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Trash boys 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faget Kunt (ranked 5423 p4p, 3434 weight class) and Bummy Bitch (ranked 475 p4p, 343 weight class). Bitch has chosen lamborghini as his entrance music. Bummy Bitch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Faget Kunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bummy Bitch!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunt shoots in for a takedown but Bitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bitch lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bitch is thwarting Kunt's attempts to control the position.
Kunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunt looking for a guillotine here but Bitch defends easily.
Kunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch works over Kunt with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bitch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bitch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Bitch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bitch wants to control from the top but Kunt keeps moving.
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.
Kunt is looking for a triangle but Bitch pushes his legs off easily.
Kunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kunt working a defensive guard here.
Bitch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bitch wants to control from the top but Kunt keeps moving.
Bitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bitch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitch scoring with some ground and pound.
 It looks like Faget Kunt has been cut.
Bitch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bitch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bitch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bitch wants to control from the top but Kunt keeps moving.
Bitch controlling from the top position.
Kunt keeping moving, preventing Bitch from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunt has his foot on Bitch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bitch works his way back into a safe position though.
Kunt has momentary wrist control but Bitch slips an elbow through the middle.
Kunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kunt is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bitch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bitch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitch trying to control but Kunt is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bummy Bitch dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bitch is looking to clinch.
Bitch misses with a double jab.
Kunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kunt shoots and misses
and Bitch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bitch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kunt's head.
Bitch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bummy Bitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitch is one step ahead there.
Bitch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faget Kunt's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bitch landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kunt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bitch doesn't defend quickly enough and Kunt has managed to lock this one up! Can Bitch escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kunt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Faget Kunt!
In defeat, Bummy Bitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gay ass mf coudlnt do that again '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bones (ranked 25487 p4p, 25489 weight class) and Healthy Rob (ranked 674 p4p, 666 weight class). Bones comes to the cage accompanied by I BEAT YO' ASS. Rob has chosen Blank Space as his entrance music. Healthy Rob will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Healthy Rob!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rob tries a head kick but it misses.
Bones throws a sloppy head kick
and Rob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rob but Rob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Rob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rob defends well and Bones ends up having to push Rob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bones tries to clinch but Rob is having none of it.
Rob raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rob counters with a head kick that drops Bones!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones tries to get out of the position.
Rob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rob throws a big right hand that misses.
Rob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rob throws a strike but Bones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rob is pulling down on Bones's head. It's preventing any offense from Bones, at least for the moment.
Rob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rob has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bones wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
Rob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rob has wrist control.
Bones stands and throws Rob's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rob's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rob knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob can't do much from the bottom here.
Rob manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bones wants to control but Rob is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bones's head.
Bones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rob's back!
Rob breaks Bones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bones trying to control the position here.
Rob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rob postures up.
Rob throwing strikes but missing.
Bones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Bones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rob won't allow Bones to sweep him here.
Bones controls Rob momentarily but Rob frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rob throwing strikes from guard but Bones blocks nicely.
Bones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Healthy Rob dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bones shoots in for a takedown but Rob shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bones instigates a clinch.
Rob landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Bones blocking some punches.
Rob scores with a shot to the side of Bones's head.
Rob misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rob creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Bones is rocked!
Rob lands a big knee to the head and Bones goes down! Rob pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Healthy Rob!
As Healthy Rob got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to say thank you mom for buying me my boxing gloves. And I want to say thanka to Alex Harvey for giving me a contract after I sucked his dick'.
Jon Bones was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed, shit judging, Alex is a bummy bum.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Costa (ranked 25496 p4p, 6102 weight class) and Johnny McCain (ranked 651 p4p, 582 weight class). Johnny McCain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Costa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny McCain!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Costa was covering up waiting for the punch and McCain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costa 's guard.
McCain passes the guard and advances to mount!
Costa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCain has hold of Costa 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Costa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McCain has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Costa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny McCain!
In his post fight interview, Johnny McCain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Madival (ranked 24790 p4p, 25171 weight class) and Eiji Okada (ranked 664 p4p, 695 weight class). Okada has chosen Tomoko Soryo - Hug me Chicago as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Madival!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eiji Okada!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okada moves forwards but Madival connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Madival is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madival lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Madival shoots in but no luck this time.
Okada throws a front kick that sends Madival stumbling back into the cage.
Madival closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okada to the mat! Okada manages to get full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Tokyo inform us that Okada has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Okada working for submissions but it's allowed Madival to get to half guard.
