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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen Kenneth (ranked 8014 p4p, 568 weight class) and Santiago Nasar (ranked 7036 p4p, 550 weight class). Allen Kenneth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santiago Nasar's chin.
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162 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allen Kenneth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Santiago Nasar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenneth shoots in for a double leg but Nasar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nasar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenneth.
Kenneth throws a right hand that Nasar ducks under and follows up with a left that Nasar also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenneth is defended easily by Nasar.
Nasar wants to counter the offense by Kenneth and move into the clinch position.
Nasar clinches with his opponent.
Nasar has picked Kenneth up - he's going for a ride! Nasar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasar passes into side control, despite Kenneth's attempt to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nasar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nasar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nasar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nasar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kenneth to his feet.
Nasar looking to score a takedown here. Kenneth is defending well but Nasar drives through and ends up in Kenneth's guard.
Kenneth wriggles free and stands up.
Kenneth drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenneth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenneth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenneth wanted to stand there but Nasar had control of the position.
Nasar is trying to control the position but Kenneth postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kenneth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nasar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nasar is refusing to be controlled, as Kenneth sits in half guard.
Nasar trying to control but Kenneth postures up.
Kenneth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth is trying to control. Nasar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kenneth is looking to stall here but Nasar recovers full guard.
Kenneth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nasar keeping moving, preventing Kenneth from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Nasar as Kenneth shoots in.
And Nasar tries to counter it with a takedown but Kenneth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Kenneth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenneth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenneth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenneth's back!
Nasar wants to control but Kenneth is keeping busy.
Nasar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nasar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kenneth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nasar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kenneth wants to control his opponent's hands but Nasar gets his hands free.
Kenneth tries to escape but Nasar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nasar looking for the RNC.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth is really stuck here.
Nasar is not going to allow Kenneth to sit and survive in this position.
Kenneth is trying to remain composed but Nasar is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nasar misses with a punch to the head.
Nasar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kenneth knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kenneth for a finish.
Kenneth trying to control the hands but Nasar breaks the grip.
Nasar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kenneth showing good submission defense here.
Nasar looks winded!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nasar gets his hands free as Kenneth looks to control.
Kenneth is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nasar missing with strikes from the back.
Kenneth trying to control the action but Nasar just sinks the hooks in.
Kenneth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nasar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nasar trying to control from Kenneth's half guard. Kenneth has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kenneth wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nasar trying to control but Kenneth is working from the bottom.
Kenneth being controlled here, momentarily.
Kenneth working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nasar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nasar throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nasar successfully pulls guard.
Kenneth trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenneth won't allow Nasar to sweep him here.
Kenneth looking to sit in guard and control but Nasar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nasar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nasar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kenneth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nasar has managed to get both his arms back between Kenneth's legs - danger averted.
Nasar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kenneth trying to control the position.
Nasar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenneth is keeping the position for now.
Nasar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kenneth's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nasar tries to stand and escape but Kenneth actually recovers to full guard.
Kenneth has control of Nasar's left arm, preventing Nasar from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Nasar dominated 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!
Kenneth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nasar swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Kenneth misses its intended target.
And Nasar tries to counter it with a takedown but Kenneth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kenneth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kenneth wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenneth has time to react.
Kenneth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nasar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nasar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nasar pulls guard.
Kenneth is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasar has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasar looking to control.
Kenneth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kenneth postures up in Nasar's guard and throws a big left but Nasar blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenneth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nasar is breathing heavily.
Nasar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nasar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kenneth trying to hold on to Nasar's head to control him but Nasar postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nasar in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kenneth trying to control from the bottom.
Nasar is taking a breather. Kenneth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kenneth trying to control here.
Kenneth is refusing to be controlled, as Nasar sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasar fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen Kenneth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Nasar.
Kenneth scores with a nice head shot.
Nasar blocks a head kick by Kenneth.
Kenneth with a poor takedown
and Nasar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenneth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nasar throws Kenneth to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenneth doesn't manage to clinch there - Nasar circles away.
Nasar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nasar connects with a nice short shot to Kenneth's temple.
Kenneth trying to hold on to Nasar's head to control him but Nasar postures up.
Kenneth is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nasar connects with a nice short shot to Kenneth's temple.
Nasar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kenneth defending well though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth moves into full guard.
Nasar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenneth is keeping the position for now.
Nasar distracts Kenneth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kenneth throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kenneth 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.
Kenneth is working an open guard so Nasar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nasar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nasar controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nasar is looking to take a break and control but Kenneth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenneth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenneth is trying to control but can't.
