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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 16088 p4p, 21509 weight class) and Samuel Lizard (ranked 132 p4p, 125 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edgy Brah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Lizard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah moves into the clinch.
Lizard breaks from the clinch.
Brah tries to clinch
and Lizard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brah lands in his opponent's guard.
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lizard wants to stand up but Brah is controlling him.
Lizard seems keen to control Brah's posture.
Brah throws a big elbow that misses.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Lizard.
Brah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizard wants to get back to his feet but Brah is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lizard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Lizard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lizard is looking to stand up but Brah isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lizard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lizard scores with a jab to the head.
Brah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lizard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brah misses with a lunging right hand
and Lizard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brah thinking.
Lizard throws a right hand that Brah ducks under and follows up with a left that Brah also avoids with ease.
Brah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lizard counters with a stiff right hand.
Lizard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brah blocks a jab.
Brah tries to bum rush Lizard with a series of wild strikes but Lizard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lizard lands a really nice looking cross but Brah seems unphased.
Lizard throws a right hand that Brah ducks under and follows up with a left that Brah also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samuel Lizard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lizard, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lizard lands the left hand.
Brah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lizard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Brah.
Lizard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lizard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lizard connects with a nice looking jab.
Lizard cracks Brah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lizard connects with the punch.
Lizard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Brah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lizard lands a stunning uppercut that sends Brah to the mat!
 Brah is rocked!
It looks like Lizard is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah trying to hold on to Lizard's head to control him but Lizard postures up.
Lizard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lizard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice shot by Brah.
Lizard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lizard wants it to stay on the feet.
Lizard lands a jab to Brah's midsection.
Brah is breathing heavily.
Brah tries to clinch but Lizard moves away
and Lizard counters with a one-two to the body.
Lizard cracks Brah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brah is countered with a crisp right hand from Lizard that sends him to the canvas! Lizard follows him to the mat into side control.
Oh Brah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brah seems to have got his legs back now.
Lizard lands with an overhand left.
Lizard connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Brah! He's out on his feet! Lizard rushes in and drops Brah with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samuel Lizard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ersan Ozdemiroglu (ranked 4439 p4p, 5003 weight class) and Arthur Pugsley (ranked 371 p4p, 384 weight class). Arthur Pugsley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ersan Ozdemiroglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozdemiroglu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pugsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pugsley with the counter takedown but Ozdemiroglu avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Ozdemiroglu.
Ozdemiroglu misses with a body shot
and Pugsley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pugsley is controlling the pace.
Ozdemiroglu is in trouble now - Pugsley has advanced to mount!
Ozdemiroglu is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Ozdemiroglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ozdemiroglu tries to get out of the position.
Ozdemiroglu can't escape the position.
Ozdemiroglu is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ozdemiroglu throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pugsley. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozdemiroglu tries to reverse the position but Pugsley maintains control.
Pugsley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pugsley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ozdemiroglu hang on?
Ozdemiroglu regains half guard.
Ozdemiroglu missing with punches from the bottom.
Ozdemiroglu is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozdemiroglu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pugsley in particular looking to stall.
Pugsley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pugsley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozdemiroglu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pugsley controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozdemiroglu is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozdemiroglu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ozdemiroglu rolls, trying to escape but Pugsley keeps control of the position.
Pugsley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pugsley keeps control of the position as Ozdemiroglu tries to break free.
Pugsley controlling the position well here. Ozdemiroglu rolled but Pugsley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ozdemiroglu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pugsley is riding his opponent, not letting Ozdemiroglu buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Pugsley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ozdemiroglu is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley controlling the position well here. Ozdemiroglu rolled but Pugsley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pugsley keeps control of the position as Ozdemiroglu tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley has good solid back control here.
Ozdemiroglu tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ozdemiroglu is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozdemiroglu turns into Pugsley and is now in his guard.
Ozdemiroglu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pugsley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ozdemiroglu's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pugsley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ozdemiroglu looks to land a right hand but Pugsley moved out of range.
Ozdemiroglu misses with a straight left.
