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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lafayette Arrington (ranked 4230 p4p, 6421 weight class) and Big Mouth (ranked 248 p4p, 314 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mouth's choice of entrance music: Dominick . This should be fireworks!

180 cm
25
144
2 - 2 - 0
170 cm
22
130
6 - 6 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lafayette Arrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mouth shoots in and gets a takedown into Arrington's guard.

Arrington kicks Mouth off and gets to his feet.
Mouth tries to clinch but Arrington is having none of it.
Arrington feinted with a counter takedown.
Mouth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arrington slaps away a takedown attempt from Mouth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arrington attempts a counter takedown but Mouth avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Mouth. Those never looked like landing.
Arrington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mouth sprawls and moves away.
Mouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arrington.
Arrington tries to counter with a takedown but Mouth is quick to defend against it.

Mouth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mouth stalling in the clinch.

Arrington gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Mouth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arrington off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Mouth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arrington's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mouth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Arrington. No joy for Mouth on that attempt.
Arrington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mouth sprawls and moves away.

Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Mouth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mouth stalling against the cage.
Mouth stops a takedown attempt from Arrington.
Mouth gets underhooks to prevent Arrington's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lafayette Arrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mouth effectively controlling the action here.
Arrington is trying to drag Mouth to the mat but Mouth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mouth is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrington wants a takedown but no success here.
Arrington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mouth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Mouth jumps into guard, dragging Arrington to the mat.
Mouth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arrington is one step ahead there.

Mouth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Arrington has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Arrington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mouth after a bit of a struggle.
Arrington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mouth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arrington is looking for a takedown.
Arrington wants a takedown.

Mouth decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mouth has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Arrington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Mouth.
A hook to the body from Mouth.
Arrington tries to score a body lock takedown but Mouth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arrington is breathing heavily.

Mouth gets control of Arrington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mouth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mouth working for a triangle but Arrington defends it easily.

Mouth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Arrington is defending well. Mouth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Arrington has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mouth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Mouth!
As Big Mouth got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: A big thanks on my Sponsor Altitude Clothing and Odense MMA - Fight Or Die for the offer to fight here tonight . Also big thanks on the sponsors, fans and public for the big support, YOU ARE THE BEST !!! Also thanks to the fans for the big support, it helped me to win here tonight !Thanks to all o'.
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RATING
63%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 3531 p4p, 24667 weight class) and Halt Warris (ranked 399 p4p, 583 weight class). Cormier comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain. Warris has chosen Alarm Clock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

180 cm
22
257
4 - 4 - 0
196 cm
27
254
1 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Halt Warris!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Warris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cormier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Cormier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Warris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cormier is in Warris's guard.
Cormier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warris is proving hard to escape from.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Warris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cormier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cormier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier is in close to Warris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warris's head.
Cormier chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warris is keeping the position for now.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Warris blocks nicely.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cormier cracks Warris with a solid left hand.
Cormier stops Warris from standing up.
Cormier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warris is proving hard to escape from.
Cormier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warris's head.
Warris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cormier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cormier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warris keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier stopping the sweep attempt from Warris.
Cormier trying to control but Warris is working from the bottom.
Cormier is working Warris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cormier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Warris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Warris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cormier looks up at the clock and then as Warris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cormier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Warris is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier trying to control the position but Warris is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warris taking a bit of punishment here - Cormier scoring with strikes.
Warris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cormier cracks Warris with a big right hand but Warris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Warris is still in real trouble! Can Cormier finish him?
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warris keeps working.
Warris seems to have recovered his senses.
Cormier landing strikes.
It looks like Halt Warris has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier lands a strong strike to the head of Warris. That's dazed him! Cormier looking to finish here. Warris is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cormier lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nico DiAngelo (ranked 2801 p4p, 3829 weight class) and Orion Struss (ranked 321 p4p, 418 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Struss's choice of entrance music: Lil Gnar - New Bugatti. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

179 cm
22
165
3 - 0 - 0
175 cm
23
170
4 - 7 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Struss!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiAngelo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Struss.
Struss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DiAngelo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

DiAngelo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

DiAngelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Struss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DiAngelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Struss is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struss is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

DiAngelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Struss sees it coming and defends easily.

