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ENIGMA 92 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reza Chas (ranked 4406 p4p, 5491 weight class) and Pedro Gomez (ranked 397 p4p, 437 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomez's choice of entrance music: Reaper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reza Chas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chas throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Chas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chas tries to land a front kick but Gomez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gomez checks a low kick from Chas.
Chas throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Chas.
Gomez jabs Chas right on the nose. Chas blinks but takes it well.
Chas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gomez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chas really felt that one!
Gomez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gomez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chas doesn't seem bothered though.
Chas wants to land a leg kick but Gomez is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chas moves into the clinch successfully.
Chas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chas backwards.
Chas looking to slow down the pace here.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Chas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez sends Chas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gomez is motioning to the referee to let Chas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Chas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Chas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chas throws a head kick that misses
and Gomez counters with a body kick.
Chas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chas seems to have got his legs back now.
A clash of legs there as Chas blocks the low kick.
Chas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gomez just manages to avoid it.
Chas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reza Chas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Gomez.
Chas clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Chas lands a damaging elbow.
Gomez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chas missing with knees to the body.
Gomez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chas tries to land a knee to the head but Gomez blocks with his arms.
Chas is breathing heavily.
Chas missing with knees to the body.
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Chas with the inside leg kick.
Chas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick from Chas.
Chas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Chas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chas throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Gomez as he checks the leg kick.
Chas tries a head kick but it misses.
Chas is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Gomez just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Chas has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pedro Gomez!
Pedro Gomez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ze Jabbanator (ranked 3403 p4p, 2467 weight class) and Jake Reaper (ranked 438 p4p, 334 weight class). Jabbanator comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger by - RONNY MONTROSE . 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ze Jabbanator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper scores with a body shot.
Reaper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jabbanator is out of range and Reaper settles back down.
Jabbanator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reaper. Reaper obviously looking to wear him down.
Jabbanator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reaper scores with a sloppy right hand. Jabbanator should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Reaper.
Reaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Reaper misses
and Jabbanator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Reaper. Those never looked like landing.
Reaper thumps Jabbanator with a low kick.
Jabbanator misses with a lunging right hand
and Jabbanator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper digs a good hook to Jabbanator's body.
Reaper misses with a shot to the body
and Jabbanator counters with a straight right hand.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Jabbanator sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jabbanator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reaper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jabbanator's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper with the inside leg kick.
Jabbanator looks to land a combination but Reaper avoids it well.
A jab from Jabbanator finds it's way through Reaper's defenses.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper misses with a low kick.
Reaper jabs Jabbanator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jabbanator swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reaper.
Reaper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reaper misses with a low kick as Jabbanator jumps back.
It looked like Jabbanator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reaper.
Reaper has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Jabbanator misses.
Jabbanator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jabbanator scores with the left hand. Reaper knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reaper digs a good body shot into Jabbanator's ribs.
No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reaper misses with a hook.
Jabbanator is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Reaper as he connects with a hook.
Reaper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Reaper.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jabbanator takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabbanator was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Reaper lands a nice shot to the body.
Reaper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jabbanator on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Reaper misses.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabbanator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reaper bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jabbanator throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reaper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Reaper misses.
Jabbanator throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it.
Reaper throws a jab when Jabbanator was well out of range.
Reaper scores with a hook.
Reaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jabbanator.
Jabbanator is looking to counter punch.
Jabbanator staying out of range there.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabbanator moves away.
Jabbanator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reaper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jabbanator had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Reaper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jabbanator momentarily.
Reaper slips under a jab from Jabbanator.
Jabbanator throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reaper.
Nice body punch from Reaper - that landed with a thud.
Jabbanator breaks the clinch.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reaper misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jabbanator misses
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Reaper.
Reaper throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabbanator counters with a nice uppercut.
Reaper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jabbanator's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Jabbanator misses the target.
Jabbanator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabbanator throws out the jab.
Reaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Reaper misses
and Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jabbanator on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jabbanator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reaper clobbers Jabbanator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice leg kick from Reaper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reaper. Jabbanator shrugs it off though.
