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OFK 84 - Naulakko Vs Bagwis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Andersson (ranked 24490 p4p, 20522 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 488 p4p, 533 weight class). Alexander Andersson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willshire has closed the distance and engaged Andersson in a clinch.
Willshire just leaning against Andersson, taking a breather.
Willshire is trying to trip Andersson. He has hold of a leg but Andersson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Willshire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Willshire trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Willshire tries to pass.
Willshire working some strikes from top position.
Willshire throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Willshire is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson kicks Willshire off and gets to his feet.
Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into Willshire's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Willshire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Willshire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Willshire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
Willshire trying to strike off his back.
Willshire pulls Andersson in close to his closed guard and prevents Andersson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Willshire has wrist control.
Willshire wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Willshire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Willshire is working an open guard so Andersson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Willshire closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Willshire breaks from the clinch.
Andersson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willshire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willshire has momentary wrist control but Andersson slips an elbow through the middle.
Willshire wants to stand up but Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Willshire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Willshire keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willshire looking to score a takedown here. Andersson is defending well but Willshire drives through and ends up in Andersson's guard.
Andersson has his foot on Willshire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willshire works his way back into a safe position though.
Willshire throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Willshire off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Willshire misses the shot to the body.
Willshire punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Willshire is defended easily by Andersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson connects with a right hand. Willshire shakes it off.
Willshire cracks Andersson with a good jab.
Andersson throws a combination. Willshire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willshire clinches.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Andersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Willshire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willshire instigates a clinch.
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 Alexander Andersson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willshire instigates a clinch.
Willshire is struggling to control the position.
Willshire breaks from the clinch.
Willshire clinches up with Andersson and pushes him back against the cage.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Willshire.
Willshire taking a breather.
Willshire is pushing Andersson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Willshire's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Willshire counters by moving into the clinch.
Andersson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andersson thows a huge punch but Willshire dodges it nicely.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Willshire won't allow it.
Willshire is looking to improve his position.
Willshire is trying to stand back up but Andersson is controlling him
Willshire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson stops Willshire from getting back to his feet.
Willshire tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Willshire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Andersson is on him like a limpet, forcing Willshire back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willshire is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Willshire has Andersson pushed against the cage.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Willshire dodges the punch combination from Andersson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willshire forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.
Andersson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willshire wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
Willshire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Willshire keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Willshire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Willshire keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson gets to his feet - Willshire follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab from Andersson.
Willshire swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Willshire gets a double leg takedown into Andersson's guard.
Willshire working some strikes from top position.
Andersson is controlling Willshire's posture.
Willshire passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Willshire working Andersson over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willshire seems to be looking for submissions.
Willshire throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andersson to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perdue Willshire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Willshire moves into the clinch.
Andersson wants the takedown. Willshire is fighting it off but Andersson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Willshire's guard against the cage.
Willshire has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Andersson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Willshire gets a double leg takedown into Andersson's guard.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willshire.
Alexander Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willshire working some strikes from top position.
Willshire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willshire throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Willshire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andersson.
Willshire wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire looks to move to half guard but instead Andersson has passed into mount! Damn!
Willshire wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Andersson.
Andersson avoids the attempt from Willshire to control.
Willshire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andersson lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Andersson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Willshire gets back to half guard.
Andersson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Willshire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Willshire has his hands clasped together around Andersson's back. He's all about the action.
Andersson stops Willshire from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willshire wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Willshire is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willshire avoid being mounted?
Andersson 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.
Willshire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson covering up well under a series of strikes from Willshire.
Willshire is punishing Andersson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Willshire looking for the choke from the back.
Willshire is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Andersson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Willshire cracks Andersson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Andersson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Andersson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Willshire looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Andersson just trying to survive but Willshire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Willshire lands a shot to the body.
