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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Escorre (ranked 1193 p4p, 3474 weight class) and Jimrex Jaca (ranked 54 p4p, 137 weight class). Escorre comes into the arena with Chico Science & Nação Zumbi - Da Lama Ao Caos blaring out of the sound system. Jaca has chosen Twinkle-twinkle little star as his entrance music. Jimrex Jaca will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudio Escorre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimrex Jaca!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaca throws a hook to the side of Escorre's head but Escorre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Jaca.
Oooooh!!! Escorre has knocked Jaca down with a huge combo! Escorre steps away and waves a wobbly Jaca back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Jimrex Jaca has been cut.
Jaca avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Jaca misses with a lunging right hand
and Escorre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaca throws a hook but Escorre blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escorre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Jaca avoids them all with ease.
Jaca throws out a counter right but Escorre avoids it with no problem.
Oooooh!!! Escorre has knocked Jaca down with a huge combo! Escorre steps away and waves a wobbly Jaca back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Jaca is rocked!
Escorre plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Jaca swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Jaca face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claudio Escorre!
A very excited looking Claudio Escorre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sivile Gonya (ranked 3031 p4p, 1803 weight class) and Meldrick Taylor (ranked 380 p4p, 252 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sivile Gonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Gonya.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor slips a straight right by Gonya.
Gonya jabs at Taylor's body.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gonya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonya.
Taylor scores with a jab. Gonya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taylor throws a hook but Gonya blocks it.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Gonya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonya throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Gonya scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonya misses the shot to the body.
Taylor feints a jab promting Gonya to slip. Taylor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taylor connects with the punch.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Gonya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonya misses the shot to the body.
Gonya misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Gonya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Meldrick Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Taylor.
Gonya throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Gonya dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Gonya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meldrick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Gonya avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Gonya.
Taylor throws a right hand that Gonya ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonya also avoids with ease.
Gonya is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Gonya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taylor.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
It looked like Gonya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taylor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonya had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Gonya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Gonya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor slips a straight right by Gonya.
Gonya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Gonya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonya's head.
Gonya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taylor. Taylor obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Gonya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Gonya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Gonya moved out of range nicely.
Gonya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Gonya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Taylor.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonya counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Taylor.
Taylor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGonya.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonya misses the target.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Gonya ducks down to avoid it.
Gonya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonya somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonya slips under a jab.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Gonya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Taylor 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.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Gonya throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonya moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Gonya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taylor takes a step back to recover.
Gonya slips under a jab.
Meldrick Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Gonya counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor wants to slow Gonya down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonya misses the target.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Gonya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Gonya counters with a three punch combo that has Taylor backing up. Taylor nods at Gonya to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Gonya avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gonya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonya thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gonya throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Donk. Taylor catches Gonya right on the button with a cross.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonya loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taylor.
Gonya avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor works Gonya's body with a nice hook.
Gonya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonya manages to avoid it.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonya slips under a jab from Taylor.
Gonya thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gonya shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor feints a jab promting Gonya to slip. Taylor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taylor throws a right hand that Gonya ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonya also avoids with ease.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Gonya sees coming a mile off.
Gonya misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor clobbers Gonya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonya. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonya throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Gonya shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taylor lands a nice looking body kick.
Taylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonya to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonya lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonya misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonya throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonya moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Gonya lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
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!
Gonya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taylor throws a series of strikes that have Gonya backpedaling.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor with a nice cross.
Taylor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gonya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonya keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
Taylor throws a hook but Gonya blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Gonya throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
A punch combination from Gonya misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonya throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gonya defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Gonya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonya misses the target.
Gonya throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonya slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
It looked like Gonya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gonya might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonya. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonya ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor slips under a jab from Gonya.
Gonya misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor misses the body punch
letting Gonya counter with a right hand.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Gonya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonya.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonya!
Taylor throws a body punch but Gonya moves out of range.
Gonya throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonya in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonya walks into a left hand.
Sivile Gonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meldrick Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonya blocks the body kick.
Gonya slips a straight right by Taylor.
Gonya throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonya.
Gonya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Gonya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Gonya.
Taylor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonya swinging wildly here.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonya back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gonya throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonya.
Gonya slips under a jab from Taylor.
Gonya walks into a jab.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Gonya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Taylor blocks a jab.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Gonya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor throws a hook but Gonya blocks it.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor throws a body punch but Gonya moves out of range.
