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WCF WNF 33: Bader vs Prawira PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Funky Colemadina (ranked 5266 p4p, 23803 weight class) and Hiroshi Papo (ranked 212 p4p, 269 weight class). Colemadina comes to the cage accompanied by immortal by adema. Hiroshi Papo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funky Colemadina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Papo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Colemadina napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Papo slows the pace down.
Colemadina tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Papo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Papo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Papo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Colemadina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colemadina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papo pinned against the cage. Papo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papo tries for a takedown but Colemadina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Colemadina looking to score a takedown here. Papo is defending well but Colemadina drives through and ends up in Papo's guard.
Colemadina passes Papo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Papo trying to control here.
Colemadina is trying to control the action in half guard but Papo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colemadina throwing shots but Papo is blocking nicely.
Colemadina is looking to advance position but Papo won't allow it.
Colemadina trying to control from Papo's half guard. Papo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina trying to control the position from guard on top but Papo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colemadina throws a strike but Papo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Papo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colemadina looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Papo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Colemadina has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Papo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Papo stops Colemadina from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colemadina looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Papo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Papo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Colemadina is trying to escape the mount.
Papo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Papo controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Papo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colemadina is fending him off so far but Papo persists. Nope, Colemadina circles away and we're back to standing.
Papo shoots for a takedown but Colemadina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colemadina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Funky Colemadina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Papo fails with a takedown attempt.
Funky Colemadina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colemadina defends it nicely.
Colemadina tries to clinch but Papo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo darts in looking for a takedown but Colemadina gets double underhooks and turns Papo into the cage.
Colemadina tries for a takedown but Papo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Papo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colemadina shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Papo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Papo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Papo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Papo is looking to improve his position.
Papo is looking to get back to full guard here but Colemadina has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Papo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Colemadina wants to stand up but Papo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Colemadina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colemadina prevents Papo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papo tries to roll over but Colemadina keeps him under control.
Papo is looking to get back to full guard here but Colemadina has managed to pass to side control instead.
Colemadina tries to advance to mount but can't.
Papo manages to get back to half guard.
Colemadina tries to pass to full mount but Papo defends it.
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.
Papo tries to roll over but Colemadina keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Colemadina with that takedown attempt.
Papo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Colemadina wants to control but Papo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papo is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Funky Colemadina dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Colemadina misses with the body kick
and Papo counters with a single leg into guard. Colemadina didn't expect that.
Colemadina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papo controls the pace.
Papo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo is stalling in the full guard.
Colemadina controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Colemadina looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papo tries for a takedown but Colemadina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Colemadina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Papo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papo controlling the action here.
Colemadina wants to improve his position but Papo is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papo is taking a breather. Colemadina 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.
Papo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Colemadina!
Colemadina is looking to improve his position but Papo isn't that keen on the idea.
Colemadina is working hard here to advance position.
Papo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Colemadina in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Colemadina on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colemadina tries to get out of the position.
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Colemadina wants to control but Papo is having none of it.
Papo working Colemadina over with strikes here.
Colemadina wants to control but Papo is having none of it.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colemadina is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Papo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Papo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 6029 p4p, 24109 weight class) and Kirk Fitzpatrick (ranked 439 p4p, 519 weight class). Kirk Fitzpatrick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Tacktheritrix as Fitzpatrick shoots in.
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown
and Tacktheritrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Tacktheritrix.
Kirk Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick stuffs the takedown.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tacktheritrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackmarius Tacktheritrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a double leg but Tacktheritrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tacktheritrix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tacktheritrix.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tacktheritrix defends well.
Tacktheritrix 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.
Tacktheritrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tacktheritrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fitzpatrick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tacktheritrix, into his guard.
Tacktheritrix has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fitzpatrick should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tacktheritrix has tightened it up now! Fitzpatrick should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
Zackmarius Tacktheritrix 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Yueng (ranked 2656 p4p, 3842 weight class) and Alexandrew Song (ranked 325 p4p, 456 weight class). Yueng 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stranglehold by Ted Nugent . Song is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Smiths-How Soon Is Now?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yueng !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandrew Song!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song lands with a kick to the temple. Yueng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Song misses.