Ozdemiroglu throws a hook to the side of Pugsley's head but Pugsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugsley shoots for a double leg takedown but Ozdemiroglu sprawls well. He's pushed Pugsley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches.
Pugsley breaks from the clinch.
Ozdemiroglu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pugsley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pugsley is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley slips nicely into half guard.
Pugsley thows a huge punch but Ozdemiroglu dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pugsley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozdemiroglu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pugsley has eaten all the pies!
Ozdemiroglu missing with punches from the bottom.
Ozdemiroglu lands with a few short shots to the body.
Ozdemiroglu punching from the bottom.
Ozdemiroglu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pugsley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozdemiroglu striking from half guard on the bottom.
Pugsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugsley trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Ozdemiroglu.
Pugsley just leaning against Ozdemiroglu, taking a breather.
Ozdemiroglu struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugsley controls his hands.
Ozdemiroglu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozdemiroglu throws a head punch that misses.
Ozdemiroglu swings wildly with an uppercut but Pugsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Pugsley.
Ozdemiroglu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ozdemiroglu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pugsley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley blocks a body shot from Ozdemiroglu.
Ozdemiroglu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugsley's elbow.
The referee calls for Pugsley to work.
Ozdemiroglu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pugsley effectively controlling the action here.
Ozdemiroglu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozdemiroglu being controlled against the cage.
Ozdemiroglu misses with the head strike.
Pugsley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pugsley manages to end up in side control.
Ozdemiroglu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pugsley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ozdemiroglu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley controlling the pace for now.
Pugsley lands a heavy elbow.
Ozdemiroglu is trying desperately to improve position.
Pugsley controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozdemiroglu is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ozdemiroglu is looking to get to half guard.
Pugsley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ozdemiroglu can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ozdemiroglu is working hard here to advance position.
Pugsley controlling the position easily from mount.
Ozdemiroglu can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pugsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pugsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozdemiroglu.
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Ozdemiroglu back into the cage.
Ozdemiroglu misses with the head strike.
Pugsley has Ozdemiroglu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pugsley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ozdemiroglu tumbling to the mat - Pugsley dives into Ozdemiroglu's guard.
Ozdemiroglu lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Pugsley stands and throws Ozdemiroglu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pugsley happy to just control the position for now.
Ozdemiroglu throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozdemiroglu tries to improve position but can't.
Ozdemiroglu strikes from the bottom but Pugsley takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Pugsley controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozdemiroglu throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pugsley. What's that going to do exactly?
Pugsley content just to control the position here.
Ozdemiroglu throwing punches despite being mounted.
Pugsley controlling from the full mount.
Ozdemiroglu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ozdemiroglu throws a strike but Pugsley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozdemiroglu 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.
Pugsley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ozdemiroglu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ozdemiroglu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ozdemiroglu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ozdemiroglu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pugsley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pugsley moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ozdemiroglu.
Ozdemiroglu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pugsley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ozdemiroglu!
Ozdemiroglu swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pugsley blocks Ozdemiroglu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley controlling from mount.
Arthur Pugsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pugsley.
Ozdemiroglu is trying desperately to improve position.
Ozdemiroglu has given up his back. Will we see Pugsley going for some submissions?
Ozdemiroglu tries to break free.
Pugsley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ozdemiroglu doesn't escape.
Ozdemiroglu wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley is riding his opponent, not letting Ozdemiroglu buck him off.
Ersan Ozdemiroglu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pugsley is hanging on to Ozdemiroglu's back as he tries to escape.
Pugsley controlling the position well here. Ozdemiroglu rolled but Pugsley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pugsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pugsley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Android Seventeen (ranked 2929 p4p, 5345 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 367 p4p, 568 weight class). Seventeen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Limit break x survivor. James Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Seventeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seventeen.
Seventeen gets a clinch.
Jones stalls.
Seventeen breaks the clinch.
Jones rushes Seventeen and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seventeen tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Seventeen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Seventeen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws the left hand but Seventeen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Seventeen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Seventeen fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Seventeen has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Seventeen shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Seventeen staying out of range there.
