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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Shot (ranked 2413 p4p, 3283 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 135 p4p, 175 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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46
145
32 - 26 - 2 |
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30
145
12 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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 32 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot throws out a powerful jab.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but Shot sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nouveau ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Nouveau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shot throws the left hand but Nouveau avoids the punch easily.
Nouveau with a hook.
Shot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shot wants it to stay on the feet.
Shot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nouveau throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Shot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shot just misses with a punch to the body.
Shot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nouveau.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot tries to sprawl but Nouveau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nouveau prevents Shot from improving his position.
Shot is defending against the submission attempts here by Nouveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot is looking to improve his position.
Nouveau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shot defending well though.
Nouveau is thwarting Shot's attempts to control the position.
Shot is trying to get back to full guard.
Nouveau stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shot misses with a double jab.
Nouveau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nouveau.
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches up with Shot, looking for a takedown. Nouveau pushes Shot against the cage but Shot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shot leaves Nouveau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Nouveau with that takedown attempt.
Shot appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but Shot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nouveau looks winded!
Shot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.
Shot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nouveau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nouveau goes for a double leg but Shot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shot continues to drive forward.
Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shot.
Nouveau walks into a stiff left hand from Shot.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shot avoids it really well and circles away.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau darts in looking for a takedown but Shot gets double underhooks and turns Nouveau into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Shot.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
Shot doesn't manage to clinch there - Nouveau circles away.
Nice cross by Shot.
Nouveau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but Shot sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab lands there for Shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nouveau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shot circles away.
Shot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shot lands a nice shot that snaps Nouveau's head back.
Shot lands with a straight right. Nouveau didn't see that one coming.
Nouveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nouveau tries to move into range but Shot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nouveau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shot keeps control of Nouveau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shot lands an uppercut.
Nouveau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shot is trying to stall.
Nouveau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Sebastian Shot has been cut.
Nouveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Nouveau moved out of range nicely.
Shot lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nouveau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nouveau manages to avoid it.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Sebastian Shot is winning the standup battle so far.
Nouveau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shot is looking to counter punch.
Nouveau shoots in but Shot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shot keeps the fight on the outside.
Nouveau dives in for a single leg takedown but Shot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Shot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shot defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Shot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Shot. No joy for Nouveau on that attempt.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot throws a jab when Nouveau was well out of range.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
Nouveau slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Nouveau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nouveau moves away from the strike by Shot.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shot as he jumps to the side.
Shot with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shot wants it to stay on the feet.
Shot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Shot. No joy for Nouveau on that attempt.
Shot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nouveau tries to land a leg kick but Shot saw it coming and moves away.
Shot scores with a jab.
Nouveau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shot throws a jab when Nouveau was well out of range.
Nouveau blocks a jab.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shot tries to land a front kick but Nouveau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shot throws a hook to the side of Nouveau's head but Nouveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shot throws out the jab.
Shot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nouveau dodges an elbow strike from Shot.
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!
Shot slows down the pace here.
Nouveau has hold of one of Shot's legs. Shot is fighting the takedown attempt but Nouveau gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
Nouveau 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.
Shot seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Shot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shot scores with the left hand. Nouveau knows he should have avoided that one.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Shot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shot missing with a left hand there. Nouveau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Shot.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Shot looks to land a right hand but Nouveau moved out of range.
Shot misses with a straight right.
Nouveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shot throws out the jab.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shot as he avoids it easily.
Shot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shot looks to land a right hand but Nouveau moved out of range.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Nouveau moved out of range nicely.
Nouveau wants to counter with a clinch but Shot pushes him away.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Nouveau moved out of range nicely.
Nouveau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nouveau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nouveau has Shot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shot swings wildly with an uppercut but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot throws a head punch that misses.
Shot gets underhooks to prevent Nouveau's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shot to keep the fight standing.
Shot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nouveau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shot scores with a shot to the side of Nouveau's head.
Shot trying to control the position but instead, Nouveau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shot into the cage.
Nouveau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot can't find room to land a body shot as Nouveau controls the action.