Madival trying to mount his opponent but Okada defends it.
Okada is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madival in particular looking to stall.
Okada actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Okada is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Madival is tapping! Great win for Okada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eiji Okada!
Our winner, Eiji Okada, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chyken Howse (ranked 2735 p4p, 7235 weight class) and Nathan Henderson (ranked 336 p4p, 641 weight class). Howse comes to the cage accompanied by kill yourself. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chyken Howse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Howse fakes the leg kick and cracks Henderson in the body.
Howse moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Howse scores with a head kick.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howse misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Howse.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Howse checks it.
As Henderson looks to move away, Howse throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
Howse clinches.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Henderson.
Howse manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Henderson misses
and Howse counters by clinching up.
Howse breaks from the clinch.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Howse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howse counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howse throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
Nathan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Howse.
Howse throws a nice head kick!
Howse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Howse throws a head kick that misses.
Howse closes the distance and clinches.
Howse is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Howse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
As Henderson looks to move away, Howse throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
Henderson takes a swing at Howse's ribcage but misses.
Howse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Howse lands a high kick!
Howse lands a brutal head kick. Henderson looks out on his feet and Howse throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chyken Howse!
Chyken Howse tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Berkman (ranked 6789 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Khabitch Nurmagotaptap (ranked 679 p4p, 441 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Berkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabitch Nurmagotaptap!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkman tried to score with a low kick but Nurmagotaptap checks it.
Nurmagotaptap drives through with a takedown into Berkman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagotaptap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkman is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagotaptap working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagotaptap is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagotaptap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagotaptap lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagotaptap connects with a couple of short punches.
Berkman wants to sweep here but Nurmagotaptap controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagotaptap is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagotaptap is working Berkman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagotaptap is looking to work some ground and pound but Berkman has wrist control.
Berkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagotaptap is one step ahead there.
Berkman looking to control.
Berkman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkman has momentary wrist control but Nurmagotaptap slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagotaptap landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagotaptap working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkman's head.
Nurmagotaptap wants to pass the guard but Berkman is keeping the position.
Nurmagotaptap works over Berkman with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagotaptap prevents Berkman from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagotaptap scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagotaptap working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagotaptap lands a couple of elbows.
Berkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagotaptap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagotaptap chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagotaptap is in close to Berkman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berkman trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagotaptap is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagotaptap landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagotaptap won't allow Berkman to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagotaptap scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagotaptap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berkman pushes Nurmagotaptap off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkman thows a leg kick but Nurmagotaptap checks it
and Nurmagotaptap decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berkman's guard.
Berkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagotaptap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berkman is breathing heavily.
Nurmagotaptap connects with a couple of short punches.
Berkman is rocked!
Berkman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagotaptap defends well.
Oh Berkman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagotaptap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagotaptap loads up on a big left hand. Berkman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nurmagotaptap looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Berkman can't hide his disappointment, as Nurmagotaptap celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabitch Nurmagotaptap!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phillip McCooter (ranked 6964 p4p, 25494 weight class) and Hahnu Al (ranked 586 p4p, 647 weight class). Hahnu Al has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phillip McCooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hahnu Al!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al shoots in for a takedown but McCooter shows good takedown defense.
Al connects with an inside leg kick.
Al shoots for a double leg takedown but McCooter sprawls well. He's pushed Al's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al tries for a takedown but McCooter circles away easily
and McCooter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phillip McCooter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hahnu Al.
Al is trying to push McCooter away but McCooter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Al is trying to break the clinch but McCooter has him pressed against the cage.
Al tries to break free but McCooter pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Al's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCooter avoiding damage.
McCooter is pushing Al up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on McCooter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCooter keeps control of Al as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al wants to get back to striking at distance but McCooter won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Al's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al blocks the elbow strike.
Al tries to circle away but McCooter has him pinned against the cage.
Al looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al tries to break free but McCooter pushes him back against the cage.
Al is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al being controlled against the cage.
McCooter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al fails with the takedown
and McCooter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al dives in and grabs McCooter's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCooter pushes down on Al's head and hops out.
Al clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCooter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al shoots in for a takedown but McCooter shows good takedown defense.
Al looks winded!
McCooter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Al manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCooter clinches up against the cage.
McCooter stalling.
