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WCF 23: Garcia vs Senior PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Trayans (ranked 25210 p4p, 25761 weight class) and Tank Zone (ranked 600 p4p, 576 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trayans might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Non-Natty Anthem. Tom Trayans is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Trayans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Zone!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trayans takes a swing at Zone's ribcage but misses.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zone moves into range and clinches up with Trayans.
Trayans tries to break free but Zone pushes him back against the cage.
Zone tries to pull guard but Trayans holds him up against the cage and eventually Zone drops back down to his feet.
Trayans gets underhooks to prevent Zone's takedown attempt.
Zone slowing the pace effectively.
Trayans gets underhooks to prevent Zone's takedown attempt.
Tom Trayans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Trayans manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zone shoots in but Trayans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trayans is fending him off so far but Zone persists. Nope, Trayans circles away and we're back to standing.
Trayans swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zone there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trayans lands a nice shot to the body.
Trayans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tom Trayans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zone moves in looking to clinch but Trayans pushes him off.
Trayans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zone moves out of range of the leg kick from Trayans.
Good work by Zone as he checks the leg kick.
Trayans throws a sloppy head kick and Zone moves out of range easily.
Zone shoots in for a takedown but Trayans shows good takedown defense.
Zone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trayans tries to sprawl but Zone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zone trying to control the action but Trayans is working from the bottom.
Trayans manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trayans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trayans throws a jab when Zone was well out of range.
Trayans throws a head kick but Zone moves out of range.
Zone tries to clinch up but Trayans circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Zone.
Trayans throws a head kick but Zone moves out of range.
Zone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trayans swings for the body but Zone moves out of range.
Zone feints the counter takedown.
Trayans is looking to wear down Zone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trayans. Zone does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trayans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trayans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trayans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zone.
Zone clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Zone to work.
Trayans is trying to break the clinch but Zone has him pressed against the cage.
Zone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trayans is defending well.
Trayans breaks the clinch.
Zone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trayans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trayans scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Tank Zone has been cut.
Trayans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trayans avoids it really well and circles away.
Zone looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trayans scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Zone does no damage.
Zone takes one to the chin there.
Zone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trayans avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Trayans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Zone's cut.
That's time! Trayans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trayans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trayans leaves Zone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trayans loads up on a big right hand but Zone slips the punch.
No joy there for Zone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trayans connects with a jab.
Trayans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zone can do to turn this around?
Trayans throws the left hand but Zone avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trayans misses the shot to the body.
Trayans just misses with a punch to the body.
Zone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trayans counters with a nice body kick.
Zone is breathing heavily.
Zone with a poor takedown
and Trayans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trayans is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trayans tries a head kick but it misses.
Trayans lands a left and a right that sends Zone crashing to the canvas! Trayans dives into mount looking to finish!
 Zone is rocked!
Trayans is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Zone is still on wobbly legs! Can Trayans finish him?
Trayans throws a nice looking combination but Zone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trayans tries a head kick but it misses.
Trayans sets himself, and Zone steps forward looking for the clinch! Trayans avoids it this time.
Tom Trayans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trayans fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zone to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zone looks to clinch but Trayans throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zone taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Trayans!
After winning the bout, Tom Trayans 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leron Jones (ranked 3886 p4p, 25376 weight class) and Hank Murdock (ranked 459 p4p, 720 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock is looking for the big counter here.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Murdock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murdock fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murdock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murdock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Murdock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Murdock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leron Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones rushes Murdock and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Murdock backpedaling.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Murdock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones with a hook.
Murdock is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Murdock to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Murdock just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leron Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Ortiz (ranked 3443 p4p, 25571 weight class) and Chuck Lors (ranked 429 p4p, 767 weight class). Lors is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. Carter Ortiz 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carter Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lors!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Lors.
Lors lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lors throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot.
Ortiz tries to counter with a takedown but Lors is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lors. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz attempts a counter takedown but Lors avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lors. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lors throws an overhand right that lands on Ortiz's shoulder, as Ortiz tries to avoid the shot.
Ortiz defending well as Lors loads up on a big left hand.
Ortiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lors sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lors looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lors throws a big shot that misses.
Ortiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lors sprawls and moves away.
Lors misses with a left hand
and Ortiz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lors wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ortiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lors sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ortiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Lors is trying to stand.
Ortiz is working for a kimura but Lors is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortiz stops Lors from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lors can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lors!
Ortiz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lors is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lors flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ortiz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lors and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ortiz slips an arm under Lors chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ortiz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ortiz is squeezing on Lors like an anaconda would it's prey. Lors fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carter Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miko Haapala (ranked 3823 p4p, 3980 weight class) and Demarcus Jackson (ranked 357 p4p, 365 weight class). Haapala comes to the cage accompanied by Jääkärimarssi. Demarcus Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miko Haapala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demarcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Haapala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson clinches up with Haapala and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Haapala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haapala backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Haapala counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Haapala's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson is trying to control Haapala's posture but Haapala avoids it.
Haapala misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson regains half guard.
Haapala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Haapala eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haapala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haapala is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haapala tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Haapala throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haapala.
Haapala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haapala preventing the sweep.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Haapala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haapala defends it well.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haapala keeps working.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is taking a breather. Haapala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson is keen to just control but Haapala is a slippery customer.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haapala defends it well.
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.
Haapala wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haapala defending well though.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haapala is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Haapala is defending well.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Haapala dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Haapala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haapala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haapala can't get the takedown.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Haapala's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson 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.
Jackson darts in and clinches Haapala up against the cage.
Haapala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson gets control of Haapala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haapala defends it easily.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haapala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haapala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Haapala tries to pass.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haapala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Haapala has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Haapala reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Haapala taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Demarcus Jackson!
Our winner, Demarcus Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Miko Haapala had this to say: 'He won... thanks Helsinki'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tupp (ranked 1687 p4p, 2107 weight class) and Shaq Champlain (ranked 195 p4p, 233 weight class). Tupp comes to the cage accompanied by Black No. 1. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Tupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaq Champlain!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupp clinches.
Champlain tries to pull guard but Tupp holds him up against the cage and eventually Champlain drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Tupp.
Champlain wants the takedown. Tupp is fighting it off but Champlain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tupp's guard against the cage.
Champlain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tupp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Champlain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tupp stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Champlain has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tupp shoots in for a double leg but Champlain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Champlain tries to sprawl but Tupp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupp decides to return to a standing position.
Tupp leaves Champlain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Tupp.
It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
Tupp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champlain trying to control from the bottom.
Champlain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Champlain wants to sweep but no luck.
Tupp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tupp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champlain on the ground.
Champlain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champlain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tupp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tupp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tupp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tupp looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Champlain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tupp defends it easily.
Tupp won't allow Champlain to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupp controlling from the top position.
Champlain is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tupp throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Champlain's body to avoid the submission. Champlain has instead reached around Tupp's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Champlain arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shaq Champlain!
An out of breath Shaq Champlain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam McKnight (ranked 3663 p4p, 6879 weight class) and Ryan The Son Of God (ranked 417 p4p, 587 weight class). Ryan The Son Of God has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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5 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McKnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan The Son Of God!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Son Of God uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Son Of God swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKnight slips a jab from The Son Of God.
McKnight tries to counter by clinching up but The Son Of God breaks away and moves out of range.
The Son Of God connects with a right hand. McKnight shakes it off.
A big left from The Son Of God misses.
The Son Of God fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKnight manages to avoid it.
McKnight looks for a takedown but The Son Of God sprawls well.
The Son Of God throws a looping overhand right but McKnight ducks down to avoid it.
The Son Of God connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McKnight momentarily.
 McKnight is rocked!
McKnight moves out of range as The Son Of God strikes.
Oh McKnight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Son Of God misses with a double jab.
McKnight shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKnight showed some decent athleticism there.
McKnight seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKnight wants to take a breather but The Son Of God is having none of it.
McKnight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McKnight is taking a breather. The Son Of God says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McKnight stops The Son Of God from getting back to his feet.
McKnight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Son Of God is in trouble now - McKnight has advanced to mount!
