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SFL 38 | Fusi vs Babinski III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 1727 p4p, 3300 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 194 p4p, 361 weight class). Wolf-Fang has chosen Rise Against - Give It All as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf-Fang throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Wolf-Fang 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.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping right.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf-Fang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kutvonen clinches up against the cage.
Wolf-Fang scores with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen just leaning against Wolf-Fang, taking a breather.
Wolf-Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to work over Wolf-Fang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf-Fang controls his hands.
Kutvonen is pushing Wolf-Fang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kutvonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wolf-Fang throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf-Fang's elbow.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
A short left from Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Kutvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf-Fang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Wolf-Fang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolf-Fang tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Wolf-Fang back against the cage.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kutvonen wants to stall.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
A right hook to the body lands for Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf-Fang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolf-Fang lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Wolf-Fang - that landed with a thud.
Kutvonen presses Wolf-Fang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang working aggressively here.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kutvonen fails to land.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside.
Wolf-Fang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Wolf-Fang strikes.
Kutvonen tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kutvonen has a takedown stuffed.
Kutvonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolf-Fang as he connects with a hook.
Wolf-Fang throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf-Fang loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen missing with a left hand there. Wolf-Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Wolf-Fang does it's job there.
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!
Wolf-Fang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen misses with a double jab
and Wolf-Fang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses the jab.
Kutvonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
A cross from Wolf-Fang lands.
Wolf-Fang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a right hand that Kutvonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kutvonen also avoids with ease.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang 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.
Kutvonen thuds his shin into the meat of Wolf-Fang's side.
Wolf-Fang misses with a double jab
letting Kutvonen counter with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the body
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a left to the body.
Wolf-Fang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf-Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen pushes Wolf-Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kutvonen slowing the pace effectively.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf-Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kutvonen controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kutvonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wolf-Fang can turn it around.
Wolf-Fang presses Kutvonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang lands with a right to the head.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf-Fang pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wolf-Fang can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Kutvonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf-Fang working aggressively here.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolf-Fang gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a left to the head.
Wolf-Fang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
Wolf-Fang tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Kutvonen cracks Wolf-Fang with a nice body shot.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kutvonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf-Fang fails to land.
Wolf-Fang prevents a body shot from Kutvonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf-Fang fails to land.
Kutvonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang working aggressively here.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Wolf-Fang blocks it.
Wolf-Fang misses with some punches.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf-Fang backwards.
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Wolf-Fang improves his position.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kutvonen as the two fighters clinch.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kutvonen throws a leg kick
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf-Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Wolf-Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf-Fang cracks Kutvonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang misses with a lunging right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kutvonen has time to react.
Kutvonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf-Fang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Jab, jab by Kutvonen - just one landing.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf-Fang throws an off balance right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wolf-Fang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wolf-Fang enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wolf-Fang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf-Fang is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kutvonen is now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf-Fang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang is pressing down on Kutvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
Wolf-Fang strikes from his own guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Wolf-Fang keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf-Fang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kutvonen postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kutvonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf-Fang walks into a left hand.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Wolf-Fang misses
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf-Fang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutvonen cracks Wolf-Fang with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf-Fang catches Kutvonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Wolf-Fang avoids the punch easily.
Wolf-Fang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen.
I think Kutvonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!
A less than humble Lusmu Kutvonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Heimo (ranked 2150 p4p, 1614 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 107 p4p, 81 weight class). River is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica: Enter Sandman. Bernhard River 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Heimo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimo.
Heimo misses with an uppercut.
Heimo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heimo tries a head kick but it misses.
Heimo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River slips under a jab from Heimo.
Heimo throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
River ducks under a wild hook from Heimo.
Heimo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heimo with a body shot.
River cracks Heimo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimo moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimo.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Heimo.
River drives through with a takedown into Heimo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Heimo pushes River off and scrambles back to his feet.
Heimo misses with a hook.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Heimo throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimo throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Heimo as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River 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.
Heimo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River clinches up against the cage.
River digs a right hand underneath Heimo's ribcage. Heimo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Heimo is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
Heimo blocks a body shot from River.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heimo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Heimo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heimo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heimo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
River taking a breather.
Heimo is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
Heimo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River with a hook.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimo.
Heimo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heimo throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
Aleksi Heimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Heimo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Heimo sneaks out the side door and pushes River away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick from Heimo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by River.
 Heimo is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Heimo down.
Oh Heimo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! River delivers a spinning backfist that drops Heimo like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bernhard River!