McCooter has Al pressed against the cage, preventing Al from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCooter tightens his grip and picks Al up, before dumping him to the ground. Al manages to land in guard.
McCooter postures up and lands a big shot to Al's brow.
McCooter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCooter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCooter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCooter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCooter stands up from Al's guard - McCooter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Al tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from McCooter. No joy for Al on that attempt.
McCooter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCooter as he jumps to the side.
Al has a takedown stuffed.
McCooter thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCooter takes the fight into the clinch.
McCooter scores with a shot to the side of Al's head.
McCooter keeps control of Al as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCooter breaks from the clinch.
Al fails to land the takedown.
McCooter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCooter gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip McCooter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCooter has Al up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for McCooter to work.
Al wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCooter prevents Al from breaking the clinch.
McCooter prevents Al from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McCooter.
McCooter slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al is trying to break the clinch but McCooter has him pressed against the cage.
Al is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al tries to circle away but McCooter has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCooter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al's efforts to push away.
McCooter manages to break the clinch.
McCooter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCooter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Al gets caught flat footed, as McCooter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCooter stands up and waves to Al to follow him.
Al is breathing heavily.
McCooter leaves Al with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Al with that takedown attempt.
McCooter throws a head kick but Al moves out of range.
McCooter darts in and clinches Al up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Al can't break the clinch.
McCooter has Al pressed against the cage.
Al can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Al's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCooter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCooter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al pushes McCooter up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCooter breaks the clinch.
Al fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCooter avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillip McCooter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hahnu Al.
McCooter moves into range and clinches up with Al.
McCooter stalling.
McCooter tightens his grip and picks Al up, before dumping him to the ground. Al manages to land in guard.
Al has his feet on McCooter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McCooter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCooter lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCooter digs a right hand into Al's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCooter gets control of Al's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCooter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCooter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCooter pulls Al in close to prevent any damage.
Al has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McCooter to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Al is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McCooter pulls down on the head and he's put Al to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phillip McCooter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Franco (ranked 25486 p4p, 6617 weight class) and Wosay Waldo (ranked 536 p4p, 500 weight class). Chad Franco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wosay Waldo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franco.
Waldo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Waldo fails with the takedown.
Waldo tries for a takedown but Franco circles away easily
and Franco counters with a body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Waldo has eaten all the pies!
Waldo looks winded!
Franco stalks Waldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Waldo's face. Waldo staggers backwards, shaken.
Franco scores with a hook.
Franco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waldo is working for takedown but Franco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chad Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wosay Waldo.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Franco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco thumps Waldo with a low kick.
A left lands for Franco.
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waldo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Franco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waldo.
A head kick from Franco lands but Waldo takes it in his stride.
Franco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco tries for a takedown but Waldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Waldo feints the counter takedown.
Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
Franco lands an elbow just above Waldo 's eye.
Franco is pushing Waldo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franco breaks the clinch.
Franco feints and then cracks Waldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Waldo down.
Franco throws a head kick that Waldo semi-blocks.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Waldo as he avoids it easily.
Franco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franco manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco scores with a jab to the body.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franco rushes Waldo and presses him up against the cage.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franco lands a body punch.
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco leaning against his opponent.
Come on Franco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Franco seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Franco breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco lands a body shot.
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franco breaks the clinch.
Franco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Franco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice cross by Franco.
Waldo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Franco scores with a nice right hand.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Franco connects with a single shot there.
Franco throws a head kick that Waldo semi-blocks.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldo can do to turn this around?
Whack! Franco lands a heavy head kick that drops Waldo. The ref tackles Franco to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Waldo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chad Franco!
Chad Franco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Meershaert Jr (ranked 2754 p4p, 3194 weight class) and Fabreze Verdum (ranked 340 p4p, 405 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gerald Meershaert Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabreze Verdum!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meershaert Jr pinned against the cage. Meershaert Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meershaert Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Meershaert Jr wants to clinch up but Verdum keeps it at a distance.
Verdum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Verdum is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meershaert Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Verdum wants to work for an arm triangle but Meershaert Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meershaert Jr is looking for a sweep. Verdum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meershaert Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verdum pulls his head out easily.
Verdum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meershaert Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verdum seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verdum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meershaert Jr is just riding it out for now. Verdum eventually gives up the hold.
Verdum is working for a submission of some sort.
Verdum wants to work for an arm triangle but Meershaert Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meershaert Jr is looking to control Verdum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meershaert Jr avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Verdum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meershaert Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Meershaert Jr moves into full guard.
