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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejendro Gutterio (ranked 4012 p4p, 393 weight class) and Mitch Raynes (ranked 4371 p4p, 416 weight class). Alejendro Gutterio 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejendro Gutterio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Raynes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raynes misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynes. Gutterio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gutterio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutterio has closed the distance and engaged Raynes in a clinch.
Gutterio lands with a left to the head.
Gutterio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raynes is defending well for now.
Raynes looking to stall.
Gutterio lands a left hand.
Gutterio gets through Raynes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gutterio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Gutterio.
A short body shot lands from Gutterio as the two fighters clinch.
Gutterio tries to land knees in the clinch but Raynes avoids the damage to the body.
Raynes managing to block the knees to the body from Gutterio.
Gutterio works on Raynes's body with a couple of short punches.
Raynes looks winded!
Gutterio lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutterio presses Raynes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raynes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gutterio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutterio manages to break the clinch.
Gutterio moves into range and clinches up with Raynes.
Gutterio breaks from the clinch.
Gutterio shoots for a takedown but Raynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gutterio swinging wildly here.
Gutterio rushes Raynes and presses him up against the cage.
Gutterio wants a takedown.
Gutterio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raynes is trying to pull guard but Gutterio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gutterio breaks the clinch.
Gutterio clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gutterio.
Gutterio digs a right hand into Raynes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raynes's gas tank.
Gutterio tries to land knees in the clinch but Raynes avoids the damage to the body.
Raynes tries to land knees in the clinch but Gutterio avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutterio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raynes backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raynes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gutterio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gutterio instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gutterio.
Gutterio digs a right hand underneath Raynes's ribcage. Raynes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gutterio is trying to trip Raynes. He has hold of a leg but Raynes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gutterio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gutterio is in close to Raynes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gutterio stands and throws Raynes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raynes is looking to regain half guard here but Gutterio keeps moving and retains side control.
Gutterio trying to control the position but Raynes is working away.
Raynes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutterio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raynes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raynes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gutterio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gutterio is looking to cinch up a triangle. Raynes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gutterio's body to avoid the submission. Gutterio has instead reached around Raynes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gutterio arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejendro Gutterio!
A less than humble Alejendro Gutterio 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Lopez (ranked 5031 p4p, 449 weight class) and Evgeny Popov (ranked 2853 p4p, 314 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo Lopez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Popov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez 's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Popov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lopez is trying to keep Popov in close.
Popov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Popov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez .
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Popov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Popov connects with a nice short shot to Lopez 's temple.
Nice strikes from Popov there.
Popov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Popov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Popov wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov moves into full mount! Lopez won't be happy about that!
Popov working for a submission but Lopez is keeping him at bay.
Popov prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Popov seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Popov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Popov wants to get up but he can't break Lopez 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Popov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Popov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Popov looks winded!
Lopez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Popov pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Popov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Popov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Popov seems to be looking for submissions.
Popov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Popov is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez controls Popov momentarily but Popov frees himself.
Lopez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Popov stands up over Lopez , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lopez controls Popov momentarily but Popov frees himself.
Popov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov forces his way into half guard.
Popov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov 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.
Popov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez regains half guard.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Popov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Popov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Popov eventually gives up the hold.
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Popov distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Popov is breathing heavily.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evgeny Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popov.
Popov distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Popov passes Lopez 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Popov lands strikes from half guard.
Popov is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Popov uses his free foot to push down on Lopez 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lopez .
Popov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez wants to control but Popov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopez hang on?
Popov landing strikes from the mount.
Lopez wants to hold on but Popov pushes him away.
Popov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lopez looks a forlorn figure.
Lopez regains half guard.
Popov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lopez trying to hold on to Popov's head to control him but Popov postures up.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popov trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Popov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to control Popov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Popov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lopez !
Popov avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
Lopez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Popov wants to hit a switch here but Lopez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Popov there!
Lopez wants to control the pace but Popov is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Popov is squirming around nicely.
Popov is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Popov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popov misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez shoots and misses
and Popov counters by clinching up.
Lopez jumps guard but Popov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Lopez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov is struggling to control the position.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez tries to clinch
and Popov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lopez 's guard.