Struss has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but DiAngelo is on him like a limpet, forcing Struss back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Struss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Struss scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DiAngelo doesn't seem bothered though.
Struss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Struss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DiAngelo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Struss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Struss.
Struss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DiAngelo if he has to take too many more of those.
Struss lands with a kick to the ribs.
Struss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

DiAngelo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Struss has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. DiAngelo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Struss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orion Struss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Struss enables DiAngelo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Struss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Struss keeping moving, preventing DiAngelo from controlling successfully.

DiAngelo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Struss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Struss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Struss!

DiAngelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Struss decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struss lands with a hook. DiAngelo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DiAngelo walks into a jab.
Struss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DiAngelo.
Struss scores with a body shot.
Struss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Struss throws a series of punches but DiAngelo avoids them all with ease.
DiAngelo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Struss misses with a head kick.
Struss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Struss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DiAngelo momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DiAngelo slips a jab from Struss.

DiAngelo drives through with a takedown into Struss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Struss keeping moving, preventing DiAngelo from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DiAngelo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

DiAngelo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DiAngelo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Struss manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

DiAngelo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Struss clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Struss wants to control his opponent's hands but DiAngelo gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orion Struss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Struss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DiAngelo circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Struss. Beautiful body shot.
Struss throws a hook but DiAngelo blocks it.
DiAngelo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Struss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Struss looks to land a combination but DiAngelo avoids it well.
Struss throws a leg kick which misses DiAngelo's front leg but catches the back leg as DiAngelo tries to avoid it.
Orion Struss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struss throws a series of strikes that have DiAngelo backpedaling.

DiAngelo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Struss!

Struss throws DiAngelo to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DiAngelo if he has to take too many more of those.
Struss catches DiAngelo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Struss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

DiAngelo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

DiAngelo wants to work for an arm triangle but Struss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Struss moves into full guard.

DiAngelo drops back looking for a leg! Struss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Struss manages to kick DiAngelo off! DiAngelo jumps back into Struss's guard.
Struss keeping moving, preventing DiAngelo from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DiAngelo has gone for a leg lock! Struss slips out almost immediately though and dives into DiAngelo's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struss wants to stand and escape but instead DiAngelo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Struss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Struss is controlling DiAngelo's posture.
DiAngelo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Struss is not content to let DiAngelo control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DiAngelo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Struss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Struss wants to control but DiAngelo postures up.

Struss throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

DiAngelo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DiAngelo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orion Struss has got the better of the ground game so far.

DiAngelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Struss sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo throwing shots but Struss is blocking nicely.

DiAngelo is looking for a kimura here.

DiAngelo wants to work for an arm triangle but Struss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

DiAngelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

DiAngelo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Struss tries to kick DiAngelo off but DiAngelo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Struss trying to control from the bottom.
DiAngelo wants to control but Struss is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orion Struss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Struss scores with a hook.
Struss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Struss misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Struss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struss lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Struss.
DiAngelo needs to keep his hands up - Struss had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Struss gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Struss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. DiAngelo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Struss lands a nice shot to the body.

Struss breaks the clinch.

DiAngelo feints and as Struss raises his hands in defense, DiAngelo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Struss has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes DiAngelo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion Struss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

DiAngelo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Struss is trying to defend but DiAngelo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DiAngelo is working for a kimura but Struss is defending it quite comfortably.

DiAngelo is looking for a kimura here.
Struss is looking to improve his position.
Struss looks like he's trying to stand up.
Struss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DiAngelo is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo throwing shots but Struss is blocking nicely.
Struss desperately trying to maintain half guard.

DiAngelo is working for a submission of some sort.
Struss is trying to stand.
DiAngelo wants to control but Struss is keeping him busy.
DiAngelo drops an elbow to the side of Struss's head.

