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OFK 125 - Rhino Vs Barnes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Claypool (ranked 2429 p4p, 2735 weight class) and Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 326 p4p, 355 weight class). Tatsuya Kimura is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Claypool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatsuya Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Claypool pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claypool backwards.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claypool misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Kimura blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool works on Kimura's body with a couple of short punches.
Kimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura clinches up with Claypool and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
Claypool forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura has Claypool pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kimura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Claypool tumbling to the mat - Kimura dives into Claypool's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Claypool is keeping the position.
Claypool is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Claypool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kimura is controlling him.
Kimura stands and throws Claypool's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Claypool wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Claypool sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claypool controls the pace.
Claypool got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Claypool has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Claypool stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claypool defends well.
Claypool wants to stand but Kimura is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kimura has his foot on Claypool's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claypool works his way back into a safe position though.
Claypool has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Claypool's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimura's head.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claypool defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Kimura being controlled here momentarily.
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Claypool manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Claypool in his guard.
Claypool decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimura, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimura.
Kimura is trying to drag Claypool to the mat but Claypool just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Kimura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claypool is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claypool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura wants to counter with a clinch but Claypool pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claypool misses with a body shot.
Claypool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Kenny Claypool will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Claypool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool prevents the takedown attempt.
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Kimura lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Kimura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
Claypool clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Kimura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to drag Claypool to the mat but Claypool just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claypool.
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claypool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claypool prevents the takedown attempt.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kimuras head.
Claypool working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura wants a takedown.
Claypool has Kimura pushed against the cage.
Claypool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Claypool stops a takedown attempt from Kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimura.
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Claypool to work.
Claypool taking a breather.
Claypool seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Kimura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Kimura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kimura looking for a takedown.
Kimura throws a punch but it's blocked by Claypool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Kimura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claypool stalling against the cage.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Kimura controls the action.
Claypool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claypool stalling in the clinch but Kimura improves position.
Kimura wants a takedown.
Claypool leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kimura.
Claypool is trying to push Kimura away but Kimura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Claypool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimura.
Kimura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kimura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kimura up against the cage.
Claypool gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Claypool working aggressively here.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kimura blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
Claypool gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kimura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kimura is working for takedown but Claypool is calmly controlling the position for now.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kimura's elbow.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Claypool is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Claypool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Claypool prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claypool.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kimura up against the cage.
Kimura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kimura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kimura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claypool.
Kimura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claypool counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Claypool stops a takedown attempt from Kimura.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool tries to break the clinch but Kimura is controlling the position.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Claypool lands with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claypool.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool clinches.
A short left from Claypool.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kimura up against the cage.
Claypool tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claypool is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kimura is trying to stall.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Kimura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Claypool.
Claypool prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Kimura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
Claypool is working Kimura over against the cage.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool is leaning against Kimura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Claypool - that landed with a thud.
Kimura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool controlling the action here for a moment.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Claypool tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claypool has Kimura pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Claypool, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggy Mugshot (ranked 2538 p4p, 6037 weight class) and Will Nelson (ranked 305 p4p, 574 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson wants to clinch up but Mugshot keeps it at a distance.
Mugshot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Mugshot.
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Mugshot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mugshot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugshot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Mugshot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mugshot.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson is trying to drag Mugshot to the mat but Mugshot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugshot breaks from the clinch.
Nelson looking to score a takedown here. Mugshot is defending well but Nelson drives through and ends up in Mugshot's guard.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugshot is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mugshot is keeping the position for now.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mugshot keeps moving.
Mugshot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Mugshot is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mugshot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nelson's head.
 It looks like Will Nelson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson pulls Mugshot into guard.
Mugshot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Mugshot defends the submission attempt.
Nelson prevents Mugshot from standing back up.
Nelson works his way into side control.
Nelson trying to control the action but Mugshot is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mugshot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mugshot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mugshot!
Nelson wants to control the pace but Mugshot is squirming around nicely.
Mugshot squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson unloading with bombs!
Mugshot really wants to buck Nelson off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Mugshot tries to buck Nelson off but he can't manage it.
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Nelson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mugshot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nelson looking to control but Mugshot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Nelson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mugshot doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Mugshot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mugshot connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
Mugshot tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mugshot throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mugshot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Mugshot circles away and keeps his distance.
Mugshot lands a big right hand that sends Nelson crashing to the mat! Mugshot stays standing though and waves Nelson back to his feet!