Bernhard River 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smart (ranked 2035 p4p, 1937 weight class) and Jock Langdon (ranked 281 p4p, 265 weight class). Jock Langdon 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jock Langdon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Smart.
Langdon misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Smart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Langdon walks into a stiff left hand from Smart.
Smart throws a hook but Langdon blocks it.
Langdon cracks Smart with a right hand to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Langdon 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.
Smart has his takedown stuffed
and Langdon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smart throws a leg kick but Langdon checks it.
Smart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Langdon.
Smart misses with a shot to the body
and Langdon counters with a nice uppercut.
Smart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart is looking to clinch.
Smart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Langdon's head.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Langdon.
Smart feinted with a counter takedown.
Langdon misses with a hook.
Langdon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langdon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smart down.
Langdon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Langdon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart being controlled for a moment.
Langdon is looking to take a break and control but Smart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart is trying to improve his position.
Smart is not content to let Langdon control the position.
Langdon controls the position.
Langdon lands a nice forearm strike.
Langdon is putting a hurting on Smart here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Smart'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.
Langdon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smart's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Langdon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Langdon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smart is looking for a sweep. Langdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Langdon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Langdon is nestled in close to Smart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Langdon working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart is looking to get back to full guard here but Langdon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smart is looking to improve his position.
Smart trying to get back to full guard but Langdon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart working to try and regain half guard.
Smart is bucking up trying to escape but Langdon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Langdon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smart looks to land a combination but Langdon avoids it well.
Smart jabs at Langdon's body.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Langdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart throws a leg kick but Langdon moved away.
Langdon moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Langdon misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Langdon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smart momentarily.
Langdon throws a lazy uppercut
and Smart counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Langdon.
Smart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smart showed some decent athleticism there.
Langdon kicks off Smart and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langdon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smart as he jumps to the side.
Smart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Langdon is out of range and Smart settles back down.
Langdon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Langdon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smart.
Smart with a hook.
Smart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Langdon!
Smart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Langdon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smart wants to get back to full guard but Langdon has passed into side control.
Smart wants to control but Langdon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langdon gets to mount! Smart was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smart is trying desperately to improve position.
Langdon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smart looks a forlorn figure.
Langdon dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Langdon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smart can't escape the position.
Smart wants to hold on but Langdon pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langdon prevents Smart from getting the reversal.
Smart manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Langdon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Langdon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Langdon winds up and cracks Smart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Langdon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Langdon is working for a submission of some sort.
Smart is looking to control Langdon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smart avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart keeping control of the position.
Smart is staying active underneath Langdon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smart tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Langdon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smart is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Langdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smart cracks Langdon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Langdon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Langdon tries to bum rush Smart with a series of wild strikes but Smart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Langdon lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot by Smart.
Smart doesn't manage to clinch there - Langdon circles away.
Langdon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Langdon scores with a jab. Smart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Langdon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Langdon jabs Smart right on the nose. Smart blinks but takes it well.
Langdon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smart cracks Langdon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langdon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smart to the ground. Langdon is now in Smart's guard.
Langdon preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Langdon trying to control from the bottom.
Smart drops an elbow to the side of Langdon's head.
Langdon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Smart there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smart connects with a nice short shot to Langdon's temple.
Smart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Langdon tries to get to full guard but Smart has control of the leg.
Smart working over Langdon with some ground and pound. Langdon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langdon manages to get to full guard.
Langdon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smart defends well.
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smart chips away with some ground and pound.
Jock Langdon has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smart landing with the ground and pound.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Langdon.
Langdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jock Langdon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smart cracks Langdon with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smart throws a strike but Langdon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smart is trying to control the position but Langdon postures up.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Langdon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smart is keeping the position for now.
Smart wants to hit a sweep here but Langdon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smart there!
Langdon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smart's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langdon controlling from the full mount.
Langdon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Langdon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Langdon landing strikes from the mount and Smart is in trouble!
Langdon with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart tries to reverse the position but Langdon maintains control.
Smart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Langdon working over Smart with some ground and pound. Smart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Langdon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Langdon 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Langdon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Munson (ranked 2801 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Michael Cruz (ranked 366 p4p, 300 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Munson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Munson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munson, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Munson regains guard.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Munson.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Munson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Munson 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.
Munson pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Munson trying to control the position.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munson pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Munson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Munson looking to control but Cruz passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Munson is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz prevents Munson from improving his position.
Munson has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruz passes to side control.
Munson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Munson is trying to get back to half guard.
Munson is trying to escape the position but Cruz is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control but Munson is keeping him busy.