Reaper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reaper misses with a jab to the body
and Jabbanator counters with a stiff right hand.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Jabbanator.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper misses with a right hand
and Jabbanator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reaper throws a shot from downtown. Jabbanator moves away and avoids it.
Jabbanator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reaper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reaper moves out of range as Jabbanator strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reaper.
Jabbanator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jabbanator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jabbanator misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbanator slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reaper connects with a jab.
Jabbanator is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reaper misses with a body shot.
Jabbanator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reaper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Nice uppercut lands for Reaper. That snapped Jabbanator's head back.
Jabbanator looks to throw the jab but Reaper is out of range.
Reaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbanator is just out of range.
Reaper throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Jabbanator misses.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reaper slips under a jab from Jabbanator.
Jabbanator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters circling a little - Reaper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper is looking to slow Jabbanator down with leg kicks.
Reaper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reaper connects with a right hand. Jabbanator shakes it off.
A slow jab from Jabbanator misses its intended target.
Jabbanator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reaper misses with a looping right.
It looked like Jabbanator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reaper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reaper misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jabbanator checks a leg kick.
Reaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper scores with a jab to the body.
Reaper moves out of range as Jabbanator strikes.
Reaper slips a jab from Jabbanator.
Reaper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Reaper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jake Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reaper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reaper misses with a hook. Jabbanator ducked under it nicely.
Reaper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jabbanator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Reaper lands a slapping body shot.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jabbanator.
A jab from Jabbanator misses.
Reaper thuds a left hand into Jabbanator's body.
Jabbanator throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Reaper bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reaper scores with a punch to the head.
Jabbanator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reaper throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper misses with a hook. Jabbanator ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabbanator misses with a left hand
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Reaper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jabbanator circles away quickly and effectively.
Reaper lands a leg kick that knocks Jabbanator off balance momentarily.
Reaper scores with a jab to the body.
Jabbanator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reaper.
Reaper throws a right hand that misses
and Jabbanator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reaper lands a body shot.
Jabbanator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reaper.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Jabbanator checks it.
A head kick by Reaper misses
and Jabbanator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jabbanator will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabbanator moves away.
Jabbanator throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
Jabbanator is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reaper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jabbanator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reaper.
Reaper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reaper throws a big shot that misses.
Jabbanator takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Reaper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jabbanator misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jabbanator.
Jabbanator misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reaper! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper thuds his shin into the meat of Jabbanator's side.
Reaper misses with a low kick as Jabbanator jumps back.
Jabbanator misses with a straight right.
Reaper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Reaper.
Reaper lands with a shot to the body.
Reaper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jabbanator's head.
Jabbanator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Jabbanator throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
Reaper throws out a counter right but Jabbanator avoids it with no problem.
Reaper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabbanator moves away.
Reaper throws a jab when Jabbanator was well out of range.
Jabbanator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jabbanator walks into a left hand.
Reaper thumps Jabbanator with a low kick.
Jabbanator throws a hook but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ze Jabbanator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Reaper misses
and Jabbanator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reaper lunges at Jabbanator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jabbanator's hand.
Jabbanator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reaper misses with a body shot.
Jabbanator throwing a counter right hand but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper misses with a kick to the body
and Jabbanator counters with a stiff right hand.
Jabbanator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper avoids the body shot from Jabbanator.
Jabbanator misses with a left hand
and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
Reaper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jabbanator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jabbanator ducks right into an uppercut from Reaper.
Jabbanator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper lands with a right hand.
Jabbanator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jabbanator takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jabbanator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Jabbanator misses.
A good leg kick by Reaper.
Reaper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jabbanator at a distance.
Reaper scores with a jab to the head.
Jabbanator throws a hook but Reaper avoids it easily.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Jabbanator has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reaper.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reaper. That's going to slow Jabbanator down.
Nice body punch from Reaper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jabbanator is looking to counter punch.
Jabbanator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reaper throws out a loose jab but Jabbanator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jabbanator throws a right hand that misses
and Reaper counters with a nice body shot.