Nasar lands with a punch from half guard.
Nasar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kenneth wants to improve his position but Nasar is controlling well.
Well,Kenneth is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nasar works his way into side control.
Nasar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nasar stands up and beckons Kenneth to his feet.
Kenneth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nasar tries to avoid it but Kenneth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nasar to the ground. Nasar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nasar. That's going to slow Kenneth down.
Santiago Nasar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nasar shoots for a takedown but Kenneth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nasar forces Kenneth back against the cage and clinches.
Nasar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kenneth's defenses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth wants to stall.
Nasar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasar fails to land the takedown.
Kenneth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nasar needs to keep his hands up - Kenneth had a free shot at his head there.
Nasar is looking to clinch but Kenneth is avoiding it.
Kenneth shoots for a double leg takedown but Nasar sprawls well. He's pushed Kenneth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenneth shoots for a takedown but Nasar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenneth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nasar lands a two punch combo.
Nasar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kenneth has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nasar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kenneth stalling in the clinch.
Nasar tries for a takedown but Kenneth manages to get underhooks.
Kenneth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenneth scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasar moves into the clinch successfully.
Nasar tries to pull guard but Kenneth won't allow it.
Kenneth jumps guard.
Kenneth working a defensive guard here.
Allen Kenneth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Nasar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nasar lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Nasar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nasar 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Santiago Nasar!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Santiago Nasar!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Santiago Nasar!
Santiago Nasar wins by unanimous decision!
Santiago Nasar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozeph Gordon (ranked 6302 p4p, 521 weight class) and Jac Lyon (ranked 5138 p4p, 491 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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271 lbs
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284 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jozeph Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jac Lyon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon fails with the takedown.
Lyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gordon's waist but Gordon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lyon off to one side.
Lyon goes for a double leg but Gordon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gordon continues to drive forward.
Lyon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lyon lands in his opponent's guard.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Lyon advances to half guard.
Gordon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lyon prevents Gordon from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely.
Lyon is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lyon content just to control the position here.
Lyon looking to isolate an arm here. Gordon doesn't see it coming and as Lyon extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lyon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jac Lyon!
Jac Lyon very nearly forgot to thank King Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Jozeph Gordon spoke after the fight, saying '348'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donte Billings (ranked 5560 p4p, 525 weight class) and Mihail Delov (ranked 25057 p4p, 645 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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192 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donte Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mihail Delov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings pushes Delov up against the cage in a clinch.
Billings manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billings is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Delov rolls with it to try and escape but Billings cranks on the arm and Delov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donte Billings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Adams (ranked 5019 p4p, 489 weight class) and Satpal Singh (ranked 6211 p4p, 518 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Satpal Singh!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Singh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams has Singh pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Adams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Singh tumbling to the mat - Adams dives into Singh's guard.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
Adams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Singh's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh wants to control but Adams passes into side.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Singh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A control attempt from Singh but he's now mounted!
Singh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams passes to full mount!
Adams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Singh looks a forlorn figure.
Singh wants to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Singh bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Adams and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Adams!
Jay Adams opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osman Dawoud (ranked 5789 p4p, 513 weight class) and Pal Hasani (ranked 6260 p4p, 529 weight class). Hasani has chosen Slipknot - Duality as his entrance music. Pal Hasani is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osman Dawoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pal Hasani!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawoud misses with a hook. Hasani ducked under it nicely.
Hasani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dawoud defends it well.
Hasani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawoud swivels and escapes.
Dawoud clinches up against the cage.
Hasani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dawoud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hasani can't get the takedown.
Osman Dawoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pal Hasani.
Hasani is working for takedown but Dawoud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dawoud scores with a shot to the side of Hasani's head.
Dawoud scores with a hook to the body.
Hasani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawoud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawoud has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasani tries for a takedown but Dawoud manages to get underhooks.
Dawoud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hasani up against the cage.
Dawoud stops a takedown attempt from Hasani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasani wants to take the fight to the mat but Dawoud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Dawoud on the inside.
Dawoud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawoud stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dawoud seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dawoud pushes Hasani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawoud slows down the pace here.
Dawoud gets underhooks to prevent Hasani's takedown attempt.
Dawoud just leaning against Hasani, taking a breather.
Dawoud scores with a hook to the body.
Dawoud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hasani.
Dawoud stops a takedown attempt from Hasani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dawoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawoud.
Dawoud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawoud lands with a right to the head.
Hasani is rocked!
Dawoud stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osman Dawoud.
Dawoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawoud stalling.
Hasani looking for a takedown.