Meershaert Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Meershaert Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Verdum is pressed up against the cage. Meershaert Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verdum down to the mat. Verdum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Verdum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Verdum looks winded!
Verdum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meershaert Jr but Meershaert Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gerald Meershaert Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreze Verdum.
Meershaert Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verdum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Verdum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Meershaert Jr defends it well.
Meershaert Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meershaert Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr is working for a kimura but Verdum is defending it quite comfortably.
Meershaert Jr controlling the action here.
Verdum won't allow Meershaert Jr to pass to mount.
Meershaert Jr is working for a kimura but Verdum is defending it quite comfortably.
Meershaert Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Meershaert Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verdum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Verdum looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meershaert Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Verdum looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Meershaert Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Meershaert Jr is looking to clinch.
Meershaert Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meershaert Jr tries to clinch but Verdum moves out of range.
Verdum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meershaert Jr swivels and escapes.
Meershaert Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Verdum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meershaert Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Verdum closes the distance and clinches up with Meershaert Jr, looking for a takedown. Verdum pushes Meershaert Jr against the cage but Meershaert Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gerald Meershaert Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreze Verdum.
Meershaert Jr tries to clinch up but Verdum circles away and keeps his distance.
Meershaert Jr goes for a double leg but Verdum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Verdum continues to drive forward.
Verdum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabreze Verdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdum dives in and scores a takedown into Meershaert Jr's guard.
Verdum passes into half guard.
Verdum is breathing heavily.
Meershaert Jr pushes Verdum off looking to stand but Verdum dives back in and keeps control.
Verdum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meershaert Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verdum pulls his head out easily.
Meershaert Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meershaert Jr.
Meershaert Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Verdum manages to get himself to full guard.
Meershaert Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verdum keeping moving, preventing Meershaert Jr from controlling successfully.
Meershaert Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verdum is looking for a triangle here but Meershaert Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Verdum is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Meershaert Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Verdum working to try and regain half guard.
Meershaert Jr controlling his opponent.
Meershaert Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Meershaert Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verdum can do to turn this around?
Meershaert Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meershaert Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Verdum manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdum can't do much from the bottom here.
Verdum is trying to get back to half guard.
Meershaert Jr advances to full mount.
Meershaert Jr tries to control but Verdum wriggling away.
Meershaert Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Verdum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Meershaert Jr looking to control but Verdum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Verdum is working to get back to half guard.
Meershaert Jr wants to control the pace but Verdum is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meershaert Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Verdum can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Meershaert Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Verdum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meershaert Jr as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Meershaert Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verdum.
Verdum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meershaert Jr swivels and escapes.
Verdum keeps the fight on the outside.
Meershaert Jr shoots in and bounces Verdum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Meershaert Jr content to stall in guard here.
Meershaert Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Verdum's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meershaert Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Verdum wants to get back to full guard.
Verdum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meershaert Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Verdum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Verdum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Meershaert Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Meershaert Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verdum keeps working.
Gerald Meershaert Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verdum wants to control but Meershaert Jr is keeping busy.
Verdum is refusing to be controlled, as Meershaert Jr sits in half guard.
Verdum tries to roll over but Meershaert Jr keeps him under control.
Meershaert Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verdum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Verdum trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Verdum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Meershaert Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meershaert Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Verdum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Meershaert Jr controlling the pace for now.
Meershaert Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Verdum has worked his arm free - good work by Verdum!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Verdum wants to hold on but Meershaert Jr pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Meershaert Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Verdum tries to hold on but Meershaert Jr pushes him away.
Verdum is working to get back to half guard.
Meershaert Jr has hold of Verdum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Verdum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Verdum is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Verdum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Verdum wants to hold on but Meershaert Jr pushes him away.
Meershaert Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Verdum is squirming around, avoiding Meershaert Jr's attempts to control the action.
Meershaert Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meershaert Jr controlling the pace for now.
Meershaert Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Meershaert Jr clearly takes 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.
Meershaert Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Verdum to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meershaert Jr is on top in guard.
Meershaert Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Verdum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meershaert Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Meershaert Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meershaert Jr postures up.
Verdum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meershaert Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meershaert Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Verdum is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meershaert Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verdum is trying to control the position but Meershaert Jr postures up.
Verdum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meershaert Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meershaert Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Verdum keeping full guard, as Meershaert Jr tries to pass.
Verdum looking for a sweep. Not yet Verdum, not yet.
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.
Meershaert Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meershaert Jr passes Verdum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Verdum is looking to improve his position.