Struss kicks DiAngelo off and gets back to his feet.
Struss lands with a straight right. DiAngelo didn't see that one coming.
DiAngelo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Struss gets caught napping as DiAngelo dives in and scores a takedown. Struss manages to retain guard.

Struss has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes DiAngelo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DiAngelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DiAngelo throws a quick counter head kick but Struss was just out of range.
Good shot there by Struss.
Struss scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion Struss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Struss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

DiAngelo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

DiAngelo is working for an americana but Struss has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst DiAngelo was thinking about the submission.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orion Struss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Struss 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orion Struss!

An out of breath Orion Struss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RATING
64%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 1777 p4p, 3191 weight class) and Jake Askren (ranked 97 p4p, 192 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
43
145
23 - 12 - 0
170 cm
21
145
4 - 4 - 1
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Askren clinches up with Ky Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Ky Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Ky Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren wants to stand up but Ky Jr is controlling him.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Ky Jr trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ky Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr stays in close to Askren's body and controls the position.
Ky Jr is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ky Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Ky Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Ky Jr stops Askren from standing up.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren wants to stand and escape but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Askren is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr stops Askren from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren wants to stand but Ky Jr is controlling the position.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ky Jr prevents Askren from getting back to his feet.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ky Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren wants to stand but Ky Jr is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Askren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ky Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Askren has Ky Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Ky Jr blocks an uppercut.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky Jr.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ky Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Ky Jr gets tackled into the cage by Askren. Askren maintains the clinch.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
Ky Jr blocks a body shot from Askren.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky Jr controls his hands.
Ky Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ky Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren stalling against the cage.
Askren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Askren's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ky Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Askren after a bit of a struggle.
Ky Jr blocking some punches.
Ky Jr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren misses with the head strike.

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.
Askren presses Ky Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ky Jr is looking for a takedown.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ky Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Askren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Askren.
Askren taking a breather.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ky Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
Askren taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
Askren looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Ky Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Askren is looking to escape.
Ky Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Askren tries to kick Ky Jr off but Ky Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ky Jr there.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Askren is defending the position.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Askren is trying to stand up here but Ky Jr is controlling him well.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Askren dodges it nicely.
Askren is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.
Ky Jr prevents Askren from standing back up.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren is trying to stand.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Askren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Ky Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Ky Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Askren's half guard.
Askren wants to stand back up but Ky Jr manages to pass into side control.
Ky Jr working the head with strikes.
Askren dodges the ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Askren is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ky Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ky Jr trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ky Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Askren is trying to get back to his feet.
Askren felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ky Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Ky Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Askren pushes Ky Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ky Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ky Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Askren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Ky Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Askren trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Askren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr working Askren over with strikes here.
The referee warns Askren that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Askren really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askren is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Askren is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ky Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Ky Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Askren is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Askren is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Askren is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr with shots to the head and body - Askren looks very uncomfortable down there.
Askren tries to buck Ky Jr off but he can't manage it.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Askren is looking to escape.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askren is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Ky Jr won't let Askren get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Askren is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr tries to control but Askren wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Askren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You get the feeling that Askren really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Askren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Askren tries to buck Ky Jr off but he can't manage it.
Ky Jr landing shots from mount.
Ky Jr lands a big elbow.
Ky Jr looking to finish Askren with some ground and pound. This is bad for Askren!
Askren is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Askren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ky Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Ky Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Askren wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ky Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!

Gaia Ky Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Nothing Beats Celebrating My 43rd Birthday 4 Days Ago With A Victory'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 1286 p4p, 3855 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 70 p4p, 235 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

167 cm
23
140
8 - 4 - 0
172 cm
34
146
25 - 25 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Altitude Clothing

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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Valentine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tiger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiger misses the body punch
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Valentine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tiger.
A shot to the liver by Tiger. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Tiger lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valentine has time to react.
Tiger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick
and Tiger counters with a left to the body.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiger misses the target.
Giggle Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tiger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tiger jabs at Valentine's body.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valentine if he has to take too many more of those.
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
Tiger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tiger wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Tiger coming out on top.
Tiger's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tiger lands a high kick!
Tiger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valentine throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valentines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Valentine 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.

