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OFK 190 - Line Vs Bates PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 2382 p4p, 4142 weight class) and Kevin Brockington (ranked 271 p4p, 433 weight class). Kevin Brockington 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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bomstaerk misses
and Brockington counters with a shoot takedown. Bomstaerk fights it but they end up in guard.
Bomstaerk looking for a triangle here. Brockington is fighting it but it looks tight! Bomstaerk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brockington is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Damato (ranked 2117 p4p, 3814 weight class) and Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 226 p4p, 355 weight class). Damato comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. 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 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Damato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koererlaerer is able to avoid easily.
Damato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koererlaerer dodges the punch combination from Damato.
Damato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Damato throws a series of punches but Koererlaerer avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damato throws a right and a left that Koererlaerer avoids nicely.
Koererlaerer gets tackled into the cage by Damato. Damato maintains the clinch.
Koererlaerer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Damato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koererlaerer wants a takedown but no success here.
Rocco Damato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.
Damato ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Damato no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Damato seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koererlaerer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koererlaerer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Damato is working from the bottom.
Damato wants to sweep here but Koererlaerer controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer is pushing down on Damato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Damato is fighting to maintain full guard but Koererlaerer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koererlaerer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koererlaerer stops Damato from getting back to his feet.
Damato keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Damato pushes Koererlaerer off looking to stand but Koererlaerer dives back in and keeps control.
Koererlaerer is nestled in close to Damato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Koererlaerer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer is just content to waste time from the top position. Damato takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damato's head.
Damato trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
Damato throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koererlaerer uses it to pass to side control.
Koererlaerer takes a little break here. Damato wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Damato takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer blocks the strikes from Damato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
Damato is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koererlaerer off and has taken his back!
Damato doesn't have the hooks in and Koererlaerer manages to turn into his guard.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Damato's brow.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer passes Damato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Damato actively working from the bottom here.
Koererlaerer is keen to just control but Damato is a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer slips a nice elbow through Damato's hands, connecting with Damato's forehead.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Damato is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato is trying to stand up here but Koererlaerer is controlling him well.
Damato is trying to maintain the position but Koererlaerer is very close to passing his half guard.
Damato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Koererlaerer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Damato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koererlaerer pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koererlaerer connects with a nice short shot to Damato's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karsten Koererlaerer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Damato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Koererlaerer tries to counter it with a takedown but Damato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Koererlaerer misses.
Damato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koererlaerer to the mat! Koererlaerer manages to get full guard.
Damato advances position into side control!
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
Koererlaerer parries the strikes from Damato easily there. Damato is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Koererlaerer to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer can't do much from the bottom here.
Karsten Koererlaerer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koererlaerer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Damato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer keeps trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer gets back to half guard.
Koererlaerer is in trouble now - Damato has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer is trying to escape the mount.
Damato tries to control but Koererlaerer wriggling away.
Koererlaerer can't escape the position.
Koererlaerer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Damato is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Koererlaerer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Damato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Damato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Damato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damato is looking to sweep but instead, Koererlaerer has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato moves into full guard.
Koererlaerer is in close to Damato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damato has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Damato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koererlaerer controls the pace.
Damato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Damato has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.
Koererlaerer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koererlaerer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Koererlaerer landing some decent shots from guard.
Koererlaerer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Damato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damato looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koererlaerer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Damato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koererlaerer is in close to Damato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koererlaerer cracks Damato with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Damato has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocco Damato will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Damato.
Damato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koererlaerer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koererlaerer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koererlaerer stuffs the takedown attempt from Damato. Damato gets slowly back to his feet.
Koererlaerer throws a head kick that misses.
Damato is looking to clinch but Koererlaerer is avoiding it.
Koererlaerer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damato is keeping the position for now.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damato's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koererlaerer landing strikes.
Damato is trying to get back to his feet.
Koererlaerer scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Koererlaerer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damato keeps working.