Shot misses with a knee to the head.
Nouveau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nouveau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nouveau trying to keep a closed guard but Shot is proving a slippery customer.
Shot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shot wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shot.
Shot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nouveau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shot is posturing up here but Nouveau has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shot tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shot has to tap! Slick submission there by Nouveau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im coming for you, girls'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 2015 p4p, 3548 weight class) and Henson Benderson (ranked 234 p4p, 359 weight class). Benderson has chosen The Time is Now as his 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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39
145
27 - 28 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benderson's waist but Benderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loco off to one side.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benderson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Benderson.
Benderson lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Benderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Loco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson throws a shot to the body.
Benderson with a nice cross.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Benderson throws a hook but Loco blocks it.
A cross from Benderson lands.
Loco ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Nice takedown defense from Benderson. No joy for Loco on that attempt.
Benderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Loco momentarily.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Benderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Loco counters with a single leg into guard. Benderson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benderson seems keen to control Loco's posture.
Benderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson controlling the position.
Loco stands and throws Benderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Benderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loco tries for a kimura but Benderson is defending well.
Loco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Benderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Benderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benderson tries to bench press Loco off him but Loco keeps the position.
Benderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Loco controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson 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.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Benderson sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benderson stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loco on the side of the head.
Loco drives through with a takedown into Benderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benderson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco tries to pull guard but Benderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Loco has Benderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
Benderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Loco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benderson walks away with a smile on his face. Loco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Loco blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson lands the left hand.
A combination from Benderson does no damage.
Henson Benderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benderson cracks Loco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benderson circles away.
Benderson throws a front kick aimed at Loco's knee but Loco avoids it well.
Loco needs to keep his hands up - Benderson had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice leg kick from Benderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Benderson, which made it look bad.
Mono Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benderson tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benderson to the ground. Benderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Benderson sprawls well.
Loco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benderson but Benderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Loco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Benderson does no damage.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benderson as he jumps to the side.
Benderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loco at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loco is taking a breather. Benderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Loco passes into side control, despite Benderson's attempt to control the position.
Benderson is trying to improve his position.
Benderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson trying to control here.
Loco prevents Benderson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson 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!
Benderson works the jab nicely.
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benderson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
Benderson scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Benderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson lands an elbow inside.
Loco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benderson is keeping busy.
Benderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benderson lands a right hand.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Loco is trying to push Benderson away but Benderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Loco tries to circle away but Benderson has him pinned against the cage.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Loco is blocking nicely.
Henson Benderson 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.
A bit of stalling here from Loco.
Loco is trying to pull guard but Benderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benderson gets underhooks to prevent Loco's takedown attempt.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loco is trying to drag Benderson to the mat but Benderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loco working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco misses with a knee to the head.
Loco jumps guard but Benderson stands there with Loco around his waist. Loco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benderson has Loco pushed against the cage.
Loco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loco tries to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling the position.
Loco letting Benderson take a breather here.
Loco blocks the elbow strike.
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.
Loco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benderson smiles and moves away.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loco tries for a takedown but Benderson circles away easily
and Benderson counters with a two punch combo.
Benderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benderson wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benderson.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benderson to the ground. Loco is now in Benderson's guard.
Benderson pulls Loco in close to his closed guard and prevents Loco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benderson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henson Benderson made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 2249 p4p, 2315 weight class) and John Rbn (ranked 254 p4p, 261 weight class). Anthon Van Der Dusse had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Dusse changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rbn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rbn is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Van Der Dusse are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rbn regains half guard.
Rbn wants to improve his position but Van Der Dusse is controlling well.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rbn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Dusse pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn actively working from the bottom here.
Rbn looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse is looking to advance position but Rbn won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse prevents Rbn from improving his position.
Rbn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rbn looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse working Rbn over with strikes.
Rbn looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse prevents Rbn from improving his position.
Van Der Dusse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rbn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rbn is trying to get back to full guard.
Rbn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Van Der Dusse.
Rbn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rbn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rbn looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse is nestled in close to Rbn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van Der Dusse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rbn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rbn is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Dusse wants to take a breather but Rbn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rbn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rbn actively working from the bottom here.