Lopez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Popov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez stops a takedown attempt from Popov.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Popov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Popov persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Popov shoots and misses
and Lopez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lopez misses its target.
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez jumps guard but Popov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Popov holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
Lopez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Popov is defending well.
Popov looking for a takedown.
Popov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Popov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to escape.
Lopez wants to control but Popov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Popov working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Popov has control of the leg.
Evgeny Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Popov slows the pace down in half guard.
Lopez trying to control but Popov postures up.
Popov controlling the action here.
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.
Lopez trying to control but Popov postures up.
Popov controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Popov goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Popov manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez tries to clinch but Popov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popov! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popov defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodrigo Lopez .
I think Popov 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 Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Popov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caeser Kombombuizc (ranked 5445 p4p, 240 weight class) and Kalvin Harper (ranked 2817 p4p, 167 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kalvin Harper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeser Kombombuizc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalvin Harper!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kombombuizc is defended easily by Harper.
Kombombuizc shoots for a double leg takedown but Harper sprawls well. He's pushed Kombombuizc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kombombuizc goes for a double leg but Harper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harper continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Kombombuizc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kombombuizc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harper scores with a takedown into Kombombuizc's guard.
Harper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombombuizc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kombombuizc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kombombuizc is trying to control the position but Harper postures up.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kombombuizc's head.
Harper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kombombuizc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
Kombombuizc is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Kombombuizc from controlling successfully.
Kombombuizc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kombombuizc trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kombombuizc drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harper dives on top into guard.
Kombombuizc looking to control but Harper passes into half guard.
Harper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harper prevents Kombombuizc from improving his position.
Kombombuizc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kombombuizc controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper winds up and cracks Kombombuizc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper prevents Kombombuizc from improving his position.
Harper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harper in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kombombuizc enables Harper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kombombuizc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kombombuizc looking to control.
Kombombuizc has control of Harper's left arm, preventing Harper from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalvin Harper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kombombuizc pulls Harper in to control the position.
Kombombuizc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kombombuizc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kombombuizc wants to work for an arm triangle but Harper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombombuizc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kombombuizc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harper's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kombombuizc is trying to work for a kimura but Harper is defending well.
Kombombuizc is looking to take a break and control but Harper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harper tries to roll over but Kombombuizc keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kombombuizc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harper's head.
Kombombuizc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harper defends it well.
Kombombuizc is looking for a kimura here.
Harper is looking for a sweep. Kombombuizc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kombombuizc is looking for a kimura but Harper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kombombuizc to get the leverage.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Kombombuizc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kombombuizc is working for a kimura but Harper is defending it quite comfortably.
Harper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kombombuizc throws a big elbow that misses.
Kombombuizc drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harper!
Kombombuizc tries to improve position but can't.
Harper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kombombuizc down.
Harper taking a breather here.
Harper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kombombuizc is avoiding damage well.
Kombombuizc is looking for a sweep.
Kombombuizc regains half guard.
Harper controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalvin Harper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kombombuizc tries to bench press Harper off him but Harper keeps the position.
Harper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kombombuizc tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harper controlling the position from side mount.
Harper working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper takes a little break here. Kombombuizc wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kombombuizc quickly recovers to half guard.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harper looks to land a strike but Kombombuizc avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kombombuizc has momentary wrist control but Harper slips an elbow through the middle.
Harper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper is fighting to break Kombombuizc's control of his arms but Kombombuizc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kombombuizc continues to stall.
Harper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kombombuizc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Harper dives in and scores a takedown into Kombombuizc's guard.
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Kombombuizc.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harper is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kombombuizc is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kombombuizc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalvin Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalvin Harper!
Kalvin Harper 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Akinwande (ranked 1497 p4p, 177 weight class) and Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 3636 p4p, 333 weight class). Branca has chosen The Battle of Gods as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Akinwande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Akinwande to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Akinwande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Branca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akinwande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akinwande lets loose with a powerful body kick. Branca will feel that in the morning.
Akinwande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akinwande misses the shot to the body.
Branca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akinwande missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branca throws out a counter right but Akinwande avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Branca misses.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Akinwande.