Meershaert Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Verdum tries to get to full guard but Meershaert Jr has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Meershaert Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verdum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verdum fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr wants to clinch up but Verdum keeps it at a distance.
Meershaert Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meershaert Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verdum fails with the takedown.
Meershaert Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Verdum dives in for a single leg takedown but Meershaert Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gerald Meershaert Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreze Verdum.
Verdum fails to land the takedown.
Meershaert Jr is looking to clinch.
Meershaert Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Verdum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meershaert Jr somewhat.
Gerald Meershaert Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meershaert Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verdum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meershaert Jr wants to clinch.
Meershaert Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Verdum's guard.
Meershaert Jr trying to control but Verdum is working from the bottom.
Meershaert Jr postures up.
Verdum looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Meershaert Jr has picked Verdum up and slammed him! Verdum can't keep hold of the triangle and Meershaert Jr manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meershaert Jr just content to control the position.
Verdum tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Meershaert Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Meershaert Jr had his way with Fabreze Verdum in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Verdum goes for a double leg but Meershaert Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meershaert Jr continues to drive forward.
Verdum goes for a double leg but Meershaert Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meershaert Jr continues to drive forward.
Meershaert Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meershaert Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meershaert Jr tries to clinch up but Verdum circles away and keeps his distance.
Verdum shoots for a takedown but Meershaert Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerald Meershaert Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreze Verdum.
Meershaert Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Verdum misses with a takedown attempt - Meershaert Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meershaert Jr has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meershaert Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Meershaert Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meershaert Jr tries to clinch up.
Verdum is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verdum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Verdum with that takedown attempt.
Verdum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Verdum wants it to stay on the feet.
Verdum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meershaert Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verdum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Verdum is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Meershaert Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Meershaert Jr is working for a kimura but Verdum is defending it quite comfortably.
Meershaert Jr is keen to just control but Verdum is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verdum sees it coming and defends easily.
Meershaert Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verdum sees it coming and defends easily.
Meershaert Jr is keen to just control but Verdum is a slippery customer.
Verdum is looking for a sweep. Meershaert Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Verdum is defending against the submission attempts here by Meershaert Jr.
Verdum is staying active underneath Meershaert Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meershaert Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Verdum wants to hold on but Meershaert Jr pushes him away.
Meershaert Jr landing punches.
Verdum is looking to improve his position but Meershaert Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Meershaert Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Meershaert Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verdum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meershaert Jr content just to control the position here.
Meershaert Jr prevents Verdum from getting the reversal.
Meershaert Jr breaks from Verdum's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Meershaert Jr controlling from the full mount.
Meershaert Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Verdum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabreze Verdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerald Meershaert Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meershaert Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Meershaert Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meershaert Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Meershaert Jr!
Gerald Meershaert Jr retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nadeem Andersen (ranked 4419 p4p, 3885 weight class) and De Fagut (ranked 424 p4p, 397 weight class). Andersen comes to the cage accompanied by A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?. Fagut has chosen coffin black guys as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nadeem Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, De Fagut!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagut rushes Andersen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Andersen can't break the clinch.
Andersen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fagut avoids the elbow strike from Andersen, against the cage.
Andersen is trying to push Fagut away but Fagut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fagut is trying to trip Andersen. He has hold of a leg but Andersen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fagut persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fagut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fagut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fagut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen is looking to stand up but Fagut isn't so interested in that idea.
Fagut is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen wants to stand up but Fagut is controlling him.
Andersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Fagut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fagut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fagut passes to side control.
Fagut thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andersen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andersen is trying to buck Fagut off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fagut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fagut tries for a kimura but Andersen is defending well.
Andersen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fagut takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 It looks like De Fagut has been cut.
Fagut misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fagut shoots in for a double leg but Andersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Fagut. Fagut gets slowly back to his feet.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Fagut.
Fagut looks winded!
Andersen throws a right hand that Fagut ducks under and follows up with a left that Fagut also avoids with ease.
Andersen throws a nice looking combination but Fagut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andersen sizes up Fagut with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nadeem Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fagut is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fagut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen scores with a one two! Fagut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fagut with the counter takedown but Andersen avoids it easily.
No joy there for Andersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Fagut tries to counter it with a takedown but Andersen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andersen rushes Fagut and presses him up against the cage.
Andersen is trying to force a seperation but Fagut has the dominant position.
Andersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fagut has him pressed against the cage.
Fagut is trying to pull guard but Andersen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andersen tries to break free but Fagut pushes him back against the cage.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Fagut is trying to pull guard but Andersen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on De Fagut's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fagut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily.