Van Der Dusse trying to pass the guard but Rbn defending well.
Rbn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Van Der Dusse is tapping! Great win for Rbn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Rbn!
John Rbn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1255 p4p, 1678 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 159 p4p, 210 weight class). Biernat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ballroom Blitz. Mateusz Biernat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Burrito Supreme's chin.
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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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat checks a leg kick.
Supreme throws a lazy right hand but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Supreme misses.
Biernat moves into the clinch.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biernat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Supreme throws the left hand but Biernat avoids the punch easily.
Biernat has closed the distance and engaged Supreme in a clinch.
Supreme misses with the head strike.
Biernat has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Supreme is trying to keep an underhook but Biernat manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Supreme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biernat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biernat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supreme keeps working.
Supreme is looking for a sweep. Biernat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biernat is looking for a kimura but Supreme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biernat to get the leverage.
Biernat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat is working for a submission of some sort.
Biernat trying to control from half guard but Supreme is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme tries to roll over but Biernat keeps him under control.
Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Supreme defends the submission attempt.
Biernat 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.
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Supreme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biernat is looking for a kimura here.
Biernat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Supreme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biernat.
That's two 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.
Supreme trying to hold on to Biernat's head to control him but Biernat postures up.
Supreme is looking for a sweep. Biernat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biernat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Supreme is staying active underneath Biernat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supreme tries to roll over but Biernat keeps him under control.
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Supreme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Supreme tries to get to full guard but Biernat has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme is doing well to control the position and prevent Biernat from advancing to side control.
Supreme is trying to get back to full guard.
Biernat is looking for a kimura but Supreme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biernat to get the leverage.
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Supreme trying to control but Biernat postures up.
Biernat wants to control but Supreme is keeping him busy.
Supreme is holding on to half guard well.
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Supreme is looking to control Biernat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Supreme avoid being mounted?
Biernat wants to control but Supreme is keeping him busy.
Biernat is working for a kimura but Supreme is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supreme is looking for a sweep. Biernat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Supreme is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Supreme gets back to full guard.
Biernat trying to control but Supreme is working from the bottom.
Biernat stands up from Supreme's guard - Biernat perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Supreme throws a hook but Biernat blocks it.
Biernat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Supreme defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
That's time! Biernat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Supreme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biernat is defended easily by Supreme.
Supreme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biernat moves away.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt - Supreme sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biernat has managed to clinch.
Biernat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Supreme is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat has Supreme pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Supreme manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Supreme after a bit of a struggle.
Supreme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Supreme.
Biernat wants to clinch
and Supreme counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Biernat slips a straight right by Supreme.
Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Supreme walks away with a smile on his face. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Supreme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biernat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Supreme swivels and escapes.
Supreme jabs at Biernat's body.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Supreme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Supreme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrito Supreme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Supreme as he connects with a hook.
Supreme throws a leg kick but Biernat moved away.
Supreme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biernat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Biernat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Supreme is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biernat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme struggling a bit here.
Biernat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Biernat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Supreme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biernat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Supreme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme sneaks back into half guard.
Biernat controlling the action here.
Supreme keeping control of the position.
Supreme is looking for a sweep. Biernat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Supreme slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Supreme managing to control the position.
Biernat stands up and waves to Supreme to follow him.
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.
A jab from Supreme does it's job there.
Supreme misses the shot to the body.
Supreme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biernat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Supreme.
Biernat clinches up against the cage.
Biernat gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Supreme regains guard.
Supreme trying to control the position.
Biernat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Supreme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Supreme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biernat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biernat postures up.
Biernat advances position into side control!
Supreme tries to buck Biernat off but Biernat is having none of it.
Biernat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Supreme has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Burrito Supreme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Supreme throws a jab when Biernat was well out of range.
Supreme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biernat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Supreme, pushing him back against the cage.
Supreme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biernat is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biernat.
Biernat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Supreme wants to break free but Biernat has control.
Biernat blocks a body shot from Supreme.