Munson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munson is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Munson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
Munson is looking to reverse the position.
Cruz wants to control but Munson is keeping him busy.
Munson wants to control but Cruz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Munson to see if he's OK.
Cruz wants to control but Munson is keeping him busy.
Munson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Munson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munson trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Munson defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cruz 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.
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Munson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cruz trying to control the action but Munson is working from the bottom.
Munson can't do much from the bottom here.
Munson tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Michael Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Munson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Munson to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munson keeps working.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Cruz advances to mount.
Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Munson is trying to escape the mount.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cruz breaks from Munson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munson is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Munson is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Munson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz unloading with bombs!
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Munson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
Cruz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Munson?
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Munson to control.
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a couple of good shots and Munson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Munson is rocked!
Munson tries to escape but Cruz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Oh Munson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munson is keeping busy.
Munson seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz has the hooks in. Munson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz punishes Munson with strikes from the back mount.
Cruz lands a series of strikes from the back and Munson goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cruz!
After the fight, Michael Cruz 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brawler (ranked 1173 p4p, 1419 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 164 p4p, 196 weight class). Magomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aly Intro RUN! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Brawler's guard.
Brawler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Brawler is working from the bottom.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Brawler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Brawler!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Brawler defends easily.
Brawler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov is trying to keep Brawler in close.
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.
Brawler preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Brawler stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Brawler misses.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Magomedov checks it.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brawler.
We've been told by Brawler's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Brawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brawler blocks an uppercut.
Brawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brawler digs a right hand underneath Magomedov's ribcage. Magomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brawler stalls.
Brawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brawler.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Brawler.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brawler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawler lands with a right hand.
Magomedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Brawler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brawler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brawler blocks a jab.
Brawler misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler misses with a body shot
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Brawler avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Brawler lands the left hand.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Brawler is having none of it.
Brawler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brawler.
Brawler misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
Brawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brawler misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Brawler.
Bobby Brawler is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Brawler.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobby Brawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brawler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Brawler scores with a jab.
Brawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Magomedov coming out on top.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brawler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brawler tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawler takes a shot to the head.
Brawler misses with a body punch.
Brawler takes a shot to the head.
Brawler is working Magomedov over against the cage.
Brawler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Brawler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brawler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Brawler circles away.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Brawler circles away.
Brawler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brawler lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brawler.
Brawler throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
A nice side step and Magomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brawler misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Brawler.
Brawler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Brawler finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Brawler throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Magomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brawler misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brawler.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Brawler saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Brawler misses the target.
Brawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brawler misses the jab.
Magomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brawler with a body shot.
Brawler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby Brawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Brawler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brawler cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov slips a jab from Brawler.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brawler misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aly Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Brawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov defending well as Brawler loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brawler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brawler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brawler!
Our winner, Bobby Brawler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silent Bob (ranked 1382 p4p, 1076 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 178 p4p, 141 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob as he jumps to the side.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob scores with a head kick. Bird tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown but Bob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bird's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
Bob lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Bob pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bob throws a leg kick
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Bird tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.
Bob trying to hold on to Bird's head to control him but Bird postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Bob wants to control but Bird is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Bird is looking to advance position but Bob won't allow it.
Bird controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bird is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Bob.
Bob thows a leg kick but Bird checks it
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bird trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bob is trying to control but can't.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Bob keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bob regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bird advances to half guard.
Bob has his hands clasped together around Bird's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird is looking for a kimura here.
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 Silent Bob will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bird wants to counter the offense by Bob and move into the clinch position.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Bob misses
and Bird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silent Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bob throws a head kick that misses
and Bird counters by moving into the clinch.
Bird scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bird misses with some punches.
Bird pulls guard effortlessly.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bird has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bird checks a leg kick.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Silent Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob jabs Bird right on the nose. Bird blinks but takes it well.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Bob pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A leg kick checked by Bird.
Bob darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bob.
Bird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bob looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bob is not content to let Bird control the position.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird takes a little break here. Bob wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to control but Bird postures up.
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bird trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bird controls the position from side control.
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.
Bird tries for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Bird trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Bird will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bob looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bob is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at White Eagle, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bob is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Bob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob trying to control from the bottom.
Bird controlling the pace.
Bob is staying active underneath Bird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bob tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Bird perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bird takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Bob catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Bob with a nice calf kick.
Bird slips a jab from Bob.
Bird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Bob.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Bob misses
and Bird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bob's guard.