That has opened up Will Nelson's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mugshot throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Mugshot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Mugshot.
Sloppy strikes from Mugshot. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Mugshot checks it
and Mugshot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Will Nelson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muggy Mugshot is winning the standup battle so far.
Mugshot misses with an uppercut.
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugshot misses with a wild combination.
Mugshot takes the fight into the clinch.
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mugshot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muggy Mugshot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.
Mugshot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugshot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Mugshot instigates a clinch.
Nelson is trying to drag Mugshot to the mat but Mugshot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mugshot breaks the clinch.
Mugshot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mugshot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mugshot with a nice calf kick.
Nelson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson prevents Mugshot from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling the action here.
Nelson stops Mugshot from getting back to his feet.
Nelson is pressing down on Mugshot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mugshot is holding on for now.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mugshot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Nelson seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mugshot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mugshot tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mugshot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Mugshot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mugshot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mugshot cracks Nelson with a good jab.
Will Nelson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Will Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Muggy Mugshot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertel Haardt (ranked 2569 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Del Lewis (ranked 306 p4p, 512 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bertel Haardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Del Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haardt moves into the clinch.
Lewis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Haardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haardt drops Lewis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lewis looks back up at him and smiles so Haardt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Lewis is rocked!
It looks like Del Lewis has been cut.
Haardt throws a pinpoint strike between Lewis's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Lewis crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Haardt scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bertel Haardt!
Bertel Haardt very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Hall (ranked 1503 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 191 p4p, 380 weight class). Dela Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: This is the Moment. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Dela Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Dela Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dela Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dela Cruz works over Hall's head and body with a nice combination.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dela Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Dela Cruz saw that one coming.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hall cracks Dela Cruz with a good jab.
Hall misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands with a nice combination. Dela Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall throws a push kick but Dela Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dela Cruz misses with the combination.
Hall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Hall.
Dela Cruz scores with a one two! Hall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Dela Cruz.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall throws a hook but Dela Cruz blocks it.
Hall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hall punishes Dela Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall has managed to clinch.
Dela Cruz has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall scores a nice knee to the body.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall with a hook.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dela Cruz.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Dela Cruz slips the punch.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dela Cruz in his tracks.
Dela Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dela Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Dela Cruz's knee but Dela Cruz avoids it well.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall feints and as Dela Cruz raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dela Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Dela Cruz staying out of range there.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Dela Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hall napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall stands up from half guard.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Hall digs a good hook to Dela Cruz's body.
Dela Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Dela Cruz's defenses.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dela Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A leg kick checked by Dela Cruz.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Dela Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall tries to bum rush Dela Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dela Cruz throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dela Cruz scores with a hook.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws the left hand but Dela Cruz avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dela Cruz misses with the combination.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Hall misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall drives through and clinches with Dela Cruz against the cage.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dela Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Dela Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Dela Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Dela Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall closes the distance and pushes Dela Cruz back into the cage.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dela Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz moves forwards but Hall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Dela Cruz throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela Cruz misses with a double jab.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall misses with the combination.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dela Cruz's head backwards.
Dela Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Dela Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall, which made it look bad.
Dela Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dela Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hall.
Hall lands a nice hook to Dela Cruz's body. Dela Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall is looking to counter with a body kick.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hall misses with a hook. Dela Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Hall clinches up with Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dela Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Hall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hall with a nice calf kick.
Dela Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dela Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall walks into a left hand.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Dela Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall scores with a jab. Dela Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
Dela Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall throws a leg kick but Dela Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Dela Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dela Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a hook.
Dela Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Dela Cruz was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Dela Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall catches Dela Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dela Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dela Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Dela Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Dela Cruz moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Dela Cruz with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Dela Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall staying out of range there.
Dela Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jab by Hall.
Dela Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dela Cruz duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Charlie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Dela Cruz's head back.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall punishes Dela Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall connects with the punch.
Dela Cruz moves out of range as Hall strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Dela Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dela Cruz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hall throws a right hand that Dela Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Dela Cruz also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Hall throws a big shot that misses.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charlie Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dela Cruz checks a leg kick.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall walks into a jab.
Jeez, Charlie Hall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dela Cruz staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook. Dela Cruz ducked under it nicely.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dela Cruz misses with a looping left.
Hall slips under a jab from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall throws a shot to the body.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dela Cruz. That did some damage!