Jabbanator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reaper scoring well with a low kick there.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Reaper digs a good body shot into Jabbanator's ribs.
Jabbanator throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
Reaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabbanator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Jake Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jabbanator on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reaper 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Reaper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jovi Dufren (ranked 3932 p4p, 2441 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 421 p4p, 279 weight class). Cormac McCarthy 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jovi Dufren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dufren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dufren is trying is best to control the position here.
Dufren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCarthy prevents Dufren from improving his position.
Dufren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dufren.
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Dufren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Dufren tries to pass.
Dufren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCarthy has one of Dufren's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dufren advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dufren is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
Dufren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Dufren postures up.
Dufren is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy holds on to Dufren as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Dufren trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy holds on to Dufren as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Dufren has hold of McCarthy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McCarthy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dufren looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy wants to control but Dufren is having none of it.
Dufren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCarthy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCarthy and Dufren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McCarthy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dufren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dufren is trying to get an arm triangle but McCarthy is defending well.
Dufren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCarthy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dufren's guard! Nice work there by McCarthy!
We've been hearing good reports from Dufren's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dufren being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Jovi Dufren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dufren managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
McCarthy looks up at the clock and then as Dufren takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McCarthy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCarthy lands a few punches from side control.
McCarthy scoring with punches from side control.
McCarthy wants to control for a moment but Dufren uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dufren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufren tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Dufren trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy stalling.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Dufren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dufren wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy stalling.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dufren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dufren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCarthy stands up over Dufren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dufren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dufren wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy stands up over Dufren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufren is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy postures up in Dufren's guard and throws a big left but Dufren blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dufren throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCarthy uses it to pass to side control.
Dufren can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dufren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCarthy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dufren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy wants to control but Dufren is keeping him busy.
Dufren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCarthy prevents Dufren from improving his position.
Dufren won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy wants to control but Dufren is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Dufren.
Dufren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
McCarthy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dufren back to the cage. McCarthy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dufren throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Dufren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufren gets caught flat footed, as McCarthy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dufren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dufren keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufren working for a triangle but McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dufren is retaining full guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dufren working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy stays in close to Dufren's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
Dufren misses with a jab to the body
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Dufren.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dufren.
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Dufren is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Dufren's guard.
Dufren keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
Dufren is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
Dufren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is in close to Dufren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy won't allow Dufren to sweep him here.
McCarthy trying to control but Dufren is working from the bottom.
McCarthy being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dufren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Dufren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dufren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dufren being controlled here, momentarily.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
During a confident post fight interview, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Nasir (ranked 3569 p4p, 2125 weight class) and Peter Piper (ranked 445 p4p, 283 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kingsley Nasir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Piper!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper misses with a hook.
Piper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Piper throws a body shot but no joy.
Piper misses the shot to the body.
Piper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nasir.
Nasir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Piper misses the shot to the body.
Piper connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Piper.
Piper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nasir rather than just go for the knockout.
Nasir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Piper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nasir. Nasir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nasir is rocked!
Piper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nasir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Piper avoids the body shot from Nasir.
Nasir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Nasir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nasir digs a good body shot into Piper's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasir tries to counter with a takedown but Piper is quick to defend against it.
Piper pounces like a tiger and cracks Nasir with a vicious hook! Nasir is down but not out! Piper follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Piper!
Peter Piper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Laguera (ranked 2817 p4p, 1882 weight class) and Mike KnockOut (ranked 286 p4p, 197 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejandro Laguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike KnockOut!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KnockOut misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Laguera misses the target.
Laguera scores with a jab to the body.
KnockOut throws a body shot but no joy.
KnockOut throws a lazy right hand but Laguera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Laguera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike KnockOut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. KnockOut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from KnockOut misses.
KnockOut swings widly with a right hand
and Laguera counters with a crisp one two that drops KnockOut! Laguera thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves KnockOut to his feet! KnockOut is in big trouble!
 KnockOut is rocked!