Bob preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Bob trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bob is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold.
Bob is controlling Bird's trapped leg to prevent Bird from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Bird.
I think Bird 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 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bird!
Jake Bird decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slugger Dunes (ranked 642 p4p, 614 weight class) and Ned Kelly (ranked 88 p4p, 85 weight class). Dunes comes to the cage accompanied by The World's Greatest. Kelly has chosen I'm a Criminal as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunes thumps Kelly with a low kick.
Dunes connects with a crisp jab.
Dunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Kelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly lands a jab.
Dunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kelly on the side of the head.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Kelly throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow Dunes down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.
Dunes throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Dunes scores with a jab.
Dunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunes.
Dunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Kelly cracks Dunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Dunes saw that one coming.
Dunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
We've been informed that Kelly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Dunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Dunes's legs.
Dunes with the inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Dunes misses
and Kelly counters with a nice body kick.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes misses with a leg kick.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly.
Dunes is looking to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunes.
Dunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunes's sensitive parts.
Dunes moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunes.
Dunes walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.
Dunes is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks.
Dunes wants to slow Kelly down by chopping away at his legs.
Dunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Dunes avoids it.
Dunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kelly blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Kelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunes.
Kelly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Dunes.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Dunes back into the cage.
Dunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelly or not.
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly wants to slow Dunes down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick lands for Dunes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunes closes the distance and clinches.
Dunes can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Dunes lands with a light punch inside.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunes lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dunes's brow.
Dunes tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Dunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Dunes wants to slow Kelly down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Dunes jumps back.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Kelly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dunes cracks Kelly with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws out a powerful jab.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
Dunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunes.
Dunes has closed the distance and engaged Kelly in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dunes's brow.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Kelly working hard to break the clinch.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Dunes has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kelly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly lands a nice elbow.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunes backwards.
Dunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dunes's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ned Kelly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelly.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly throws a body punch but Dunes moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dunes 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 Kelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dunes under the eye.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kelly. Dunes shrugs it off though.
Dunes throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dunes throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunes.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Dunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Dunes jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.
Kelly checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunes.
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Kelly coming out on top.
A jab from Dunes does it's job there.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly moves out of range of the leg kick from Dunes.
Dunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kelly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Dunes in the body.
Dunes is looking to chop away at Kelly's legs.
Ned Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunes throws an off balance right hand
and Kelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunes thinking.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Dunes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunes. Dunes obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Kelly responds with a good body kick, but Dunes manages to step out the way in time.
Kelly slips a jab from Dunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Dunes moves his leg out of the way.
Dunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Dunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly pushes Dunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunes presses Kelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kelly tries to keep at a distance but Dunes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelly scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dunes.
Kelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunes should have avoided that one.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Kelly takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Dunes keeps it at a distance.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Dunes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Dunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Dunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunes lands an overhand right.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Dunes's shoulder, as Dunes tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kelly motions for Dunes to come forward. Kelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunes tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
Kelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kelly takes one to the chin there.
Dunes cracks Kelly with an open hand slap.
Dunes takes one on the button.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunes doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kelly instigates a clinch.
Dunes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ned Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Kelly throws a low kick but Dunes avoids it.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunes.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range.
Dunes swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Dunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kelly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly tries a quick counter leg kick but Dunes is wise to it.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Kelly takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Dunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kelly is able to avoid easily.
Dunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunes clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Dunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Kelly clinches up with Dunes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dunes tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
 It looks like Slugger Dunes has been cut.
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelly lands a left hand.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes takes a shot to the head.
Dunes misses with a body punch.
Kelly is trying to break free.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunes pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Dunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Dunes's legs.
Dunes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Dunes tries to clinch but Kelly moves away
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly lands with a hook. Dunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A clash of legs there as Dunes blocks the low kick.
Kelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kelly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dunes throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly throws a hook but Dunes blocks it.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Dunes connects with a body shot.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly throws a lazy body kick
and Dunes counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly lands the left hand.
Kelly 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.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses.
Dunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.
Dunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.
The crowd cheers as Dunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though.
Dunes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Dunes blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick from Dunes misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dunes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kelly scrambles back to his feet.
Kelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Dunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly tries to clinch but Dunes is having none of it.
Dunes scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly stalks Dunes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunes's face. Dunes staggers backwards, shaken.
Slugger Dunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
Good exchange - Kelly coming out on top.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelly.
Dunes misses with a straight right.
Kelly blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunes. That's going to slow Kelly down.