Andersson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Willshire's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perdue Willshire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Willshire 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perdue Willshire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 3627 p4p, 6327 weight class) and Big Mouth (ranked 341 p4p, 458 weight class). Mouth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dominick . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth moves to clinch but Valentine breaks away
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mouth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mouth moves to clinch but Valentine breaks away
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
 Mouth is rocked!
Mouth throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine rattles Mouth with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mouth tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Valentine dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mouth stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine!
Big Mouth was interviewed post fight and said 'A big thanks on Odense MMA - Fight Or Die for the offer to fight here tonight, I'll be back much better as tonight, sorry, but tonight my opponent was better as myself. I need to gain more experience !
I will come back to do better as tonight !'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 2953 p4p, 5478 weight class) and Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 392 p4p, 609 weight class). Pierre Ragout Mendy 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatsuya Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kimura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kimura lands in his opponent's guard.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendy is keeping the position for now.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Mendy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mendy is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy gets full guard.
Mendy managing to control the position.
Mendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura stands and throws Mendy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendy tries to escape but Kimura is in control.
Kimura working away.
Mendy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mendy gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendy is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy trying to control here.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Mendy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendy manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Mendy's guard.
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Mendy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendy manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Mendy's guard.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Mendy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendy is on top in guard.
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendy defends well.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Mendy working some strikes from top position.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendy distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Kimura's brow.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy 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.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Kimura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kimura.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendy scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face as Mendy controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kimura down.
Mendy lands a few punches from side control.
Mendy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kimura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Mendy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendy's elbow.
Mendy has picked Kimura up - he's going for a ride! Mendy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy working Kimura over with strikes.
Kimura is rocked!
Mendy winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kimura is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mendy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mendy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendy landing punches.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy with the ground and pound from mount.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Mendy is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kimura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Mendy has control of the leg.
Kimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Mendy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendy working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendy is working Kimura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mendy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kimura down.
Kimura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendy is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Mendy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Mendy working Kimura over with strikes.
Kimura is in trouble now - Mendy has advanced to mount!
Mendy raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy lands a heavy elbow.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy landing strikes from the mount and Kimura is in trouble!
Mendy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendy working Kimura over with strikes here.
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!
Mendy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mendy landing strikes from the mount.
Mendy wants to finish this one by submission but Kimura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendy.
Mendy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kimura?
Mendy lands a big shot to the head and Kimura winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Barnes (ranked 1333 p4p, 5357 weight class) and Kevin Brockington (ranked 208 p4p, 596 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by We Want The Funk. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derrick Barnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brockington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brockington to the mat! Brockington manages to get full guard.
Brockington is looking to stand back up but Barnes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brockington.
Brockington pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a strike but Brockington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brockington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brockington wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Brockington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brockington is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Brockington stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes .
Brockington is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Brockington wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Brockington stands and throws Barnes 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Brockington keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes regains half guard, as Brockington was trying to land strikes.
Barnes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brockington jumps into side control!
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brockington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brockington's back!
Barnes scores with punches to the body.
Barnes cracks Brockington with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Brockington from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Brockington turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Brockington stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes .
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brockington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brockington, into his guard.
Barnes stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Brockington has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Barnes manages to get his head free but now Brockington has transitioned to an armbar! Barnes grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Brockington! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Brockington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Barnes (ranked 1072 p4p, 1506 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 167 p4p, 233 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Don Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Jones looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Jones avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones tries to clinch
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Barnes.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Barnes didn't expect that.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Barnes is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones wants to clinch.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Don Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Barnes catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Jones.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Barnes moves away from the strike by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Don Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Barnes controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Barnes.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Jones.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Barnes stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It looks like Barnes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barnes takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Barnes with a hook.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alex Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Barnes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Don Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!
Don Barnes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 815 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Miguel Harper (ranked 94 p4p, 125 weight class). Kasamsun comes to the cage accompanied by Train With No Love - Andre Nickatina. Harper is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Al Compás De Mi Caballo. 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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Harper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Harper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasamsun walks into a jab.
Harper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harper moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasamsun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miguel Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasamsun.