KnockOut misses with a hook
and Laguera counters with a big left hand that crumples KnockOut! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro Laguera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McDermott (ranked 2457 p4p, 1780 weight class) and Jan Moder (ranked 333 p4p, 253 weight class). McDermott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Shipping up to Boston. Jan Moder 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Moder!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moder throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
Moder walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
Moder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Moder.
Moder throws a lazy right hand but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moder was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moder tests McDermott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moder staying out of range there.
Moder connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDermott. McDermott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Moder.
McDermott is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
Moder misses the body punch
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDermott misses with a looping left.
Moder scores with a hook to the body. McDermott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Moder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Moder misses its intended target.
Moder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moder feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDermott sprawling to the canvas! McDermott rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moder finish him?!
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from McDermott does it's job there.
McDermott seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Moder moves away and avoids it.
Moder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
Moder throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
McDermott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Moder.
Moder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDermott with a body shot.
Moder punishes McDermott's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott scores with a hook.
McDermott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDermott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDermott.
Moder cracks McDermott with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Moder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moder.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Moder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDermott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moder misses with a shot to the body
and McDermott counters with a two punch combo.
A big right from McDermott misses.
Moder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moder has managed to clinch.
Moder lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDermott tries to break the clinch but Moder is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDermott has had enough of the clinch but Moder keeps him there for the moment.
Moder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Moder lands a hook that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Moder scores with a hook to the body.
McDermott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moder swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott tries to circle away but Moder has him pinned against the cage.
McDermott is trying to break free.
McDermott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDermott misses with a hook. Moder ducked under it nicely.
Moder throws a jab but it's blocked by McDermott.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moder keeps McDermott at a distance using the push kick.
Moder misses the shot to the body.
Moder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moder scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Moder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like McDermott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott moves out of range as Moder strikes.
Moder lands a body shot.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moder. Moder obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Moder finds it's way through McDermott's defenses.
Moder cracks McDermott with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McDermott looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Moder finish him?
McDermott is holding his hands too far apart here. Moder throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! McDermott is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Moder!
Jan Moder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Draganov (ranked 1425 p4p, 1087 weight class) and FullOf Hiddens (ranked 180 p4p, 142 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Draganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiddens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Draganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Hiddens.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Draganov avoids it easily.
Hiddens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens throws a leg kick but Draganov checks it.
Hiddens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Draganov misses with a body shot.
Hiddens lands a jab to Draganov's midsection.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiddens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiddens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.
An inside leg kick lands from Draganov.
Hiddens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draganov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens blocks the strikes from Draganov.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draganov's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Draganov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hiddens content to control rather than advance.
Hiddens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Draganov is trying to get back to full guard.
Draganov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hiddens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hiddens is taking a breather. Draganov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Draganov is trying to stand back up but Hiddens is controlling him
Draganov trying to control but Hiddens postures up.
Draganov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiddens.
Hiddens trying to mount his opponent but Draganov defends it.
Hiddens throwing shots but Draganov is blocking nicely.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draganov's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens thumps Draganov with a low kick.
Draganov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiddens connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov tries to bum rush Hiddens with a series of wild strikes but Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiddens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draganov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draganov throws out a leg kick but Hiddens moves out of range and Draganov only half commits.
Draganov misses with a body shot.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body. Hiddens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draganov tries to land a front kick but Hiddens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Draganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiddens dives in and scores a takedown into Draganov's guard.
Draganov looking for a sweep. Not yet Draganov, not yet.
Hiddens throws a strike but Draganov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hiddens is pulling down on Draganov's head to control his posture.
Hiddens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Draganov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draganov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Draganov wanted to stand there but Hiddens had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
Hiddens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draganov throwing strikes but missing.
Hiddens pulls Draganov in close to prevent any damage.
Hiddens looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiddens, not yet.
Draganov lands a couple of digs.
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!
Draganov wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.
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 Ivan Draganov 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.
Hiddens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Draganov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivan Draganov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiddens darts in trying to clinch
and Draganov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hiddens blocks the low kick.