Hall connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Dela Cruz - just one landing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
Art Vincent Dela Cruz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem Kriel (ranked 1167 p4p, 3681 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 169 p4p, 448 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kriel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OShea has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kriel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by OShea.
Kriel blocks a jab.
OShea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kriel tries to score with a low kick but OShea moves his leg out of the way.
OShea avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Kriel throws a poor cross that misses
and OShea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OShea digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
OShea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kriel circles away quickly and effectively.
OShea looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OShea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kriel keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea wants to pass the guard but Kriel is defending well.
OShea is looking for a kimura here.
Kriel trying to hold on to OShea's head to control him but OShea postures up.
OShea stalling away here and it's allowed Kriel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OShea pushing down on Kriel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OShea works his way into full mount!
OShea misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
OShea fails to take his opponent's back.
Kriel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OShea stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
OShea lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
Willem Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OShea throws a body shot but no joy.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kriel throws the left hand but OShea avoids the punch easily.
OShea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kriel is just riding it out for now. OShea eventually gives up the hold.
OShea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kriel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kriel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
OShea prevents Kriel from improving his position.
OShea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OShea stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
OShea throws a nice looking combination but Kriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kriel backs off OShea throws a huge counter combo but Kriel manages to avoid it all.
Kriel avoids the body shot from OShea.
OShea fails with a takedown attempt.
OShea connects with a body shot that sends Kriel's belly button to the back.
Kriel misses with a looping left.
OShea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OShea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kriel.
OShea's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea dominated that round.
That's time! Kriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
OShea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kriel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OShea.
Kriel avoids the head kick by OShea.
Kriel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OShea misses with a body shot.
OShea avoids the head kick by Kriel.
OShea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kriel rather than just go for the knockout.
Kriel misses with a hook.
Conor OShea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OShea shoots in for a takedown but Kriel shows good takedown defense.
Kriel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Kriel.
OShea throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OShea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from OShea does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel scores with a nice head shot.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on OShea's shoulder, as OShea tries to avoid the shot.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OShea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conor OShea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShea tries to bum rush Kriel with a series of wild strikes but Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
OShea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kriel.
OShea misses with a body shot.
OShea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kriel in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by OShea.
No joy there for OShea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OShea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OShea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kriel throws a leg kick but OShea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
OShea is looking for the big counter here.
Kriel slips a straight right by OShea.
Kriel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OShea tries to bum rush Kriel with a series of wild strikes but Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel throws a jab when OShea was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel scores with a decent looking hook.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
OShea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kriel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OShea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriel misses the target.
A head kick misses from OShea.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OShea is breathing heavily.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OShea looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
OShea misses with a two punch combination.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but OShea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OShea. That did some damage!
OShea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OShea.
OShea throws a counter combo.
OShea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kriel lands a body shot.
OShea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OShea lands an overhand right.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OShea moves away.
OShea thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel tests OShea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OShea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kriel takes a swing at OShea's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Kriel.
A good leg kick by Kriel.
OShea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for OShea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OShea throws a hook but Kriel blocks it.
OShea blocks a low kick nicely.
OShea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
OShea moves out of range of the body kick from Kriel.
OShea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kriel.
OShea has his takedown stuffed
and Kriel counters with a right hand to the body.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
Kriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
A big left from Kriel misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OShea misses with a head kick.
Kriel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OShea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As OShea looks to move away, Kriel throws a big counter combo but OShea just gets out of the way.
A low kick lands for Kriel.
Kriel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OShea swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
OShea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kriel scores with a punch to the head.
OShea misses with a double jab.
OShea scores with a takedown into Kriel's guard.
OShea trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OShea throws an elbow that misses. Kriel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OShea's guard. Nice move by Kriel!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Willem Kriel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OShea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kriel momentarily.
Kriel throws the left hand but OShea avoids the punch easily.
OShea wants to counter with a clinch but Kriel pushes him away.
Kriel jabs at OShea's body.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but OShea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OShea throws out a counter right but Kriel avoids it with no problem.
Kriel takes a swing at OShea's ribcage but misses.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kriel enables OShea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kriel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kriel is trying to keep OShea in close.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
Kriel keeping full guard, as OShea tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea passes into half guard.
Kriel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OShea is working away from the top position though.
OShea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OShea is looking to advance position but Kriel won't allow it.
Kriel wants to improve his position but OShea is controlling well.
OShea seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OShea trying to pass the guard but Kriel defending well.
OShea trying to control from half guard but Kriel is working away.