Branca misses with a kick to the body
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henry Akinwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinwande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Branca's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinwande misses with a hook.
Akinwande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branca manages to avoid it.
Akinwande misses with a straight left.
Branca misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinwande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Branca backs up against the cage.
Akinwande connects with the punch.
Branca misses with a hook.
Akinwande lands with an uppercut that bounces Branca off the cage and back into range.
Branca misses the jab.
Akinwande scores with a jab to the head.
Akinwande throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Akinwande misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Akinwande.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinwande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Branca throws a leg kick but Akinwande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akinwande cracks Branca with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande thuds a left hand into Branca's body.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akinwande throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
As Akinwande backs off Branca throws a huge counter combo but Akinwande manages to avoid it all.
Akinwande misses with the combination.
Akinwande lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akinwande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akinwande lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Akinwande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akinwande takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akinwande walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Branca coming out on top.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akinwande.
Branca darts in and clinches Akinwande up against the cage.
Branca tries a body shot but Akinwande blocks it.
Akinwande tries to break free but Branca pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branca.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca scores with a shoulder strike.
Akinwande misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca lands with a short shot to the head.
Akinwande misses with some punches.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Branca slows down the pace here.
Akinwande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akinwande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca throws a punch but it's blocked by Akinwande.
Akinwande lands with a left to the head.
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinwande blocks a body shot from Branca.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Akinwande avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akinwande lands a left hand.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Akinwande's head.
Branca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akinwande.
Branca walks into a left hand.
Akinwande scores with a jab. Branca acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Akinwande.
Akinwande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branca in his tracks.
The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Branca avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Akinwande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca'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.
Branca takes one to the side of the head.
Akinwande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branca slips a jab and a cross from Akinwande.
Akinwande throws a lazy right hand but Branca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akinwande throws a hook to the side of Branca's head but Branca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Branca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Akinwande here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Akinwande fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branca on the side of the head.
Akinwande throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Akinwande gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Branca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akinwande misses with a straight left.
Akinwande will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinwande throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branca tries to counter by closing the distance.
Branca moves out of range of the strikes.
Akinwande's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Branca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akinwande scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
Branca moves out of range as Akinwande strikes.
Akinwande looks to throw the jab but Branca is out of range.
Akinwande swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akinwande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Branca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Branca has Akinwande up against the cage in a clinch.
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as Branca controls the action.
Branca prevents Akinwande from breaking the clinch.
Branca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akinwande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akinwande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca working aggressively here.
Branca tries to work over Akinwande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Akinwande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Branca.
Akinwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branca can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Akinwande.
Akinwande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akinwande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca with a knee to the head.
Akinwande digs a right hand underneath Branca's ribcage. Branca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Akinwande fails to land.
A body shot lands from Branca.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branca.
Branca digs a right hand into Akinwande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akinwande's gas tank.
Branca breaks from the clinch.
Akinwande takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branca.
Akinwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Branca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branca is stalling here.
Branca digs a right hand into Akinwande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akinwande's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Branca.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akinwande.
Branca tries a body shot but Akinwande blocks it.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akinwande or not.
Branca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branca presses Akinwande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akinwande prevents a body shot from Branca.
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branca avoids the body shot from Akinwande.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branca moves out of range as Akinwande strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Branca there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinwande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca is looking to slow Akinwande down with leg kicks.
Akinwande throws a combination. Branca tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akinwande takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akinwande feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brancas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akinwande misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinwande moves away.
Akinwande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akinwande misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Cajo Branca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Akinwande misses with a hook
and Branca counters with an outside leg kick.
Branca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akinwande misses with a double jab
and Branca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Branca.
Akinwande throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Branca.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Akinwande controls the action.
Branca lands with a short shot to the head.
Branca pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca lands a shot to the body.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Branca on the inside.
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!
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca works on Akinwande's body with a couple of short punches.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Akinwande's head.
Branca misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akinwande or not.
Branca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branca lands with a short shot to the head.
Akinwande tries a body shot but Branca blocks it.
Akinwande digs a right hand into Branca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branca's gas tank.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akinwandes head.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Akinwande controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akinwande.
Akinwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Branca misses with a knee to the head.
Branca blocks a body shot from Akinwande.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akinwande.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akinwande or not.
Branca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Branca lands with a right to the head.
Branca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branca.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Akinwande's head.
Akinwande is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branca.
Oh Akinwande is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branca lands a hook that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akinwandes head.
Branca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca lands with a left to the head.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akinwande's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Branca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akinwande seems to have got his legs back now.
Branca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branca lands with a right to the head.
Branca works on Akinwande's body with a couple of short punches.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
Branca lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Branca on the inside.
A short left from Branca.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akinwande.
Akinwande blocks an uppercut.
Branca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branca pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Akinwande avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akinwande working aggressively here.
Akinwande prevents a body shot from Branca.
Branca misses with some punches.
Akinwande taking a breather.
Akinwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca gets through Akinwande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Branca - that landed with a thud.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akinwande tries a body shot but Branca blocks it.
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branca motions for Akinwande to come forward. Branca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Akinwande.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akinwande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Branca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akinwande is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Cajo Branca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Branca 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 1801 p4p, 229 weight class) and Jupiter Sakuraba (ranked 1628 p4p, 219 weight class). Sakuraba has chosen Kazushi Sakuraba as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Derrick Lewis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Derrick Lewis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jupiter Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba has managed to clinch.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, Sakuraba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
Sakuraba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
Sakuraba clinches up against the cage.
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown.
Sakuraba jumps guard and drags Lewis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lewis gets to his feet - Sakuraba follows without any prompting.
Lewis jabs Sakuraba right on the nose. Sakuraba blinks but takes it well.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
Derrick Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jupiter Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick.
Lewis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lewis lands a head shot.
Sakuraba darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lewis.
Lewis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuraba is looking to clinch.
Lewis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lewis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sakuraba will feel that in the morning.
Sakuraba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Lewis slowing the pace effectively.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Sakuraba's takedown attempt.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakuraba has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Sakuraba manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lewis uses it to pass to side control.
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard.
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sakuraba tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sakuraba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lewis but great work by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sakuraba prevents Lewis from escaping the position.
Lewis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lewis is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakuraba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sakuraba uses his free foot to push down on Lewis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lewis.
Sakuraba has control of Lewis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lewis has given up his back here. Will Sakuraba look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Sakuraba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lewis tries to escape but Sakuraba has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Lewis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lewis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakuraba moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Sakuraba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lewis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Lewis sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lewis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lewis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sakuraba to his feet.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis decides to pull guard.
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakuraba prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Sakuraba trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Jupiter Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakuraba can do to turn this around?
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Sakuraba prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Derrick Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
Sakuraba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sakuraba doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakuraba on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Derrick Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Lewis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lewis.
A cross from Lewis lands.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Lewis counters with a quick kick to the body but Sakuraba blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sakuraba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Derrick Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jupiter Sakuraba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
Lewis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakuraba clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Sakuraba is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Lewis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sakuraba wants to clinch.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakuraba prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakuraba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Sakuraba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sakuraba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakuraba is proving hard to escape from.
Lewis stands up from Sakuraba's guard - Lewis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Lewis throws a leg kick which misses Sakuraba's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakuraba tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow Sakuraba down.
Lewis scores with a nice strike.
Sakuraba needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.
Sakuraba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sakuraba.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Derrick Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jupiter Sakuraba.
Sakuraba drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Sakuraba has Lewis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sakuraba pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lewis tumbling to the mat - Sakuraba dives into Lewis's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jupiter Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Derrick Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakuraba is looking to pass into half guard but Lewis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lewis is in guard.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lewis 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 Sakuraba's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lewis working away.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lewis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Lewis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 1006 p4p, 141 weight class) and Cross A Zoo (ranked 1035 p4p, 145 weight class). Cross A Zoo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bung Popper's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cross A Zoo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Popper tries to work over A Zoo's front leg with a kick but A Zoo checks it.
Popper is looking to chop away at A Zoo's legs.
A Zoo tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
Popper throws a push kick but A Zoo slaps the foot to one side.