Seventeen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seventeen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seventeen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seventeen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seventeen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seventeen is breathing heavily.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seventeen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Seventeen is stalling here.
Seventeen throws a head punch that misses.
Seventeen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seventeen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seventeen.
Seventeen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Seventeen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seventeen fails with the takedown.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Seventeen saw that one coming.
Seventeen shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seventeen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones punishes Seventeen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones darts in and clinches Seventeen up against the cage.
Seventeen blocking some punches.
Seventeen pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seventeen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.
Jones decides to stand and escape the position.
Seventeen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Seventeen's head but Seventeen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seventeen throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.
Seventeen closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Seventeen pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seventeen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seventeen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Seventeen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seventeen manages to avoid it.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Seventeen. Seventeen gets slowly back to his feet.
Seventeen with a poor takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Seventeen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
James Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seventeen takes one to the chin there.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones works over Seventeen's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Seventeen. Seventeen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Seventeen saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seventeen feinted with a counter takedown.
Seventeen looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Seventeen clinches.
Seventeen wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seventeen blocks a body shot from Jones.
Seventeen is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seventeen breaks from the clinch.
Seventeen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones looks to land a combination but Seventeen avoids it well.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seventeen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seventeen clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Seventeen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Seventeen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Seventeen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seventeen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Seventeen moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to push Seventeen away but Seventeen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones is trying to push Seventeen away but Seventeen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Seventeen won't allow it.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Seventeen.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Seventeen has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to break free but Seventeen pushes him back against the cage.
Seventeen wants a takedown.
Seventeen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Seventeen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seventeen is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seventeen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seventeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seventeen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones avoiding damage as Seventeen throws knees to the body.
Seventeen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seventeen wants a takedown but no success here.
Seventeen is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seventeen on the side of the head.
Android Seventeen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones cracks Seventeen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seventeen ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Seventeen tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Seventeen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Seventeen slips the punch.
Seventeen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seventeen. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seventeen shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Seventeen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones connects with the punch.
Seventeen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seventeen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seventeen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seventeen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seventeen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Seventeen slips a jab from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
As Jones tries to get set, Seventeen tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Seventeen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Seventeen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seventeen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones connects with a right hand. Seventeen shakes it off.
Seventeen fails with the takedown.
Seventeen clinches up against the cage.
James Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seventeen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seventeen tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to control Seventeen's arms but Seventeen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones tries to stall but Seventeen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Seventeen crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seventeen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seventeen shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Seventeen shoots in.
Seventeen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seventeen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen misses with a body kick.
Seventeen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Seventeen dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Seventeen's head and hops out.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seventeen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seventeen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seventeen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jones!
After winning the bout, James Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 3910 p4p, 2404 weight class) and Walter Wiener (ranked 88 p4p, 63 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shklyarskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wieners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wiener avoids the body shot from Shklyarskiy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wiener. Shklyarskiy shrugs it off though.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shklyarskiy takes a swing at Wiener's ribcage but misses.
Shklyarskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Shklyarskiy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab when Wiener was well out of range.
Wiener counters with a body kick.
Shklyarskiy blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Shklyarskiy avoids the head kick by Wiener.
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight right.
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiener was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
Wiener slips a jab from Shklyarskiy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick
and Shklyarskiy counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Wiener does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiener thuds his shin into the meat of Shklyarskiy's side.
Wiener moves out of range as Shklyarskiy strikes.
Wiener looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shklyarskiy moves out of range of the body kick.
Wiener feints and then cracks Shklyarskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shklyarskiy down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wiener.
Wiener is looking to land body kicks.
Wiener tries to land a front kick but Shklyarskiy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shklyarskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiener moves away.
Wiener let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wiener defending well as Shklyarskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Shklyarskiy lands with a hook. Wiener tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wiener. Shklyarskiy shrugs it off though.
No joy there for Shklyarskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shklyarskiy lands a lovely overhand right.
Wiener looks to land a body kick but Shklyarskiy moved away.
No joy there for Shklyarskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shklyarskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shklyarskiy throws a body punch but Wiener moves out of range.
