Domino slips to the side
and Domino counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Domino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maynard Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Domino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Domino!

A determined Don Domino didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ned Nedeltsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Handerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gil Handerson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ned Nedeltsev's chin.



181 cm
25
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
183 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ned Nedeltsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gil Handerson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nedeltsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Nedeltsev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Handerson uses from the top position.

Nedeltsev wriggles free and stands up.
Handerson shoots and misses
and Nedeltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nedeltsev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Handerson clinches up against the cage.
Handerson is trying to maintain a safe position but Nedeltsev gets an underhook and turns Handerson into the cage.
Nedeltsev is trying to drag Handerson to the mat but Handerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been informed that Handerson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Nedeltsev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nedeltsev is thwarting Handerson's attempts to control the position.

Nedeltsev is looking for a kimura but Handerson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nedeltsev to get the leverage.
Handerson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Handerson wants to improve his position but Nedeltsev is controlling well.
Nedeltsev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nedeltsev is working for a submission of some sort.
Handerson is trying to control but can't.
Handerson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Nedeltsev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handerson is just riding it out for now. Nedeltsev eventually gives up the hold.

Nedeltsev seems to be working for a kimura but Handerson defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nedeltsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Nedeltsev seems to be looking for submissions.
Handerson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nedeltsev.
Nedeltsev working over Handerson with some ground and pound. Handerson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nedeltsev blocks the strikes from Handerson.
Nedeltsev lands strikes from half guard.
Nedeltsev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Nedeltsev is looking for a kimura but Handerson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nedeltsev to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nedeltsev is working away from the top position though.

Nedeltsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Nedeltsev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handerson is just riding it out for now. Nedeltsev eventually gives up the hold.
Nedeltsev blocks the strikes from Handerson.
Nedeltsev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nedeltsev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nedeltsev is taking a breather. Handerson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Nedeltsev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handerson is just riding it out for now. Nedeltsev eventually gives up the hold.
Nedeltsev 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nedeltsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nedeltsev.

Nedeltsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nedeltsev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Nedeltsev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.



Nedeltsev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Handerson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nedeltsev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Handerson to the mat. Handerson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Handerson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nedeltsev is controlling him.
Nedeltsev scoring with some ground and pound.
Handerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nedeltsev controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedeltsev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Handerson for as long as he can get away with.
Handerson is looking to stand up but Nedeltsev isn't so interested in that idea.
Nedeltsev throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedeltsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Handerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nedeltsev 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.
Handerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nedeltsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Nedeltsev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Handerson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Handerson has escaped and now he's on top!

Nedeltsev has his hands on Handerson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Handerson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Handerson rushes Nedeltsev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nedeltsev pulls guard successfully.
Nedeltsev keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Handerson is looking to stand up but Nedeltsev won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedeltsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nedeltsev has Handerson pulled in close to control his posture.
Nedeltsev punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ned Nedeltsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nedeltsev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nedeltsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Nedeltsev, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Handerson clinches with his opponent.
Handerson is trying to maintain a safe position but Nedeltsev gets an underhook and turns Handerson into the cage.

Nedeltsev breaks the clinch.

Nedeltsev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handerson, pushing him back against the cage.

Nedeltsev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nedeltsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handerson can do to turn this around?
Nedeltsev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Handerson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedeltsev working over Handerson with some ground and pound. Handerson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nedeltsev lands strikes from half guard.
Nedeltsev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nedeltsev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nedeltsev is looking to take a break and control but Handerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nedeltsev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Handerson defending well though.

Nedeltsev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handerson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nedeltsev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handerson swings for the body but Nedeltsev moves out of range.

Handerson instigates a clinch.

Nedeltsev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Handerson regains guard immediately.

Handerson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nedeltsev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Nedeltsev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Handerson moves out of range of the strikes.
Handerson walks into a jab.
Nedeltsev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Handerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nedeltsev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Nedeltsev closes the distance and clinches.

