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OFK 71 - Shamrock Vs Gay G PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Damato (ranked 3539 p4p, 1738 weight class) and Emory Terranova (ranked 329 p4p, 192 weight class). Damato comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emory Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terranova closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Terranova lands in his opponent's guard.
Terranova looking to pass the guard.
Terranova trying to control but Damato is working from the bottom.
Terranova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Terranova blocks the strikes from Damato.
Damato is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at EFC Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Damato 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terranova pulls his head out easily.
Damato is trying to maintain the position but Terranova is very close to passing his half guard.
Terranova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova tries to pass to full mount but Damato defends it.
Terranova passes to full mount!
Damato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Terranova working Damato over with strikes here.
Terranova looking to control but Damato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Terranova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Terranova tries to control but Damato wriggling away.
Terranova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Terranova jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Damato manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Terranova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Damato some visible discomfort.
Damato is trying to control Terranova's posture but Terranova avoids it.
Damato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Damato is not content to let Terranova control the position.
Damato trying to hold on to Terranova's head to control him but Terranova postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato wants to improve his position but Terranova is controlling well.
Terranova wants to advance to full mount but Damato doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Damato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terranova defends well.
Terranova looking to pass the guard.
Terranova wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Terranova with a nice head shot there.
Terranova trying to control the position from guard on top but Damato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terranova wants to pass the guard but Damato is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Damato looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Terranova trying to control but Damato is working from the bottom.
Terranova is in close to Damato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Terranova stands up over Damato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Terranova passes into half guard.
Terranova is pressing down on Damato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damato is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Terranova lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Terranova 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.
Damato misses the shot to the body.
Damato closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Terranova wants to get back to full guard.
Damato lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Damato tries to stand and escape but Terranova is controlling the position.
Damato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Terranova defending well though.
Damato stands up and beckons Terranova to join him on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Damato.
Damato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terranova, who protects the arm well.
Damato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terranova, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Damato are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Damato tries for a kimura but Terranova is defending well.
Terranova is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Terranova has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Terranova is pushing Damato's head away, looking to escape. Damato manages to hold on to the position though.
Terranova parries the strikes from Damato easily there. Damato is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Terranova to escape.
Terranova is working to avoid the ground and pound but Damato connects with a decent elbow.
Terranova is looking for a sweep.
Damato working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova is trying to improve his position.
Terranova avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Damato.
Damato wants to take a breather but Terranova manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Damato.
Damato drops back looking for a leg! Terranova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terranova manages to kick Damato off! Damato jumps back into Terranova's guard.
Terranova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato trying to control the position from guard on top but Terranova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damato connects with a couple of short punches.
Terranova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Damato has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Terranova is proving hard to escape from.
Damato trying to control the position from guard on top but Terranova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terranova throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Damato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Terranova is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terranova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Damato on the side of the head.
Damato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Damato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damato shoots in but no luck this time.
Terranova takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Damato motions for Terranova to come forward. Damato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Terranova forces Damato back against the cage and clinches.
Damato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Terranova just stands there and leans against the cage.
Terranova gets underhooks to prevent Damato's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damato tries to score a body lock takedown but Terranova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Terranova is working for takedown but Damato is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Rocco Damato will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Damato throws a series of punches but Terranova moves out of range.
Damato wants to clinch.
Damato drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Damato stopping the sweep attempt from Terranova.
Damato trying to control but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Damato stops Terranova from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato is fighting to break Terranova's control of his arms but Terranova is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Terranova is looking to stand up but Damato isn't so interested in that idea.
Damato tries to free his leg and advance position but Terranova is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato stands and steps away. Terranova gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Damato ducks right into an uppercut from Terranova.
Terranova clinches.
Damato gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Terranova.
Damato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Terranova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terranova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Damato looking for a takedown.
Damato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Damato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terranova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Terranova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova throws a one two combo.
Damato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Damato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Terranova defends well and Damato ends up having to push Terranova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Terranova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terranova but Terranova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Damato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Terranova.