Wiener ducks under a wild hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Edmund Shklyarskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiener steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy avoids the head kick by Wiener.
Wiener lands a nice looking body kick.
Shklyarskiy throws a looping overhand right but Wiener ducks down to avoid it.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiener is just out of range.
Wiener scores with a head kick. Shklyarskiy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wiener avoids the body shot from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wiener counters with a head kick that drops Shklyarskiy to the mat! Shklyarskiy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiener was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
Wiener throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shklyarskiy lunges at Wiener with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wiener's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiener takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shklyarskiy throws a body punch but Wiener moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy throws a looping overhand right but Wiener ducks down to avoid it.
Wiener bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shklyarskiy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wiener.
Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Shklyarskiy tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Shklyarskiy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shklyarskiy is rocked!
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiener was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
Oh Shklyarskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiener keeps Shklyarskiy at a distance using the push kick.
Wiener feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Shklyarskiy collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
An out of breath Walter Wiener thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Five (ranked 3306 p4p, 3314 weight class) and Marcus St Stone (ranked 103 p4p, 105 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Five!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Stone drives through and clinches with Five against the cage.
Five misses with a hook from the clinch.
Five takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Test Five has been cut.
Five letting St Stone take a breather here.
Five has a couple of punches blocked by St Stone.
A short left from St Stone.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
Five has a couple of punches blocked by St Stone.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Five in his tracks for a moment.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Five 's eye.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
Test Five's cut is getting worse.
St Stone blocks an uppercut.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Five in his tracks for a moment.
Test Five's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Stone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
St Stone lands a big knee to the head and Five goes down! St Stone pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2144 p4p, 1910 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 60 p4p, 53 weight class). Brandis comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Fletch Brandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goodman to keep the fight standing.
Brandis successfully pulls guard.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Brandis trying to control the position here.
Brandis wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis is controlling Goodman's posture.
Brandis has his foot on Goodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodman works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandis misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a head kick. That will keep Brandis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That kick from Goodman tenderised Brandis's leg. Brandis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandis takes one on the button.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Goodman avoids them all with ease.
Brandis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Brandis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Brandis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandis fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
Brandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Brandis's legs.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Brandis's leg but Brandis calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Brandis does no damage.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Brandis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandis.
Jab by Goodman.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goodman works Brandis's body with a nice hook.
Brandis takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Brandis misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Brandis shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandis throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandis darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Brandis into the cage.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman being controlled against the cage.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brandis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brandis trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman presses Brandis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Brandis trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman is leaning against Brandis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandis is breathing heavily.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman tries to work over Brandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Brandis tries to pull guard but Goodman won't allow it.
A short right from Goodman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandis jumps guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brandis misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandis backwards.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandis is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Brandis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brandis scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandis misses its target.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandis shoots for a takedown but Goodman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Brandis does no damage.
Brandis throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Brandis.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
Brandis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Brandis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis misses with a straight right.
Goodman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandis takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Brandis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goodman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brandis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goodman passes into half guard.
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to get back to full guard but Goodman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brandis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goodman is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandis tries to hold on but Goodman postures up.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodman prevents Brandis from getting the reversal.
Brandis tries to hold on but Goodman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandis is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman 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. And we move into the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Brandis looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
Brandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Brandis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman with a nice calf kick.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brandis misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandis misses with a double jab
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fletch Brandis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandis moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Brandis scores with a four punch combination!
Brandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandis misses with a looping right.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandis shoots for a takedown but Goodman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Brandis.
Brandis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman pushes Brandis away with a front kick.
Brandis slips under a jab.
Brandis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goodman as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Brandis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt - Goodman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletch Brandis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
A jab from Brandis does it's job there.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman digs a good hook to Brandis's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Brandis blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Brandis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goodman counters with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Brandis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Brandis's defenses.
Brandis fails to land the takedown.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Brandis sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandis misses the target.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodman.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman lands with a nice body kick.
Brandis connects with a single shot there.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
A very excited looking Saul Goodman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Violent Femme (ranked 1851 p4p, 2516 weight class) and Chad Strdoza (ranked 51 p4p, 67 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Violent Femme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Femme lands a nice hook to Strdoza's body. Strdoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Femme swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Femme will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Femme misses.
Strdoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Femme seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Femme misses.
Femme misses the jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Femme misses with a body punch
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Femme lunges at Strdoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strdoza's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Femme misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strdoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme connects with a looping right hand.
Femme throws a shot to the body.
Femme throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
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!
Femme misses with a body shot.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Femme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Femme.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme lands a glancing blow to the side of Strdoza's head.
Femme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Femme throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
A jab from Femme finds it's way through Strdoza's defenses.
Femme throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Strdoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strdoza walks into a stiff left hand from Femme.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme lands with an uppercut that bounces Strdoza off the cage and back into range.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Femme.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme lands a nice shot that snaps Strdoza's head back.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme lands the left hand.
Femme misses with a jab to the body
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Femme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Femme lands a right hook to the body.
Strdoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Femme lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Femme throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Femme punishes Strdoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Femme connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Femme.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Femme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strdoza under the eye.
Strdoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Femme.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Femme will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Femme misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Femme lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Femme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Femme throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Femme scores with a nice strike.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Strdoza avoids the body shot from Femme.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Femme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Femme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strdoza scrambles back to his feet.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Donk. Femme catches Strdoza right on the button with a cross.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Strdoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strdoza moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Femme has got the better of the exchanges.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Femme.
Femme punishes Strdoza's body with a nice straight punch.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza moves away from the strike by Femme.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
A big right from Femme misses.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Femme scores with the left hand. Strdoza knows he should have avoided that one.
Strdoza is working the combinations to good effect here.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Femme.
Violent Femme is winning the standup battle so far.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Femme backing up. Femme nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strdoza tries to move into range but Femme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Femme lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strdoza's head.
Femme digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
Femme swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Femme throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Femme misses.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Femme.
A big left from Femme misses.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Femme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strdoza slips a jab from Femme.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Femme lands with a straight right. Strdoza didn't see that one coming.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Strdoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strdoza has time to react.
Femme throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Femme throws a jab when Strdoza was well out of range.
Femme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Femme cracks Strdoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Femme.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Femme misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza slips a jab from Femme.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Strdoza.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Femme bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strdoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Femme backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Femme manages to avoid it all.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Strdoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chad Strdoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Femme 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buckeye (ranked 1484 p4p, 1819 weight class) and Kronos Doomsday (ranked 38 p4p, 49 weight class). Buckeye comes to the cage accompanied by Right above it lil Wayne . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckeye missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buckeye circles away.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt - Buckeye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buckeye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab Buckeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to move into range but Buckeye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buckeye defends it nicely.
Doomsday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye clinches with his opponent.
Doomsday wants to take the fight to the mat but Buckeye manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doomsday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buckeye gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doomsday drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye tries to throw a body punch but Doomsday avoids it by throwing Buckeye back against the cage.
Doomsday turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Doomsday manages to end up in side control.
Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Buckeye is defending well.
Doomsday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doomsday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Buckeye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Buckeye is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doomsday's best efforts.
Doomsday passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Buckeye!
Buckeye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buckeye stops Doomsday from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Buckeye keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Buckeye tries to hold on but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doomsday has control of Buckeye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Buckeye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Buckeye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buckeye wants to hold on but Doomsday pushes him away.
Doomsday pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Doomsday looking to take Buckeye's back but Buckeye rolls and after a scramble, Buckeye ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Buckeye to escape a tricky position.
Buckeye trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buckeye tries to stand but Doomsday is controlling from the bottom.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jab Buckeye will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckeye misses the target.
We've been told by Buckeye's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Buckeye forces Doomsday back against the cage and clinches.
Buckeye tries to land a knee to the head but Doomsday blocks with his arms.
Buckeye gets through Doomsday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doomsday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buckeye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buckeye wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Buckeye. No joy for Doomsday on that attempt.
Buckeye connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buckeye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doomsday in his tracks.
Buckeye lands with a nice body punch.
Doomsday shoots in for a double leg but Buckeye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab Buckeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buckeye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buckeye throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Buckeye uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doomsday has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckeye doesn't manage to clinch there - Doomsday circles away.