Tiger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tiger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tiger is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Valentine trying to control the position.
Tiger being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Tiger connects with a couple of short punches.
Tiger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tiger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tiger tries to land a front kick but Valentine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Tiger misses.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Tiger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger.
Tiger tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tiger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiger scores with the left hand. Valentine knows he should have avoided that one.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there

and Tiger moves into the clinch.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiger won't allow it.
Tiger prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
Tiger scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valentine tries to circle away but Tiger has him pinned against the cage.
Tiger tries to land knees in the clinch but Valentine avoids the damage to the body.
Valentine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiger prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Valentine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiger misses with a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiger lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Tiger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tiger with the inside leg kick.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Tiger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiger as he connects with a hook.
Tiger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Tiger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiger tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Tiger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as Tiger stalls from top position.
Valentine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valentine is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Tiger stalls from top position.
Valentine prevents Tiger from moving into mount.
The referee asks Tiger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tiger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Valentine tries to buck Tiger off but Tiger is having none of it.
Tiger in the domination position with Valentine hanging on.
Valentine wants to control but Tiger postures up.
Valentine is letting Tiger control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tiger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger looks for the body kick but Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Tiger drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
Valentine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiger has him pressed against the cage.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Valentine tries to break free but Tiger pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiger throws out a leg kick but Valentine moves out of range and Tiger only half commits.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger connects with the punch.
Tiger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiger tries to clinch there but Valentine circles away.
Valentine tried to counter with a leg kick but Tiger avoided it.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Valentine was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tiger throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger with the inside leg kick.
Tiger throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiger throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiger throws a big shot that misses.
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiger throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Tiger misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Great Tiger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Tiger tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiger misses with a takedown
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiger fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Valentine checks a low kick from Tiger.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Great Tiger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger connects with the punch.
Tiger scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Tiger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tiger looks for the body kick but Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tiger throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Good work by Valentine as he checks the leg kick.
Tiger scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Giggle Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiger counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Great Tiger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiger 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Tiger!

An out of breath Great Tiger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RATING
50%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 1151 p4p, 2006 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 158 p4p, 249 weight class). Furnum Pullum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

150 cm
38
157
26 - 13 - 0
171 cm
43
158
35 - 27 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain scores with a nice right hand.
Hussain slips a straight right by Pullum.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch but Pullum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Pullum. Beautiful body shot.

Hussain gets a clinch.
Pullum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pullum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hussain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hussain is trying to force a seperation but Pullum has the dominant position.
Pullum misses with a body punch.
Hussain takes a shot to the head.

Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pullum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hussain is fending him off so far but Pullum persists. Nope, Hussain circles away and we're back to standing.

Pullum clinches up with Hussain and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain wants to break free but Pullum has control.

Hussain breaks from the clinch.
Hussain misses with a hook. Pullum ducked under it nicely.
Hussain connects with a nice looking jab.
Hussain swings widly with a right hand
and Pullum counters with a nice body shot.

Hussain instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pullum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Hussain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussain scores with a push kick.
Pullum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hussain. Pullum shrugs it off though.
Pullum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussain throws a looping overhand right but Pullum ducks down to avoid it.
Pullum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hussain to score with a decent uppercut.

Pullum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pullum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hussain is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pullum wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
Pullum lands a couple of elbows.
Pullum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hussain wants to stand up but Pullum is controlling him.
Pullum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hussain wriggles free and stands up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hussain.
Hussain lands with a right hand.
Hussain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Pullum.
Emre Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussain throws a hook to the side of Pullum's head but Pullum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Pullum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hussain jabs Pullum right on the nose. Pullum blinks but takes it well.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Hussain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pullum really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pullum keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pullum prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pullum.

Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pullum lands a glancing blow to the side of Hussain's head.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furnum Pullum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a left hand
and Pullum counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Pullum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussain misses with a shot to the body
and Pullum counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pullum on the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Hussain.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hussain wants it to stay on the feet.
Hussain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pullum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Pullum closes the distance and pushes Hussain back into the cage.

Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pullum moves away from the strike by Hussain.
Pullum throwing a counter right hand but Hussain manages to avoid it.
Hussain tries to clinch but Pullum moves away
and Pullum counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Pullum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pullum darts in and clinches Hussain up against the cage.

Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pullum scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Pullum coming out on top.
Pullum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pullum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hussain throws a jab when Pullum was well out of range.
Pullum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hussain misses with a left hand
and Pullum counters with a one-two to the body.
Hussain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pullum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pullum ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
A shot to the body from Hussain misses
and Pullum counters with a straight right hand.
Hussain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pullum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pullum counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emre Hussain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice body kick from Hussain.
Hussain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hussain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pullum.
Hussain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hussain throws a hook but Pullum avoids it easily.
Pullum ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Pullum swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
A counter left hand to the body from Pullum misses its target.
Hussain throws a right hand that misses
and Pullum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A bone on bone clash there as Pullum blocks the leg kick.
Pullum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hussain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hussain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pullum is out of range and Hussain settles back down.
Pullum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hussain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pullum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pullum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Pullum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pullum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pullum lands a jab.
Hussain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pullum circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Pullum misses its target.
Hussain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hussain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussain cracks Pullum with a good jab.
Pullum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hussain looks to land a left hand but Pullum moved out of range nicely.
Pullum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pullum with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Hussain misses.

Pullum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum tries a body shot but Hussain blocks it.
Pullum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hussain tries to break free but Pullum pushes him back against the cage.
Pullum wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furnum Pullum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Pullum has him pressed against the cage.
Pullum throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussain.

Pullum wants the takedown. Hussain is fighting it off but Pullum persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hussain's guard against the cage.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pullum manages to pass to side control.

Pullum prevents Hussain from standing back up.
Pullum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hussain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pullum lands with a punch from half guard.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet.

Pullum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hussain!

Pullum has control of Hussain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hussain regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pullum working the ground and pound effectively.
Pullum scoring with strikes but Hussain is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hussain bucks Pullum off and manages to get back to his feet!
Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pullum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hussain thinking.
Hussain tries to clinch but Pullum moves out of range.
Pullum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a kick to the body.

Hussain takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pullum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hussain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Pullum won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pullum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch but Pullum keeps him there for the moment.

Pullum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pullum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Furnum Pullum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pullum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pullum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hussain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pullum in his tracks.
A leg kick checked by Pullum.
Pullum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.

Hussain drives through and clinches with Pullum against the cage.
Hussain is trying to push Pullum away but Pullum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussain takes a shot to the head.
Pullum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.

Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pullum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hussain is predictable there
and Pullum counters with a right hand to the body.
Hussain cracks Pullum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hussain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussain tries to move into range but Pullum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hussain connects with a jab.
Hussain throws a lazy uppercut
and Pullum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pullum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hussain misses with an uppercut.
Hussain misses with a looping right.
Hussain tries a low kick but Pullum avoids it.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Pullum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Hussain.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Hussain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pullum under the eye.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
Hussain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pullum finds it's way round the side to connect with Hussain's head.
Pullum with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to clinch but Pullum is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pullum counters with a stiff right hand.
Emre Hussain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pullum blocks a jab.

Pullum closes the distance and clinches.
Pullum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hussain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pullum scores with a shoulder strike.