Terranova closes the distance and clinches.
Damato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Terranova missing with knees to the body.
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Terranova has closed the distance and engaged Damato in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Damato tries to score a body lock takedown but Terranova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Terranova utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Terranova has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Damato regains guard immediately.
Terranova tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard.
Damato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Terranova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Damato trying to control the position.
Damato has momentary wrist control but Terranova slips an elbow through the middle.
Terranova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Terranova thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Terranova stands up and waves to Damato to follow him.
A combination from Terranova does no damage.
Terranova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Damato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terranova throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Damato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damato slips a jab and a cross from Terranova.
The fight stays on the outside here - Terranova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Damato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terranova moves into range and clinches up with Damato.
Damato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emory Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terranova 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 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emory Terranova!
Emory Terranova made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'll keep at it, and thanks to my team and supporters, it doesn't feel as daunting anymore. Thanks y'all.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 3336 p4p, 3917 weight class) and Pascal Letaivu (ranked 307 p4p, 363 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pascal Letaivu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letaivu lands a jab to Ivanov's midsection.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Letaivu looks to land a left hand but Ivanov moved out of range nicely.
Ivanov is looking to counter punch.
Letaivu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Letaivu scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letaivu scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivanov should have avoided that one.
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Letaivu has his hands clasped together around Ivanov's back. He's all about the action.
Letaivu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov is keen to just control but Letaivu is a slippery customer.
Letaivu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Letaivu trying to control from the bottom.
Letaivu is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanov thows a huge punch but Letaivu dodges it nicely.
Ivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Letaivu is trying is best to control the position here.
Ivanov throwing shots but Letaivu is blocking nicely.
Ivanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ivanov decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Letaivu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Letaivu cracks Ivanov with an open hand slap.
Ivan Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letaivu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Letaivu throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Letaivu is having none of it.
Letaivu throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Ivanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Letaivu.
Letaivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Letaivu misses with a head kick.
Letaivu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Letaivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov with a hook.
Ivanov tries to clinch up
and Ivanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Letaivu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Letaivu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov moves away from the strike by Letaivu.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Letaivu wants to counter the offense by Ivanov and move into the clinch position.
Letaivu closes the distance and clinches.
Letaivu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Letaivu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Letaivu.
Ivanov looks to clinch
and Letaivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
Letaivu takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Letaivu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Letaivu connects with a body shot.
Letaivu throws out a powerful jab.
Letaivu connects with a nice looking jab.
Letaivu lands a lovely overhand right.
Letaivu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Letaivu swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Letaivu moves out of range.
Letaivu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Letaivu moves into the clinch.
Letaivu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Letaivu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ivanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Letaivu is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Letaivu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Letaivu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ivanov is on him like a limpet, forcing Letaivu back against the cage.
Letaivu tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Letaivu.
Ivanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Letaivu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
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!
Ivanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Letaivu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Letaivu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Letaivu pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Letaivu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Letaivu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Letaivu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Letaivu.
Letaivu has Ivanov pressed against the cage, preventing Ivanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letaivu scores with a hook to the body.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Letaivu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Letaivu can pounce on him.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov wants to clinch but Letaivu slips to the side
and Letaivu counters with a nice uppercut.
Letaivu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ivanov under the eye.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Letaivu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Letaivu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Letaivu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Letaivu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Letaivu pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a head shot.
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Letaivu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Letaivu lands with a right to the head.
Ivanov wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Letaivu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Letaivu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Letaivu.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Letaivu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Letaivu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Letaivu has Ivanov pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Letaivu.
Letaivu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Letaivu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Letaivu cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Letaivu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Letaivu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Letaivu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Letaivu lands with a left to the head.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanov wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Letaivu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanov wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Letaivu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Letaivu avoids it.
Letaivu misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu lands a right hand.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Letaivu is controlling him.
Ivanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Letaivu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Letaivu lands a nice hook to Ivanov's body. Ivanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivan Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov clobbers Letaivu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Letaivu throws out the jab.