Gonya looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meldrick Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meldrick Taylor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grant Dukes (ranked 1306 p4p, 1428 weight class) and Killua Zoldyk (ranked 154 p4p, 165 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Killua Zoldyk!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyk blocks a jab.
Dukes takes a swing at Zoldyk's ribcage but misses.
Zoldyk misses with a two punch combination.
Dukes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dukes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zoldyk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dukes scores with a jab to the head.
Zoldyk avoids the body shot from Dukes.
Zoldyk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dukes under the eye.
Dukes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zoldyk quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyk is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoldyk is staying active underneath Dukes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dukes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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!
Zoldyk gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes looking to pass the guard.
Zoldyk is trying to control the position but Dukes postures up.
Zoldyk keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass.
Zoldyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoldyk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zoldyk looking to control but Dukes passes into half guard.
Zoldyk tries to get to full guard but Dukes has control of the leg.
Zoldyk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zoldyk trying to control but Dukes postures up.
Zoldyk tries to get to full guard but Dukes has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk is pressing down on Dukes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Dukes stands and throws Zoldyk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zoldyk struggling a bit here.
Dukes trying to control the position but Zoldyk is working away.
Zoldyk is looking for a sweep.
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.
Zoldyk is not content to let Dukes control the position.
Dukes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dukes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dukes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zoldyk is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoldyk can't do much from the bottom here.
Dukes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zoldyk, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zoldyk slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dukes with a nice cross.
Zoldyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoldyk takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoldyk. Dukes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoldyk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dukes takes a step back to recover.
Zoldyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyk moves away from the strike by Dukes.
Dukes staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut. Dukes saw that one coming.
Dukes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zoldyk lands a really nice looking cross but Dukes seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyk.
A jab from Zoldyk misses.
Donk. Dukes catches Zoldyk right on the button with a cross.
Zoldyk misses the jab.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Zoldyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zoldyk continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown but Zoldyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dukes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zoldyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoldyk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dukes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zoldyk misses with a double jab.
Zoldyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Dukes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zoldyk manages to circle out of the way.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zoldyk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Zoldyk misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Dukes connects with a body shot that sends Zoldyk's belly button to the back.
Zoldyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukes was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoldyk.
Donk. Dukes catches Zoldyk right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoldyk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zoldyk misses with a double jab.
Zoldyk misses with a looping left.
Dukes connects with the punch.
Zoldyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zoldyk throws the left hand but Dukes avoids the punch easily.
As Zoldyk tries to get set, Dukes tries to push him back and clinch up but Zoldyk manages to avoid the attempt.
Zoldyk moves out of range as Dukes strikes.
Zoldyk throws a head kick that misses.
Zoldyk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zoldyk! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dukes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoldyk can do to turn this around?
Zoldyk tries to improve position but can't.
Zoldyk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dukes wants to get back to full guard.
Dukes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dukes wants to improve his position but Zoldyk is controlling well.
Dukes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zoldyk prevents Dukes from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to control but can't.
Zoldyk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zoldyk prevents Dukes from improving his position.
Zoldyk wants to take a breather but Dukes is having none of it.
Zoldyk is nestled in close to Dukes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dukes is looking to improve his position.
Zoldyk lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyk is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoldyk winds up and cracks Dukes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grant Dukes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zoldyk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoldyk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grant Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes defending well as Zoldyk loads up on a big left hand.
Grant Dukes is winning the standup battle so far.
Zoldyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukes.
Zoldyk misses with a wild body shot.
Zoldyk moves away from the strike by Dukes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyk is just out of range.
Zoldyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukes.
Dukes dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoldyk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoldyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyk feints a jab promting Dukes to slip. Zoldyk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dukes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dukes there.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyk.
Dukes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoldyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Dukes misses.
Dukes avoids the head kick by Zoldyk.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Zoldyk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zoldyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dukes moves away.
Dukes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoldyk slips under a jab from Dukes.
Zoldyk walks into a straight right hand from Dukes.
Dukes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zoldyk at a distance.
Zoldyk slips a jab from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a body punch
and Zoldyk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killua Zoldyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zoldyk misses.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zoldyk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Zoldyk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dukes with a body shot.
Dukes cracks Zoldyk with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoldyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukes misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Zoldyk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zoldyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoldyk avoids the body shot from Dukes.