A Zoo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Popper thuds his right hand into A Zoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Popper
and Popper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches A Zoo on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Popper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but A Zoo circles away quickly and effectively.
A Zoo tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Popper misses.
Popper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The King's Road in the buildup to the fight.
Popper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Cross A Zoo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo moves out of range of the strikes.
A Zoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract A Zoo.
A Zoo thinks about the counter body kick.
Popper misses with a body shot
and A Zoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper connects with a right hand. A Zoo shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper connects with a leg kick. A Zoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popper sets himself, and A Zoo steps forward looking for the clinch! Popper avoids it this time.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent A Zoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A Zoo flicks out a counter leg kick but Popper steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Popper. That snapped A Zoo's head back.
Popper connects with a nice looking jab.
Popper scores with a decent looking hook.
Popper misses with a leg kick.
A Zoo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Popper misses with a left hand
and A Zoo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Popper! A Zoo lets Popper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper sets himself, and A Zoo steps forward looking for the clinch! Popper avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cross A Zoo'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.
A Zoo slips a straight right by Popper.
Popper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Popper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Popper lands a big shot that drops A Zoo! Can he finish him?
A Zoo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Zoo is adopting a defensive guard.
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popper controls the pace.
Popper is fighting to break A Zoo's control of his arms but A Zoo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Popper trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if A Zoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
A Zoo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Popper trying to control the position from guard on top but A Zoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Popper lands a big shot that drops A Zoo! Can he finish him?
A Zoo is still in real trouble! Can Popper finish him?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as A Zoo holds on and takes a little breather.
A Zoo seems to have recovered his senses.
A Zoo looking for a sweep. Not yet A Zoo, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Zoo trying to control the position here.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that A Zoo can do to turn this around?
Popper trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
Popper tries to free his leg and advance position but A Zoo is retaining full guard.
A Zoo has his hands on Popper's head, controlling the position.
Popper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
A Zoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Popper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping A Zoo at a distance.
Popper scores with a punch to the head.
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo slips a jab and a cross from Popper.
That kick from Popper tenderised A Zoo's leg. A Zoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cross A Zoo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A Zoo ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Popper misses with an uppercut
and A Zoo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by A Zoo.
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper thumps A Zoo with a low kick.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and A Zoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Popper misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper misses with a right hand
and A Zoo counters with a huge left! Popper is in big trouble! He's backing up but A Zoo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Popper from any more damage. A dominating finish by A Zoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stojan Kostic (ranked 1276 p4p, 163 weight class) and Juraj Divisek (ranked 2360 p4p, 265 weight class). Kostic comes to the cage accompanied by Skabo - Mare batice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stojan Kostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Juraj Divisek!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Divisek misses with a body shot.
Kostic shoots and misses
and Divisek counters with a stiff right hand.
Divisek's coach down at Rīga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Divisek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kostic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Divisek throws a shot from downtown. Kostic moves away and avoids it.
Kostic tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostic avoids the body shot from Divisek.
Divisek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kostic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Divisek on his heels. He'll look to pass Divisek's guard now, I'm sure.
Kostic looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divisek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Divisek lands with a shot to the body.
Kostic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Divisek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divisek lands a jab to the head.
Divisek takes a swing at Kostic's ribcage but misses.
Divisek throws a series of punches but Kostic moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kostic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Divisek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kostic scrambles back to his feet.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Kostic fails with a takedown attempt.
Divisek sends Kostic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Divisek is motioning to the referee to let Kostic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kostic is rocked!
Divisek fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kostic to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kostic looks to clinch but Divisek throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kostic taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juraj Divisek!
Juraj Divisek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Stojan Kostic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn shit! I'll stick you to the ground and you'll bite the dust next time. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tohit Tohurt (ranked 1159 p4p, 56 weight class) and Colin Kaepernick (ranked 1086 p4p, 15 weight class). Kaepernick has chosen On your Knees as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tohit Tohurt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tohurt.
Tohurt just misses with a punch to the body.
Tohurt misses with an uppercut.
Tohurt's corner calls for a 1-2. Tohurt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tohurt 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.
Tohurt cracks Kaepernick with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tohurt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kaepernick to stand back up!
