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Kilo 6 Dekkers V McLAren PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone comes to the cage accompanied by t.i and ludacris-wish you would. 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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190 lbs
36 - 58 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Drone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 58 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg gets the takedown into side control.
Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drone to see if he's OK.
Drone is trying to improve his position.
Schwarzeneg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Drone is holding Schwarzeneg down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Drone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schwarzeneg gets to mount! Drone was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Schwarzeneg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drone tries to hold on but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Drone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drone is trying to escape back to his feet but Schwarzeneg uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Drone is trying to work for a sweep but Schwarzeneg has mounted him!
Drone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Drone actively working from the bottom here.
Drone wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schwarzeneg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schwarzeneg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drone taking some punishment here, with Schwarzeneg in his half guard.
Schwarzeneg prevents Drone from improving his position.
Drone wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drone is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzeneg sits in half guard.
Drone is looking to control Schwarzeneg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drone avoid being mounted?
Drone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg controlling the pace.
Drone wants to get back to full guard but Schwarzeneg has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drone prevents Schwarzeneg from moving into mount.
Schwarzeneg stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Schwarzeneg clinches up with Drone and pushes him back against the cage.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but Drone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drone lands a right hand.
Schwarzeneg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt
and Drone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Schwarzeneg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson Drone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown attempt - Drone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
Schwarzeneg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drone scores with a shoulder strike.
Drone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Drone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schwarzeneg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schwarzeneg manages to circle out of the way.
Schwarzeneg misses with a takedown
and Drone counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyson Drone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Drone is trying to get an arm triangle but Schwarzeneg is defending well.
Drone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drone tries for a kimura but Schwarzeneg is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to escape but Drone is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drone moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwarzeneg striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Drone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schwarzeneg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schwarzeneg misses with a strike from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep.
Roger Schwarzeneg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drone avoids the strikes from the bottom by Schwarzeneg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drone off and has taken his back!
Drone tries to escape but Schwarzeneg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schwarzeneg lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Schwarzeneg wants to control but Drone is keeping busy.
Drone is in bad spot here.
Schwarzeneg has good solid back control here.
Drone is trying to stand back up.
Drone covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drone wants to get back to his feet.
Can Drone hold on?! Schwarzeneg is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Drone is covering up but some of the strikes from Schwarzeneg are getting through and doing damage.
Drone turns into Schwarzeneg and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drone wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg is keeping the position.
Drone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schwarzeneg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schwarzeneg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schwarzeneg!
Drone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwarzeneg moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drone.
Drone being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Schwarzeneg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schwarzeneg goes for a double leg but Drone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drone continues to drive forward.
Drone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Drone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwarzeneg.
Drone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Drone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson Drone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg shoots and misses
and Drone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a takedown but Drone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwarzeneg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drone blocks a head kick by Schwarzeneg.
It appears Drone was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg is defended easily by Drone.
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drone pinned against the cage. Drone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Schwarzeneg avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Drone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schwarzeneg throws a leg kick
and Drone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schwarzeneg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Drone circles away easily
and Drone counters with a one-two to the body.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drone counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Schwarzeneg badly! Drone follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Schwarzeneg out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Drone finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Drone!
A less than humble Tyson Drone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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274 lbs
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217 lbs
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World class 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Salgado misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and Salgado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pitakaka thinking.
Salgado throws a leg kick but Pitakaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitakaka throws a wild body kick that Salgado sees coming a mile off.
Salgado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ in the buildup to the fight.
Salgado misses with a looping left.
Pitakaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitakaka. Salgado shrugs it off though.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Salgado moves out of range easily.
Salgado misses with a hook.
No joy there for Salgado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitakaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Salgado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pitakaka as he avoids it easily.
Salgado backing away here, and Pitakaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Salgado's leg. Salgado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salgado checks a leg kick.
Salgado jabs Pitakaka right on the nose. Pitakaka blinks but takes it well.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salgado takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salgado tries to clinch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Salgado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salgado cracks Pitakaka with an open hand slap.
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Salgado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salgado shoots in but Pitakaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salgado avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Salgado shoots and misses
and Pitakaka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Salgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Salgado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salgado lands a big head kick that sends Pitakaka tumbling to the mat! Salgado takes a step backwards and waves Pitakaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pitakaka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Salgado moves out of range.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Salgado finish him?