Nice straight punches there by Kelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelly.
Kelly feints and then cracks Dunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunes down.
Kelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dunes takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ned Kelly.
Well Kelly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Kelly!
Ned Kelly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Hughes (ranked 1095 p4p, 1296 weight class) and Twisty Kneereaper (ranked 152 p4p, 180 weight class). Hughes comes into the arena with Self blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seymour Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Twisty Kneereaper!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Kneereaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kneereaper scores with a body shot.
Kneereaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneereaper staying out of range there.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Kneereaper scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneereaper is just out of range.
Hughes cracks Kneereaper with a good jab.
Kneereaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Kneereaper's head back.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Kneereaper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Kneereaper misses.
Kneereaper misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws the left hand but Kneereaper avoids the punch easily.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Kneereaper shakes it off.
We've been hearing reports that Hughes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kneereaper counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes has managed to clinch.
Kneereaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneereaper is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneereaper.
A head punch on the inside from Kneereaper fails to land.
Kneereaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneereaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneereaper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hughes uses from the top position.
Kneereaper throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hughes escapes and throws Kneereaper's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kneereaper is looking for a sweep.
Kneereaper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Hughes prevents Kneereaper from improving his position.
Hughes trying to control the action but Kneereaper is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper is trying to get back to full guard.
Kneereaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Kneereaper looking for the RNC.
Hughes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hughes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kneereaper is looking for the choke from the back position but Hughes is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes is having to fend off submission attempts from Kneereaper, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kneereaper doesn't have the hooks in though and Hughes manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hughes doesn't defend quickly enough and Kneereaper has managed to lock this one up! Can Hughes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kneereaper on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Twisty Kneereaper!
During a confident post fight interview, Twisty Kneereaper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bronco (ranked 394 p4p, 271 weight class) and Jackson Pollock (ranked 57 p4p, 37 weight class). Bronco comes to the cage accompanied by The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite . Pollock has chosen Free Jazz as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bronco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Pollock. Beautiful body shot.
Bronco darts in looking for a takedown but Pollock gets double underhooks and turns Bronco into the cage.
Bronco misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollock misses with some punches.
Bronco drags the fight down to the ground.
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pollock is one step ahead there.
Bronco has his foot on Pollock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pollock works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronco wants to sweep but no luck.
Pollock stands up and waves to Bronco to follow him.
Bronco 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.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pollock.
Pollock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bronco's head and hops out.
Pollock throws a hook but Bronco avoids it easily.
Pollock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronco on the side of the head.
Bronco lands a really nice looking cross but Pollock seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronco checks the leg kick.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Bronco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock cracks Bronco with a good jab.
Pollock misses with a shot to the body
and Bronco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bronco.
Pollock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pollock prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronco misses with a body punch.
Pollock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bronco misses with the head strike.
Bronco lands a nice uppercut.
Bronco lands with a left to the head.
Bronco pulls guard successfully.
Bronco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pollock controls the pace.
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Pollock pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pollock has control of Bronco's left arm, preventing Bronco from doing any damage.
Bronco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco postures up in Pollock's guard and throws a big left but Pollock blocks it.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pollock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco passes Pollock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pollock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pollock trying to control but Bronco postures up.
Pollock is looking to improve his position.
Bronco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bronco wants to free his trapped foot but Pollock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pollock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pollock is trying to stand back up but Bronco is controlling him
Bronco 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.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Pollock dodges it nicely.
Pollock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bronco is looking for a kimura here.
Bronco is trying to control the action in half guard but Pollock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronco trying to mount his opponent but Pollock defends it.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pollock is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock is trying to stand.
Bronco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pollock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bronco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bronco's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollock tries to get the hooks in deep but Bronco pushed the leg off.
Pollock biding his time, controlling Bronco.
Pollock controlling well, preventing Bronco from escaping the position.
Pollock not allowing Bronco to control his hands.
Bronco can't escape the position.
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 Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bronco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pollock is fending him off so far but Bronco persists. Nope, Pollock circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pollock! But no joy.
Bronco defending well as Pollock loads up on a big left hand.
Bronco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollock moves away.
Bronco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pollock finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronco's head.
Bronco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pollock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronco throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
Pollock loads up on a big right hand but Bronco slips the punch.
Bronco misses the jab.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pollock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock tries to get to full guard but Bronco has control of the leg.
Bronco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pollock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bronco is keen to just control but Pollock is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock has one foot on Bronco's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pollock throws out a leg kick but Bronco moves out of range and Pollock only half commits.
