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OFK 77 - Jackson Vs Pinochet PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor McNuggets (ranked 5677 p4p, 5913 weight class) and Test Four (ranked 625 p4p, 639 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McNuggets might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hypnotize- Biggie Smalls. Conor McNuggets had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor McNuggets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Four!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McNuggets looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conor McNuggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNuggets misses the body punch
enabling Four to counter with a crisp jab.
McNuggets misses with a combination
and Four connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from McNuggets misses.
McNuggets takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Four with a nice cross.
McNuggets lands a left and a right that send Four crashing to the mat, dazed. McNuggets thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Test Four has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Four slips a jab and a cross from McNuggets.
Four connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Four scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McNuggets misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets misses with a wild combination.
Four throws out a counter right but McNuggets avoids it with no problem.
Four lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Four ducks under a wild hook from McNuggets.
Four avoids the body shot from McNuggets.
McNuggets works over Four's head and body with a nice combination.
McNuggets walks into a stiff left hand from Four.
Four lands a nice shot to the body.
McNuggets swings for the body but Four moves out of range.
Four is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNuggets had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Four lands a jab to McNuggets's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for McNuggets, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNuggets throws a right hand that misses
and Four counters with a stiff right hand.
Four cracks McNuggets with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Four has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McNuggets to stand back up!
 McNuggets is rocked!
Four lands a big right hook! McNuggets looks hurt but is still standing! Four lands a left jab and another right hook! This time McNuggets falls down and Four dives in with a huge hammer fist! McNuggets's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Four runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Test Four!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brockington (ranked 3897 p4p, 23811 weight class) and Jure Jez (ranked 499 p4p, 762 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jure Jez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jez rushes Brockington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brockington blocks a head kick by Jez.
Jez swinging wildly here.
Brockington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like Kevin Brockington has been cut.
Jez forces Brockington back against the cage and clinches.
Brockington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brockington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brockington goes for a takedown attempt but Jez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jez misses with a head kick.
Jure Jez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brockington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez tries to bench press Brockington off him but Brockington keeps the position.
Brockington goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brockington's guard! Nice work there by Jez!
Jez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brockington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jez tries to stand but Brockington is controlling from the bottom.
Jez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brockington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jez defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brockington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jez is one step ahead there.
Jez tries to stand but Brockington is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington is looking for a triangle but Jez pushes his legs off easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jez wants to stand but Brockington is controlling his posture from full 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.
Brockington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jez tries to stand but Brockington is controlling from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brockington is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brockington trying to control but Jez is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Jez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Brockington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jez gets a clinch.
Brockington manages to break the clinch.
Jez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brockington.
Jez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jez decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jez keeping full guard, as Brockington tries to pass.
Brockington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brockington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez wants to stand up but Brockington is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jez wants to stand up but Brockington is controlling him.
Brockington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jez wants to stand up but Brockington is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jez is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brockington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockington can't get the takedown.
That's two 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.
Brockington wants to take the fight to the mat but Jez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brockington has Jez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brockington has Jez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jez avoids the elbow strike from Brockington, against the cage.
Jez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brockington has a takedown stuffed.
Jez throws a head kick but Brockington moves out of range.
Brockington avoids the head kick by Jez.
Brockington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Brockington with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brockington checks it well.
Brockington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jez misses with a kick to the body.
Kevin Brockington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Jez. No joy for Brockington on that attempt.
Jez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brockington.
Jez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brockington if he has to take too many more of those.
Jure Jez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jez throws a head kick that misses.
Jez throws a lazy head kick
and Brockington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brockington won't allow Jez to get back to his feet.
Brockington throws an elbow that misses. Jez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockington's guard. Nice move by Jez!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockington trying to control the position here.
Brockington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brockington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Jez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Brockington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Brockington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Jez does no damage.
Jez is looking to land body kicks.
Brockington attempts a counter takedown but Jez avoids it well and moves away.
Jez throws a leg kick
and Brockington counters with a takedown into side control.
Brockington tries for a kimura but Jez is defending well.
Brockington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington swings around for an armbar but Jez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brockington's guard.
Jez wants to stand but Brockington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez stands up and waves to Brockington to follow him.
Jez misses with a head kick.
Brockington slips a jab and a cross from Jez.
Brockington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brockington sprawls well initially but Jez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brockington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brockington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brockington trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brockington!