Doomsday is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab Buckeye is winning the standup battle so far.
Doomsday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doomsday or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckeye, which made it look bad.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckeye.
Buckeye looks to throw the jab but Doomsday is out of range.
Buckeye cracks Doomsday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buckeye misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
Doomsday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buckeye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doomsday is defended easily by Buckeye.
Doomsday has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Doomsday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Buckeye misses its intended target.
Jab Buckeye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Buckeye as Doomsday shoots in.
Buckeye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doomsday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Doomsday tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckeye pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Doomsday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye cracks Doomsday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doomsday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckeye's waist but Buckeye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doomsday off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckeye tries to clinch up.
Buckeye throws a jab but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buckeye manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buckeye 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.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckeye is retaining full guard.
Buckeye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckeye pulls Doomsday in close to his closed guard and prevents Doomsday from doing any damage or advancing position.
Buckeye trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday pushes down on Buckeye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doomsday wants to free his trapped foot but Buckeye is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kronos Doomsday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doomsday keeps trying to improve his position.
Buckeye keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Doomsday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doomsday working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Buckeye's thigh. Buckeye counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doomsday pushes down on Buckeye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Buckeye is trying is best to control the position here.
Buckeye tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Doomsday is looking to advance position but Buckeye won't allow it.
Doomsday is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buckeye holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Buckeye tries to clinch up.
Doomsday tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buckeye throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buckeye tries to clinch up.
Buckeye moves into the clinch successfully.
Buckeye breaks the clinch.
Buckeye throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
Doomsday slips a jab from Buckeye.
Buckeye lands with a straight right. Doomsday didn't see that one coming.
Buckeye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Doomsday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buckeye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doomsday on the side of the head.
Buckeye tries to clinch but Doomsday moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday looks to land a combination but Buckeye avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doomsday.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buckeye circles away.
Buckeye pushes Doomsday up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckeye breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doomsday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab Buckeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Buckeye slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buckeye scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buckeye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doomsday can do to turn this around?
Buckeye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Doomsday gets a takedown into half guard.
Buckeye wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buckeye tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Buckeye wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Buckeye pushes Doomsday off looking to stand but Doomsday dives back in and keeps control.
Buckeye trying to control from the bottom.
Doomsday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buckeye knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Buckeye is looking to control Doomsday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buckeye avoid being mounted?
Buckeye looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buckeye is in trouble now - Doomsday has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye working to try and regain half guard.
Buckeye tries to hold on but Doomsday postures up.
Buckeye is controlling an arm, preventing Doomsday from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Buckeye is looking to get to half guard.
Doomsday avoids the attempt from Buckeye to control.
Doomsday wants to take Buckeye's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buckeye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doomsday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buckeye really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jab Buckeye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buckeye is controlling an arm, preventing Doomsday from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Buckeye is trying to escape the mount.
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 Jab Buckeye.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buckeye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Martynov (ranked 1732 p4p, 2333 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 53 p4p, 77 weight class). Desi Kraag will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Martynov digs a good hook to Kraag's body.
Martynov lands the left hand.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a left to the body.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Kraag's shoulder, as Kraag tries to avoid the shot.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov is looking to counter punch.
Martynov loads up on a big right hand but Kraag slips the punch.
Kraag moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Kraag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martynov is breathing heavily.
Kraag throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kraag's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martynov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Kraag jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Kraag sends Martynov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Martynov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Martynov is rocked!
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Martynov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag weaves into range and cracks Martynov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Martynov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kraag is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 898 p4p, 1130 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 21 p4p, 30 weight class). DeShawn West has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeShawn West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Bystrom. Beautiful body shot.
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for West.
Bystrom slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by West.
Bystrom misses with the body kick
and Bystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Bystrom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West misses with a looping right.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Bystrom.
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!
Bystrom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for West.
Bystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bystrom lands with a slapping head kick.
West is rocked!
West scores with a jab.
and West counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bystrom! He's just covering up as West starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West 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.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'.
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