Supreme is pressed up against the cage. Biernat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supreme down to the mat. Supreme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Supreme gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Biernat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat postures up.
Biernat is fighting to break Supreme's control of his arms but Supreme is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Supreme wants to hit a sweep here but Biernat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Supreme there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Biernat is working for a guillotine from mount but Supreme frees his head quite easily.
Biernat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Supreme tries to lock up and control but Biernat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Biernat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Biernat is working for a guillotine from mount but Supreme frees his head quite easily.
Biernat pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Biernat avoids the attempt from Supreme to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme tries to reverse the position but Biernat maintains control.
Biernat looking to secure an arm triangle but Supreme defends it well.
Supreme wants to hold on but Biernat pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supreme trying desperately to get to his feet.
Biernat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Supreme to take his back!
Supreme rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Supreme trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme wants to get back to full guard.
Biernat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biernat seems to be looking for submissions.
Biernat is working for a submission of some sort.
Supreme is trying to get back to full guard.
Biernat passes to side control.
Supreme wants to control but Biernat postures up.
Biernat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Biernat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Supreme is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biernat working away.
Mateusz Biernat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biernat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Supreme is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biernat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Supreme is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Supreme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Supreme is trying to maintain the position but Biernat is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Biernat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biernat 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Biernat!
Mateusz Biernat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Hung Dong (ranked 1364 p4p, 1092 weight class) and Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 208 p4p, 163 weight class). Marciano 3rd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by O Fortuna. Frank Marciano 3rd acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Long Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Marciano 3rd!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano 3rd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marciano 3rd wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marciano 3rd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong gets full guard.
Marciano 3rd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marciano 3rd wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marciano 3rd passes into half guard.
Dong trying to control but Marciano 3rd postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to roll over but Marciano 3rd keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd throwing shots but Dong is blocking nicely.
Marciano 3rd is looking to stall here but Dong recovers full guard.
Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marciano 3rd escapes and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marciano 3rd trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to improve position but can't.
Marciano 3rd working away.
Marciano 3rd in side control, throwing shots but Dong defends.
Marciano 3rd is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong tries to bench press Marciano 3rd off him but Marciano 3rd keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong gets back to half guard.
Dong wants to get back to full guard but Marciano 3rd has passed into side control.
Marciano 3rd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Marciano 3rd creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dong wants to control but Marciano 3rd postures up.
Dong regains half guard.
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marciano 3rd defends well.
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marciano 3rd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano 3rd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Marciano 3rd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marciano 3rd tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
Dong scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marciano 3rd just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Marciano 3rd on the inside.
Dong tries a body shot but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano 3rd is trying to push Dong away but Dong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marciano 3rd throws an elbow but it misses.
Marciano 3rd goes for a takedown attempt but Dong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dong tries to work over Marciano 3rd's front leg with a kick but Marciano 3rd checks it.
Marciano 3rd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dong counters with a good, hard body kick but Marciano 3rd shrugs it off.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marciano 3rd's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano 3rd checks it well.
A cross from Dong lands.
 It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marciano 3rd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marciano 3rd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marciano 3rd off and has taken his back!
Dong working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Marciano 3rd is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dong has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Marciano 3rd taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Hung Dong!
Long Hung Dong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Summers (ranked 2417 p4p, 665 weight class) and Cal Klos (ranked 319 p4p, 88 weight class). Klos has chosen Our Father Enki as his entrance music. Cal Klos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Summers eats them both and turns towards Klos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Klos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Summers counter with a right hand.
Summers stalks Klos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klos's face. Klos staggers backwards, shaken.
Klos thuds his right hand into Summers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Klos keeps the fight on the outside.
Summers throws a head kick but Klos moves out of range.
Summers moves in looking to clinch but Klos pushes him off.
Klos throws out a counter right but Summers avoids it with no problem.
Summers drives through and clinches with Klos against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klos misses with the combination.
Klos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klos scores with a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Klos scores with a four punch combination!
Summers loads up on a big right hand but Klos slips the punch.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers scores with a head kick.
It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Klos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Klos 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.