Nice shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harper counters with a straight right hand.
Harper connects with a right hand. Kasamsun shakes it off.
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!
Harper lands a nice shot that snaps Kasamsun's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harper.
Harper scores with a jab to the head.
Harper shoots in and bounces Kasamsun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kasamsun wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kasamsun did well to prevent Harper getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun pushes Harper off looking to stand but Harper dives back in and keeps control.
Harper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kasamsun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kasamsun is looking to escape.
Harper misses with a head shot. Kasamsun uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kasamsun seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kasamsun pulls Harper in close to his closed guard and prevents Harper from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Harper trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harper punishes Kasamsun's body with a nice straight punch.
Harper works Kasamsun's body with a nice hook.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Harper blocks it.
Harper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasamsun.
Harper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harper works Kasamsun's body with a nice hook.
Harper scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Harper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Harper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kasamsun to score with a decent uppercut.
Kasamsun misses with a wild body shot.
Harper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kasamsun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Harper scores with a hook to the body. Kasamsun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasamsun lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Harper loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Harper tests Kasamsun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper lands a slapping body shot.
Harper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kasamsun counter with a right hand.
Harper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harper.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harper.
Harper has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kasamsun blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun throws the left hand but Harper avoids the punch easily.
Harper sizes up Kasamsun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harper misses with a looping left.
Kasamsun throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasamsun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Kasamsun misses.
Harper works Kasamsun's body with a nice hook.
Harper's corner calls for a 1-2. Harper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harper moves away.
As Kasamsun backs off Harper throws a huge counter combo but Kasamsun manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Harper does it's job there.
Irong Kasamsun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kasamsun connects with a right hand. Harper shakes it off.
Harper thuds his right hand into Kasamsun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasamsun. Kasamsun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harper connects with a body shot that sends Kasamsun's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Harper.
Kasamsun jabs Harper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Harper misses the target.
Harper scores with a jab to the jaw of 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!
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kasamsun digs a good hook to Harper's body.
Harper lands a nice hook to Kasamsun's body. Kasamsun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harper cracks Kasamsun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harper connects with a body shot.
Harper loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Kasamsun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun throws an off balance right hand
and Harper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harper throws a good cross that connects.
Kasamsun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab.
Harper slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
Harper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harper lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Harper ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Harper misses.
Harper slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Harper slips under a jab.
Harper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kasamsun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasamsun misses the target.
Harper swings for the body but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Harper throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Harper.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Harper moved out of range nicely.
Harper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Harper looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Harper staying out of range there.
Kasamsun tries to close the distance and clinch but Harper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kasamsun on the side of the head.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harper scores with a decent looking hook.
Harper avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Irong Kasamsun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Kasamsun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harper dives in for a single leg takedown but Kasamsun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harper slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
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!
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Harper.
Harper jabs at Kasamsun's body.
A slow jab from Harper misses its intended target.
Kasamsun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harper connects with a body shot.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasamsuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kasamsun tries to clinch but Harper moves out of range.
A cross from Harper lands.
Kasamsun blocks a jab.
Harper lands a head shot.
Harper swings for the body but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Harper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Harper misses.
Harper misses with an uppercut. Kasamsun saw that one coming.
Kasamsun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Kasamsun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harper doesn't seem phased though.
Kasamsun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harper cracks Kasamsun with a good jab.
Kasamsun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harper.
Kasamsun scores with a body shot.
Harper lands a jab to Kasamsun's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Harper!
A victorious Miguel Harper 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Tripp (ranked 351 p4p, 2972 weight class) and Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 54 p4p, 396 weight class). Ferreira-Alves has chosen The Mountain - Jucifer as his entrance music. 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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Tripp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripp is looking to land body kicks.
Ferreira-Alves with the counter takedown but Tripp avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira-Alves moves out of range as Tripp strikes.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tests Tripp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tripp.
Tripp staying out of range there.