Damato is trying to control Koererlaerer's posture but Koererlaerer avoids it.
Koererlaerer landing strikes.
Damato is looking for a sweep.
Koererlaerer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Damato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Damato wants to get back to full guard.
Damato gets back to full guard.
Damato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer stands up over Damato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koererlaerer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Damato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koererlaerer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koererlaerer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damato is looking for a triangle but Koererlaerer pushes his legs off easily.
Koererlaerer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer stands up over Damato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Damato looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer works over Damato with some ground and pound from guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Damato is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer with a nice head shot there.
Damato has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.
Damato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koererlaerer is aware though and is defending well.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koererlaerer pushes down on Damato's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koererlaerer controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Damato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Damato has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer is nestled in close to Damato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Damato is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Koererlaerer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Koererlaerer looking to control but Damato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koererlaerer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karsten Koererlaerer thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 1674 p4p, 4806 weight class) and Kevin Cool (ranked 203 p4p, 477 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 34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Cool!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutov darts in and clinches Cool up against the cage.
Plutov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Cool shrugs off.
Plutov misses with a knee strike.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Plutov.
Plutov lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Plutov.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Cool 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cool fails to pull guard.
Plutov prevents the takedown attempt.
Cool tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wasyl Plutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Cool.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cool is trying to drag Plutov to the mat but Plutov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cool jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Plutov takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Plutov on the inside.
Cool is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plutov with a knee to the head.
Cool misses with a knee to the head.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Plutov lands with a short shot to the head.
Cool tries a knee to the head but Plutov blocks it.
Cool looks winded!
Cool drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plutov.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Cool shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
Cool has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plutov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Plutov on the inside.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cool has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Plutov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cool can turn it around.
Cool takes a shot to the head.
Plutov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cool backwards.
Plutov presses Cool against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov scores a nice knee to the body.
Plutov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cool's defenses.
Plutov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Plutov presses Cool against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Plutov.
Plutov lands a body shot.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Plutov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cool backwards.
Cool being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Plutov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cool takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cool tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Plutov.
Plutov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Plutov - that landed with a thud.
Cool takes a knee right on the jaw!
Plutov blocks the elbow strike.
Cool wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Plutov - that landed with a thud.
Cool takes an elbow to the temple.
Plutov scores a nice knee to the body.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov lands with a light punch inside.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Cool 's eye.
Cool with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Plutov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Plutov to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Cool's head.
Plutov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Plutov stalling in the clinch.
Plutov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cool.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov 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.
Plutov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cool eats them both and turns towards Plutov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutov stuns Cool with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Plutov clinches up with Cool and pushes him back against the cage.
Cool looking to throw knees to the head but Plutov is blocking nicely.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Plutov.
Plutov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Plutov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
Plutov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cool is breathing heavily.
Plutov lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cool tries to pull guard but Plutov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Plutov connects with a knee to the head.
Plutov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cool's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Plutov.
Plutov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cool's defenses.
Cool is trying to break the clinch but Plutov has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cool takes an elbow to the temple.
Plutov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cool in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
Cool tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plutov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cool takes a shot to the head.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Cool's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov lands a nice elbow.
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cool being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Cool is rocked!
Plutov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cool's face.
Cool is still on wobbly legs! Can Plutov finish him?
Plutov scores a nice knee to the body.
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov is struggling to control the position.
Plutov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cool's face.
Cool takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cool wants a takedown.
Wasyl Plutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Cool.
Plutov lands a big knee to the head and Cool goes down! Plutov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Tripp (ranked 1363 p4p, 4409 weight class) and Arjan Bhullar (ranked 188 p4p, 501 weight class). Bhullar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Daniel Cormier - All About That Cake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174
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38 - 28 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Tripp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjan Bhullar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bhullars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tripp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bhullar.
Tripp feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bhullar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bhullar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Tripp misses its target.
A nice combination there by Bhullar.
Tripp feints and then cracks Bhullar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bhullar down.