Salgado darts in looking for a takedown but Pitakaka gets double underhooks and turns Salgado into the cage.
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Salgado moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pitakaka is looking to land body kicks.
Pitakaka throws out a loose jab but Salgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salgado tries a head kick but it misses.
Salgado lands a big head kick that sends Pitakaka tumbling to the mat! Salgado takes a step backwards and waves Pitakaka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A swing and a miss from Pitakaka.
Salgado loads up on a big right hand but Pitakaka slips the punch.
Salgado throws a solid leg kick but Pitakaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salgado.
Pitakaka tries to work over Salgado's front leg with a kick but Salgado checks it.
Pitakaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salgado's sensitive parts.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salgado avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Salgado avoids it.
Salgado blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Salgado throws a big shot that misses.
Pitakaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Salgado misses with a straight right.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Salgado manages to duck under it in time.
Salgado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Salgado is out of range.
Salgado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salgado closes the distance and pushes Pitakaka back into the cage.
Salgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salgado breaks from the clinch.
Pitakaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salgado throws a leg kick
and Pitakaka counters with a left and a right that stings Salgado.
Pitakaka slips under a jab from Salgado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salgado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salgado's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salgado drops Pitakaka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pitakaka looks back up at him and smiles so Salgado waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pitakaka walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Salgado! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sail. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
28 - 34 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vegata moves into range and clinches up with Margera.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Margera avoids it.
Vegata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Margera is defending well for now.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Margera gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vegata is not content to let Margera control the position.
Vegata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Margera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vegata wants to improve his position but Margera is controlling well.
Margera 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.
Margera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vegata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Margera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegata defending well though.
Vegata wants to control but Margera is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Margera moves into full mount! Vegata won't be happy about that!
Margera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vegata is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Margera scoring with strikes but Vegata is staying in there.
Vegata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vegata takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Margera controlling the pace for now.
Margera cracks Vegata with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vegata is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Vegata bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Margera and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Margera!
Bam Margera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beat It. Machine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hell Yeah. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog moves out of range as Machine strikes.
A big right from Dog misses.
Machine slips a straight right by Dog.
Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog scores with a one two! Machine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dog jabs at Machine's body.
Dog dives in and scores a takedown into Machine's guard.
Machine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dog off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dog sprawls well initially but Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machine's back!
Machine trying to control the action but Dog just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Machine's chin but Machine turns very nicely into Dog's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Machine.
Machine is fighting to break Dog's control of his arms but Dog is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machine trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Dog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machine controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dog trying to control the position.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine postures up.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Machine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dog misses with the combination.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Dog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machine lands with an overhand left.
Dog checks a low kick from Machine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with an inside leg kick.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Machine misses.
Machine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machine scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Machine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine throws out a counter right but Dog avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Dog misses.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Machine lands a jab to the head.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machine breaks the clinch.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazy Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine throws a series of strikes that have Dog backpedaling.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab from Dog.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Dog misses with the combination.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog checks it well.
Dog looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Machine tries to land a leg kick but Dog saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Machine defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Machine tenderised Dog's leg. Dog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machine misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Machine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Dog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Dog lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
A right-left combo lands from Dog.
Crazy Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog lands with a nice combination. Machine backs away looking to recover.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Machine both land. Nice combination.
Machine tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dog takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
Machine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog lands a glancing blow to the side of Machine's head.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machine throws a combination that misses
and Dog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machine blocks a jab.
Dog misses with a double jab.
Machine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Dog closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Machine tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machine's corner calls for a 1-2. Machine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine is struggling to control the position.
Machine working aggressively here.
Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
Machine is looking to control Dog's arms but Dog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machine has his back to the cage.
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Dog throws a series of punches but Machine avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog cracks Machine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machine missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machine.
Dog throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Dog takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Dog swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine lands a high kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dog.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Machine feints and as Dog raises his hands in defense, Machine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dog is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Machine wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to stand but Dog is controlling his posture from full guard.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dog working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machine misses with a low kick.