Brockington tries to reverse the position but Jez maintains control.
Brockington tries to hold on but Jez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington holds on for dear life, controlling Jez's posture momentarily.
Jez controlling the position easily from mount.
Jure Jez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brockington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brockington is trying is best to control the position here.
Jez tries to stand and escape but Brockington is controlling the position.
Brockington is looking to control Jez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brockington avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brockington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brockington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jez pinned against the cage. Jez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jez loads up on a big right hand but Brockington slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Brockington with that takedown attempt.
Kevin Brockington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jez showed some decent athleticism there.
Brockington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jez is on him like a limpet, forcing Brockington back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Brockington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders 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... Jure Jez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Stone (ranked 3453 p4p, 6292 weight class) and George Fughead (ranked 462 p4p, 708 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as George Fughead enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Fughead!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fughead's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone lands a couple of digs.
Stone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Power Plant MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Fughead wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Stone's hips, looking to push off. But Stone grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Fughead screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Brett Stone!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brett Stone made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 1666 p4p, 6849 weight class) and Jonny Jones (ranked 238 p4p, 700 weight class). Alex Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonny Jones's chin.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alex Jones has managed to clinch.
Alex Jones has hold of one of Jonny Jones's legs. Jonny Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Alex Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jonny Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Alex Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alex Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Alex Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
 Jonny Jones is rocked!
Alex Jones lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jonny Jones quite badly. Jonny Jones pulls Alex Jones in close trying to recover. Alex Jones postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jonny Jones on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jonny Jones doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Jones!
Jonny Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to say: thaks for the opportunity iron wolf and it wasnt my night.I be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caspian Tennessen (ranked 1709 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 247 p4p, 427 weight class). Tennessen comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Warriors of the World. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tennessen but Tennessen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tennessen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tennessen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Claw shoots in and gets a takedown into Tennessen's guard.
Tennessen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claw is one step ahead there.
Claw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tennessen trying to keep a closed guard but Claw is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw wants to pass the guard but Tennessen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tennessen working for a triangle but Claw defends it easily.
Tennessen keeping moving, preventing Claw from controlling successfully.
Tennessen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claw defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw stands and throws Tennessen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Claw tries for a kimura but Tennessen is defending well.
Tennessen is looking to reverse the position.
Claw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Claw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Claw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tennessen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tennessen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Claw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Claw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Claw is working for a kimura but Tennessen is defending it quite comfortably.
Claw is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tennessen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chief Claw!
A victorious Chief Claw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hilly (ranked 1473 p4p, 3618 weight class) and Fedor Emperor (ranked 196 p4p, 457 weight class). Hilly's entrance music is Gary Moore - Whiskey in the Jar (Tribute to Phil Lynott) [HQ] [9/10]. A fine choice. Emperor has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Bill Hilly could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fedor Emperor's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Hilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hilly clobbers Emperor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emperor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emperor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hilly misses with a series of wild punches.
Emperor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hilly misses with a wild body shot.
Hilly misses with a body shot.
Hilly misses with a two punch combination.
Emperor slips a straight right by Hilly.
Hilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Emperor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emperor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Hilly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilly cracks Emperor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Hilly.
It seemed like Emperor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hilly tries to move into range but Emperor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emperor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hilly loads up on a big right hand but Emperor slips the punch.
Hilly missing with a left hand there. Emperor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emperor walks into a straight right hand from Hilly.
Emperor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
Hilly lands the left hand.
Emperor is rocked!
Hilly drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Emperor right on the button. Emperor goes down! Hilly follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hilly gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Hilly!
An out of breath Bill Hilly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 1733 p4p, 2716 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 250 p4p, 369 weight class). Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music. Paul Sight has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnisto swings widly with a right hand
and Sight counters with a series of strikes. Runnisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sight misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sight on the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a jab to Sight's midsection.
Sight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sight cracks Runnisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sight misses the jab.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Sight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Nice straight punches there by Runnisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sight was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Sloppy strikes from Sight. Those never looked like landing.
Sight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.
Sight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Runnisto can pounce on him.
Sight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sight lands with an uppercut that bounces Runnisto off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight works Runnisto's body with a nice hook.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Runnisto catches Sight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Runnisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sight misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sight misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sight.
Runnisto cracks Sight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Sight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sight works over Runnisto's head and body with a nice combination.
Sight moves out of range of the strikes.
Sight misses the jab.
Sight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Sight misses with a hook.