Conor OShea has got the better of the ground game so far.
OShea trying to advance position but Kriel counters by regaining guard.
Kriel managing to control the position.
OShea throws an elbow that misses. Kriel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OShea's guard. Nice move by Kriel!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea working for submissions but it's allowed Kriel to get to half guard.
OShea is looking to improve his position.
Kriel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
OShea tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kriel has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kriel controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor OShea.
Well OShea 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!
Conor OShea made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Bam Bam (ranked 860 p4p, 3170 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 122 p4p, 395 weight class). Bam Bam's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sleep Now In The Fire. Osama Akharraz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam Bam ducks under a wild hook from Akharraz.
Akharraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Akharraz - just one landing.
It looks like Joey Bam Bam has been cut.
Bam Bam tries to clinch there but Akharraz circles away.
Good exchange - Bam Bam coming out on top.
Bam Bam scores with a shot to the body.
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bam Bam connects with the punch.
Akharraz tries to keep at a distance but Bam Bam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akharraz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bam Bam.
Akharraz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bam Bam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bam Bam throws a punch but it's blocked by Akharraz.
Bam Bam is trying to drag Akharraz to the mat but Akharraz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bam Bam has hold of one of Akharraz's legs. Akharraz is fighting the takedown attempt but Bam Bam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet but Bam Bam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass.
Akharraz wants to stand and escape but Bam Bam is having none of it.
Bam Bam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Akharraz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bam Bam 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.
Bam Bam cracks Akharraz with a solid left hand.
Akharraz is looking to stand up but Bam Bam isn't so interested in that idea.
Bam Bam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akharraz's head.
Bam Bam landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bam Bam is controlling him.
Akharraz keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully.
Akharraz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bam Bam controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bam Bam stops Akharraz from standing up.
Akharraz is wriggling around but Bam Bam manages to pass to half guard.
We've been hearing that Bam Bam has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bam Bam prevents Akharraz from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bam Bam in particular looking to stall.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bam Bam is looking to take a break and control but Akharraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akharraz is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bam Bam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bam Bam counters with an inside leg kick.
Akharraz rushes Bam Bam and presses him up against the cage.
Bam Bam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bam Bam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bam Bam tries to pull guard but Akharraz won't allow it.
Bam Bam swings wildly with an uppercut but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz blocks an uppercut.
Bam Bam prevents a body shot from Akharraz.
Bam Bam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akharraz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akharraz is looking to control Bam Bam's arms but Bam Bam gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akharraz has his back to the cage.
Akharraz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz misses with a punch on the inside.
Akharraz lands with a left to the head.
Bam Bam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Bam Bam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bam Bam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akharraz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akharraz throws a hook but Bam Bam blocks it.
Akharraz throws a head kick that half lands.
Bam Bam walks into a jab.
Bam Bam slips a jab and a cross from Akharraz.
Bam Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akharraz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bam Bam.
Akharraz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akharraz misses with a head kick.
Bam Bam throws a body kick that misses.
Akharraz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bam Bam scores with a nice head shot.
Akharraz blocks the body kick.
Akharraz moves out of range as Bam Bam strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Akharraz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bam Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akharraz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bam Bam avoids the body shot from Akharraz.
Akharraz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bam Bam back to the cage. Akharraz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Akharraz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bam Bam.
Akharraz closes the distance and pushes Bam Bam back into the cage.
Akharraz blocks an uppercut.
Bam Bam fails to pull guard.
Bam Bam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akharraz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bam Bam is looking to clinch but Akharraz is avoiding it.
Akharraz scores with a nice right hand.
Akharraz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Akharraz throws a combination. Bam Bam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akharraz throws a right hand that Bam Bam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bam Bam also avoids with ease.
A cross from Akharraz lands.
Akharraz throws a series of punches but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Akharraz checks a low kick from Bam Bam.
Akharraz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam clinches with his opponent.
Akharraz tries to stall but Bam Bam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bam Bam misses with a punch on the inside.
Bam Bam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bam Bam can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Bam Bam controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Akharraz.
Akharraz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bam Bam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akharraz can turn it around.
Bam Bam fails to pull guard.
Akharraz lands a body punch.
Akharraz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akharraz pushes Bam Bam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bam Bam blocks an uppercut.
Bam Bam tries to pull guard but Akharraz won't allow it.
Bam Bam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries to pull guard but Akharraz won't allow it.