Ferreira-Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tripp working aggressively here.
Ferreira-Alves working aggressively here.
Ferreira-Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Tripp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tripp.
Tripp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferreira-Alves backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Tripp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreira-Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Tripp pushes Ferreira-Alves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tripp.
A head punch on the inside from Tripp fails to land.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Tripp blocks with his arms.
Ferreira-Alves working aggressively here.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira-Alves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tripp walks away with a smile on his face. Ferreira-Alves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira-Alves throws a leg kick
and Tripp counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferreira-Alves shrugs it off.
Ferreira-Alves blocks the body kick.
Tripp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira-Alves had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tripp scores with a jab to the head.
Tripp lands a head kick. Ferreira-Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Tripp lands with a good body shot.
Tripp missing with a left hand there. Ferreira-Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tripp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira-Alves. That did some damage!
Tripp throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira-Alves moves away and avoids it.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira-Alves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tripp.
Tripp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira-Alves throws out the jab.
Tripp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Ferreira-Alves catches Tripp right on the button with a cross.
Ferreira-Alves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a left hand but Tripp moved out of range nicely.
Tripp throws a chopping leg kick but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferreira-Alves forces Tripp back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tripps head.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Tripp as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tripp tries to throw a body punch but Ferreira-Alves avoids it by throwing Tripp back against the cage.
Tripp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tripp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tripp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves stalling in the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves tries to stall but Tripp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tripp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Ferreira-Alves to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira-Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp tries to work over Ferreira-Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Tripp.
A right hook to the body lands for Tripp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tripp blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Tripp controls the action.
Tripp is working Ferreira-Alves over against the cage.
Tripp cracks Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot.
Ferreira-Alves blocks an uppercut.
Tripp misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to stall.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Tripp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tripp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 CJ Tripp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab when Tripp was well out of range.
Tripp throwing a counter right hand but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Tripp is looking to slow Ferreira-Alves down with leg kicks.
Tripp checks a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
Tripp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira-Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tripp kicks Ferreira-Alves off and gets back to his feet.
Ferreira-Alves looks to throw the jab but Tripp is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripp connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a right hand that misses
letting Tripp counter with a right hand.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tripp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira-Alves misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira-Alves. That did some damage!
Tripp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body kick there by Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Tripp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Tripp's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
CJ Tripp is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Tripp as he connects with a hook.
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves needs to keep his hands up - Tripp had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Ferreira-Alves misses.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick as Tripp jumps back.
Tripp looks for the body kick but Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick nicely.
Tripp throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tripp. That's going to slow Ferreira-Alves down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves throws a front kick aimed at Tripp's knee but Tripp avoids it well.
CJ Tripp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a looping left.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the body shot from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Tripp's shoulder, as Tripp tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
It looked like Tripp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tripp throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves darts in trying to clinch
and Tripp counters with a nice body shot.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Tripp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tripp is looking to land body kicks.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tripp defends it well.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a body kick but Tripp moved away.
Ferreira-Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira-Alves thuds his right hand into Tripp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Tripp.
A swing and a miss from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves moves out of range of the body kick from Tripp.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a leg kick.
Tripp throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira-Alves avoids it.
Tripp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira-Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves missing with a left hand there. Tripp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira-Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tripp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tripp scores with a one two! Ferreira-Alves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
Tripp moves out of range of the strikes.
Tripp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Tripp throws a body punch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ferreira-Alves misses its intended target.
Ferreira-Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferreira-Alves swings widly with a right hand
and Tripp counters with a body kick that stops Ferreira-Alves in his tracks momentarily.
Tripp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tripp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tripp scores with a head kick. Ferreira-Alves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tripp lands a right hook to the body.
Tripp needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira-Alves had a free shot at his head there.
Ferreira-Alves looks for the body kick but Tripp saw that one coming.
Ferreira-Alves throws a good cross that connects.