Klos thows a huge punch but Summers dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Summers has hold of Klos's hands but Klos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Klos seems to be looking for submissions.
Klos is looking to take a break and control but Summers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos throwing shots but Summers is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klos stalling.
It looks like Klos 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Summers is looking for a sweep. Klos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Summers slips under a jab from Klos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Summers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klos tests Summers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos looks to land a combination but Summers avoids it well.
Summers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klos scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
A jab lands there for Klos.
Summers looks to land a right hand but Klos moved out of range.
Klos misses the jab.
Klos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Summers has time to react.
Summers slips a jab from Klos.
A big left from Klos misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos misses with a combination
and Klos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Summers fails to land with a series of punches.
Klos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
That's time! Summers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Summers throws a series of punches but Klos avoids them all with ease.
Klos misses with the combination.
A big left from Klos misses.
Klos looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Klos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Summers throws a sloppy head kick and Klos moves out of range easily.
A jab from Klos does it's job there.
Summers misses with a straight right.
Klos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Summers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Summers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Summers.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klos or perhaps it was just good defense by Summers, which made it look bad.
Summers lands an overhand right.
Klos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers moves into range and clinches up with Klos.
Summers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Summers prevents it.
Klos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Summers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nathan Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.
A head punch on the inside from Summers fails to land.
Klos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Summers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klos is working for takedown but Summers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Klos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klos is trying to break the clinch but Summers is controlling him.
Summers has a couple of punches blocked by Klos.
Klos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Summers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos gets control of Summers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Klos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Klos looking to control but Summers passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Klos is looking for a sweep. Summers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klos is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers is keen to just control but Klos is a slippery customer.
Klos is looking for a sweep. Summers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Summers trying to control from half guard but Klos is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Summers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klos on the side of the head.
Klos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Klos keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Klos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Summers slips under a jab from Klos.
Nathan Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klos misses with a wild combination.
Klos scores with the left hand. Summers knows he should have avoided that one.
Klos throws a right hand that misses
and Summers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Summers throws a head kick but Klos moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Summers.
Klos throws out a counter right but Summers avoids it with no problem.
Summers looks to clinch
and Klos counters with a nice uppercut.
Klos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Summers as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nathan Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Summers as he avoids it easily.
Summers moves out of range as Klos strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Summers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Summers moves into the clinch successfully.
Summers misses with a punch on the inside.
Klos tries for a takedown but Summers manages to get underhooks.
Summers blocking some punches.
Summers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klos.
Klos is looking to break free of the clinch but Summers has double underhooks.
Summers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Summers gets underhooks to prevent Klos's takedown attempt.
Klos looking for a takedown.
Nathan Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.
Summers gets underhooks to prevent Klos's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Summers scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers lands with a light punch inside.
Summers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Summers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Klos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers rushes Klos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Summers misses with the head strike.
Klos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Summers is defending well.
Summers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klos tries to circle away but Summers has him pinned against the cage.
Klos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Summers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Summers's head.
Summers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Summers defending well though.
Klos is thwarting Summers's attempts to control the position.
Klos controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos drops an elbow to the side of Summers's head.
Klos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Summers keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Summers's head but Summers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Summers clinches.
A short right from Summers on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klos blocks an uppercut.
Summers trying to stall but Klos improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos goes for a takedown attempt but Summers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Summers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klos misses with a series of wild punches.
Summers thinks about countering with a head kick.
Summers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klos keeps the fight on the outside.
Klos stalks Summers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Summers's face. Summers staggers backwards, shaken.
Summers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klos misses with a hook
and Klos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klos swinging wildly here.
Klos misses with a straight left.
Summers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Summers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klos to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers scores with a decent looking hook.
Klos throws the left hand but Summers avoids the punch easily.
Klos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers moves out of range as Klos strikes.
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Summers.
Klos missing with a left hand there. Summers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cal Klos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Summers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klos throws a jab when Summers was well out of range.
Summers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Summers.
Summers moves in looking to clinch but Klos pushes him off.
Klos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Nathan Summers.
I think Summers 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nathan Summers!