Fagut fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagut, pushing him back against the cage.
Fagut keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Andersen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andersen can't break the clinch.
Andersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling him.
Fagut goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersen prevents it.
Andersen lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fagut avoids it.
Andersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fagut won't allow it.
Andersen is trying to force a seperation but Fagut has the dominant position.
Andersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andersen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Fagut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andersen is looking for a counter combo.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Fagut.
Fagut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fagut is breathing heavily.
Andersen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen won't allow it.
Andersen is trying to break free.
Andersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andersen tries to circle away but Fagut has him pinned against the cage.
Fagut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Fagut has him pressed against the cage.
Fagut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to break free but Fagut has control.
Fagut is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andersen to keep the fight standing.
Andersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fagut has him pressed against the cage.
Fagut prevents Andersen from breaking the clinch.
Fagut fails to pull guard.
Andersen is trying to push Fagut away but Fagut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andersen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fagut won't allow it.
Andersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Fagut has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Andersen.
A frustrated look appears on Andersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fagut has Andersen pressed against the cage, preventing Andersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fagut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fagut pulls Andersen into guard.
Andersen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andersen lands with a nice combination. Fagut backs away looking to recover.
That has opened up De Fagut's cut even more.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fagut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fagut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andersen throws a good cross that connects.
Andersen has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on De Fagut's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Andersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersen feints a jab promting Fagut to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fagut slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Andersen closes the distance and clinches.
Fagut pulls guard.
Andersen stands and steps away. Fagut gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fagut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fagut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersen pinned against the cage. Andersen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Fagut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersen drops Fagut with a right and a left! Andersen comes rushing in but Fagut regains his composure and manages to keep Andersen in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagut is working an open guard so Andersen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fagut can do to turn this around?
Andersen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 Fagut is rocked!
Nadeem Andersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersen looks to land a combination but Fagut avoids it well.
Fagut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fagut tries to clinch up.
Andersen cracks Fagut with a right hand to the side of the head.
The cut above De Fagut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andersen drops Fagut with a right and a left! Andersen comes rushing in but Fagut regains his composure and manages to keep Andersen in guard.
Fagut is still in real trouble! Can Andersen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fagut has a closed guard, preventing Andersen from standing up.
Andersen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andersen tests Fagut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Fagut's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Andersen throws a right and a left that Fagut avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen moves into the clinch.
Fagut seems to have recovered his senses.
Fagut has Andersen pressed against the cage, preventing Andersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Fagut keeps him there for the moment.
Fagut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Fagut.
Fagut tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andersen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Fagut has double underhooks.
Andersen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fagut keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Andersen tries to break free but Fagut pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Fagut keeps him there for the moment.
Fagut jumps guard but Andersen stands there with Fagut around his waist. Fagut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andersen tries to break the clinch but Fagut is controlling the position.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fagut fails to pull guard.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Fagut keeps him there for the moment.
Andersen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andersen is trying to push Fagut away but Fagut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen holds him up against the cage and eventually Fagut drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andersen tries to break free but Fagut pushes him back against the cage.
Fagut tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andersen smiles and moves away.
Andersen moves into the clinch.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fagut won't allow it.
Fagut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Fagut won't allow it.
Andersen is trying to push Fagut away but Fagut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nadeem Andersen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fagut tries to pull guard but Andersen won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on De Fagut's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Andersen lands a two punch combo.
Andersen closes the distance and pushes Fagut back into the cage.
Andersen tries to break free but Fagut pushes him back against the cage.
Fagut prevents Andersen from breaking the clinch.
Fagut decides to pull guard.
Fagut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fagut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andersen has managed to get both his arms back between Fagut's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagut had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andersen defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fagut is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Andersen stands up and waves to Fagut to follow him.
A right-left combo lands from Andersen.
Andersen moves into range and clinches up with Fagut.
Andersen breaks the clinch.
Fagut has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at De Fagut's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nadeem Andersen!
Nadeem Andersen retains his featherweight title!
An intense looking Nadeem Andersen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The King of the division is here to stay, nobody will take this belt off me,fellow 145ers, be prepared to lose your cognitive abilities, cause you will have to take a big amount of punishment if you ever step inside the octagon with me. Harvey, I just beat your protegee's ass, get me my paycheck now'.
The defeated De Fagut had this to say: 'Ill cuddle his dad'.
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