Nedeltsev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nedeltsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nedeltsev has his hands on Handerson's head, controlling the position.
Nedeltsev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nedeltsev is thwarting Handerson's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Handerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nedeltsev.

Nedeltsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nedeltsev.

Nedeltsev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Handerson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ned Nedeltsev!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larith Shun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Larith Shun was going to win. Let's see if he was right.



180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
180 cm
25
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident


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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Paige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larith Shun!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paige connects with a nice looking jab.

Shun decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shun trying to control from half guard but Paige is working away.

Shun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paige wants to get back to his feet.
Shun passes to full mount!
Shun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shun trying to control but Paige is having none of it.
Paige trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shun is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paige has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Shun is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Shun extends the arm and Paige is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larith Shun!
A pretty intense looking Larith Shun took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ade Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tate is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Engine No. 9. The key to victory for Ade Bolton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.



184 cm
25
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0
179 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ade Bolton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Tate!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolton lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tate has time to react.
Bolton keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tate.

Tate is rocked!
Bolton cracks Tate with a hook to the temple - Tate is on wobbly legs here! Bolton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tate falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bolton wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ade Bolton !
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Guard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toole Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Ring of fire. Guard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Next Big Thing. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!



187 cm
25
174 lbs
7 - 0 - 0
179 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ottis Toole Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Guard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Toole Jr. No joy for Guard on that attempt.
Toole Jr scores with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Toole Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guard tries to clinch but Toole Jr is having none of it.
Guard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toole Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Guard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toole Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guard swings widly with a right hand
and Toole Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Guard misses with a straight left.

Guard moves into range and clinches up with Toole Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toole Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ottis Toole Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Guard.
Guard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toole Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toole Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toole Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Guard misses.
Toole Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Guard fails with the takedown
enabling Toole Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Darth Guard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toole Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guard swings widly with a right hand
and Toole Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guard throws a right hand that misses
and Toole Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Toole Jr misses its intended target.
Guard with the counter takedown but Toole Jr avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr lands a jab to Guard's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toole Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Toole Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guard.
Guard darts in trying to clinch
and Toole Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toole Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guard misses with a lunging right hand
and Toole Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Toole Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Guard misses with a lunging right hand
and Toole Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Guard wants to clinch but Toole Jr slips to the side
and Toole Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr misses with a hook. Guard ducked under it nicely.
Guard walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Toole Jr.
Guard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toole Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toole Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toole Jr throwing a counter right hand but Guard manages to avoid it.
Guard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toole Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Toole Jr scores with the left hand. Guard knows he should have avoided that one.
Guard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Toole Jr catches Guard right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toole Jr.
Toole Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ottis Toole Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guard misses with a hook
and Toole Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guard misses with a right hand
and Toole Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Guard closes the distance but Toole Jr moves to the side
and Toole Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Toole Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toole Jr staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ottis Toole Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Toole Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Guard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toole Jr jabs Guard right on the nose. Guard blinks but takes it well.
Guard throws an off balance right hand
and Toole Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toole Jr ducks under a wild hook from Guard.
Guard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toole Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guard misses with a takedown
and Toole Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ottis Toole Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Guard.
Guard throws a jab when Toole Jr was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Toole Jr misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guard misses with an uppercut
and Toole Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Toole Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toole Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Toole Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toole Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guard can do to turn this around?
Guard misses with a right hand
and Toole Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guard walks into a stiff left hand from Toole Jr.
Guard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Toole Jr counter with a right hand.
Guard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toole Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toole Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guard.
Guard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guard throws an overhand right that lands on Toole Jr's shoulder, as Toole Jr tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toole Jr.
Toole Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guard in his tracks.
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!
Guard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toole Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Guard darts in trying to clinch
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toole Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guard doesn't seem bothered though.
Guard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toole Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Toole Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole Jr connects with a right hand. Guard shakes it off.
Guard swings widly with a right hand
and Toole Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Toole Jr.
Guard is trying desperately to land a takedown but Toole Jr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Guard.
Guard misses with a looping right.
Toole Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guard misses with a left hand
and Toole Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guard throws a poor cross that misses
and Toole Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Guard throws a poor cross that misses
and Toole Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toole Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Toole Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guard has time to react.
Guard blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guard tries to clinch up.
Toole Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toole Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toole Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guard.
Guard looks to land a left hand but Toole Jr moved out of range nicely.
Guard has his takedown stuffed
letting Toole Jr counter with a right hand.
Toole Jr scores with a body shot.
Toole Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Guard misses with an uppercut
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guard has his takedown stuffed
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ottis Toole Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Toole Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Guard should have avoided that one.
Guard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toole Jr's waist but Toole Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guard off to one side.
It looked like Toole Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toole Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toole Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Toole Jr scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Toole Jr finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Guard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole Jr throws a lazy right hand but Guard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Toole Jr misses.
Guard misses with a hook.
It looked like Toole Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guard throws an off balance right hand
enabling Toole Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toole Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Toole Jr cracks Guard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guard takes a jab right on the kisser.