Letaivu punishes Ivanov's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Letaivu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ivanov throws a right hand that misses
and Letaivu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Letaivu darts in and clinches Ivanov up against the cage.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Letaivu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Letaivu lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Letaivu.
Ivanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Letaivu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Letaivu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Letaivu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Letaivu scores with a nice head shot.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Letaivu circles away and keeps his distance.
Letaivu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ivanov tries to clinch
and Letaivu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Letaivu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanov missing with a left hand there. Letaivu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Letaivu thumps Ivanov with a low kick.
Ivanov looks to clinch
and Letaivu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Letaivu's corner calls for a 1-2. Letaivu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Letaivu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanov darts in trying to clinch
and Letaivu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanov wants to clinch
and Letaivu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov goes for a double leg but Letaivu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Letaivu continues to drive forward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Letaivu.
Letaivu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Letaivu.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Letaivu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Letaivu.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Letaivu to score with a decent uppercut.
Letaivu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pascal Letaivu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Letaivu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Letaivu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Letaivu.
 Ivanov is rocked!
Letaivu scores with a hook to the body. Ivanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Letaivu circles away.
Letaivu slips under a jab from Ivanov.
Ivanov loads up on a big right hand but Letaivu slips the punch.
Ivanov shoots in but Letaivu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Letaivu with a jab.
Oh Ivanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Letaivu knocks Ivanov out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pascal Letaivu!
Pascal Letaivu took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jure Jez (ranked 6958 p4p, 24814 weight class) and Conor McNuggets (ranked 716 p4p, 794 weight class). McNuggets is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hypnotize- Biggie Smalls. Jure Jez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jure Jez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor McNuggets!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNuggets connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jez's hands.
McNuggets stalks Jez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jez's face. Jez staggers backwards, shaken.
Jez dodges the punch combination from McNuggets.
A punch combination from McNuggets misses.
McNuggets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jez's head backwards.
Jez slips a jab and a cross from McNuggets.
Jez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNuggets paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McNuggets stalks Jez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jez's face. Jez staggers backwards, shaken.
Conor McNuggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNuggets misses with a series of wild punches.
It appears Jez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McNuggets.
As McNuggets tries to get set, Jez tries to push him back and clinch up but McNuggets manages to avoid the attempt.
Jez forces McNuggets back against the cage and clinches.
McNuggets takes an elbow to the forehead.
McNuggets wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jez has him pressed against the cage.
McNuggets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNuggets scores with a jab.
McNuggets scores with a nice head shot.
McNuggets misses with a double jab
and Jez counters with a nice kick to the body.
McNuggets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jez's head backwards.
McNuggets fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jez moves into range and clinches up with McNuggets.
Jez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNuggets looks to land a combination. Jez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jez walks into a jab.
Jez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McNuggets to score with a decent uppercut.
Conor McNuggets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from McNuggets.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jez.
Jez wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNuggets keeps working.
Jez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jez dives in and grabs McNuggets's left leg, looking for a takedown. McNuggets pushes down on Jez's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McNuggets throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McNuggets is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - McNuggets scores with a four punch combination!
McNuggets connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jez's hands.
McNuggets paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jez stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jez.
Come on Jez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jez.
McNuggets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNuggets has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McNuggets avoids it really well and circles away.
McNuggets misses with a two punch combination.
Jez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jez drops his hands momentarily and McNuggets takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for McNuggets.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNuggets lands a jab-cross combination.
McNuggets lands a nice shot to the body.
Jez tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McNuggets 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.
Jez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McNuggets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNuggets works over Jez's head and body with a nice combination.
Jure Jez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNuggets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNuggets is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sloppy strikes from McNuggets. Those never looked like landing.
McNuggets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jez ducks under a wild hook from McNuggets.
Jez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jez shoots and misses
and McNuggets counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jez thinking.