Zoldyk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoldyk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dukes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zoldyk fails with the takedown
and Dukes counters with a nice body shot.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut.
Dukes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zoldyk swivels and escapes.
As Dukes backs off Zoldyk throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.
Zoldyk lands with a nice body punch.
Zoldyk misses with a head kick.
Dukes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Zoldyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoldyk keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zoldyk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Zoldyk does it's job there.
Dukes drives through with a takedown into Zoldyk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dukes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zoldyk.
Zoldyk struggling a bit here.
Zoldyk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dukes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dukes advances nicely into full mount.
Zoldyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zoldyk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dukes.
Dukes wants to take Zoldyk's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Dukes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dukes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Dukes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Gerber (ranked 1958 p4p, 1633 weight class) and Tobi Terrorelli (ranked 272 p4p, 229 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romulus Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, 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!
Gerber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gerber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Terrorelli counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Gerber misses.
Terrorelli misses with a two punch combination.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Terrorelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber throws a nice looking combination but Terrorelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Terrorelli lands a nice shot that snaps Gerber's head back.
Terrorelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Terrorelli misses with a jab to the body
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrorelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Terrorelli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Gerber. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Terrorelli coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrorelli checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Terrorelli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gerber looks to throw the jab but Terrorelli is out of range.
Terrorelli lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Terrorelli.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick
and Terrorelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerber misses with the combination.
Terrorelli clinches.
Terrorelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Terrorelli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gerber misses with a punch to the body.
Terrorelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Terrorelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerber stalling in the clinch.
Gerber tries to circle away but Terrorelli has him pinned against the cage.
Gerber tries to work over Terrorelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrorelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gerber.
Terrorelli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Terrorelli working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerber tries to work over Terrorelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrorelli has Gerber pushed against the cage.
Terrorelli breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerber looks to land a body kick but Terrorelli moved away.
Terrorelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Gerber walks into a stiff left hand from Terrorelli.
Nice body kick there by Gerber.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Terrorelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrorelli.
Gerber takes a swing at Terrorelli's ribcage but misses.
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terrorelli lands a right hook to the body.
Terrorelli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Terrorelli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerber throwing a counter right hand but Terrorelli manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber is looking to slow Terrorelli down with leg kicks.
Gerber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrorelli.
Gerber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Terrorelli's head backwards.
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terrorelli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Terrorelli misses with a right hand
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Terrorelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gerber, pushing him back against the cage.
Gerber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Terrorelli loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
Terrorelli throws the left hand but Gerber avoids the punch easily.
Gerber throws the left hand but Terrorelli avoids the punch easily.
Terrorelli is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobi Terrorelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Terrorelli wants to clinch but Gerber slips to the side
and Terrorelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terrorelli.
Gerber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Terrorelli blocks the body kick.
Gerber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tobi Terrorelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrorelli tried to score with a low kick but Gerber checks it.
Gerber misses with an uppercut.
Gerber throws a front kick aimed at Terrorelli's knee but Terrorelli avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Terrorelli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrorelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrorelli slips under a jab from Gerber.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber misses the shot to the body.
Gerber lands a nice looking body shot.
Gerber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Terrorelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terrorelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gerber, as that shot connected.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrorelli is just out of range.
Terrorelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrorelli.
Gerber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Terrorelli misses with an uppercut.
Gerber misses the jab.
Gerber lands a right hook to the body.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Terrorelli momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Terrorelli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Terrorelli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Terrorelli throws out a counter right but Gerber avoids it with no problem.
Gerber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrorelli throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Terrorelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Terrorelli misses.
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terrorelli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gerber counters with a leg kick.
Terrorelli misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber works Terrorelli's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gerber misses
and Terrorelli counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws an off balance right hand
and Gerber counters with a nice kick to the body.
Terrorelli checks a leg kick.
Terrorelli throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Terrorelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gerber doesn't seem bothered though.
Terrorelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerber lands a body shot.
Terrorelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gerber counters with a one-two to the body.
Gerber throws a shot to the body.
Terrorelli misses with an uppercut.
Terrorelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber lands a nice looking kick to the body. Terrorelli takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrorelli scores with a nice head shot.
Gerber lands with a right hand.
Gerber thows a body kick. Terrorelli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Terrorelli lands a leg kick that knocks Gerber off balance momentarily.