Guard is rocked!
Guard shoots and misses
and Toole Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Guard is still on wobbly legs! Can Toole Jr finish him?
Toole Jr steps in with a hook that catches Guard right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Toole Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Guard looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole Jr!
Ottis Toole Jr retains his welterweight title!
Ottis Toole Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dobber Snodgrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arran Balthazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arran Balthazar enters the cage!



184 cm
25
184 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
181 cm
27
191 lbs
10 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin


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Voodoo Nutrition


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dobber Snodgrass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arran Balthazar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snodgrass misses the body punch
and Balthazar counters with a nice body kick.
Balthazar misses with a straight right.
Snodgrass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snodgrass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snodgrass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Snodgrass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balthazar manages to avoid it.
Balthazar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snodgrass looks to land a left hand but Balthazar moved out of range nicely.
Snodgrass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balthazar.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snodgrass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balthazar doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balthazar. Snodgrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balthazar throws a poor cross that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass slips a straight right by Balthazar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Snodgrass.
We've been told by Snodgrass's head coaches at WIGGLEBOTTOM'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balthazar tries to land a body kick

and Snodgrass counters by moving into the clinch.
Snodgrass throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Snodgrass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snodgrass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass tries a body shot but Balthazar blocks it.
Balthazar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balthazar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balthazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balthazar working aggressively here.
Balthazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snodgrass avoids it.
Balthazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass lands a right hand.
Balthazar missing with knees to the body.
Snodgrass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snodgrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Balthazar.
A shot in the inside from Snodgrass.
Balthazar blocks a body shot from Snodgrass.
Balthazar misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass struggles to land a body shot inside as Balthazar controls his hands.
Snodgrass avoiding damage as Balthazar throws knees to the body.
Balthazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balthazar misses with a knee to the head.
Balthazar missing with knees to the body.
Snodgrass takes a shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.
Balthazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Balthazar fails to land.
Snodgrass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snodgrass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balthazar looking to throw knees to the head but Snodgrass is blocking nicely.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Snodgrass.
Balthazar lands with a light punch inside.
Snodgrass managing to block the knees to the body from Balthazar.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balthazar's elbow.
Balthazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass has a couple of punches blocked by Balthazar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balthazar.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Balthazar looking to throw knees to the head but Snodgrass is blocking nicely.
Balthazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snodgrass misses with a knee to the head.
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balthazar misses with a knee to the head.
Snodgrass avoiding damage as Balthazar throws knees to the body.
Snodgrass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balthazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snodgrass avoids it.
Snodgrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Balthazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balthazar trying to land knees to the body.
Snodgrass takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Dobber Snodgrass has been cut.
Balthazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snodgrass.
Balthazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass is trying to maintain a safe position but Balthazar gets an underhook and turns Snodgrass into the cage.
Balthazar trying to land knees to the body.
Snodgrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balthazar backwards.
Balthazar missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land.
Balthazar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balthazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Balthazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balthazar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snodgrass blocks it with crossed arms.
Balthazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snodgrass's elbow.
Balthazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balthazar misses with the head strike.
Snodgrass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balthazar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balthazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balthazar blocks an uppercut.
Snodgrass misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balthazar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balthazar.
Balthazar throws an elbow that misses.
Snodgrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balthazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Dobber Snodgrass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dobber Snodgrass'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.