McNuggets scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McNuggets clobbers Jez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNuggets lands with an uppercut that bounces Jez off the cage and back into range.
McNuggets throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jez on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNuggets scores with the left hand. Jez knows he should have avoided that one.
Jez has closed the distance and engaged McNuggets in a clinch.
Jez stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jez.
Jez stalls.
Jez controlling the action here for a moment.
Jez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jez has McNuggets pushed against the cage.
Jez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McNuggets's efforts to push away.
McNuggets breaks from the clinch.
Jez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNuggets misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jez gets a clinch.
McNuggets tries to break the clinch but Jez is controlling the position.
McNuggets is trying to force a seperation but Jez has the dominant position.
Jez has McNuggets pressed against the cage.
Jez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McNuggets wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A frustrated look appears on McNuggets's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McNuggets's efforts to push away.
McNuggets is trying to break free.
Jez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McNuggets just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jure Jez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McNuggets up against the cage.
The referee calls for Jez to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McNuggets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sloppy strikes from McNuggets. Those never looked like landing.
Jez drops down looking for a counter takedown but McNuggets sprawls and moves away.
Jez moves in looking to clinch but McNuggets pushes him off.
Jez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McNuggets is fending him off so far but Jez persists. Nope, McNuggets circles away and we're back to standing.
McNuggets lands the left hand.
McNuggets throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jez closes the distance looking to clinch
and McNuggets counters with a nice uppercut.
McNuggets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNuggets throws a nice looking combination but Jez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNuggets misses with a few strikes there.
Jez is looking to counter with a body kick.
McNuggets throws a combination. Jez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McNuggets lands a left and a right that send Jez crashing to the mat, dazed. McNuggets thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNuggets throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Jez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez walks into a stiff left hand from McNuggets.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McNuggets has cracked Jez with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McNuggets lands another huge swinging hook and Jez tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jez, before McNuggets can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conor McNuggets!
Post fight, an emotional Conor McNuggets said 'HE AINT NUTTIN BUT AH FOOKIN BUM '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caspian Tennessen (ranked 2303 p4p, 3720 weight class) and Josh Roffen (ranked 317 p4p, 490 weight class). Tennessen comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Warriors of the World. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Josh Roffen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
185
12 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caspian Tennessen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Roffen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennessen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roffen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tennessen throws a body punch but Roffen moves out of range.
Tennessen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roffen sprawls well initially but Tennessen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roffen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tennessen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tennessen lands with a light punch inside.
Roffen blocks a body shot from Tennessen.
Tennessen lands a left hand.
Tennessen 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roffen blocking some punches.
Tennessen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tennessen fails to land.
Tennessen has picked Roffen up - he's going for a ride! Tennessen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tennessen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tennessen prevents Roffen from standing back up.
Tennessen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roffen defends it well.
Tennessen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roffen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 It looks like Josh Roffen has been cut.
Ground and pound from Tennessen.
Nice strikes from Tennessen there.
Tennessen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tennessen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roffen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tennessen lands with a punch from half guard.
Tennessen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tennessen lands a nice short elbow.
Tennessen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tennessen uses his free foot to push down on Roffen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roffen.
Tennessen working Roffen over with strikes here.
That has opened up Josh Roffen's cut even more.
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!
Tennessen landing punches.
 Roffen is rocked!
The cut above Josh Roffen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Roffen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Caspian Tennessen!
Caspian Tennessen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maruim Silva (ranked 2794 p4p, 2569 weight class) and Sho Pereyra (ranked 274 p4p, 254 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Sabotage. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maruim Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sho Pereyra!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereyra's half guard.
Pereyra is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pereyra avoid being mounted?
Silva wants to pass the guard but Pereyra is defending well.
Pereyra is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to advance position but Pereyra won't allow it.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereyra keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pereyra wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pereyra defends it well.
Silva is pressing down on Pereyra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pereyra is holding on for now.
Pereyra wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
That's two 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.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Pereyra defends the submission attempt.