Terrorelli throws a lazy body kick
and Gerber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gerber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Terrorelli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gerber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrorelli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Terrorelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrorelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gerber with a body shot.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Terrorelli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gerber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gerber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terrorelli. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Terrorelli cracks Gerber with a good jab.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Terrorelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Terrorelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Terrorelli motions for Gerber to come forward. Terrorelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gerber connects with a jab.
Terrorelli throws out a loose jab but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Terrorelli misses with a hook
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terrorelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrorelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gerber. Those never looked like landing.
Terrorelli is looking for the big counter here.
Terrorelli misses the body punch
and Gerber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gerber throws a body punch but Terrorelli moves out of range.
Terrorelli swinging wildly here.
Gerber dips to his left and cracks Terrorelli with an uppercut!
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Gerber lands an overhand right.
Gerber takes a swing at Terrorelli's ribcage but misses.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws a low kick but Terrorelli moves out of range easily.
Terrorelli misses with a few strikes there.
Gerber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrorelli scores with a sloppy right hand. Gerber should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrorelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terrorelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
Terrorelli scores with a body shot.
Terrorelli slips under a jab from Gerber.
Terrorelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerber.
Gerber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrorelli moves out of range of the body kick.
Terrorelli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli misses with a looping left.
Terrorelli throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range.
Terrorelli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gerber throws a poor cross that misses
and Terrorelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Terrorelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrorelli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Terrorelli avoids the head kick by Gerber.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Terrorelli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gerber swings for the body but Terrorelli moves out of range.
Terrorelli closes the distance and clinches.
Gerber breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrorelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Gerber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gerber throws a lazy head kick
and Terrorelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber feints and then cracks Terrorelli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terrorelli down.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrorelli throws out the jab.
Terrorelli throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber throws a leg kick
and Terrorelli counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrorelli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terrorelli! But no joy.
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 Romulus Gerber.
I think Gerber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
After winning the bout, Romulus Gerber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 1347 p4p, 1596 weight class) and Lynton Miller (ranked 160 p4p, 181 weight class). Lynton Miller acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dixon misses.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Dixon scores with a shot to the body.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dixon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Dixon is controlling the pace.
Miller is holding on to half guard well.
Dixon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller has his hands clasped together around Dixon's back. He's all about the action.
That's two 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.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miller is controlling Dixon's trapped leg to prevent Dixon from advancing to side control.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Miller.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dixon's half guard.
Dixon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dixon.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon is pulling down on Miller's head to control his posture.
Miller wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Dixon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Dixon!
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon is looking to pass into half guard but Miller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miller is in guard.
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 Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dixon trying to control here.
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Dixon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dixon as he jumps to the side.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dixon sprawls well. Dixon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.
Miller 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.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dixon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom here.
Dixon tries to improve position but can't.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller landing a few strikes.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dixon to see if he's OK.
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Dixon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon gets full guard.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Dixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dixon dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dixon drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Miller is trying to keep Dixon in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Dixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Jab by Dixon.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dixon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miller working the ground and pound but Dixon is defending the strikes.
Dixon tries to improve position but can't.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
Dixon trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dixon!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lynton Miller.
I think Miller 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Darren Dixon spoke after the fight, saying 'Massive scrotum!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 1673 p4p, 649 weight class) and Walter Jackson (ranked 209 p4p, 85 weight class). Brandstatter comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem in D minor. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Jackson .
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter jabs at Jackson 's body.
Brandstatter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Jackson 's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson 's head.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson .
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandstatter.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter tests Jackson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson 's head.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandstatter rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson 's elbow.
Good body shot from Jackson .
A short body shot lands from Brandstatter as the two fighters clinch.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Jackson .
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson is leaning against Brandstatter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson is leaning against Brandstatter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brandstatter up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson .
Brandstatter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson .
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandstatter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandstatter.
Jackson tries to circle away but Brandstatter has him pinned against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson taking a breather.
A short right from Jackson .
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
Brandstatter catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Jackson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Brandstatter wants to clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandstatter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandstatter's head.
Jackson slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Brandstatter.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter moves into range and clinches up with Jackson .
A short right from Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Brandstatter gets through Jackson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson .
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Jackson 's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Nice shot lands for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a hook.
Brandstatter thuds his right hand into Jackson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Brandstatter didn't see that one coming.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
And Jackson responds with a good body kick, but Brandstatter manages to step out the way in time.