Dog connects with a right hand. Machine shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machine is pressing down on Dog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dog wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Dog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog looking to pass the guard.
Dog wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four 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.
Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
Machine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog working a defensive guard here.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rock Machine.
I think Machine 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
Our winner, Rock Machine, 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.
The defeated Crazy Dog had this to say: 'Fuck.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danjie Mercado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercado has chosen Pagsubok as his entrance music. Sub Norris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danjie Mercado!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Norris did well to prevent Mercado getting side control.
Mercado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Norris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norris is trying to control the position but Mercado postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercado scoring with some ground and pound.
Mercado connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mercado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norris's head.
Norris has his foot on Mercado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mercado works his way back into a safe position though.
Norris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Norris is tightening it up a little... Mercado has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mercado reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mercado taps out! Nice BJJ there by Norris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sub Norris!
The defeated Danjie Mercado had this to say: 'Well, what can I say man. He's the better man today. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sudo Nym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 29 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Pablos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sudo Nym!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nym has managed to clinch.
Nym digs a right hand into Pablos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pablos's gas tank.
Nym lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pablos backwards.
Pablos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pablos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nym just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pablos manages to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nym's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nym wants to control from the top but Pablos keeps moving.
Nym trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nym chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nym won't allow Pablos to sweep him here.
Nym has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pablos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nym seems keen to control Pablos's posture.
Nym keeping full guard, as Pablos tries to pass.
Nym looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pablos is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablos advances position into side control!
Pablos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nym keeps working.
Nym is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pablos off and has taken his back!
Nym controls the action.
Nym has Pablos flattened out and is raining down punches.
Nym has Pablos flattened out and is raining down punches.
Nym controlling the position well here. Pablos rolled but Nym kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nym has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pablos.
Pablos is rocked!
Nym connects with a couple of big shots that have Pablos covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Pablos! Nym fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sudo Nym!
Sudo Nym is the new lightweight champion!
Sudo Nym took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Pablo Pablos was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy White could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ove Sundberg's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundberg tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Sundberg 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.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White cracks Sundberg with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sundberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Sundberg to work.
Sundberg misses with the head strike.
Sundberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Sundberg misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Sundberg throws a head punch that misses.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sundberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Sundberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundberg jumps guard and drags White to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sundberg is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White stands and steps away. Sundberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sundberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sundberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Sundberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White attempts a counter takedown but Sundberg avoids it well and moves away.
Freddy White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ove Sundberg.
Sundberg fails to land the takedown.
White attempts a counter takedown but Sundberg avoids it well and moves away.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sundberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White sneaks out the side door and pushes Sundberg away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White thumps Sundberg with a low kick.
A head kick misses from White.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
White has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sundberg is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
Sundberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sundberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sundberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sundberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Sundberg looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sundberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Sundberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sundberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sundberg won't allow White to get back to his feet.
Sundberg trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White wants to stand up but Sundberg is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
White is looking to stand up but Sundberg isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Sundberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sundberg has a takedown stuffed.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Sundberg is quick to defend against it.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sundberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by White.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Sundberg. Sundberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Freddy White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ove Sundberg.
White cracks Sundberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundberg shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sundberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White half committed to a counter leg kick.
White stuffs the takedown.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sundberg shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
Sundberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Sundberg is quick to defend against it.
Sundberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Sundberg is breathing heavily.
White lands a front kick.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sundberg.
Nice jab there from White.
White misses with a low kick.
White tries to clinch up.
Sundberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Sundberg shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Sundberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a solid leg kick but Sundberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sundberg is out of range.
Sundberg with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily.
Sundberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sundberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White takes the fight into the clinch.
Sundberg scores with a shoulder strike.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from White.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sundberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White presses Sundberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White misses with a low kick.
Sundberg goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
Freddy White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ove Sundberg.
White wants to clinch.
Sundberg shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands with a kick to the ribs.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White tries to sprawl but Sundberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
White pushes Sundberg off looking to stand but Sundberg dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sundberg trying to pass the guard but White defending well.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sundberg is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
White is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Freddy White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White is trying to escape back to his feet but Sundberg uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sundberg wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Sundberg is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down White's shoulder. That is not cool.