McKnight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKnight lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McKnight is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Son Of God can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McKnight controlling the pace for now.
McKnight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The Son Of God is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Son Of God is looking to escape.
The Son Of God really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKnight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKnight lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McKnight scoring with strikes but The Son Of God is staying in there.
McKnight won't let The Son Of God get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The Son Of God keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Son Of God takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Son Of God is squirming around, avoiding McKnight's attempts to control the action.
McKnight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKnight wants to control the pace but The Son Of God is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Son Of God is squirming around, avoiding McKnight's attempts to control the action.
McKnight controlling from mount.
McKnight seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Son Of God for as long as he can get away with.
The Son Of God is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKnight trying to control but The Son Of God is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Son Of God taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight content just to control the position here.
McKnight in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McKnight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKnight lands a big shot there that rocks The Son Of God but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Son Of God really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McKnight looking to control but The Son Of God is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McKnight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Son Of God looks to land a right hand but McKnight moved out of range.
The Son Of God connects with a body shot.
McKnight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKnight clinches with his opponent.
McKnight taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McKnight manages to break the clinch.
McKnight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Son Of God shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McKnight eats them both and turns towards The Son Of God to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Son Of God falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKnight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Son Of God leaves McKnight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Son Of God misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Son Of God swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from The Son Of God.
The Son Of God is breathing heavily.
McKnight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Son Of God, pushing him back against the cage.
The Son Of God working hard to break the clinch.
The Son Of God is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKnight to keep the fight standing.
McKnight lands a hook that snaps the head of The Son Of God backwards.
McKnight breaks the clinch.
The Son Of God gets caught napping as McKnight dives in and scores a takedown. The Son Of God manages to retain guard.
McKnight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McKnight.
McKnight continues to stall.
The Son Of God is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKnight is controlling him.
McKnight wants to control from the top but The Son Of God keeps moving.
The Son Of God is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Son Of God misses with a few strikes there.
McKnight shoots in and drives through. The Son Of God sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam McKnight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKnight can't find room to land a body shot as The Son Of God controls the action.
McKnight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McKnight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKnight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McKnight scores with a shot to the side of The Son Of God's head.
The Son Of God is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKnight is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKnight.
The Son Of God wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKnight has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on The Son Of God's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Son Of God is trying to break free.
The Son Of God is trying to push McKnight away but McKnight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Son Of God wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Son Of God takes a knee to the side of the body.
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Son Of God gets tackled into the cage by McKnight. McKnight maintains the clinch.
McKnight has The Son Of God pressed against the cage, preventing The Son Of God from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKnight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKnight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
McKnight shoots in for a takedown but The Son Of God shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKnight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Son Of God tries to circle away but McKnight has him pinned against the cage.
McKnight avoiding damage.
The Son Of God wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKnight landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Son Of God is trying to force a seperation but McKnight has the dominant position.
McKnight landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on The Son Of God's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight pushes The Son Of God back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKnight wants a takedown.
Liam McKnight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Son Of God takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Son Of God wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKnight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McKnight leaning against his opponent.
McKnight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Son Of God can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKnight taking a breather.
McKnight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKnight unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKnight pulls guard successfully.
McKnight manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short left from McKnight.
McKnight is trying to drag The Son Of God to the mat but The Son Of God just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam McKnight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKnight stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight slowing the pace effectively.
McKnight misses with a body punch.
The Son Of God wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKnight scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKnight prevents The Son Of God from breaking the clinch.
McKnight misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKnight gets control of The Son Of God's arms and successfully pulls guard. McKnight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McKnight wriggles free and stands up.
McKnight clinches up with The Son Of God and pushes him back against the cage.
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKnight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKnight closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Son Of God circles away.
Ryan The Son Of God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan The Son Of God is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKnight scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McKnight.
McKnight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKnight drives through and clinches with The Son Of God against the cage.
McKnight leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from McKnight on the inside.
McKnight manages to break the clinch.
Ryan The Son Of God seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKnight tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Son Of God sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKnight somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight closes the distance and clinches up with The Son Of God, looking for a takedown. McKnight pushes The Son Of God against the cage but The Son Of God circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McKnight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKnight tries to clinch but The Son Of God is having none of it.