Ferreira-Alves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Tripp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferreira-Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tripp misses with a body punch
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tripp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tripp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira-Alves on the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tripp counters with a straight right hand.
Tripp misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferreira-Alves lands with an uppercut that bounces Tripp off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Ferreira-Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tripp scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferreira-Alves walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp checks a leg kick.
Tripp misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves walks into a straight right hand from Tripp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferreira-Alves in the body.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice hook to Tripp's body. Tripp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira-Alves throws a series of punches but Tripp avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira-Alves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Ferreira-Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tripp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a shot from downtown. Tripp moves away and avoids it.
Tripp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tripp throws a shot to the body.
Tripp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tripp lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Tripp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferreira-Alves doesn't seem phased though.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tripp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferreira-Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Ferreira-Alves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into Tripp's ribs.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Tripp.
Tripp ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tripp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tripp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tripp cracks Ferreira-Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tripp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferreira-Alves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripp. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves throws a leg kick but Tripp moved away.
Ferreira-Alves lunges at Tripp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tripp's hand.
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Tripp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tripp throws out a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and Tripp only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp connects with a solid leg kick.
Tripp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tripp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Tripp circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripp. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tripp cracks Ferreira-Alves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferreira-Alves takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Tripp.
Crunch! Tripp slams his shin into Ferreira-Alves's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Tripp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira-Alves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves rushes Tripp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
CJ Tripp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Tripp avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tripp as Ferreira-Alves tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Ferreira-Alves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira-Alves gets through Tripp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira-Alves blocks an uppercut.
Tripp lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves blocks an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Tripp avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Tripp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tripp, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Tripp!
An out of breath CJ Tripp 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yajson Rram (ranked 526 p4p, 1305 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 64 p4p, 144 weight class). Rram's entrance music is Overhaul. A fine choice. Gay G is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Down. Yajson Rram could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to J Gay G's chin.
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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 18 - 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 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gay G scores with a takedown into Rram's guard.
Gay G throwing strikes from guard but Rram blocks nicely.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Gay G has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gay G throws an elbow that misses. Rram uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gay G's guard. Nice move by Rram!
Gay G looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay G is retaining full guard.
Gay G seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G is continuing to stall.
Rram would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gay G has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rram trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.
Rram preventing the sweep.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram is stalling in the full guard.
Rram stopping the sweep attempt from Gay G.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rram is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rram swings for the body but Gay G moves out of range.
Gay G throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Gay G loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Gay G throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gay G throws a big shot that misses.
Gay G tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram thuds his right hand into Gay G's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Gay G shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gay G's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gay G swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Gay G thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gay G throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yajson Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gay G.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gay G.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gay G moves away.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gay G is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Gay G works Rram's body with a nice hook.
Gay G sizes up Rram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Gay G avoids the body shot from Rram.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Gay G shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gay G's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gay G fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rram lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram digs a good body shot into Gay G's ribs.
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Gay G slips the punch.
Gay G fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yajson Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Gay G.
Gay G moves away from the strike by Rram.
Gay G changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gay G throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rram avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Gay G misses with a looping left.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay G with a jab.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gay G moves away.
Gay G with the counter takedown but Rram avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Gay G misses its intended target.
Rram blocks a head kick by Gay G.
A swing and a miss from Gay G.
Gay G just misses with a punch to the body.
Gay G waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Gay G swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
A left lands for Rram.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Gay G was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gay G avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rram catches Gay G with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rram slips a jab from Gay G.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Rram dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay G slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gay G.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Gay G takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Gay G throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gay G has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gay G looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gay G.
Gay G shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rram but Rram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gay G keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gay G changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gay G can do to turn this around?
Rram is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
A lazy left from Gay G finds it's target.
Nice shot by Rram.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G throws a jab when Rram was well out of range.
Rram throws an overhand right that lands on Gay G's shoulder, as Gay G tries to avoid the shot.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay G takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gay G is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rram lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gay G. Rram pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yajson Rram!