Pereyra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva wants to control from the top but Pereyra keeps moving.
Pereyra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Pereyra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pereyra scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereyra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereyra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pereyra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereyra's guard.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Pereyra is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to control but Pereyra wriggling away.
Silva is really struggling to control Pereyra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pereyra has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pereyra!
Pereyra is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereyra has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pereyra is looking to pass Silva's guard but actually Silva recovers to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereyra being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maruim Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pereyra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereyra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Pereyra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pereyra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pereyra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pereyra wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pulls Pereyra in close to his closed guard and prevents Pereyra from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pereyra from controlling successfully.
Pereyra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereyra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva looking to control.
Pereyra looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pereyra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sho Pereyra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Pereyra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereyra throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pereyra!
Pereyra throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereyra throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pereyra 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 Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva gets caught napping as Pereyra dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
We've been informed that Pereyra has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pereyra forces his way into half guard.
Pereyra wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva controlling the position for now.
Pereyra trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva controlling the position.
Sho Pereyra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pereyra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva is pulling down on Pereyra's head to control his posture.
Pereyra looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva pulls Pereyra in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pereyra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pereyra wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Pereyra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereyra keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pereyra trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereyra keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereyra gets back to half guard.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Pereyra wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Pereyra trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva prevents Pereyra from improving his position.
That's two 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.
Pereyra trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pereyra is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pereyra is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pereyra and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Silva trying to control the action but Pereyra is working from the bottom.
Pereyra manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Pereyra is keeping him busy.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pereyra trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Pereyra controlling the position well.
Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pereyra tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maruim Silva!
A very excited looking Maruim Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Sho Pereyra had this to say: 'I still have holes in my game. I'm going to work and improve. That's that. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 1512 p4p, 2738 weight class) and Claude Dacre (ranked 165 p4p, 267 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claude Dacre!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Dacre.
Power tries to counter by clinching up but Dacre breaks away and moves out of range.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Dacre moves away and avoids it.
Dacre moves into the clinch.
Dacre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dacre as the two fighters clinch.
Dacre misses with a punch on the inside.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dacre scores with a shoulder strike.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dacre avoids it.
Dacre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Dacre blocks with his arms.
Dacre lands a shoulder strike.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dacre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dacre gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Dacre.
Dacre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Power to keep the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre manages to break the clinch.
Dacre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Power misses the target.
Dacre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dacre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Dacre is looking to clinch.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dacre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dacre swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Dacre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Power with a body shot.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power forces Dacre back against the cage and clinches.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dacre lands with a left to the head.
Dacre misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dacre slows the pace down in half guard.
Dacre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dacre on the ground.
Dacre trying to control from half guard but Power is working away.
Power is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dacre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Dacre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.
Power is staying active underneath Dacre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dacre prevents Power from improving his position.
Power trying to hold on to Dacre's head to control him but Dacre postures up.
Dacre winds up and cracks Power with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dacre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dacre is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacre stalling.
Power wants to improve his position but Dacre is controlling well.
Dacre is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dacre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claude Dacre dominated that round.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dacre tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Dacre saw it coming and moves away.
Power darts in and clinches Dacre up against the cage.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Dacre avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Dacre blocks an uppercut.
Dacre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Power uses from the top position.
Power is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dacre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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.
Dacre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Dacre keeps moving and retains side control.
Dacre taking a breather here.
Dacre working the head with strikes.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Dacre keeps moving and retains side control.
Dacre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Power, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre lands a nice forearm strike.
Dacre wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dacre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dacre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
Dacre landing a few strikes.
Dacre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Power wants to control but Dacre postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dacre is chipping away with strikes.
Dacre throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dacre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Power tries to get out of the position.
Power is not content to let Dacre control the position.
Power taking a bit of punishment here - Dacre scoring with strikes.
Dacre scoring with punches and elbows.
Power is being controlled here.
Dacre is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dacre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to improve position but can't.