Song displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yueng .
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
It appears Yueng was looking to counter with a kick there.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yueng .
Song throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Yueng counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yueng content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song is trying to control the position but Yueng postures up.
Yueng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Song swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yueng is controlling him.
Yueng passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Song told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Song explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yueng looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Song!
Song bucks up and tries to throw Yueng off but instead Yueng has got his back!
Song trying to get back to his feet but Yueng is in full control for now.
Yueng seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Song fending off the submission attempt from Yueng .
Song trying to get back to his feet but Yueng is in full control for now.
Yueng is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Song manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Song.
Yueng misses with a takedown attempt - Song sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yueng connects with a body shot that sends Song's belly button to the back.
Song falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yueng counters with a nice double leg into side control. Song won't be happy with that.
Song is letting Yueng control him for a moment.
Yueng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yueng wants to control but Song is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yueng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yueng taking a breather here.
Yueng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Song knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yueng throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Song is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yueng has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Song wants to control but Yueng postures up.
Song is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yueng has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Song struggling a bit here.
Yueng tries for a kimura but Song is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yueng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Song trying his best to control but Yueng has mounted him.
Song sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yueng trying to mount his opponent but Song defends it.
Song pushes Yueng off looking to stand but Yueng dives back in and keeps control.
Yueng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Song is looking to escape.
Yueng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Song is just riding it out for now. Yueng eventually gives up the hold.
Yueng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bolo Yueng will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yueng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yueng doesn't manage to clinch there - Song circles away.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Song finds it's way through Yueng 's defenses.
Yueng moves out of range of the strikes.
Yueng is looking for a counter combo.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Yueng is just out of range.
Song misses with a body punch
and Yueng moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Song scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Song throws an elbow but misses.
Song is looking to break free of the clinch but Yueng has double underhooks.
Yueng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yueng ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song gets caught napping as Yueng dives in and scores a takedown. Song manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yueng postures up.
Yueng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Song wants to stand and escape but Yueng is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Song manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Song tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yueng 's elbow.
Song misses with a punch to the body.
Yueng decides to pull guard.
Song wants to control from the top but Yueng keeps moving.
Yueng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Song is looking to stand up but Yueng won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yueng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Song gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yueng keeping moving, preventing Song from controlling successfully.
Song would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yueng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Song can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Song decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Song cracks Yueng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yueng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Song misses with a body kick.
Alexandrew Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song gets tackled into the cage by Yueng . Yueng maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Yueng .
Yueng gets control of Song's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yueng will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Song tries to stand but Yueng is controlling from the bottom.
Yueng keeping moving, preventing Song from controlling successfully.
Yueng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Song defends well.
Yueng pushes a forearm under Song's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Song is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bolo Yueng !
Bolo Yueng took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'im gonna fucking kill someone'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jones (ranked 3304 p4p, 2386 weight class) and Jore Maki (ranked 132 p4p, 100 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maki's choice of entrance music: Tyron Woodley . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jore Maki!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jore Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maki wants to clinch
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maki under the eye.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Maki. Maki maintains the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maki clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki lands a shot to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Maki works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones tries to circle away but Maki has him pinned against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maki as the two fighters clinch.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Maki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
 It looks like David Jones has been cut.
Maki lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Maki.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones wants to break free but Maki has control.
Maki lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maki throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Maki scores with a body shot.
Maki lands a slapping body shot.
Maki lands an overhand right.
Maki rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Maki.
Maki misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Maki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
David Jones's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Jones is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Maki misses with the head strike.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki misses with the head strike.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Maki dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Maki unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maki screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jore Maki!
A determined Jore Maki didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yadeep Singh (ranked 1855 p4p, 3029 weight class) and Mo Pierre (ranked 235 p4p, 365 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yadeep Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Pierre blocks the leg kick.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pierre shoots and misses
and Singh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pierre gets a double leg takedown into Singh's guard.