Pollock walks into a straight right hand from Bronco.
Pollock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pollock slips a jab from Bronco.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollock.
Bronco dives in for a single leg takedown but Pollock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Pollock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pollock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pollock misses with a body punch.
Pollock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronco misses with a straight left.
Pollock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bronco drops his hands momentarily and Pollock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronco shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronco looks to throw the jab but Pollock is out of range.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock lands with a cross.
Bronco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronco tries to clinch but Pollock is having none of it.
Jackson Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pollock scores with a push kick.
Pollock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bronco moves out of range as Pollock throws a body kick.
Pollock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pollock throws a body punch but Bronco moves out of range.
Bronco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollock.
Bronco shoots in looking for a takedown. Pollock tries to sprawl out of it but Bronco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pollock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pollock misses with an uppercut. Bronco saw that one coming.
Bronco throwing a counter right hand but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Bronco throws a series of punches but Pollock avoids them all with ease.
Pollock scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bronco misses with a few strikes there.
Bronco tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pollock connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronco is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pollock misses with an uppercut. Bronco saw that one coming.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pollock avoids it really well and circles away.
Pollock lands a right hook to the body.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Jackson Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pollock lands a body shot.
Bronco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pollock to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Bronco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronco checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco moves out of range as Pollock strikes.
Bronco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pollock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pollock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pollock throws the left hand but Bronco avoids the punch easily.
Bronco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bronco slips a straight right by Pollock.
Pollock tries to score with a low kick but Bronco moves his leg out of the way.
Pollock misses with a looping right.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Bronco off balance momentarily.
Pollock throws a hook but Bronco avoids it easily.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Bronco with that takedown attempt.
Pollock throws a chopping leg kick but Bronco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pollock throws a series of punches but Bronco avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock sizes up Bronco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronco blocks a head kick by Pollock.
Bronco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pollock connects with a body shot that sends Bronco's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bronco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pollock as he avoids it easily.
Bronco closes the distance and clinches up with Pollock, looking for a takedown. Bronco pushes Pollock against the cage but Pollock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bronco slips under a jab from Pollock.
Pollock moves out of range as Bronco strikes.
Bronco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bronco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock swings for the body but Bronco moves out of range.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Bronco moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pollock 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.
Pollock tries to roll over but Bronco keeps him under control.
Pollock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bronco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pollock defends it well.
Pollock is looking to control Bronco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pollock avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock tries to kick Bronco off but Bronco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pollock is controlling Bronco's trapped leg to prevent Bronco from advancing to side control.
Pollock wants to improve his position but Bronco is controlling well.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Pollock dodges it nicely.
Pollock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bronco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pollock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Pollock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pollock is trying to stand back up but Bronco is controlling him
Pollock kicks Bronco off and gets back to his feet.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pollock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronco throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock misses with an uppercut. Bronco saw that one coming.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronco.
Pollock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pollock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pollock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Pollock there.
Nice uppercut lands for Pollock. That snapped Bronco's head back.
Bronco throws the left hand but Pollock avoids the punch easily.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronco misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco is looking to clinch but Pollock is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronco.
Pollock misses with a hook.
Bronco feinted with a counter takedown.
Bronco slips under a jab from Pollock.
Bronco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronco blocks a jab.
Bronco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pollock.
Pollock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Pollock throws a hook to the side of Bronco's head but Bronco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pollock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Pollock misses.
Bronco closes the distance but Pollock moves to the side
and Pollock counters with a straight right hand.
Bronco digs a good body shot into Pollock's ribs.
Pollock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Pollock is predictable there
and Bronco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pollock won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock is trying to get back to his feet.
Bronco cracks Pollock with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pollock tries to improve position but can't.
Bronco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Pollock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bronco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bronco trying to control the position but Pollock is working away.
Pollock is trying to buck Bronco off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pollock 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Pollock!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Pollock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Fusi (ranked 269 p4p, 242 weight class) and Alexei Babinski (ranked 47 p4p, 38 weight class). Babinski has chosen Raining Blood - Slayer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Fusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fusi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Fusi.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fusi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
Nice body kick from Babinski.
Babinski cracks Fusi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fusi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Babinski finish him?
Fusi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fusi is aggressively charging in as Babinski backs up avoiding any damage. Babinski tosses out a jab and Fusi runs right into it face first! Fusi is out cold! Babinski dropped down on all fours and is barking in Fusi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Babinski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alexei Babinski made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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