Sight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Sight moved out of range.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sight.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Sight ducked under it nicely.
Sight misses with a hook.
Runnisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul Sight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sight's corner calls for a 1-2. Sight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sight misses.
Runnisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sight throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Sight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sight misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Runnisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runnisto.
Sight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sight misses with a series of wild punches.
Sight misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto throws a hook but Sight blocks it.
Sight moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto throws a jab when Sight was well out of range.
Sight tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sight misses with a body shot
and Runnisto counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sight cracks Runnisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sight checks a leg kick nicely.
Runnisto feints and then cracks Sight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sight down.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Sight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A clash of legs there as Sight blocks the low kick.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Sight's head but Sight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Sight ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Sight. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Sight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto misses with a hook. Sight ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runnisto defending well as Sight loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Sight avoids it with no problem.
Sight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runnisto scores with a body shot.
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 Paul Sight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sight throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Sight misses with a few strikes there.
Sight misses with a left hand
and Runnisto counters with a thumping low kick.
Sight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sight blocks a head kick by Runnisto.
Sight misses with a few strikes there.
Sight connects with a leg kick.
Sight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Sight is looking to counter punch.
Sight misses with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a nice body shot.
Runnisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Sight throws a nice looking combination but Runnisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sight tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Sight checks it.
Runnisto works Sight's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Sight misses with a hook.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Sight avoids it with no problem.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Sight.
Sight throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Nice body kick from Sight.
Paul Sight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runnisto scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Sight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Runnisto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Runnisto counters with a good low kick that Sight was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Sight.
Runnisto lands a head kick. Sight smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Sight's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto takes a swing at Sight's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
As Runnisto looks to move away, Sight throws a big counter combo but Runnisto just gets out of the way.
Sight throws a right and a left that Runnisto avoids nicely.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sight doesn't seem bothered though.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sight.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sight in his tracks.
Runnisto with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runnisto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sight misses the shot to the body.
Paul Sight is winning the standup battle so far.
Sight throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Sight looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sight was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Sight shakes it off.
Runnisto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sight defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sight throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Sight throws a nice looking combination but Runnisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runnisto slips a jab and a cross from Sight.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Sight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Sight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto has Sight up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runnisto is working Sight over against the cage.
Sight wants to break free but Runnisto has control.
A body shot lands from Runnisto.
Sight tries to break free but Runnisto pushes him back against the cage.
Runnisto lands a nice uppercut.
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto moves out of range as Sight throws a body kick.
Sight misses with the combination.
Sight misses with an uppercut.
Sight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sight missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Sight throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Sight blocks a head kick by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sight scores with a jab.
Sight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sight moves away.
Sight blocks the body kick.
Sight scores with a jab.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Sight is out of range.
Runnisto works Sight's body with a nice hook.
Sight takes one to the chin there.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Sight ducks down to avoid it.
Sight throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Sight misses with a body shot.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sight.
Sight missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sight lands a jab to the head.
Sight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sight.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Sight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sight moves out of range of the strikes.
Sight gets tackled into the cage by Runnisto. Runnisto maintains the clinch.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runnisto as Sight tries to tie him up.
Sight has had enough of the clinch but Runnisto keeps him there for the moment.
Runnisto pushes Sight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runnisto has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runnisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but Runnisto has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Runnisto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Runnisto.
A right hand to the body from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runnisto stalling.
Sight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runnisto has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Runnisto as the two fighters clinch.
Sight working hard to break the clinch.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but Runnisto has double underhooks.
Runnisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sight is trying to push Runnisto away but Runnisto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto lands with a right to the head.
Sight tries to break free but Runnisto pushes him back against the cage.
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Runnisto.
Sight is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto drops Sight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sight! Runnisto dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Barnes (ranked 1384 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 208 p4p, 327 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mendy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendy moves away.
Mendy clinches up against the cage.
Barnes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnes manages to end up in side control.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mendy parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mendy to escape.
Barnes wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes trying to control the action but Mendy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mendy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mendy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnes controls the position from side control.
Mendy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Mendy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendy wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Mendy is keeping the position.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendy clinches.
Mendy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mendy wants the takedown. Barnes is fighting it off but Mendy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnes's guard against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Mendy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendy is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it.
Barnes trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that round.
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.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Mendy avoids them all with ease.
Mendy drives through with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendy's guard.