Bam Bam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bam Bam working aggressively here.
Bam Bam lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz has momentary wrist control but Bam Bam slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bam Bam trying to control but Akharraz is working from the bottom.
Akharraz wants to stand but Bam Bam is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Akharraz.
Bam Bam throwing a counter right hand but Akharraz manages to avoid it.
Osama Akharraz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bam Bam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akharraz pinned against the cage. Akharraz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akharraz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bam Bam with a body shot.
Akharraz scores with a hook.
Osama Akharraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akharraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akharraz throws out a powerful jab.
Akharraz clinches with his opponent.
Akharraz lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bam Bam fails to land.
Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Bam Bam.
Akharraz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bam Bam's elbow.
Bam Bam dodges an elbow strike from Akharraz.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bam Bam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akharraz.
Akharraz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bam Bam's elbow.
Bam Bam tries to score a body lock takedown but Akharraz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bam Bam lands a nice uppercut.
Akharraz struggles to land a body shot inside as Bam Bam controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akharraz is looking to control Bam Bam's arms but Bam Bam gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akharraz has his back to the cage.
Bam Bam lands a shoulder strike.
Bam Bam jumps guard.
Akharraz is looking to stand up but Bam Bam won't let 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!
Bam Bam working for a triangle but Akharraz defends it easily.
Akharraz is looking to stand up but Bam Bam won't let him.
Bam Bam pulls Akharraz in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bam Bam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam gets tackled into the cage by Akharraz. Akharraz maintains the clinch.
Bam Bam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akharraz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Akharraz.
Bam Bam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akharraz was covering up waiting for the punch and Bam Bam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Akharraz keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam passes Akharraz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Akharraz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Bam Bam is having none of it.
A punch combination from Akharraz misses.
Akharraz misses with a wild body shot.
Akharraz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bam Bam circles away quickly and effectively.
Bam Bam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bam Bam with a nice calf kick.
Akharraz throws a body shot but no joy.
Akharraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bam Bam throws an overhand right that lands on Akharraz's shoulder, as Akharraz tries to avoid the shot.
Akharraz misses with a double jab.
Bam Bam checks a low kick from Akharraz.
Bam Bam moves forwards but Akharraz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Bam Bam misses.
Bam Bam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akharraz manages to avoid it.
Bam Bam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bam Bam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bam Bam takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bam Bam lands a jab to Akharraz's midsection.
Akharraz connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akharraz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bam Bam keeps the fight on the outside.
Akharraz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A leg kick checked by Akharraz.
Bam Bam misses with a wild body shot.
Bam Bam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akharraz swings for the body but Bam Bam moves out of range.
Bam Bam tries to clinch but Akharraz is having none of it.
Bam Bam swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bam Bam. Bam Bam gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akharraz clinches.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akharraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bam Bam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akharraz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bam Bam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bam Bam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Akharraz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akharraz is working Bam Bam over against the cage.
Bam Bam takes a shot to the head.
Bam Bam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akharraz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Bam Bam controls the action.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bam Bam backwards.
Bam Bam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akharraz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akharraz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bam Bam backwards.
Bam Bam jumps guard but Akharraz stands there with Bam Bam around his waist. Bam Bam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bam Bam lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akharraz stops a takedown attempt from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akharraz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Akharraz tries a knee to the head but Bam Bam blocks it.
Bam Bam letting Akharraz take a breather here.
Osama Akharraz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bam Bam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akharraz working aggressively here.
Akharraz lands with a short shot to the head.
Bam Bam throws a punch but it's blocked by Akharraz.
Akharraz is working Bam Bam over against the cage.
Bam Bam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akharraz smiles and moves away.
Akharraz clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Akharraz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akharraz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Akharraz!
Osama Akharraz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Nagasaki (ranked 998 p4p, 2346 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 63 p4p, 147 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Yuri Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Tiger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Tiger thows a huge punch but Nagasaki dodges it nicely.
Tiger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nagasaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nagasaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiger wants to work for an arm triangle but Nagasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Tiger is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
Nagasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Tiger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Nagasaki pulls Tiger in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tiger stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki working a defensive guard here.
Tiger preventing the sweep.
Tiger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tiger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiger is aware though and is defending well.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiger trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tiger has gone for a leg lock! Nagasaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tiger's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
Tiger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tiger is still trying to improve position.
Tiger controlling Nagasaki's posture.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki slips nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiger defending well though.