White bucks up and tries to throw Sundberg off but instead Sundberg has got his back!
White trying to get back to his feet but Sundberg is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
White is trying to get back to his feet but Sundberg has full control of the position and if anything, White has just worked his way into a worse spot.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundberg can do to turn this around?
Will Sundberg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Well, with Sundberg on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before White is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sundberg keeps control of the position easily here as White tries to buck him off.
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.
Sundberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White won't enjoy being in this position. Sundberg looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - White is tapping - it's over boys! Sundberg picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ove Sundberg!
Freddy White was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bas Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekkers comes to the cage accompanied by Shells - Get your roll on. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bas Dekkers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaren closes the distance and clinches up with Dekkers, looking for a takedown. McLaren pushes Dekkers against the cage but Dekkers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLaren lunges at Dekkers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dekkers's hand.
McLaren misses with a body punch
and Dekkers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dekkers fakes the leg kick and cracks McLaren in the body.
McLaren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dekkers counters with a two punch combo.
Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McLaren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McLaren misses with some punches.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers stalling.
McLaren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLaren misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dekkers pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but McLaren blocks it.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
McLaren pushes Dekkers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dekkers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McLaren can turn it around.
McLaren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from McLaren.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLaren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers lands a left hand.
McLaren lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaren's elbow.
McLaren takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Dekkers is stalling here.
A body shot lands from McLaren.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
McLaren misses with a punch to the body.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLaren.
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped McLaren in his tracks for a moment.
McLaren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaren.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into McLaren's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers takes a shot to the head.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren working aggressively here.
McLaren lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McLaren blocks with his arms.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaren blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McLaren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by McLaren.
The crowd cheers as McLaren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dekkers doesn't seem phased though.
McLaren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dekkers as he avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dekkers cracks McLaren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaren tries to clinch up but Dekkers circles away and keeps his distance.
McLaren closes the distance and clinches up with Dekkers, looking for a takedown. McLaren pushes Dekkers against the cage but Dekkers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands a body shot.
McLaren moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaren.
Dekkers is looking to counter with head kicks.
McLaren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dekkers throws out a leg kick but McLaren moves out of range and Dekkers only half commits.
McLaren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dekkers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekkers works McLaren's body with a nice hook.
Dekkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLaren can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLaren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dekkers moves away.
McLaren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekkers swivels and escapes.
Bas Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaren. Dekkers does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bas Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaren has Dekkers up against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McLaren blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McLaren fails to land.
McLaren misses with the head strike.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLaren is defending well for now.
Dekkers misses with an elbow strike.
Dekkers wants to stall.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaren avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
McLaren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaren blocks a body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. McLaren won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers effectively controlling the action here.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLaren avoids the elbow strike from Dekkers, against the cage.
McLaren avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bas Dekkers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
McLaren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
McLaren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dekkers misses with an elbow strike.
McLaren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLaren misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Bas Dekkers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McLaren lands a body shot.
McLaren moves to clinch but Dekkers breaks away
and Dekkers counters with a leg kick.
McLaren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dekkers to the mat! Dekkers manages to get full guard.
Dekkers wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McLaren manages to pass to side control.
McLaren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dekkers avoid being mounted?
Dekkers is staying active underneath McLaren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dekkers is holding on to half guard well.
McLaren is keen to just control but Dekkers is a slippery customer.
Dekkers is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McLaren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McLaren with a hook.
McLaren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLaren lands a nice shot to the body.
Dekkers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren gets through Dekkers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLaren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dekkers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaren avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
McLaren misses with some punches.
McLaren misses with a body punch.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing McLaren back against the cage.
McLaren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers misses with an elbow over the top.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
McLaren tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing McLaren back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McLaren fails to land.
A body shot lands from McLaren.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLaren backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaren blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from McLaren.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dekkers gets tackled into the cage by McLaren. McLaren maintains the clinch.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
McLaren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers slowing the pace effectively.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
McLaren misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers working McLaren over with knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers stalling.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLaren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McLaren tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McLaren.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above McLaren 's eye.
Come on Dekkers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren letting Dekkers take a breather here.
Dekkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLaren backwards.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren is leaning against Dekkers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLaren is defending well for now.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren lands an uppercut.
McLaren tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but McLaren is blocking nicely.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaren swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
McLaren misses with the head strike.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaren blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from McLaren.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
McLaren misses with some punches.
McLaren misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLaren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers'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.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaren blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that McLaren shrugs off.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers lands with a short shot to the head.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. McLaren won't want to take too many of those.
McLaren is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLaren's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
McLaren takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped McLaren in his tracks for a moment.
McLaren misses with a punch to the body.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers wants to stall.
McLaren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Dekkers.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers had his way with Colt McLaren in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dekkers connects with a solid leg kick.
Dekkers throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaren moves into the clinch.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Colt McLaren has been cut.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but McLaren blocks it.
McLaren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLaren.
Still in the clinch, McLaren scores with a nice short uppercut.
McLaren takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers.
McLaren working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McLaren lands a nice shot to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLaren avoids it.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from McLaren.
Dekkers is looking to control McLaren's arms but McLaren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dekkers has his back to the cage.
Dekkers trying to stall but McLaren improves his position.
Dekkers can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers misses with a body punch.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
McLaren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colt McLaren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Dekkers misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dekkers or not.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McLaren blocks with his arms.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaren avoids the damage to the body.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren digs a right hand into Dekkers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dekkers's gas tank.
Bas Dekkers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from McLaren.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaren tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers tries a body shot but McLaren blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLaren avoids it.
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaren misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLaren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLaren lands a body punch.
McLaren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
McLaren managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
McLaren misses with some punches.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from McLaren.
Still in the clinch, McLaren scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt McLaren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dekkers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Dekkers!
Bas Dekkers retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Bas Dekkers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandstorm. Jose Cronos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
35 - 20 - 0 |
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178 cm
35
145 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cronos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Cronos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chandler working over Cronos with some ground and pound. Cronos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chandler stops Cronos from getting back to his feet.
Cronos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler prevents Cronos from improving his position.
Cronos trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cronos taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Cronos is defending well.
Chandler controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos pushes Chandler off looking to stand but Chandler dives back in and keeps control.
Chandler not doing much here.
Cronos wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Cronos wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cronos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler is controlling the pace.
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.
Cronos tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Cronos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cronos is looking to get back to full guard here but Chandler has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cronos prevents Chandler from improving position.
Cronos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cronos manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Chandler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cronos trying to control but Chandler postures up.
Cronos is trying to stand.
Cronos tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Cronos is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cronos gets full guard.
Chandler trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cronos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cronos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cronos shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Chandler tenderised Cronos's leg. Cronos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cronos checks a low kick from Chandler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chandler defending well as Cronos loads up on a big left hand.
Cronos throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Cronos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cronos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cronos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Cronos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler wants to clinch.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cronos is out of range and Chandler settles back down.
Cronos scores with a nice right hand.
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cronos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cronos misses with a body shot.
Cronos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cronos showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Cronos sits in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cronos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos is working for a kimura but Chandler is defending it quite comfortably.
Chandler trying to control here.
Cronos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chandler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cronos.
Chandler gets full guard.
That's two 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.
Cronos trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler is adopting a defensive guard.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cronos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronos tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cronos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cronos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Cronos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chandler wants to control but Cronos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cronos is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos wants to take a breather but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler is trying to control but Cronos passes into side control!
Chandler is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronos takes a little break here. Chandler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cronos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Cronos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cronos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Cronos shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chandler.
Chandler slips a jab from Cronos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cronos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Cronos down.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Cronos moves away and avoids it.
Chandler moves in looking to clinch but Cronos pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Cronos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Cronos fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target.
Cronos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chandler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cronos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cronos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to roll over but Cronos keeps him under control.
Cronos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Chandler keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chandler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cronos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Cronos counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
Cronos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cronos controlling the position from side mount.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
Chandler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cronos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chandler is looking to improve his position but Cronos isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos has control of Chandler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chandler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chandler wants to hold on but Cronos pushes him away.
Cronos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chandler is looking to escape.
Chandler is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cronos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cronos 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cronos!
Jose Cronos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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