Draganov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draganov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hiddens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Draganov avoids it easily.
Hiddens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hiddens looks for a takedown but Draganov sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov misses with a hook.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Draganov defends it well.
Hiddens doesn't manage to clinch there - Draganov circles away.
Draganov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hiddens's head.
A nice leg kick from Draganov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Draganov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens feints and as Draganov raises his hands in defense, Hiddens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
FullOf Hiddens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiddens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Draganov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draganov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hiddens working some strikes from top position.
Hiddens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Draganov wants to stand up but Hiddens is controlling him.
Draganov working a defensive guard here.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Draganov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draganov wants to sweep here but Hiddens controlling him for the moment.
Draganov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hiddens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivan Draganov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Draganov throws out a loose jab but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiddens feints the counter takedown.
Draganov connects with a body shot that sends Hiddens's belly button to the back.
Hiddens gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiddens misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Draganov regains half guard.
Draganov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hiddens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Draganov is looking to stand back up but Hiddens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Draganov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens throwing shots but Draganov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens trying to control the action but Draganov is working from the bottom.
Hiddens is stalling here. Draganov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiddens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Draganov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hiddens wants to control but Draganov postures up.
Draganov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiddens can do to turn this around?
Hiddens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Draganov.
Draganov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Draganov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Draganov as he avoids it easily.
Draganov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Draganov avoids it easily.
Hiddens throws a low kick but Draganov moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens thumps Draganov with a low kick.
Draganov throws a combination that misses
and Hiddens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Draganov kicks off Hiddens and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Draganov.
Hiddens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hiddens showed some decent athleticism there.
Draganov pushes Hiddens off and gets back to his feet.
Draganov digs a good hook to Hiddens's body.
Draganov is looking to wear down Hiddens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hiddens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiddens connects with a right hand. Draganov shakes it off.
Hiddens swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Draganov takes a swing at Hiddens's ribcage but misses.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Draganov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draganov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Draganov looks to land a left hand but Hiddens moved out of range nicely.
Draganov misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiddens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Draganov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Draganov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiddens. That snapped Draganov's head back.
Hiddens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiddens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Draganov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hiddens checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.
Hiddens lands with a good body shot.
Hiddens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Draganov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Draganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiddens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiddens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiddens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hiddens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiddens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiddens has closed the distance and engaged Draganov in a clinch.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Draganov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draganov.
Hiddens misses with the head strike.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiddens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hiddens backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiddens struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
FullOf Hiddens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Hiddens misses with a punch to the body.
Hiddens misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiddens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draganov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hiddens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Draganov as the two fighters clinch.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hiddens has hold of one of Draganov's legs. Draganov is fighting the takedown attempt but Hiddens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Draganov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hiddens is controlling him.
Hiddens is working Draganov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draganov controls Hiddens momentarily but Hiddens frees himself.
Draganov wants to stand up but Hiddens is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov trying to keep a closed guard but Hiddens is proving a slippery customer.
Hiddens throws a strike but Draganov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hiddens striking off his back but it's not causing Draganov any problems.
Hiddens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draganov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Draganov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ivan Draganov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Draganov gets to his feet - Hiddens follows without any prompting.
Draganov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Hiddens backs away, Draganov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hiddens 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.
Draganov misses the body punch
and Hiddens counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Hiddens crashes against the mat.
Draganov struggling a bit here.
Hiddens lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Draganov can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Ivan Draganov.
Well Draganov 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draganov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Bispen (ranked 1646 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 223 p4p, 237 weight class). Palmotic has chosen One day I'll be king as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmotic moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Bispen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palmotic needs to keep his hands up - Bispen had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palmotic!
 It looks like Ivan Bispen has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bispen.
Bispen misses with an uppercut
and Palmotic counters with a nice body shot.
Bispen misses with a double jab.
Bispen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmotic.
A shot to the liver by Palmotic. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Palmotic moved out of range nicely.
Palmotic lunges at Bispen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bispen's hand.
Palmotic scores with a nice strike.