Kaepernick is rocked!
It looks like Colin Kaepernick has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tohurt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaepernick if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaepernick is still on wobbly legs! Can Tohurt finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaepernick looks winded!
Kaepernick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tohurt thuds his shin into the meat of Kaepernick's side.
Kaepernick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tohurt thuds a left hand into Kaepernick's body.
Kaepernick seems to have recovered his senses.
Tohurt thuds his shin into the meat of Kaepernick's side.
Tohurt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tohurt sets himself, and Kaepernick steps forward looking for the clinch! Tohurt avoids it this time.
Tohurt just misses with a punch to the body.
Tohurt throws an overhand right that has Kaepernick reeling! Tohurt follows up with more punches and Kaepernick is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tohit Tohurt!
Tohit Tohurt is the new super heavyweight champion!
Colin Kaepernick was interviewed post fight and said 'Sacrified Everything .... Nike ! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Cricky (ranked 563 p4p, 81 weight class) and Barry Jones (ranked 549 p4p, 78 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Raining Blood - Slayer. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Barry Jones enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo Cricky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricky throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Cricky counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Cricky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Cricky avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cricky counters with a nice body shot.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Cricky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Barry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jabs at Cricky's body.
Cricky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cricky throws a big shot that misses.
Cricky moves out of range of the strikes.
Cricky lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
It looked like Cricky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cricky rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Cricky's ribs.
Cricky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cricky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Cricky throws a head punch that misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Cricky controls his hands.
Cricky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricky.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones tries to work over Cricky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones pulls guard.
Cricky trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricky trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controls Cricky momentarily but Cricky frees himself.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Cricky defends easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cricky from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricky is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cricky throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jones's body to avoid the submission. Jones has instead reached around Cricky's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Jones!
Barry Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Barry Jones 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fray Tormenta (ranked 345 p4p, 49 weight class) and Torq Bosley (ranked 833 p4p, 112 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fray Tormenta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torq Bosley!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosley throws a body punch but Tormenta moves out of range.
Tormenta moves to clinch but Bosley breaks away
and Bosley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bosley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tormentas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tormenta's head.
Bosley swats away the attempt to clinch by Tormenta.
Bosley cracks Tormenta with a good jab.
Bosley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tormenta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tormenta.
Bosley is trying to break the clinch but Tormenta is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta pulls Bosley into guard.
Bosley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bosley prevents Tormenta from improving his position.
Bosley is looking to pass Tormenta's guard but actually Tormenta recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormenta is pulling down on Bosley's head to control his posture.
Bosley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Bosley from controlling successfully.
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.
Tormenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bosley defends it easily.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Bosley from controlling successfully.
Tormenta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tormenta is looking for a triangle but Bosley pushes his legs off easily.
Bosley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tormenta's guard.
Tormenta is looking to control Bosley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tormenta avoid being mounted?
Bosley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tormenta keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tormenta is trying to control but can't.
Tormenta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tormenta is refusing to be controlled, as Bosley sits in half guard.
Bosley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tormenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bosley.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torq Bosley 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.
Tormenta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bosley swats away the attempt to clinch by Tormenta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bosley! But no joy.
Bosley throws a body shot but no joy.
Tormenta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bosley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tormenta tries to clinch up.
Tormenta wants to clinch
and Bosley counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Fray Tormenta has been cut.
Bosley lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tormenta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Bosley is having none of it.
Bosley scores with a nice strike.
Tormenta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bosley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fray Tormenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Bosley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bosley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tormenta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bosley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bosley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tormenta wants to clinch.
Tormenta wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bosley! But no joy.
Tormenta moves in looking to clinch but Bosley pushes him off.
Tormenta tries to clinch up but Bosley circles away and keeps his distance.
Bosley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bosley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torq Bosley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Bosley is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bosley misses.
Bosley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta wants to clinch up but Bosley keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Bosley - just one landing.
Tormenta doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosley circles away.
Tormenta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bosley struggles to land a body shot inside as Tormenta controls his hands.
Tormenta pulls guard effortlessly.
Bosley looking to sit in guard and control but Tormenta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Tormenta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tormenta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bosley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tormenta slips nicely into half guard.