Mendy wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Mendy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Mendy's hands, connecting with Mendy's forehead.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mendy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes is keen to just control but Mendy is a slippery customer.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendy gets full guard.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendy can do to turn this around?
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes postures up in Mendy's guard and throws a big left but Mendy blocks it.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Barnes stops Mendy from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Mendy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mendy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Even with his hooks in, Barnes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Don Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes wants to control but Mendy manages to buck him off and is now in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Mendy!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pierre Ragout Mendy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes works over Mendy's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendy fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Mendy's ribs.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Don Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Mendy closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Mendy pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendy pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes has picked Mendy up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mendy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Barnes manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throwing strikes here but Mendy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Barnes working the ground and pound effectively.
Barnes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barnes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mendy blocking the ground and pound.
Mendy blocking the ground and pound.
Barnes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mendy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendy wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy is trying to stand up.
Barnes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mendy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Barnes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped 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!
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
Barnes throwing strikes here but Mendy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mendy really wants to buck Barnes off and get back to his feet.
Mendy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Barnes's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Barnes!
Don Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donte Billings (ranked 1563 p4p, 1154 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 226 p4p, 164 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donte Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings throws a lazy right hand but Kurtev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krisko Kurtev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billings tries to keep at a distance but Kurtev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Billings wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurtev has him pressed against the cage.
Kurtev goes for a takedown attempt but Billings pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown. Billings tries to sprawl out of it but Kurtev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Billings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Billings sprawls well. Billings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet.
Donte Billings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Billings moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurtev checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings gets caught flat footed, as Kurtev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Billings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurtev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings trying to control the position.
Kurtev with a nice head shot there.
It looks like Donte Billings has been cut.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Billings keeps moving.
Kurtev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billings is trying to keep Kurtev in close.
Billings can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurtev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Billings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurtev on the ground.
Billings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurtev pulls his head out easily.
Kurtev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kurtev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Billings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurtev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Billings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurtev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billings defending well though.
Kurtev 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.
Billings is rocked!
Billings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kurtev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Billings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurtev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kurtev lands a big elbow - Billings is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kurtev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
A very excited looking Krisko Kurtev 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.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 1532 p4p, 766 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 205 p4p, 113 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Come As You Are - Nirvana. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pinochet's choice of entrance music: I Need a Pinochet. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Pinochet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinochet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinochet misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Pinochet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet is stalling here.
Pinochet misses with a punch to the body.
Pinochet struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Pinochet just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Pinochet is struggling to control the position.
Pinochet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short body shot lands from Pinochet as the two fighters clinch.
Pinochet tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinochet after a bit of a struggle.
Pinochet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson has hold of one of Pinochet's legs. Pinochet is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinochet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinochet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinochet keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Pinochet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinochet is on top in guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Pinochet tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Pinochet is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinochet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson has his foot on Pinochet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinochet works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson has his foot on Pinochet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinochet works his way back into a safe position though.
Pinochet is stalling in the full guard.
Pinochet postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinochet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
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.
Pinochet is looking to clinch.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Pinochet avoids it well and moves away.
Pinochet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pinochet.
Pinochet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson catches Pinochet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinochet sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Pinochet wants to get back to full guard.
Pinochet is looking to escape.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinochet is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinochet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinochet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinochet wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pinochet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinochet's guard.
Pinochet is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Pinochet defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinochet is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinochet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinochet is looking to escape.
Pinochet is looking to improve his position.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinochet wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
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.
Pinochet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Pinochet is keeping the position.
Jackson stops Pinochet from standing up.
Pinochet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Pinochet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Pinochet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Pinochet avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
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!
Pinochet thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinochet working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Pinochet tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Pinochet is working away.
Pinochet is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson prevents Pinochet from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet is trying to get back to full guard.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Pinochet is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet wants to get back to his feet.
Pinochet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinochet swivels and escapes.
Pinochet tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Pinochet sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinochet kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Augusto Pinochet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinochet misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pinochet working a defensive guard here.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Pinochet keeps moving.
Pinochet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinochet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Pinochet keeps moving.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Pinochet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinochet swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
As Pinochet tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Pinochet manages to avoid the attempt.
Pinochet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinochet looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Pinochet swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pinochet manages to circle out of the way.
Pinochet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinochet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinochet misses with the body kick
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Pinochet defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Augusto Pinochet.
I think Pinochet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Pinochet!
In his post fight interview, Augusto Pinochet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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