A relieved looking Nathan Summers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Cal Klos had this to say: 'Tonight wasn't my night, but I'll be back soon to kick some ass. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 496 p4p, 1464 weight class) and Buenaventura Durruti (ranked 31 p4p, 85 weight class). Dee's entrance music is Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buenaventura Durruti!
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!
Dee works Durruti's body with a nice hook.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Durruti moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Dee tenderised Durruti's leg. Durruti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Durruti moved out of range.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durruti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durruti ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Durruti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dee connects with an inside leg kick.
Dee lands with a right hand.
Durruti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dee!
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!
A clash of legs there as Durruti blocks the low kick.
Dee thumps Durruti with a low kick.
Dee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dee misses with a hook. Durruti ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Durruti moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Durruti.
Durruti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Dee throws a head kick that misses.
Durruti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dee scores with the left hand. Durruti knows he should have avoided that one.
Durruti moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee throws a hook but Durruti avoids it easily.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durruti.
Dee throws a front kick aimed at Durruti's knee but Durruti avoids it well.
Durruti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and Durruti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durruti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Durruti lands with a nice combination. Dee backs away looking to recover.
Durruti avoids the head kick by Dee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durruti blocks a head kick by Dee.
Dee throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Dee finds it's target.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Dee fails to land with a series of punches.
Durruti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dee.
Durruti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dee misses with a kick to the body
and Durruti counters with a nice right hand that sends Dee toppling to the canvas! Dee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Durruti finish him?!
 Dee is rocked!
Dee throws a head kick that misses.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Dee avoids it with no problem.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durruti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dee throws a poor cross that misses
and Durruti counters with a nice leg kick.
Dee is breathing heavily.
Durruti has managed to clinch.
Durruti jerks Dee's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Dee drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Durruti goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Durruti because Dee was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Buenaventura Durruti!
Buenaventura Durruti is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Tripp (ranked 676 p4p, 1093 weight class) and Don Bronson (ranked 97 p4p, 164 weight class). Bronson has chosen Glass Candy as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Tripp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson keeps Tripp at a distance using the push kick.
Bronson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bronson scores with a nice body kick.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body
and Tripp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Tripp misses with a kick to the body.
Tripp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tripp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tripp throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tripp blocks it well.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
Tripp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Bronson drives through and clinches with Tripp against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tripp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tripp controls his hands.
Tripp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tripp controls his hands.
Tripp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronson digs a right hand into Tripp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tripp's gas tank.
Tripp scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tripp or not.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tripp or not.
Tripp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tripp or not.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripp breaks from the clinch.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tripp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp gets tackled into the cage by Bronson. Bronson maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Bronson.
Bronson works on Tripp's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson digs a right hand into Tripp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tripp's gas tank.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Tripp blocking some punches.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Tripp.
Bronson working aggressively here.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Tripp misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tripp misses with a body punch.
Tripp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Tripp.
Tripp misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Tripp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Tripp.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tripp's elbow.
Tripp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tripp lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Tripp manages to break the clinch.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
Tripp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tripp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tripp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tripp slips under a jab.
Bronson checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Tripp's head back.
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!
Bronson lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
Tripp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tripp moves out of range of the leg kick from Bronson.
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tripp in the body.
Tripp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tripp jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tripp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bronson 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 Tripp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tripp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tripp doesn't seem bothered though.
Tripp moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Tripp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tripp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bronson throws a hook but Tripp blocks it.
Tripp tried to counter with a leg kick but Bronson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tripp is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tripp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson misses with a leg kick
and Tripp counters with a leg kick.
Bronson throws a nice head kick!
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Bronson takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Tripp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Tripp moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Tripp jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tripp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Bronson cracks Tripp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tripp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Tripp throws a body kick that misses.
Tripp walks into a jab.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tripp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Tripp's head back.
Tripp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tripp tried to counter with a leg kick but Bronson avoided it.
Tripp throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bronson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tripp defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tripp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Tripp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tripp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson thows a body kick. Tripp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tripp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Tripp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tripp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tripp.