Balthazar tries to clinch there but Snodgrass circles away.
Snodgrass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snodgrass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balthazar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snodgrass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snodgrass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snodgrass drops his hands momentarily and Balthazar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balthazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snodgrass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Snodgrass misses its target.
Snodgrass misses with a wild combination.
Balthazar cracks Snodgrass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snodgrass tries to move into range but Balthazar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balthazar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snodgrass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balthazar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snodgrass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snodgrass throws a jab when Balthazar was well out of range.
Balthazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snodgrass keeps the fight on the outside.
Balthazar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balthazar misses the body punch
enabling Snodgrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Balthazar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snodgrass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balthazar misses with a hook to the body
and Snodgrass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balthazar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snodgrass.
Balthazar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snodgrass with a nice cross.
Balthazar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balthazar misses the shot to the body.
Snodgrass looks to clinch
and Balthazar counters with a left to the body.
Arran Balthazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balthazar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Balthazar as he connects with a hook.
Balthazar scores with a hook.
Snodgrass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balthazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snodgrass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snodgrass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balthazar misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snodgrass misses the target.
Balthazar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snodgrass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balthazar moves away.
Jab from Snodgrass.
Balthazar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balthazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snodgrass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snodgrass lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar connects with the punch.
Balthazar tries to clinch but Snodgrass is having none of it.
Snodgrass lands the left hand.
Balthazar looks to score with a jab to the body but Snodgrass is just out of range.
Snodgrass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Balthazar throws a leg kick which misses Snodgrass's front leg but catches the back leg as Snodgrass tries to avoid it.
Arran Balthazar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snodgrass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balthazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A leg kick checked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass throwing a counter right hand but Balthazar manages to avoid it.
Balthazar scores with a hook to the body. Snodgrass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balthazar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snodgrass's head backwards.
Snodgrass misses with a straight left.
Balthazar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Snodgrass throws a head kick but Balthazar moves out of range.
Balthazar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snodgrass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snodgrass. Balthazar does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balthazar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snodgrass counters with a right hand to the body.
Snodgrass loads up on a big right hand but Balthazar slips the punch.
Balthazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balthazar, as that shot connected.
Snodgrass lands the left hand.
Balthazar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snodgrass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balthazar.
A big left from Balthazar misses.
Balthazar misses the body punch
and Snodgrass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balthazar throws a right hand that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Snodgrass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arran Balthazar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dobber Snodgrass's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Snodgrass ducks under a wild hook from Balthazar.
Balthazar misses with an uppercut
and Snodgrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Balthazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snodgrass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Balthazar.

Balthazar rushes Snodgrass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass blocks an uppercut.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balthazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balthazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snodgrass lands a left hand.
Snodgrass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Balthazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snodgrass avoids it.
Balthazar misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Snodgrass - that landed with a thud.
Balthazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snodgrass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balthazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a shot to the body.
Snodgrass works on Balthazar's body with a couple of short punches.
Snodgrass lands a hook that snaps the head of Balthazar backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass is leaning against Balthazar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balthazar backwards.
Snodgrass lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Snodgrass - that landed with a thud.
Snodgrass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balthazar.
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snodgrass is leaning against Balthazar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snodgrass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Snodgrass.
Balthazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dobber Snodgrass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Balthazar is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass scores with a shoulder strike.
Balthazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Snodgrass finish him?
Balthazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clinched against the cage, Snodgrass lands a big elbow that drops Balthazar! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Balthazar is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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