Palmotic jabs at Bispen's body.
Bispen moves out of range as Palmotic strikes.
Palmotic lands with a right hand.
Palmotic lands a jab to Bispen's midsection.
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Palmotic scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Palmotic lands a front kick.
Bispen is breathing heavily.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Palmotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Palmotic has Bispen up against the cage in a clinch.
Palmotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bispens head.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Palmotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bispens head.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bispen working hard to break the clinch.
Palmotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palmotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmotic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bispen's efforts to push away.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen is trying to break free.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bispen controls his hands.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmotic lands with a right to the head.
Bispen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bispen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Palmotic.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Palmotic - that landed with a thud.
Bispen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmotic.
Palmotic works on Bispen's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmotic pushes Bispen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Palmotic as the two fighters clinch.
Palmotic pushes Bispen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmotic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmotic.
Still in the clinch, Palmotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmotic is leaning against Bispen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic lands a nice uppercut.
Palmotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bispen backwards.
Palmotic is leaning against Bispen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmotic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic digs a right hand into Bispen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bispen's gas tank.
A short right from Palmotic on the inside.
Palmotic tries a body shot but Bispen blocks it.
Palmotic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Palmotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmotic pushes Bispen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bispen is rocked!
Bispen tries to break free but Palmotic pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Bispen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmotic drops Bispen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bispen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic throws a big uppercut that drops Bispen! More strikes from Palmotic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bispen lies dazed against the cage as Palmotic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
A very excited looking Hrvoje Palmotic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Wife (ranked 1932 p4p, 1888 weight class) and Dick Glover (ranked 277 p4p, 269 weight class). First Wife has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, First Wife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Glover!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Glover is predictable there
and Wife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Wife looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Glover throws out a counter right but Wife avoids it with no problem.
Wife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Wife.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glover walks into a straight right hand from Wife.
Glover scores with a punch to the head.
Wife throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glover lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wife circles away quickly and effectively.
Glover looks to land a combination but Wife avoids it well.
Wife has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Glover instigates a clinch.
Wife swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover is working for takedown but Wife is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wife is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wife lands a body punch.
Glover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wife pulls his leg out and moves away.
First Wife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover.
Glover misses with a left hand
and Wife counters with a straight right hand.
Wife bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Wife misses the target.
Wife is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wife looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Glover appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Glover's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Glover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and Wife counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Dick Glover's cut even more.
Wife takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover has closed the distance and engaged Wife in a clinch.
Wife lands a hook that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Wife stops a takedown attempt from Glover.
Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wife prevents it.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Glover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wife misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover tries for a takedown but Wife manages to get underhooks.
Wife gets underhooks to prevent Glover's takedown attempt.
Wife tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Glover looking for a takedown.
Glover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Glover tries to score a body lock takedown but Wife shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wife stops a takedown attempt from Glover.
Wife throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glover looks winded!
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wife is defending well.
Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover prevents a body shot from Wife.
Glover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wife avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glover tries for a takedown but Wife manages to get underhooks.
Wife lands a body shot.
Wife is leaning against Glover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wife misses with a punch to the body.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife misses with a punch to the body.
Wife lands an uppercut.
Wife misses with a body punch.
Glover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glover prevents a body shot from Wife.
Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glover.
Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover blocks a body shot from Wife.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Wife lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Wife.
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!
Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wife lands a hook that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Wife gets underhooks to prevent Glover's takedown attempt.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Wife dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wife has Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
Wife misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wife after a bit of a struggle.
Glover wants to take the fight to the mat but Wife manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wife tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Wife misses with a punch to the body.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wife scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wife.
Glover prevents a body shot from Wife.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife misses with a punch to the body.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wife misses with a body punch.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Wife works on Glover's body with a couple of short punches.
Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glover.
A right handed body shot lands from Wife.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
First Wife has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glover is looking to take this one to the mat.
First Wife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover tries for a takedown but Wife manages to get underhooks.
Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Glover prevents a body shot from Wife.
Glover can't get the takedown.
Wife lands a body shot.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body.
Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover blocks a body shot from Wife.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Wife.
Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Wife.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife digs a right hand underneath Glover's ribcage. Glover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wife misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wife misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wife.
Wife cracks Glover with a nice body shot.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Wife.
Glover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wife tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Wife back against the cage.
Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wife is defending well.
Wife lands with a left to the head.
Wife cracks Glover with a nice body shot.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Wife presses Glover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wife presses Glover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wife can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Wife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wife scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head.
Wife is working Glover over against the cage.
Wife lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wife scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wife scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head.
Glover blocks a body shot from Wife.
Glover wants a takedown but no success here.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wife pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wife throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Glover tries a quick counter leg kick but Wife is wise to it.
Wife throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Glover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Wife does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Wife on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and Wife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Glover is predictable there
and Wife counters with a left hand that sends Glover to the canvas!
The cut above Dick Glover's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Glover keeping full guard, as Wife tries to pass.
Wife is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Wife dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Glover glances at the clock... BAM! Wife nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Glover crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Glover is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Wife!
After winning the bout, First Wife 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 896 p4p, 707 weight class) and Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 141 p4p, 107 weight class). Maximilian Bonaparte is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skallagrimsson fails with the takedown
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Skallagrimsson dives in and grabs Bonaparte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonaparte pushes down on Skallagrimsson's head and hops out.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonaparte stops Skallagrimsson from passing to mount.
Skallagrimsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonaparte rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skallagrimsson's guard! Nice work there by Bonaparte!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skallagrimsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonaparte is aware though and is defending well.
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine here but Bonaparte defends easily.
Bonaparte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skallagrimsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonaparte tries to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson trying to keep a closed guard but Bonaparte is proving a slippery customer.
Bonaparte is looking to stand up but Skallagrimsson won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skallagrimsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonaparte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily.
Skallagrimsson wants to control the position but Bonaparte says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaparte tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but Bonaparte is controlling well.
Bonaparte tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Bonaparte has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonaparte pulls his head out easily.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Bonaparte is keeping busy.
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonaparte is thwarting Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bonaparte wants to stand but Skallagrimsson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maximilian Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson with a poor takedown
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonaparte jabs Skallagrimsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the head.
No luck for Skallagrimsson with that takedown attempt.
Bonaparte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skallagrimsson shoots in and drives through. Bonaparte sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bonaparte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Skallagrimsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonaparte under the eye.
Skallagrimsson has his takedown stuffed
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has managed to clinch.
Bonaparte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
Skallagrimsson prevents Bonaparte from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skallagrimsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonaparte wants to stall.
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Bonaparte thuds a left hand into Skallagrimsson's body.
Bonaparte fakes the leg kick and cracks Skallagrimsson in the body.
Bonaparte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skallagrimsson moves away.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Bonaparte is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skallagrimsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Nice takedown defense from Bonaparte. No joy for Skallagrimsson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyvind Skallagrimsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skallagrimsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonaparte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skallagrimsson somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skallagrimsson's hands.
Bonaparte cracks Skallagrimsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonaparte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Skallagrimsson to stand back up!
Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Bonaparte jabs at Skallagrimsson'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!
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skallagrimsson attempts a counter takedown but Bonaparte avoids it well and moves away.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonaparte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skallagrimsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skallagrimsson slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Bonaparte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem phased though.
Bonaparte stuffs the takedown attempt from Skallagrimsson. Skallagrimsson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut.
That's time! Skallagrimsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bonaparte throws a jab when Skallagrimsson was well out of range.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Bonaparte is quick to defend against it.
Skallagrimsson misses the jab.
A nice side step and Bonaparte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skallagrimsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonaparte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonaparte jabs at Skallagrimsson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skallagrimsson attempts a counter takedown but Bonaparte avoids it well and moves away.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonaparte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonaparte scores with a jab.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skallagrimsson dives in and scores a takedown into Bonaparte's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bonaparte dives on top into guard.
Bonaparte wants to get up but he can't break Skallagrimsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skallagrimsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bonaparte frees his head nicely. Oh but Skallagrimsson has switched to an armbar! Bonaparte is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson 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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