Hussain breaks from the clinch.
Pullum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Pullum.
Hussain wants to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Pullum.
Hussain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Pullum instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hussain breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain wants to clinch up but Pullum keeps it at a distance.
Pullum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pullum misses with a wild body shot.
Hussain wants to clinch but Pullum slips to the side
and Pullum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Emre Hussain's cut even more.
Hussain throws a shot from downtown. Pullum moves away and avoids it.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Pullum is avoiding it.
Pullum throws a big counter combination but Hussain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hussain misses with a left hand
and Pullum counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussain is rocked!
Pullum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pullum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussain.
Pullum is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Hussain.
Hussain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hussain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hussain cracks Pullum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Pullum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hussain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Pullum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Pullum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pullum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hussain misses with a right hand
enabling Pullum to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pullum ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Pullum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pullum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pullum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hussain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pullum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pullum is looking to clinch.
Hussain is looking to land body kicks.
Pullum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Furnum Pullum.
I think Pullum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emre Hussain!

Emre Hussain decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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RATING
75%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 999 p4p, 1192 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 56 p4p, 64 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

168 cm
29
136
18 - 7 - 1
170 cm
29
143
13 - 8 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

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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 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kutvonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sripituksakul, pushing him back against the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sripituksakul blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has had enough of the clinch but Sripituksakul keeps him there for the moment.

Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Kutvonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sripituksakul manages to get to full guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here.

Sripituksakul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.

Sripituksakul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kutvonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sripituksakul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Sripituksakul wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Sripituksakul is looking for a triangle but Kutvonen pushes his legs off easily.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sripituksakul working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kutvonen scoring with punches and elbows.
Sripituksakul tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Kutvonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sripituksakul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sripituksakul is keeping the position for now.

Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kutvonen passes into side control.
Sripituksakul sneaks back into half guard.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen is controlling the pace.
Kutvonen drops an elbow to the side of Sripituksakul's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Sripituksakul tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Sripituksakul is having none of it.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Sripituksakul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sripituksakul keeps working.
Sripituksakul is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Sripituksakul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sripituksakul.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sripituksakul throws a good cross that connects.
Kutvonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sripituksakul on the side of the head.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Sripituksakul's head but Sripituksakul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sripituksakul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick.
Sripituksakul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
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!

Kutvonen gets a double leg takedown into Sripituksakul's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.
Kutvonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Sripituksakul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kutvonen defends well.
Sripituksakul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kutvonen is controlling him.
Sripituksakul looking for a sweep. Not yet Sripituksakul, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kutvonen passes Sripituksakul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sripituksakul manages to get to full guard.

Kutvonen is sitting in close to Sripituksakul's body. Sripituksakul has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kutvonen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kutvonen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sripituksakul.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 487 p4p, 779 weight class) and Aaron Petrov (ranked 31 p4p, 43 weight class). Asai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Grand Sword. Petrov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
44
140
43 - 28 - 2
179 cm
42
148
32 - 11 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
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Voodoo Nutrition


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 43 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Petrov's head back.
Asai looks to throw a body kick
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Petrov looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
Asai moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Asai misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Petrov.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Asai throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Petrov's head back.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Asai .
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Petrov scores with a jab. Asai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai works the jab nicely.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai with a nice cross.
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Petrov.
Petrov is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Asai .
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Asai throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack! Asai lands a heavy head kick that drops Petrov. The ref tackles Asai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Petrov was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 315 p4p, 941 weight class) and Akimbo Spice (ranked 48 p4p, 131 weight class). This should be fireworks!