Dacre is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Power is trying to escape and Dacre transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Power is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dacre! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claude Dacre!
Claude Dacre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 2030 p4p, 1984 weight class) and Don Barnes (ranked 281 p4p, 273 weight class). Hershel Hasselhoff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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7 - 5 - 0 |
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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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hasselhoff circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hasselhoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Hasselhoff keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hasselhoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Hasselhoff eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hasselhoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Hasselhoff won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hasselhoff from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hasselhoff's guard.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes wants to control but Hasselhoff is keeping him busy.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is nestled in close to Hasselhoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Hasselhoff is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hasselhoff defends it.
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Hasselhoff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hasselhoff tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Hasselhoff's temple.
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!
Barnes wants to take a breather but Hasselhoff is having none of it.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hasselhoff is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Hasselhoff won't allow it.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hasselhoff is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Hasselhoff wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is nestled in close to Hasselhoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes is nestled in close to Hasselhoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hasselhoff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hasselhoff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Hasselhoff is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
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. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Hasselhoff's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hasselhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hasselhoff is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hasselhoff trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.
Hasselhoff tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Hasselhoff wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Hasselhoff is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hasselhoff's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Barnes trying to control the position but Hasselhoff is working away.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Don Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hasselhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes prevents Hasselhoff from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hasselhoff is defending well.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Hasselhoff is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hasselhoff taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barnes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Hasselhoff is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a couple of good shots and Hasselhoff has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Hasselhoff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barnes lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Hasselhoff is trapped and Barnes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Barnes wants to control but Hasselhoff is keeping busy.
Barnes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Barnes.
Barnes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barnes is trying to stick to Hasselhoff's back but Hasselhoff is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hasselhoff.
Barnes pulls Hasselhoff in to control the position.
Hasselhoff wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Hasselhoff postures up.
Hasselhoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hasselhoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has control of Hasselhoff's left arm, preventing Hasselhoff from doing any damage.
Hasselhoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hasselhoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Hasselhoff controlling him for the moment.
Hasselhoff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hasselhoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasselhoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasselhoff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hasselhoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Hasselhoff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Don Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasselhoff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Hasselhoff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hasselhoff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hasselhoff slips a straight right by Barnes.
Hasselhoff attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes is looking to slow Hasselhoff down with leg kicks.
Barnes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hasselhoff taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasselhoff trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes cracks Hasselhoff with a big elbow.
Barnes takes a little break here. Hasselhoff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Hasselhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hasselhoff takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hasselhoff is trying to improve his position.
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.
Hasselhoff is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Hasselhoff takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes is working Hasselhoff over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Hasselhoff is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Hasselhoff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes advances to mount.
Barnes breaks from Hasselhoff's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes cracks Hasselhoff with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Barnes!
Don Barnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yajson Rram (ranked 1816 p4p, 2185 weight class) and Thor Fresh (ranked 199 p4p, 228 weight class). Rram's entrance music is Overhaul. A fine choice. Thor Fresh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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156
8 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yajson Rram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fresh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fresh.
Fresh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fresh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rram is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fresh tries to score with some ground and pound. Rram controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fresh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fresh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rram pushes Fresh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fresh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rram, who protects the arm well.
Fresh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rram has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fresh but great work by Rram.
Rram gets to mount! Fresh was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rram stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fresh has Rram up against the cage in a clinch.
Rram has a couple of punches blocked by Fresh.
Rram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fresh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fresh breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh forces Rram back against the cage and clinches.
Fresh wants to stall.
Fresh lands with a short shot to the head.
Rram works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Rram.
Rram can't find room to land a body shot as Fresh controls the action.
Rram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fresh lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram lands a hook that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Rram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fresh tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Fresh gets tackled into the cage by Rram. Rram maintains the clinch.
Rram is trying to push Fresh away but Fresh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fresh has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fresh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rram clinches up with Fresh and pushes him back against the cage.
Fresh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Fresh to work.
Fresh manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Rram coming out on top.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fresh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Fresh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fresh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rram's waist but Rram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fresh off to one side.