McKnight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Son Of God as he jumps to the side.
The Son Of God lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Son Of God throws an overhand right that lands on McKnight's shoulder, as McKnight tries to avoid the shot.
McKnight fails with the takedown.
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!
McKnight walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McKnight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKnight, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McKnight!
After the big win, Liam McKnight made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maddox Pope (ranked 4162 p4p, 5743 weight class) and Levi Rowan (ranked 205 p4p, 229 weight class). Levi Rowan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maddox Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Levi Rowan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pope.
Rowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
A slow jab from Rowan misses its intended target.
Rowan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Rowan misses.
Pope misses with a combination
and Rowan counters with a left and a right that stings Pope.
Pope tries to clinch there but Rowan circles away.
Rowan looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.
Rowan looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Rowan throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
Maddox Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowan with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope digs a good body shot into Rowan's ribs.
Pope shoots in and drives through. Rowan sprawls well.
Pope misses with a double jab
and Rowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rowan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maddox Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rowan but Rowan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rowan stuffs the takedown attempt from Pope. Pope gets slowly back to his feet.
Pope definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pope with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rowan counters with a two punch combo.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rowan scores with a punch to the head.
Pope doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rowan counter with a right hand.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Pope tries to clinch but Rowan is having none of it.
Pope closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rowan circles away.
A big right from Rowan misses.
Rowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope slips a jab from Rowan.
A left lands for Rowan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rowan scores with a jab to the body.
Rowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Pope takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levi Rowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowan clobbers Pope with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rowan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Decent striking displayed by Rowan there.
Rowan misses with the combination.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rowan throws out the jab.
Pope shoots and misses
and Rowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rowan.
Rowan scores with a decent looking hook.
Rowan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rowan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rowan misses with a body shot.
Rowan throws a big shot that misses.
Rowan slips a straight right by Pope.
Pope throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowan lands a glancing blow to the side of Pope's head.
Pope moves away from the strike by Rowan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rowan's waist but Rowan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pope off to one side.
Rowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rowan misses with a series of wild punches.
Pope wants to clinch.
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!
Pope tests Rowan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Rowan. Beautiful body shot.
Pope misses with a body punch
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rowan stuffs the takedown attempt from Pope. Pope gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Rowan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rowan digs a good hook to Pope's body.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rowan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Rowan moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pope shoots in but Rowan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Pope misses.
Rowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Rowan throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope misses with a head kick.
Pope slips a jab from Rowan.
Pope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Rowan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope misses with the combination.
Pope clinches.
Rowan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pope tries to work over Rowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rowan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rowan's efforts to push away.
Rowan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pope prevents Rowan from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Rowan to work.
Pope keeps control of Rowan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rowan has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Rowan breaks from the clinch.
Pope slips a jab from Rowan.
Pope misses with a wild combination.
Rowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rowan finds it's way round the side to connect with Pope's head.
Rowan lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
Pope defending well as Rowan loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Rowan scores with a body shot.
Levi Rowan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rowan misses with a wild body shot.
Pope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rowan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Rowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
Rowan lands a slapping body shot.
Pope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rowan circles away quickly and effectively.
Rowan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rowan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pope counters with a nice body shot.
Pope gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maddox Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Rowan.
Pope on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pope misses with a series of wild punches.
Rowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Rowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rowan lands a right hook to the body.
Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rowan.
Pope tries to clinch but Rowan moves away
and Rowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowan throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
Pope misses with a hook to the body
letting Rowan counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Rowan.
Rowan scores with a jab.
Rowan connects with a body shot.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rowan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rowan throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Rowan slaps away a takedown attempt from Pope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rowan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rowan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
Rowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Rowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Rowan misses.
Rowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Rowan connects with a nice looking jab.
Pope wants to clinch up but Rowan keeps it at a distance.
Rowan lands a head shot.
Pope shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rowan defends it nicely.
Pope takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope is looking to clinch.
Rowan misses with a body shot
and Pope counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rowan. Those never looked like landing.