Singh wants to get back to his feet but Pierre passes into half guard.
Singh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pierre passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh is trying to work for a sweep but Pierre has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pierre is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Singh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Singh!
Pierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Singh uses it to pass to side control.
Pierre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pierre is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Singh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Singh's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh tries to break free.
Pierre looking for the choke from the back.
Pierre is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Singh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Singh for a finish.
Singh rolls, trying to escape but Pierre keeps control of the position.
Pierre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
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!
Pierre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Singh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Pierre.
Singh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pierre gets his way!
Pierre is looking for the choke from the back position but Singh is controlling his hands well.
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
Pierre is persistently looking for the submission but Singh is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pierre gets his way!
Singh is trying to get back to his feet but Pierre has full control of the position and if anything, Singh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Singh is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cope's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Singh covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pierre working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Singh is doing well to defend. Pierre seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Singh is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mo Pierre!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Silverstein (ranked 2749 p4p, 3053 weight class) and Martian Manhunter (ranked 139 p4p, 154 weight class). Manhunter has chosen My Name Is J'onn J'onzz as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Martian Manhunter enters the cage!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaus Silverstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martian Manhunter!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverstein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manhunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silverstein in his tracks.
Manhunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silverstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silverstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Manhunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manhunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Silverstein is just out of range.
Silverstein blocks a jab.
Manhunter misses with an uppercut.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Silverstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silverstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silverstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manhunter works over Silverstein's head and body with a nice combination.
Silverstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silverstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silverstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manhunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Silverstein's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Manhunter connects with a crisp jab.
Manhunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Silverstein avoids nicely.
Martian Manhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhunter misses with a jab to the body
and Silverstein counters with a three punch combo that has Manhunter backing up. Manhunter nods at Silverstein to acknowledge the strikes.
Manhunter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silversteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silverstein swings for the body but Manhunter moves out of range.
Silverstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manhunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Manhunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Manhunter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manhunter.
Manhunter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverstein is looking to clinch but Manhunter is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silverstein throws a body punch but Manhunter moves out of range.
Silverstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manhunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhunter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silverstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Silverstein slips under a jab from Manhunter.
Silverstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silverstein is looking to clinch.
Silverstein darts in and clinches Manhunter up against the cage.
Manhunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhunter jabs Silverstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manhunter jabs Silverstein right on the nose. Silverstein blinks but takes it well.
Silverstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manhunter lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Manhunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silverstein doesn't seem phased though.
Manhunter lands with a shot to the body.
Manhunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhunter moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Silverstein goes down! Can Manhunter finish him!?
Silverstein is rocked!
Manhunter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Silverstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silverstein looking to control.
My spies in Triple XXX inform me that Manhunter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manhunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Silverstein seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhunter is looking to sweep but instead, Silverstein has passed into half guard.
Silverstein trying to pass the guard but Manhunter defending well.
Manhunter punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silverstein stops Manhunter from getting back to his feet.
Manhunter is looking to control Silverstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manhunter avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhunter punching from the bottom.
Silverstein stalling.
Manhunter strikes from the bottom but Silverstein uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silverstein takes one to the chin there.
Silverstein misses with a body shot.
Silverstein tries to clinch but Manhunter moves out of range.
Silverstein tries to clinch up but Manhunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Manhunter scores with a nice head shot.
Silverstein avoids the body shot from Manhunter.
Manhunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silverstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manhunter stuns Silverstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manhunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silverstein on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Manhunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silverstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhunter.
Manhunter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhunter connects with a single shot there.
Silverstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
Klaus Silverstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhunter takes a swing at Silverstein's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Manhunter.
Manhunter cracks Silverstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manhunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silverstein.
It looked like Silverstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manhunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silverstein.
Manhunter stuns Silverstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Manhunter.
Silverstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhunter is trying to stand back up but Silverstein is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhunter wants to get back to full guard.
Silverstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silverstein works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Silverstein politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silverstein prefers to stall for the moment though.
Manhunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Silverstein prevents Manhunter from escaping the position.
Silverstein taking a breather here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silverstein tries to clinch but Manhunter is having none of it.
Manhunter swings for the body but Silverstein moves out of range.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Manhunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Silverstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Silverstein staying out of range there.
Silverstein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silverstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manhunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manhunter thuds his right hand into Silverstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manhunter scores with a jab to the body.
Manhunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Silverstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manhunter sizes up Silverstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manhunter lands a lovely overhand right.
Manhunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manhunter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab by Manhunter.
Manhunter clobbers Silverstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silverstein is looking for a counter combo.
Silverstein is looking to wear down Manhunter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
Manhunter throws a body punch but Silverstein moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Silverstein throws a body punch but Manhunter moves out of range.
Manhunter misses with a body shot.
Silverstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silverstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Manhunter looks to move away, Silverstein throws a big counter combo but Manhunter just gets out of the way.
A left lands for Silverstein.
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!
Manhunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silverstein moves away.
Manhunter stalks Silverstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silverstein's face. Silverstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Silverstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silverstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Manhunter circles away.
Manhunter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martian Manhunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silverstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manhunter throws out the jab.
Silverstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manhunter cracks Silverstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silverstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Manhunter throws a hook but Silverstein blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Silverstein.
Silverstein dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Manhunter cracks Silverstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silverstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manhunter.
Manhunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Manhunter lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silverstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silverstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manhunter throws the left hand but Silverstein avoids the punch easily.
Manhunter misses with the combination.
Manhunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manhunter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silverstein.
Silverstein slips under a jab from Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Silverstein avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein ducks under a wild hook from Manhunter.
Silverstein tries to counter by clinching up but Manhunter breaks away and moves out of range.
Manhunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manhunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manhunter misses with the combination.
Silverstein throws a push kick but Manhunter slaps the foot to one side.
Manhunter thuds his right hand into Silverstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manhunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silverstein is looking for a counter combo.
Manhunter throws a hook to the side of Silverstein's head but Silverstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manhunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silverstein tries to clinch up but Manhunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Manhunter misses with a straight left.
Silverstein attempts a counter takedown but Manhunter avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Manhunter circles away.
Silverstein slips under a jab from Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silverstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manhunter dips to his left and cracks Silverstein with an uppercut!
Manhunter lands a really nice looking cross but Silverstein seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silverstein manages to avoid it.
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silverstein wants to clinch up but Manhunter keeps it at a distance.
Silverstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silverstein misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Silverstein.
Manhunter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Manhunter - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martian Manhunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhunter 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
Martian Manhunter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1529 p4p, 1539 weight class) and Jeffery Berwick (ranked 224 p4p, 226 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Berwick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Berwick's shoulder, as Berwick tries to avoid the shot.
Berwick unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masvidal tests Berwick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berwick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Berwick's head but Berwick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Berwick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masvidal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berwick! But no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berwick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berwick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berwick throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Masvidal finds it's way through Berwick's defenses.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Masvidal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
 Berwick is rocked!
Masvidal scores with a nice head shot.
Berwick is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berwick seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berwick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masvidal throws a jab when Berwick was well out of range.
Masvidal lands a nice shot that snaps Berwick's head back.
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Berwick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Berwick slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal catches Berwick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masvidal works Berwick's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Masvidal.
Berwick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masvidal to score with a decent uppercut.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
As Masvidal backs off Berwick throws a huge counter combo but Masvidal manages to avoid it all.
Berwick needs to keep his hands up - Masvidal had a free shot at his head there.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Masvidal misses with a double jab
and Berwick counters with a nice leg kick.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal misses with a combination
and Berwick counters with a one-two to the body.
Berwick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berwick counters with a nice uppercut.
Masvidal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berwick's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masvidal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berwick defends it well.
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masvidal stands up out of the half guard.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
enabling Berwick to counter with a crisp jab.