Yajson Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Fresh moves into range and clinches up with Rram.
Fresh successfully pulls guard.
Rram has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rram stopping the sweep attempt from Fresh.
Rram looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fresh can't keep his opponent in guard - Rram advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fresh is trying to control but can't.
Rram seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fresh is looking for a sweep. Rram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresh manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rram keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fresh taking a breather.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Fresh has the dominant position.
Rram lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fresh.
Fresh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Fresh is controlling the position.
Rram misses with some punches.
Fresh tries to stall but Rram uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fresh decides to pull guard.
Fresh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rram gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fresh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rram trying to control but Fresh is working from the bottom.
Fresh trying to keep a closed guard but Rram is proving a slippery customer.
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 Yajson Rram will probably get the nod.
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.
Good work by Fresh as he checks the leg kick.
Fresh is looking for the big counter here.
Rram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fresh.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Fresh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rram.
Fresh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram sets himself, and Fresh steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.
Rram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fresh in his tracks.
Fresh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yajson Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Fresh tries to clinch up.
Rram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fresh can do to turn this around?
Fresh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fresh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram lands with an overhand left.
Rram scores with the left hand. Fresh knows he should have avoided that one.
Rram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fresh.
Fresh throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fresh swats away the attempt to clinch by Rram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fresh clinches up with Rram and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fresh throws an elbow but misses.
Fresh tries to land a knee to the head but Rram blocks with his arms.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Fresh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fresh misses with a punch on the inside.
Fresh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rram throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fresh scores with a three punch combo!
Fresh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yajson Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Rram scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Rram.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Fresh counters with a low kick, right behind Rram 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh closes the distance and clinches up with Rram, looking for a takedown. Fresh pushes Rram against the cage but Rram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fresh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fresh is breathing heavily.
Fresh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rram. Rram obviously looking to wear him down.
Fresh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Fresh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Fresh wants to clinch.
Fresh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rram lands with a shot to the body.
Fresh tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rram wants to sweep here but Fresh controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center inform me that Fresh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fresh won't allow Rram to get back to his feet.
Rram controlling Fresh's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rram is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fresh, into his guard.
Fresh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rram is aware though and is defending well.
Rram controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rram continues to stall.
Rram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Rram sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thor Fresh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fresh is looking for a triangle but Rram pushes his legs off easily.
Rram is fighting to break Fresh's control of his arms but Fresh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fresh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Rram.
Fresh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rram pinned against the cage. Rram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rram scoring well with a low kick there.
Rram cracks Fresh with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fresh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Rram dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rram slips a jab and a cross from Fresh.
Fresh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fresh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fresh walks into a left hand.
Rram tests Fresh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fresh takes the fight into the clinch.
Thor Fresh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fresh prevents a body shot from Rram.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Fresh is controlling the position.
Rram blocks an elbow strike from Fresh.
Fresh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rram blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fresh tries to pull guard but Rram won't allow it.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Fresh won't allow it.
Rram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freshs head.
Fresh breaks the clinch.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rram throws a body kick that misses.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Rram.
Rram keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Fresh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rram tries to avoid it but Fresh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rram to the ground. Rram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Fresh backs away, Rram returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yajson Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Fresh slips the punch.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rram napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fresh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rram sneaks back into half guard.
Rram wants to get back to his feet.
Rram is trying to control but can't.
Fresh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rram pushes Fresh off looking to stand but Fresh dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Fresh gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fresh shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Fresh moves away and avoids it.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fresh manages to avoid it.
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rram dips to his left and cracks Fresh with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rram feints a jab promting Fresh to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fresh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Fresh doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Fresh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fresh takes one to the chin there.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fresh or perhaps it was just good defense by Rram, which made it look bad.
Fresh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Fresh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fresh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fresh slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Fresh tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rram throws a series of punches but Fresh moves out of range.
Nice shot by Rram.