Tripp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bronson just manages to avoid it.
Bronson lands a front kick.
Bronson tries to move into range but Tripp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bronson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tripp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bronson's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson lands a front kick.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
Tripp blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Tripp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tripp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tripp drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Tripp tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Tripp saw that one coming.
Bronson misses the jab.
Tripp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bronson wants to slow Tripp down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson throws a lazy head kick
and Tripp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bronson lands a jab.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tripp is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tripp misses the target.
Tripp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
CJ Tripp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Tripp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
A left lands for Tripp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tripp 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.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick from Tripp.
A jab from Tripp finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Tripp throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a leg kick.
Tripp misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Bronson - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a jab when Tripp was well out of range.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Tripp's head back.
Tripp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Tripp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tripp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tripp backing away here, and Bronson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Tripp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tripp throws a leg kick
and Bronson counters with a solid body kick.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Tripp.
Bronson connects with a jab.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripp.
Tripp jabs at Bronson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tripp.
Tripp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Tripp's leg. Tripp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tripp throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Tripp just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripp looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Tripp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson thumps Tripp with a low kick.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson jabs Tripp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Tripp.
Nice body kick from Bronson.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!
Don Bronson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maeda (ranked 1073 p4p, 1179 weight class) and Uri Gellar (ranked 136 p4p, 149 weight class). Maeda comes to the cage accompanied by Submission. Gellar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by James Randi exposes Uri Geller. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Gellar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gellar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maeda takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Gellar.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maeda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gellar manages to avoid it.
Gellar tries to sprawl but Maeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gellar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda tries to pass to full mount but Gellar defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda working Gellar over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Gellar taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard.
Gellar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar is looking to improve his position.
Maeda wants to free his trapped foot but Gellar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gellar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard.
Gellar tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Gellar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gellar has momentary wrist control but Maeda slips an elbow through the middle.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gellar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Gellar is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Gellar is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gellar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maeda 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.
Maeda postures up.
Maeda lands a couple of elbows.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda scoring with some ground and pound.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gellar's head.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gellar's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda advances to half guard.
Maeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gellar has hold of Maeda's hands but Maeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gellar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Gellar dodges it nicely.
Maeda is looking to stall here but Gellar recovers full guard.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Gellar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Gellar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Gellar is retaining full guard.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Gellar keeps moving.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maeda 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.
A cross from Gellar lands.
Maeda lands a glancing blow to the side of Gellar's head.
Maeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gellar counters with a two punch combo.
Gellar misses with a two punch combination.
Gellar lands with a kick to the temple. Maeda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Gellar's head back.
Good exchange - Gellar coming out on top.
Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gellar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gellar can do to turn this around?
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!
Maeda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gellar defends well and Maeda ends up having to push Gellar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Gellar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Maeda jumps guard but Gellar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maeda is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar tries to work over Maeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maeda.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Gellar.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Gellar has him pressed against the cage.
Gellar lands a body punch.
Gellar lands a left hand.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gellar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gellar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maeda.
Gellar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Maeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gellar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gellar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maeda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gellar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Gellar won't allow it.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Gellar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda blocks an uppercut.
Maeda is looking for a takedown.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Gellar lands with a right to the head.
Gellar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gellar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Gellar holds him up against the cage and eventually Maeda drops back down to his feet.
Gellar lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Gellar.
A short body shot lands from Gellar as the two fighters clinch.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gellar.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Maeda blocks an uppercut.
Gellar scores with a hook to the body.
Maeda goes for a takedown attempt but Gellar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Gellar cracks Maeda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gellar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maeda blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gellar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gellar throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Gellar.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Gellar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gellar continues to drive forward.
Gellar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gellar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maeda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gellar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maeda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar is looking to clinch but Maeda is avoiding it.
A head kick from Gellar lands but Maeda takes it in his stride.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Gellar, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Gellar against the cage but Gellar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gellar lands the left hand.
Gellar tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maeda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gellar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maeda's knee momentarily.
Gellar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gellar misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maeda avoids the body shot from Gellar.