A victorious Yajson Rram 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 Pertti Naulakko (ranked 135 p4p, 389 weight class) and Huwan Bagwis (ranked 23 p4p, 66 weight class). Pertti Naulakko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Naulakko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huwan Bagwis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bagwis.
Naulakko misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bagwis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagwis lands a nice hook to Naulakko's body. Naulakko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bagwis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagwis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naulakko manages to avoid it.
Bagwis avoids the body shot from Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a wild body shot.
Naulakko throws a body punch but Bagwis moves out of range.
It seemed like Bagwis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Naulakko misses with a straight right.
Bagwis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bagwis misses.
Naulakko misses with a body shot.
Naulakko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naulakko.
Bagwis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulakko slips a straight right by Bagwis.
Naulakko misses with a left hand
and Bagwis counters with a nice uppercut.
Naulakko lands a nice hook to Bagwis's body. Bagwis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwis moves away.
Naulakko throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Naulakko.
Bagwis staying out of range there.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwis moves away.
Naulakko is looking to wear down Bagwis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bagwis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagwis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bagwis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Naulakko scores with a jab. Bagwis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko takes a swing at Bagwis's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Naulakko misses.
Bagwis is looking for the big counter here.
Naulakko throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bagwis counter with a right hand.
Naulakko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Naulakko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naulakko looks to land a left hand but Bagwis moved out of range nicely.
Bagwis misses with a straight right.
Naulakko misses with a right hand
and Bagwis counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Bagwis does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Naulakko.
Naulakko cracks Bagwis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Naulakko misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko missing with a left hand there. Bagwis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naulakko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagwis tries to bum rush Naulakko with a series of wild strikes but Naulakko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bagwis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Naulakko slips under a jab from Bagwis.
Bagwis lands a body shot.
Naulakko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bagwis is able to avoid easily.
Naulakko misses with a jab to the body
and Naulakko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naulakko throws a low kick but Bagwis avoids it.
Bagwis slips under a jab from Naulakko.
Bagwis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naulakko throws a poor cross that misses
and Bagwis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Naulakko misses with a left hand
and Bagwis counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis lands a nice hook to Naulakko's body. Naulakko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naulakko is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagwis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naulakko.
Bagwis feints a counter leg kick.
Bagwis misses with an uppercut.
Naulakko misses the jab.
Naulakko scores with a nice right hand.
Naulakko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bagwis counters with a nice body shot.
Naulakko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bagwis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naulakko's knee momentarily.
Bagwis moves away from the strike by Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a looping right.
Bagwis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bagwis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagwis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Naulakko with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bagwis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Huwan Bagwis 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.
Bagwis drops Naulakko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Naulakko looks back up at him and smiles so Bagwis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Naulakko is rocked!
 It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
Bagwis throws a jab but it's blocked by Naulakko.
Oh Naulakko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naulakko looks to land a left hand but Bagwis moved out of range nicely.
Bagwis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naulakko lands a leg kick that knocks Bagwis off balance momentarily.
Naulakko seems to have got his legs back now.
Naulakko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagwis.
Bagwis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bagwis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Naulakko sprawling to the canvas! Naulakko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bagwis finish him?!
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!
Bagwis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naulakko.
Bagwis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Naulakko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwis moves away.
It seemed like Bagwis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naulakko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bagwis avoids the body shot from Naulakko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bagwis finds it's way through Naulakko's defenses.
Bagwis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naulakko throws a low kick but Bagwis moves out of range easily.
Naulakko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naulakko throws a shot from downtown. Bagwis moves away and avoids it.
Naulakko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Naulakko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naulakko. That's going to slow Bagwis down.
Bagwis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Naulakko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bagwis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naulakko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naulakko is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bagwis Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Naulakko is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Huwan Bagwis!
Huwan Bagwis is the new light heavyweight champion!
Huwan Bagwis decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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