Fresh misses with a body shot.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Rram as Fresh shoots in.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fresh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rram thinking.
Thor Fresh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yajson Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fresh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fresh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fresh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rram checks it well.
Yajson Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fresh on the side of the head.
Rram lands with a straight right. Fresh didn't see that one coming.
Fresh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rram defends well and Fresh ends up having to push Rram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fresh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yajson Rram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rram, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yajson Rram!
Our winner, Yajson Rram, 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 Paul Sight (ranked 1146 p4p, 2459 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 165 p4p, 334 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurtev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sight is looking to stand up but Kurtev isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurtev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurtev trying to control but Sight is working from the bottom.
Kurtev connects with a couple of short punches.
Kurtev prevents Sight from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sight trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Sight keeps moving.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev landing with the ground and pound.
Kurtev content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev stops Sight from standing up.
Kurtev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurtev stands up from Sight's guard - Kurtev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sight throws a series of punches but Kurtev moves out of range.
Sight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Sight lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Sight as Kurtev shoots in.
Krisko Kurtev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sight throws a hook to the side of Kurtev's head but Kurtev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtev dives in for a single leg takedown but Sight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paul Sight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Sight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kurtev dives in for a single leg takedown but Sight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sight misses with the combination.
Kurtev closes the distance and clinches.
Kurtev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sight to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurtev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sight's efforts to push away.
Sight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtev wants a takedown.
Kurtev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kurtev tightening his grip on Sight, looking for the choke.
Sight wants to get back to his feet.
Sight manages to escape to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurtev wants to clinch up but Sight keeps it at a distance.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sight misses with a hook. Kurtev ducked under it nicely.
Paul Sight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Sight shows good takedown defense.
Sight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurtev momentarily.
Sight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurtev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sight manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kurtev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sight tries to circle away but Kurtev has him pinned against the cage.
Kurtev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Sight manages to get underhooks.
Kurtev pulls guard effortlessly.
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurtev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurtev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kurtev is proving hard to escape from.
Kurtev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurtev has his foot on Sight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sight works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurtev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sight is one step ahead there.
Kurtev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kurtev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sight wanted to stand there but Kurtev had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sight 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.
Kurtev dives in and scores a takedown into Sight's guard.
Kurtev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sight is keeping the position for now.
Kurtev won't allow Sight to get back to his feet.
Kurtev landing some decent shots from guard.
Sight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurtev.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses.
Krisko Kurtev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Sight keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurtev lands a couple of digs.
Kurtev controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev stands up over Sight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurtev is controlling him.
Sight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurtev connects with a couple of short punches.
Sight wants to get back to his feet but Kurtev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kurtev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev works over Sight with some ground and pound from guard.
Sight keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
Kurtev pushing down on Sight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kurtev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sight defending well though.
Sight wants to get back to his feet.
Kurtev wants to free his trapped foot but Sight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurtev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sight's head.
Kurtev working the head and body with strikes.
Kurtev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurtev drops an elbow to the side of Sight's head.
Ground and pound from Kurtev.
Kurtev stops Sight from getting back to his feet.
Kurtev throwing shots but Sight is blocking nicely.
Kurtev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sight is rocked!
Kurtev is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sight is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kurtev fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sight from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kurtev! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
Krisko Kurtev 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 492 p4p, 1374 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 69 p4p, 154 weight class). Shamrock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Gay G has chosen Down 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Gay G tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Gay G ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gay G ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Gay G is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock moves out of range as Gay G strikes.
Nice cross by Gay G.
Gay G thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gay G 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.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gay G dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Gay G's head and hops out.
Gay G is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Gay G.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Gay G.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Gay G.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Gay G throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Gay G lands.
Shamrock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Gay G throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gay G misses the target.
A low kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Gay G.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Gay G knows he should have avoided that one.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gay G backwards.
Gay G is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gay G backwards.
Gay G is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock gets through Gay G's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a big right hand that drops Gay G! The killer instinct kicks in and Shamrock finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shamrock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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pop
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