Brandstatter walks into a straight right hand from Jackson .
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandstatter to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson .
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Brandstatter gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson .
A hook to the body from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Jackson 's head.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to work over Jackson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Jackson .
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson .
Jackson moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson .
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson .
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brandstatter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson ! But no joy.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Brandstatter's body. Brandstatter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walter Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walter Jackson .
Well Brandstatter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
An out of breath Wolfgang Brandstatter 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Goldberg (ranked 1258 p4p, 982 weight class) and Patrick Bower (ranked 175 p4p, 142 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Bower!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg looking to score a takedown here. Bower is defending well but Goldberg drives through and ends up in Bower's guard.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bower has wrist control.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Bower's brow.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bower controls Goldberg momentarily but Goldberg frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg won't allow Bower to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Goldberg is in close to Bower's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldberg 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.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bower managing to control the position.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bower's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a couple of digs.
Bower has momentary wrist control but Goldberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Bower's brow.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bower is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goldberg, into his guard.
Goldberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bower trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Bower looking to sit in guard and control but Goldberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bower can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bower really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldberg advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bower has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bower is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bower's head.
Bower is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bower is rocked!
Goldberg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bower! More strikes land and this one is all over! Goldberg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
An out of breath John Goldberg 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 Ricardo Cruz (ranked 669 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Giuseppe Turturro (ranked 89 p4p, 140 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giuseppe Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tries for a takedown but Turturro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turturro just misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turturro lands a right hook to the body.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turturro but Turturro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Turturro.
Turturro throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giuseppe Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turturro throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cruz has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is nestled in close to Turturro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turturro keeping control of the position.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turturro has his hands clasped together around Cruz's back. He's all about the action.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Turturro trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
Turturro controlling the position.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Cruz is looking to stall here but Turturro recovers full guard.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turturro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro working a defensive guard but Cruz passes into half guard.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giuseppe Turturro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turturro throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turturro as he jumps to the side.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Turturro swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turturro's guard.
Turturro working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Turturro has managed to sweep!
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Turturro has passed into half guard!
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Turturro sits in half guard.
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Turturro is looking to stall here but Cruz recovers full guard.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Turturro keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Turturro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turturro. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz defending well as Turturro loads up on a big left hand.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Turturro counters by clinching up.
Turturro jumps into guard, dragging Cruz to the mat.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Crassus inform us that Turturro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turturro trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Giuseppe Turturro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Turturro seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turturro cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Turturro lands a right hook to the body.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turturro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Turturro won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Cruz trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro is positioning himself well to prevent Cruz advancing to mount.
Cruz is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turturro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Turturro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turturro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Turturro!
A very excited looking Giuseppe Turturro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 401 p4p, 1011 weight class) and Juan Kemonito (ranked 21 p4p, 56 weight class). Kemonito is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kemonito Entrance Music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Kemonito!
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!
Corassa with the inside leg kick.
Kemonito misses with a body kick.
Kemonito throws a looping overhand right but Corassa ducks down to avoid it.
As Kemonito backs away, Corassa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corassa tries to land a leg kick but Kemonito saw it coming and moves away.
We've been told by Corassa's head coaches at Relentless Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kemonito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corassa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kemonito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corassa on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Corassa misses.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Kemonito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Kemonito off balance momentarily.
Corassa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corassa blocks the body kick.
Kemonito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kemonito misses with a straight left.
Kemonito throws an overhand right that lands on Corassa's shoulder, as Corassa tries to avoid the shot.
Kemonito throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kemonito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kemonito moves in looking to clinch but Corassa pushes him off.
Corassa tried to counter with a leg kick but Kemonito avoided it.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corassa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kemonito loads up on a big right hand but Corassa slips the punch.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kemonito misses with a looping left.
Corassa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kemonito.
Kemonito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Kemonito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kemonito closes the distance and pushes Corassa back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corassa.
Corassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kemonito.
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!
Kemonito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kemonito lands with a right to the head.
Kemonito is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kemonito is keeping busy.
Kemonito can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kemonito.
Corassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kemonito tries to land a leg kick but Corassa saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kemonito throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
Nice jab there from Kemonito.
Corassa thows a body kick. Kemonito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Corassa tries to score with a low kick but Kemonito moves his leg out of the way.
Kemonito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corassa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Kemonito misses its intended target.
Kemonito throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Kemonito blocks the leg kick.