Rowan misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rowan misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pope or perhaps it was just good defense by Rowan, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rowan stuns Pope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Rowan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pope closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rowan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rowan fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Pope. Those never looked like landing.
Pope moves out of range as Rowan strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maddox Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rowan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pope under the eye.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Rowan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Rowan.
Pope looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pope jabs Rowan right on the nose. Rowan blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope tries to bum rush Rowan with a series of wild strikes but Rowan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Rowan as Pope shoots in.
Rowan throws out a counter right but Pope avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maddox Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowan lands with an overhand left.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rowan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rowan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rowan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rowan stuffs the takedown attempt from Pope. Pope gets slowly back to his feet.
Rowan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowan digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Rowan lands with a right hand.
Pope takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rowan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rowan lands a lovely overhand right.
Rowan thuds a left hand into Pope's body.
Rowan swinging wildly here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pope. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pope moves away from the strike by Rowan.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rowan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rowan throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope misses with a left hand
and Rowan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Pope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rowan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rowan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Levi Rowan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowan works Pope's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Rowan.
Rowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pope tries to clinch but Rowan is having none of it.
Rowan connects with the punch.
Rowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rowan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rowan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rowan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rowan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pope tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Rowan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rowan looks to throw the jab but Pope is out of range.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maddox Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pope fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Rowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rowan 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Rowan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Nelson (ranked 1416 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Frederick Zwirn (ranked 175 p4p, 289 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Zwirn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn clinches with his opponent.
Zwirn is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zwirn.
Zwirn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zwirn has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Zwirn is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zwirn.
 It looks like Chandler Nelson has been cut.
Zwirn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zwirn breaks the clinch.
Zwirn clinches up against the cage.
Nelson tries to circle away but Zwirn has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Zwirn is controlling the position.
Nelson jumps guard but Zwirn stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zwirn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zwirn manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Zwirn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zwirn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Zwirn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
Zwirn lands an elbow that stopped Nelson in his tracks for a moment.
Zwirn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zwirn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Zwirn is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Zwirn breaks from the clinch.
Zwirn drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
Zwirn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nelson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zwirn can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Zwirn.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Chandler Nelson's cut is getting worse.
A left hand lands to the body for Zwirn.
Zwirn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zwirn lands a damaging elbow.
Nelson is rocked!
Chandler Nelson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zwirn manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zwirn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Zwirn. Zwirn maintains the clinch.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Chandler Nelson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chandler Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frederick Zwirn!
An out of breath Frederick Zwirn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Rua (ranked 696 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Shane Young (ranked 105 p4p, 308 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Champion. Young comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Billie Eilish - "Bad Guy" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shane Young has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sasha Rua's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Young!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rua scores with a hook.
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Rua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Young dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Young's head and hops out.
Sasha Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Young.
Rua cracks Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Young tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Rua.
Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Young persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Rua both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rua punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily
and Rua counters with a nice body shot.
Young looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rua thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young with a poor takedown
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Young gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rua digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua connects with a body shot.
Rua lands with a good body shot.
Rua punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Rua.
Rua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rua digs a good hook to Young's body.
Rua tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young shoots and misses
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua throws a good cross that connects.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rua.
Rua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shane Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Young is rocked!
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Young closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rua dances in with a quick combination. Young is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rua snaps Young's head back. Young stumbles backwards against the cage. Rua steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Young's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Young just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sasha Rua!
Sasha Rua retains his welterweight title!
An intense looking Sasha Rua took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Micky Garica you one armed bastard I seen you looking at my belt back stage ,your win over me was a fluke come to 170 and get this real shit! But until you're ready I'm fine with crushing cans like Shane Young and Keith Rodgers. Keep these easy fights coming Nick.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 932 p4p, 1933 weight class) and Joe Senior (ranked 120 p4p, 234 weight class). Garcia's entrance music is S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. A fine choice. Mickey Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Senior!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Senior avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Senior's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Senior's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Senior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Senior. Senior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Senior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Senior is rocked!
Garcia throws an uppercut from hell that sends Senior clean off his feet! He's out cold! Garcia stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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