Tiger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tiger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiger was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiger has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Tiger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagasaki trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yuri Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki passes Tiger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tiger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nagasaki 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.
Tiger is trying is best to control the position here.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tiger won't allow Nagasaki to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagasaki connects with a nice short shot to Tiger's temple.
Nagasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tiger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Tiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiger tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Nagasaki working Tiger over with strikes.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Tiger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tiger is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiger wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Tiger taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Tiger dodges it nicely.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tiger is rocked!
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tiger is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Tiger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tiger! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nagasaki jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Nagasaki!
A relieved looking Yuri Nagasaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Harper (ranked 947 p4p, 796 weight class) and Vasilios Megalos (ranked 60 p4p, 49 weight class). Harper comes to the cage accompanied by Al Compás De Mi Caballo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Harper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasilios Megalos!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megalos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Harper avoids it with no problem.
Harper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Megaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Megalos tries to clinch but Harper moves out of range.
Harper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Megalos is rocked!
Megalos moves away from the strike by Harper.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Harper finish him?
Megalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Harper misses.
Harper dodges the punch combination from Megalos.
Megalos feints a jab promting Harper to slip. Megalos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harper misses the shot to the body.
Megalos seems to have recovered his senses.
Harper takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Megalos misses.
Harper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Megalos. Megalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Megalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Harper misses with a hook. Megalos ducked under it nicely.
Harper circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Megalos to the canvas! Megalos doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Harper keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Harper!
Miguel Harper retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Miguel Harper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schwartz Gomez (ranked 625 p4p, 726 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 92 p4p, 107 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Andonian moves away and avoids it.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Andonian.
Gomez lands with an overhand left.
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Andonian.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Gomez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andonian tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
A right hook to the body lands for Andonian.
Andonian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andonian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian lands a nice knee to the body.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andonian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Andonian is out of range.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andonian counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andonian.
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!
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andonian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andonian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Andonian.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Andonian.
Andonian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andonian lands a nice shot to the body.
Andonian tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez digs a right hand into Andonian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andonian's gas tank.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Andonian.
A short body shot lands from Andonian as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andonian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andonian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 Gomez is rocked!
Gomez throws a body kick that misses
and Andonian scores with a counter punch that sends Gomez to the canvas! Andonian smells blood - he's punishing Gomez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gomez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutalis Rhino (ranked 633 p4p, 693 weight class) and Andrew Barnes (ranked 93 p4p, 100 weight class). Andrew Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhino moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Rhino.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnes throws a right hand that Rhino ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhino also avoids with ease.
Rhino goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Rhino is trying to trip Barnes. He has hold of a leg but Barnes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rhino persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rhino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhino trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes pulls Rhino in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhino stops Barnes from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhino is one step ahead there.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rhino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Rhino postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rhino's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rhino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rhino lands a couple of digs.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Rhino wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhino is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutalis Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhino shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rhino scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rhino somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Rhino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rhino has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Rhino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes defending well as Rhino loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhino lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhino.
Rhino throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Rhino blocks the body kick.
Rhino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhino dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Rhino's head and hops out.
Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rhino fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhino misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Rhino.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
As Rhino backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Rhino manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutalis Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes wants to slow Rhino down by chopping away at his legs.
Andrew Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rhino slips a straight right by Barnes.
Rhino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rhino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Rhino persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rhino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes moves out of range as Rhino throws a body kick.
Rhino throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a series of punches but Rhino moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rhino fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rhino's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Rhino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rhino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Rhino finds it's target.
Rhino shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rhino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhino.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Rhino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Rhino. Those never looked like landing.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
No joy there for Rhino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Rhino backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Rhino manages to avoid it all.
Rhino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Rhino persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rhino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino throws a head kick that misses.
Rhino throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rhino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rhino gets a takedown into half guard.
Barnes controlling the position for now.
Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rhino is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rhino is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes is not content to let Rhino control the position.
Brutalis Rhino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Rhino working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rhino working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Rhino is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rhino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Rhino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Rhino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rhino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rhino's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutalis Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Rhino feinted with a counter takedown.
Rhino connects with the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhino throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhino tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Rhino backing up. Rhino nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Rhino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Rhino is looking to clinch.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rhino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Rhino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhino throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Rhino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rhino's sensitive parts.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Rhino is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barnes! Rhino is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Barnes!
Andrew Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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