Corassa motions for Kemonito to come forward. Corassa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kemonito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kemonito does it's job there.
Kemonito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Corassa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kemonito throws a head kick that half lands.
Kemonito takes the fight into the clinch.
Kemonito misses with a punch to the body.
Kemonito misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kemonito.
Corassa leaning against his opponent.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Kemonito misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kemonito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kemonito bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Kemonito are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Corassa is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Corassa taking a bit of punishment here - Kemonito scoring with strikes.
Kemonito throws an elbow but Corassa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Corassa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kemonito sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Corassa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kemonito misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemonito working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Kemonito seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Corassa is trying to control Kemonito's posture but Kemonito avoids it.
Kemonito scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kemonito tries to score with some ground and pound. Corassa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Kemonito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kemonito throws a chopping leg kick but Corassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kemonito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kemonito lands with an uppercut that bounces Corassa off the cage and back into range.
Corassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Kemonito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juan Kemonito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corassa avoids the head kick by Kemonito.
Corassa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemonito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corassa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kemonito is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kemonito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses.
Kemonito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemonito is looking to work some ground and pound but Corassa has wrist control.
Kemonito throwing strikes from guard but Corassa blocks nicely.
Kemonito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corassa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kemonito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kemonito is working Corassa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kemonito stands up over Corassa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemonito throwing strikes from guard but Corassa blocks nicely.
Kemonito throws a strike but Corassa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kemonito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corassa manages to get himself to full guard.
Juan Kemonito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kemonito throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kemonito lands a couple of elbows.
Kemonito cracks Corassa with a solid left hand.
Kemonito connects with a couple of short punches.
Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kemonito trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses.
Kemonito throwing strikes but missing.
Kemonito postures up and lands a big shot to Corassa's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corassa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kemonito throwing strikes from guard but Corassa blocks nicely.
Kemonito throwing strikes from guard but Corassa blocks nicely.
Kemonito throws an elbow that misses. Corassa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kemonito's guard. Nice move by Corassa!
Kemonito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corassa manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemonito throws an elbow that misses. Corassa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kemonito's guard. Nice move by Corassa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Kemonito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corassa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Corassa throws a leg kick
and Kemonito counters with a left to the body.
Corassa looks to land a left hand but Kemonito moved out of range nicely.
Kemonito misses with a hook to the body
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kemonito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kemonito stuns Corassa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kemonito digs a good hook to Corassa's body.
Kemonito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corassa but Corassa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kemonito throws a head kick that misses.
Corassa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito misses with an uppercut.
Corassa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemonito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kemonito thumps Corassa with a low kick.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kemonito fails to land.
Corassa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kemonito scores with a shot to the side of Corassa's head.
Good body shot from Kemonito.
Corassa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kemonito.
Kemonito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kemonito throws a head punch that misses.
Kemonito scores with a shoulder strike.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Corassa.
Kemonito digs a right hand underneath Corassa's ribcage. Corassa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Corassa - that landed with a thud.
Kemonito throws a head punch that misses.
Kemonito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kemonito fails to land.
Kemonito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemonito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kemonito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corassa.
Kemonito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corassa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kemonito takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corassa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kemonito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kemonito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kemonito follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kemonito throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa counters with a low kick, right behind Kemonito 's knee.
Corassa slips under a jab.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Corassa blocks the body kick.
Kemonito clinches up with Corassa and pushes him back against the cage.
Kemonito has Corassa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Corassa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Kemonito.
Corassa stalling in the clinch but Kemonito improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Kemonito fails to land.
Corassa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Corassa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kemonito has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Kemonito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kemonito has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Kemonito has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Corassa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kemonito can turn it around.
Corassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kemonito is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Kemonito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kemonito pushes Corassa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corassa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Kemonito.
Kemonito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corassa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kemonito misses with a body punch.
Corassa lands an uppercut.
Corassa lands with a right to the head.
Eduardo Corassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kemonito fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corassa lands a nice uppercut.
Corassa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kemonito backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemonito.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Kemonito misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemonito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kemonito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Kemonito is looking for a takedown.
Kemonito lands a nice uppercut.
Corassa working aggressively here.
A short right from Kemonito.
Corassa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kemonito backwards.
Kemonito throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa working aggressively here.
Juan Kemonito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kemonito takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Kemonito.
Well Kemonito 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Kemonito!
A less than humble Juan Kemonito 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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