Berwick walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masvidal stuns Berwick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masvidal duly obliges.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Berwick saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Berwick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Berwick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masvidal with a body shot.
Masvidal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berwick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Berwick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Berwick counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Berwick does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berwick! But no joy.
Masvidal gets a takedown into half guard.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Masvidal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Berwick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berwick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Masvidal does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal looking to score a takedown here. Berwick is defending well but Masvidal drives through and ends up in Berwick's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Berwick ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Berwick!
Berwick is looking for a sweep.
Masvidal wants to stand but Berwick has his arm trapped.
Berwick is looking to reverse the position.
Berwick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Masvidal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nate Masvidal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal controlling the action here.
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily.
Berwick is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Masvidal is tapping! Great win for Berwick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeffery Berwick!
A relieved looking Jeffery Berwick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Chomsli (ranked 1632 p4p, 2581 weight class) and Kev McKill (ranked 242 p4p, 345 weight class). Chomsli's entrance music is Tapout. A fine choice. McKill has chosen Welcome to the jungle, Guns n Roses. as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Chomsli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Kev McKill !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKill 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.
Chomsli looks to land a right hand but McKill moved out of range.
Chomsli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKill . Chomsli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chomsli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chomsli gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Chomsli crashes against the mat.
Chomsli tries to advance position but instead McKill slips a leg back in to half guard.
Chomsli thows a huge punch but McKill dodges it nicely.
Chomsli 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.
Chomsli wants to pass to mount but McKill is defending the position.
Chomsli wants to take a breather but McKill is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsli is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McKill is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Chomsli!
After the fight, Lukas Chomsli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 1444 p4p, 1237 weight class) and Liger Justin (ranked 203 p4p, 172 weight class). Liger Justin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liger Justin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gordon or perhaps it was just good defense by Justin, which made it look bad.
Justin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gordon.
Gordon has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon shoots in but no luck this time.
Justin is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Justin tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Justin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gordon quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Justin has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.
Justin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Justin 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.
Gordon gets full guard.
Justin won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Justin trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justin wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon is trying to keep Justin in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Justin.
Justin looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Justin looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.
Gordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Justin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Justin trying to control the position.
Gordon trying to control but Justin is working from the bottom.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Justin trying to hold on to Gordon's head to control him but Gordon postures up.
Justin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justin is looking to improve his position.
Gordon is trying to control. Justin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Gordon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Justin has his hands clasped together around Gordon's back. He's all about the action.
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Justin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liger Justin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Justin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gordon was covering up waiting for the punch and Justin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gordon pulls Justin in close to his closed guard and prevents Justin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Justin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Justin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justin wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Justin wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Justin as he avoids it easily.
Justin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Justin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gordon's waist but Gordon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Justin off to one side.
Gordon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Justin sprawls and moves away.
Gordon goes for a double leg but Justin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Justin continues to drive forward.
Justin missing with knees to the body.
Gordon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Justin as the two fighters clinch.
Justin breaks from the clinch.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Justin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gordon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Justin 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.
Justin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gordon has passed into side control.
Ryan Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Justin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Justin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gordon yanks on the arm and Justin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gordon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Gordon!
A relieved looking Ryan Gordon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 1332 p4p, 1351 weight class) and Jaka Prawira (ranked 157 p4p, 162 weight class). Jaka Prawira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timo Bader'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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Prawira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Prawira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prawira closes the distance and pushes Bader back into the cage.
Bader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bader misses with an uppercut. Prawira saw that one coming.
Prawira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bader just misses with a punch to the body.
Prawira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prawira is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prawira was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Bader jabs at Prawira's body.
Prawira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bader, as that shot connected.
Prawira is still on wobbly legs! Can Bader finish him?
Prawira shoots for a double leg takedown but Bader sprawls well. He's pushed Prawira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bader fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Prawira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Prawira looks to clinch but Bader throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Prawira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Timo Bader!
Timo Bader gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jaka Prawira stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was a great fight'.
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