Gellar has closed the distance and engaged Maeda in a clinch.
Gellar lands with a left to the head.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike.
Gellar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
A leg kick checked by Maeda.
Maeda throws a shot to the body.
Maeda lands a nice shot that snaps Gellar's head back.
Gellar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maeda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gellar's head.
Maeda 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.
Gellar has his foot on Maeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Gellar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda distracts Gellar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gellar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda postures up.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Gellar keeps moving.
Gellar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Gellar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Maeda prevents Gellar from getting back to his feet.
Maeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gellar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gellar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Gellar is keeping the position.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gellar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Maeda trying to control but Gellar is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gellar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gellar lands a jab to the nose.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gellar moves away.
Gellar looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gellar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gellar trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Gellar wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Gellar has momentary wrist control but Maeda slips an elbow through the middle.
Maeda works over Gellar with some ground and pound from guard.
Gellar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gellar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda is really struggling to control Gellar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda works over Gellar with some ground and pound from guard.
Gellar has control of Maeda's left arm, preventing Maeda from doing any damage.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gellar is on top in guard.
Gellar trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gellar defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda working for a triangle but Gellar defends it easily.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Gellar from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maeda 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Maeda waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Fortier (ranked 1262 p4p, 526 weight class) and Keith Bishop (ranked 149 p4p, 71 weight class). Bishop comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Whatever kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Keith Bishop told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fortier takes a step back to recover.
Fortier fails with a takedown attempt.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Fortier. Fortier maintains the clinch.
Fortier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortier avoids the elbow strike from Bishop, against the cage.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Fortier can't get the takedown.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortier.
Fortier wants a takedown.
Fortier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortier is breathing heavily.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Fortier blocks it.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortier can't get the takedown.
Bishop gets through Fortier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop is pressed up against the cage. Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bishop down to the mat. Bishop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Fortier saw that one coming.
Fortier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Fortier moves out of range easily.
Fortier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bishop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bishop lunges at Fortier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortier's hand.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Hercules Fortier's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Fortier moves his leg out of the way.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Fortier's belly button to the back.
Fortier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Fortier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop feints and then cracks Fortier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortier down.
Fortier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bishop throws a head kick that Fortier semi-blocks.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Fortier moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fortier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Fortier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fortier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hercules Fortier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortier shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Fortier's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortier tries to avoid it.
Bishop throws a right hand that Fortier ducks under and follows up with a left that Fortier also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Jeez, Hercules Fortier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fortier blocks a leg kick.
Fortier feinted with a counter takedown.
Fortier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Fortier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fortier circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortier moves away.
Fortier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fortier is working for a kimura but Bishop is defending it quite comfortably.
Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fortier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Fortier's head.
Fortier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.
Fortier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bishop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fortier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bishop knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fortier is trying to get an arm triangle but Bishop is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bishop has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fortier but great work by Bishop.
Fortier looks to move to half guard but instead Bishop has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier regains half guard.
Bishop prevents Fortier from improving his position.
Fortier wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy.
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Fortier defends it.
Fortier has a hand on Bishop's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bishop takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.
Fortier is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Fortier reaches up to try and control the position but Bishop seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fortier rolls and tries to escape and now Bishop has his back!
Fortier is trying to break free.
Bishop is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fortier trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Fortier right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop gets his hands free as Fortier looks to control.
Bishop is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortier just trying to survive but Bishop is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fortier is in bad spot here.
Fortier trying to control the action but Bishop just sinks the hooks in.
Fortier tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fortier tries to escape but Bishop has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bishop is hanging on to Fortier's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortier trying to control the position but Bishop manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fortier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fortier misses with a kick to the body.
Fortier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Fortier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fortier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bishop sprawls well. Bishop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fortier gets slowly back to his feet.
Fortier goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fortier clinches up with Bishop and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortier is working for takedown but Bishop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Fortier's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop tries a body shot but Fortier blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop catches Fortier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fortier if he has to take too many more of those.
Bishop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bishop.
Fortier walks into a left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hercules Fortier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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