Hasani is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dawoud can't fight it off and eventually Hasani manages to take the fight to the floor. Dawoud looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hasani trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawoud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawoud tries to get out of the position.
Hasani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud is controlling Hasani's posture.
Dawoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasani is one step ahead there.
Dawoud is working hard here to advance position.
Hasani distracts Dawoud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hasani wants to control from the top but Dawoud keeps moving.
Dawoud wants to stand up but Hasani is controlling him.
Hasani drops back looking for a leg! Dawoud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dawoud manages to kick Hasani off! Hasani jumps back into Dawoud's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hasani drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hasani seems to have locked his on tight now - Dawoud screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hasani, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pal Hasani!
During a confident post fight interview, Pal Hasani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Winkle (ranked 2488 p4p, 302 weight class) and Clark Channell (ranked 4504 p4p, 484 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clark Channell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Channell. Channell maintains the clinch.
Channell lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Tony Winkle has been cut.
Channell breaks the clinch.
Channell gets caught napping as Winkle dives in and scores a takedown. Channell manages to retain guard.
Channell controlling the position.
Winkle controlling from the top position.
Channell is trying to keep Winkle in close.
Winkle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Channell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle content to control rather than advance.
Winkle wants to work for an arm triangle but Channell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Winkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winkle is looking to advance position but Channell won't allow it.
Channell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Winkle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winkle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winkle is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winkle is taking a breather. Channell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Channell wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkle controlling the action here.
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Channell is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
Winkle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winkle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winkle wants to free his trapped foot but Channell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winkle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Channell is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
Winkle trying to pass the guard but Channell defending well.
Winkle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Channell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to control but Channell is keeping him busy.
Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Channell is looking to improve his position.
Winkle controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Winkle is working for a kimura but Channell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winkle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Channell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winkle is trying to control the action in half guard but Channell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winkle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Channell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Winkle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Channell defend it? Winkle steps over the head and cranks it - Channell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Winkle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Winkle!
Tony Winkle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jones (ranked 3171 p4p, 352 weight class) and Jacob Brewer (ranked 6112 p4p, 515 weight class). Barry Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones working over Brewer with some ground and pound. Brewer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brewer wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Brewer's hands, connecting with Brewer's forehead.
Brewer is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brewer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brewer is not content to let Jones control the position.
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!
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brewer defending well though.
Brewer is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brewer is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones moves into full mount! Brewer won't be happy about that!
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Brewer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jones land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jones stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Jones!
Barry Jones opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Cabran (ranked 2687 p4p, 317 weight class) and Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 3308 p4p, 366 weight class). Cabran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kill The DJ. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric Cabran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotay Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Cabran. Beautiful body shot.
Cabran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wangchuck in his tracks.
Cabran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabran throws an overhand right that lands on Wangchuck's shoulder, as Wangchuck tries to avoid the shot.
Wangchuck's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wangchuck's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cabran misses the shot to the body.
Cabran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wangchuck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabran defends it well.
Cabran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Cabran there.
Cabran goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cabran misses with a right hand
and Wangchuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabran's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangchuck is one step ahead there.
Wangchuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangchuck is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangchuck controls the pace.
Cabran has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wangchuck looking to pass the guard.
Wangchuck trying to control but Cabran is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cabran has his hands on Wangchuck's head, controlling the position.
Cabran wants to control position but Wangchuck is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Cabran here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lotay Wangchuck!
Lotay Wangchuck decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Cedric Cabran was interviewed post fight and said 'Tangina natalo pa ako langya naman.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kononowicz (ranked 2551 p4p, 305 weight class) and Cassius Bellatoo (ranked 3536 p4p, 402 weight class). Kononowicz comes to the cage accompanied by Moje miasto to Białystok Hard Bass remix. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krzysztof Kononowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cassius Bellatoo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellatoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kononowicz swivels and escapes.
Bellatoo with a poor takedown
and Kononowicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bellatoo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kononowicz defends well and Bellatoo ends up having to push Kononowicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krzysztof Kononowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Bellatoo.
Kononowicz cracks Bellatoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kononowicz works Bellatoo's body with a nice hook.
Kononowicz misses the shot to the body.
Bellatoo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kononowicz tries to clinch but Bellatoo moves out of range.
Bellatoo misses with a takedown
and Kononowicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bellatoo looks winded!
Kononowicz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bellatoo sprawling to the canvas! Bellatoo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kononowicz finish him?!
Bellatoo is rocked!
It looks like Cassius Bellatoo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kononowicz sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bellatoo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bellatoo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kononowicz!
A pretty intense looking Krzysztof Kononowicz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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