Tormenta is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosley wants to control but Tormenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tormenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bosley defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tormenta is looking for a kimura here.
Tormenta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tormenta is looking for a kimura here.
That's four 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.
Tormenta is thwarting Bosley's attempts to control the position.
Tormenta stalling.
Tormenta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosley wants to control but Tormenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torq Bosley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fray Tormenta's cut.
That's time! Tormenta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bosley misses the shot to the body.
Tormenta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tormenta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosley swats away the attempt to clinch by Tormenta.
Tormenta is looking to clinch.
Bosley lands a right hook to the body.
Tormenta doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosley circles away.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Bosley is having none of it.
Bosley tests Tormenta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tormenta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bosley, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Tormenta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosley trying to control the position but instead, Tormenta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bosley into the cage.
Tormenta jumps guard and drags Bosley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Bosley from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosley tries to free his leg and advance position but Tormenta is retaining full guard.
Bosley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bosley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Bosley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bosley just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosley loads up on a big right hand but Tormenta slips the punch.
Bosley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bosley throws a shot to the body.
Tormenta is looking to clinch.
Bosley throws a hook but Tormenta avoids it easily.
Tormenta is looking to clinch.
Tormenta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bosley counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosley swats away the attempt to clinch by Tormenta.
Bosley lands a nice looking body shot.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bosley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bosley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bosley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tormenta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bosley digs a good body shot into Tormenta's ribs.
Bosley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tormenta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Bosley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bosley lands a jab to the nose.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bosley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bosley! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosley lands a jab to the nose.
Bosley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fray Tormenta's cut is getting worse.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Bosley moves out of range.
Tormenta blocks a jab.
Tormenta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosley misses with a wild body shot.
Tormenta wants to clinch
and Bosley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tormenta closes the distance but Bosley moves to the side
and Bosley counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Bosley coming out on top.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosley swats away the attempt to clinch by Tormenta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torq Bosley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fray Tormenta's cut.
That's time! Tormenta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tormenta jumps guard but Bosley stands there with Tormenta around his waist. Tormenta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tormenta as Bosley tries to tie him up.
Tormenta decides to pull guard.
Bosley trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Bosley controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bosley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Bosley from controlling successfully.
Bosley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bosley is looking to advance position but Tormenta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bosley is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action.
Fray Tormenta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tormenta working for a guillotine from mount but Bosley is in no mood to give up.
Tormenta controlling the pace for now.
Tormenta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bosley turns into him and now he's in Tormenta's guard.
Bosley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tormenta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Bosley is keeping the position.
Bosley being controlled here, momentarily.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosley being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Tormenta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Bosley keeps moving.
Tormenta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bosley keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
Bosley can't keep his opponent in guard - Tormenta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosley is staying active underneath Tormenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fray Tormenta had his way with Torq Bosley in that round.
The cut man is working on Fray Tormenta's cut.
That's time! Tormenta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bosley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tormenta is looking to clinch but Bosley is avoiding it.
Bosley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tormenta.
Tormenta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bosley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tormenta with a body shot.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bosley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tormenta avoids the body shot from Bosley.
Bosley lands with an uppercut that bounces Tormenta off the cage and back into range.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Bosley moves out of range.
Bosley clobbers Tormenta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tormenta pushes Bosley up against the cage in a clinch.
Tormenta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tormenta blocks an uppercut.
Tormenta jumps guard and drags Bosley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bosley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosley looking to sit in guard and control but Tormenta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tormenta controlling from the top position.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bosley is retaining full guard.
Fray Tormenta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tormenta trying to control but Bosley is working from the bottom.
Tormenta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tormenta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tormenta pushes down on Bosley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta is looking to advance position but Bosley won't allow it.
Tormenta prevents Bosley from improving his position.
Tormenta tries to pass to full mount but Bosley defends it.
Torq Bosley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tormenta has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bosley defend it? Tormenta steps over the head and cranks it - Bosley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tormenta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fray Tormenta!
Fray Tormenta retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Fray Tormenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Torq Bosley spoke after the fight, saying 'Really tough match but i will Get back on that winning train again see you soon oscar Great fight!!'.
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