182 cm
34
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29 - 13 - 0
194 cm
32
223
16 - 7 - 0
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Spice catches Trump right on the button with a cross.
Spice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump misses the jab.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Spice slips the punch.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spice.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spice on the side of the head.
Spice lands with an uppercut that bounces Trump off the cage and back into range.
Spice slips under a jab.
Spice misses with a straight left.
Trump is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trump with a nice calf kick.
Trump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spice on the side of the head.
Spice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
A countering left hand to the body from Spice misses.
Trump avoids the body shot from Spice.
Spice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Trump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spice lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spice can pounce on him.
Spice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spice moves out of range of the strikes.
Spice throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Spice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spice slips under a jab from Trump.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Trump misses with a low kick.
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spice counters with a stiff right hand.
Spice defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Spice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump lands a nice looking body shot.
Spice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trump to score with a decent uppercut.
Trump uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spice slips under a jab from Trump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Spice misses the target.
Spice tries to move into range but Trump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trump takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Spice throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
Trump scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trump looks for the body kick but Spice saw that one coming.
Spice is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spice misses with a wild body shot.
Trump throws a jab when Spice was well out of range.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Spice saw that one coming.
Trump throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Spice connects with a looping right hand.
Trump misses with a body shot
and Spice counters with a two punch combo.
Trump throws a leg kick which misses Spice's front leg but catches the back leg as Spice tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Spice moves away from the strike by Trump.
Spice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trump's head backwards.
Trump scores with a hook to the body. Spice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trump lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Spice digs a good body shot into Trump's ribs.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump slips under a jab from Spice.
Trump lands a leg kick that knocks Spice off balance momentarily.
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spice.
Spice has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trump swings widly with a right hand
and Spice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Trump misses.
Spice steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Trump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spice doesn't seem bothered though.
Trump misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Spice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Trump does it's job there.
Trump misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Spice.
Spice throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Trump tried to counter with a leg kick but Spice avoided it.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice straight punches there by Trump. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trump.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Spice slips the punch.
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spice throws out the jab.
Spice swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Spice misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.
Donald Trump is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Spice slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump staying out of range there.
Trump has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Trump scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trump scores with a nice right hand.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Spice moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Trump was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Spice misses.
Spice throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spice lands a jab to Trump's midsection.
Spice throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trump's head.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Spice saw that one coming.
Spice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Spice saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Trump.
Spice misses with a body shot.
Spice slips a jab from Trump.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spice can do to turn this around?
Spice takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Trump scores with a nice right hand.
Spice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump throwing a counter right hand but Spice manages to avoid it.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spice.
Trump throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spice counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump scores with a jab to the head.
Trump lands a glancing blow to the side of Spice's head.
Spice misses with a body shot.
Spice misses with an uppercut
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Spice loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Spice misses with a low kick.
Trump was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Trump is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Spice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trump. Trump obviously looking to wear him down.
Trump throws a lazy right hand but Spice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Spice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trump looks to land a left hand but Spice moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spice lands a big head kick that sends Trump tumbling to the mat! Spice takes a step backwards and waves Trump back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Spice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Spice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spice lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
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!
Some wild striking there from Trump.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Spice's shoulder, as Spice tries to avoid the shot.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Trump connects with a jab.
Trump scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trump misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Spice's shoulder, as Spice tries to avoid the shot.
Trump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spice.
Trump throws the left hand but Spice avoids the punch easily.
Trump scoring well with a low kick there.
Trump avoids the head kick by Spice.
Trump throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spice on the side of the head.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spice.
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Spice.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Trump misses
letting Spice counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trump throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
It seemed like Spice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trump slips a straight right by Spice.
Trump throws out a loose jab but Spice uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Donald Trump will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Spice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Spice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trump went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
A countering left hand to the body from Spice misses.
Trump bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spice's head.
Spice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spice unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trump blocks a jab.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Spice's head but Spice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump thuds a left hand into Spice's body.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
and Spice counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trump finds it's way round the side to connect with Spice's head.
Trump jabs Spice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump throws a hook but Spice blocks it.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Trump misses.
Trump throws an off balance right hand
and Spice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Trump jabs Spice right on the nose. Spice blinks but takes it well.
Trump cracks Spice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trump takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Spice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spice misses the jab.
Spice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spice ducks right into an uppercut from Trump.
Spice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Spice lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trump.
Spice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spice throws out a leg kick but Trump moves out of range and Spice only half commits.
Spice slips under a jab from Trump.
Spice bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Trump lands but Spice takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spice lands with a cross.
Trump throws a lazy right hand but Spice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Trump misses.
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
A shot to the body from Trump misses
and Spice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Spice ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Spice might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Trump has got the better of the exchanges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Spice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spice throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
Trump swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump 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.
Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Spice works over Trump's head and body with a nice combination.
Trump lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trump blocks a head kick by Spice.
Spice throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Trump throwing a counter right hand but Spice manages to avoid it.
Spice ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump lands with a nice combination. Spice backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Spice ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a hook
and Spice counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spice misses with a wild body shot.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spice throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump with a nice calf kick.
Trump swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Spice appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Good exchange - Spice coming out on top.
Spice throws a hook but Trump blocks it.
Spice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Spice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice slips a straight right by Trump.
Akimbo Spice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spice is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donald Trump.
Well Trump has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!

Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 169 p4p, 629 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 21 p4p, 76 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

175 cm
33
154
19 - 14 - 0
164 cm
39
143
32 - 20 - 2
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
Temirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Temirov misses.
Volkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Temirov moves out of range as Volkov strikes.

Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Temirov did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Temirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volkov controlling the action here.
Temirov looks like he's trying to stand up.

Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Volkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Temirov wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov postures up in Temirov's guard and throws a big left but Temirov blocks it.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Temirov blocks nicely.
Volkov trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Volkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Temirov is keeping the position.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temirov works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Temirov looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Temirov and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Temirov throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov dives in and grabs Temirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Temirov pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Temirov.
Temirov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Temirov.
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volkov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Volkov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for Volkov to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.


Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Temirov's guard.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Temirov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov prevents Temirov from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is stalling in the full guard.
Volkov 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.
Temirov keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov is working Temirov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Temirov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Volkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Temirov is defending well.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temirov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Volkov darts in and clinches Temirov up against the cage.
Volkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Temirov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Temirov works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkov tries to clinch up.
Temirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov scores with a decent looking hook.
Temirov takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Temirov throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Temirov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov has Temirov pressed against the cage, preventing Temirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Temirov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
Volkov is trying to drag Temirov to the mat but Temirov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Temirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Temirov has the dominant position.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Temirov is defending well.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but Volkov has the dominant position.
Volkov lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Temirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab by Volkov.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Temirov circles away.
Volkov slips under a jab from Temirov.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Volkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Temirov did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Volkov is taking a breather. Temirov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Temirov is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
Temirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Temirov is working away.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Temirov dodges it nicely.
Volkov stops Temirov from getting back to his feet.
Temirov is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov looks to land a strike but Temirov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ivan Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Temirov keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Temirov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Temirov pushes him off.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temirov momentarily.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Temirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temirov continues to drive forward.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Volkov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temirov lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Volkov defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Temirov scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov throws a shot to the body.
Temirov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Volkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Temirov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Temirov but Temirov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Volkov backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but Volkov manages to avoid it all.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Temirov circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Temirov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Temirov's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temirov pinned against the cage. Temirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Volkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Volkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Temirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Volkov with the ground and pound but Temirov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Temirov wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Temirov blocks nicely.
Volkov is looking to pass into half guard but Temirov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Temirov is in guard.


That's two minutes gone in the round.

Temirov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Volkov staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
A little jabbing left from Temirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Temirov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Temirov both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Temirov as he jumps to the side.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Volkov has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but Volkov has the dominant position.
Temirov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.

Volkov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov wants to advance to full mount but Temirov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
Volkov forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Temirov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Temirov keeps working.
Volkov works his way into full mount!
Volkov lands a couple of good shots and Temirov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Temirov is avoiding it.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Volkov gets a double leg takedown into Temirov's guard.
Temirov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temirov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Temirov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov throws a strike but Temirov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.


That's one minute gone in the round.

Volkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Temirov escapes and throws Volkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov tries to buck Temirov off but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov wants to stand but Volkov is controlling his arm.
Volkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov tries to roll over but Temirov keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov checks the leg kick.
Temirov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temirov pinned against the cage. Temirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Temirov misses with a double jab.

Volkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Temirov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Temirov connects with a jab.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
Temirov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Temirov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Temirov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!

Ruslan Temirov is the new featherweight champion!
Ruslan Temirov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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