Bhullar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tripp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tripp connects with a solid leg kick.
Tripp with a nice cross.
Bhullar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tripp connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhullar rushes Tripp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tripp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bhullar stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar is trying to pull guard but Tripp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
CJ Tripp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Bhullar.
Bhullar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tripp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tripp working aggressively here.
Bhullar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tripp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tripp misses with a straight left.
Bhullar wants to counter the offense by Tripp and move into the clinch position.
Tripp scores with a nice body kick.
Tripp lands a leg kick that knocks Bhullar off balance momentarily.
Bhullar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bhullar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tripp keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp is looking to reverse the position.
Bhullar stands up.
Bhullar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tripp pinned against the cage. Tripp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tripp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tripp pinned against the cage. Tripp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bhullar lands in his opponent's guard.
Bhullar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bhullar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bhullar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bhullar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tripp blocks a head kick by Bhullar.
Tripp tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tripp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bhullar counters with a good low kick that Tripp was not able to check.
Arjan Bhullar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhullar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tripp counters with a right hand to the body.
Tripp lands with a nice body punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bhullar or perhaps it was just good defense by Tripp, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Tripp misses the target.
Bhullar works over Tripp's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
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!
Jab from Tripp.
Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tripp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Tripp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tripp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripp throws a body punch but Bhullar moves out of range.
Tripp wants to slow Bhullar down by chopping away at his legs.
Donk. Tripp catches Bhullar right on the button with a cross.
Tripp lands a glancing blow to the side of Bhullar's head.
Bhullar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bhullar shoots in looking for a takedown but Tripp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bhullar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bhullar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tripp was covering up waiting for the punch and Bhullar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tripp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bhullar controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tripp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bhullar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tripp.
CJ Tripp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhullar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bhullar controlling the action here.
Bhullar thows a huge punch but Tripp dodges it nicely.
Bhullar wants to control but Tripp is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bhullar seems to be working for a kimura but Tripp defends the submission attempt.
Bhullar is taking a breather. Tripp 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.
Bhullar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tripp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Bhullar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tripp wants to improve his position but Bhullar is controlling well.
Bhullar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar wants to pass to mount but Tripp is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar decides to stand and escape the position.
Bhullar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tripp counters with a left and a right that stings Bhullar.
Tripp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bhullar forces Tripp back against the cage and clinches.
Tripp scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tripp lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tripp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhullar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tripp smiles and moves away.
CJ Tripp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Bhullar.
Bhullar shoots for a takedown but Tripp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Tripp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tripp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bhullar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bhullar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bhullar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tripp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tripp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhullar can do to turn this around?
Tripp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
CJ Tripp is winning the standup battle so far.
Tripp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bhullar doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Tripp to counter with a crisp jab.
Bhullar has his takedown stuffed
and Tripp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
CJ Tripp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Bhullar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripp lands with a nice body kick.
Bhullar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tripp tries to avoid it but Bhullar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tripp to the ground. Tripp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Bhullar backs away, Tripp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bhullar shoots for a double leg takedown but Tripp sprawls well. He's pushed Bhullar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tripp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bhullar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar moves out of range of the body kick from Tripp.
Bhullar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bhullar walks into a straight right hand from Tripp.
 It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
Tripp drops Bhullar with a big left hand! Bhullar is injured, injured bad! Tripp jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Tripp!
Our winner, CJ Tripp, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Ryan (ranked 1483 p4p, 2840 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 182 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDonnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ryan.
Ryan slips a straight right by McDonnell.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
McDonnell throws out a counter right but Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that McDonnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonnell misses.
Ryan throws a series of punches but McDonnell moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Ryan's head back.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonnell takes one on the button.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As McDonnell looks to move away, Ryan throws a big counter combo but McDonnell just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonnell eats them both and turns towards Ryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell jabs Ryan right on the nose. Ryan blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Ryan cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a one two! McDonnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonnell but McDonnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Ryan steps away.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ger McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
McDonnell lands a jab to Ryan's midsection.
McDonnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan connects with a single shot there.
McDonnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan misses with a combination
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell connects with a single shot there.
Ryan feints a jab promting McDonnell to slip. Ryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonnell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ryan slips a jab from McDonnell.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from McDonnell misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
McDonnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan moves forwards but McDonnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonnell scores with a three punch combo!
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
A nice left hand lands by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell lands a nice shot that snaps Ryan's head back.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Ryan feints a jab promting McDonnell to slip. Ryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonnell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
McDonnell motions for Ryan to come forward. McDonnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but McDonnell is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonnell.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ryan tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a double jab
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut!
Eddie Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Ryan misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a right and a left that McDonnell avoids nicely.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
Jab by McDonnell.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
McDonnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Ryan is rocked!
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonnell checks a leg kick.
Ryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ryan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McDonnell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ryan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ger McDonnell!
A very excited looking Ger McDonnell 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Bob (ranked 1260 p4p, 2781 weight class) and Peter Barnkvist (ranked 173 p4p, 355 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
169
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18 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a body kick that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob walks into a straight right hand from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnkvist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bob to the ground. Barnkvist is now in Bob's guard.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnkvist works the jab nicely.
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnkvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bob checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob cracks Barnkvist with an open hand slap.
Barnkvist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Bob looks for the body kick but Barnkvist saw that one coming.
Barnkvist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnkvist lands in his opponent's guard.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Bob has wrist control.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnkvist on the ground.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Bob wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bob dodges the punch combination from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with a few strikes there.
Barnkvist throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Scooter Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnkvist fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
letting Barnkvist counter with a right hand.
Bob throws a hook but Barnkvist blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Barnkvist.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnkvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob avoids the head kick by Barnkvist.
Bob connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist lands a high kick!
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnkvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnkvist throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bob was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnkvist.
Bob avoids the head kick by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob swings widly with a right hand
and Barnkvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Barnkvist does no damage.
Bob looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnkvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bob tries to avoid it but Barnkvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bob to the ground. Bob escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bob catches Barnkvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bob drops Barnkvist with a beautiful combination! Barnkvist stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bob is looking for the KO!
Barnkvist is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bob lands a right hand from hell, dropping Barnkvist. Bob pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Bob!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 476 p4p, 3316 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 65 p4p, 363 weight class). Alela comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' Like a Bitch. This should be fireworks!
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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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sao Alela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Zealot misses with a hook. Alela ducked under it nicely.
The Zealot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alela.
The Zealot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Zealot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alela lands a front kick.
Alela scores with a head kick. The Zealot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Zealot misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Alela.
Alela blocks a jab.
Alela feinted with a counter takedown.
Alela with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Alela lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Zealot doesn't seem phased though.
The Zealot gets caught flat footed, as Alela shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alela controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Zealot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alela controls the pace.
Alela slips nicely into half guard.
Alela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alela wants to free his trapped foot but The Zealot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alela has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela is going oldschool here, as he tries to force The Zealot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so The Zealot shrugs it off.
Alela working for a guillotine from mount but The Zealot is in no mood to give up.
Alela takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alela landing shots from mount.
Alela misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Alela is looking to work his way around to The Zealot's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela is working hard here to advance position.
Alela is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Zealot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alela looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alela lands a couple of good shots and The Zealot has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alela is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but The Zealot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alela has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, The Zealot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The Zealot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! The Zealot taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sao Alela!
Sao Alela gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Barnes (ranked 764 p4p, 1040 weight class) and Zak Foley (ranked 105 p4p, 151 weight class). Barnes comes into the arena with We Want The Funk blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Foley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foley did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Barnes 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.
Barnes winds up and cracks Foley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foley is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Foley wants to get back to full guard.
Foley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Foley's temple.
Foley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes .
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Foley is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position.
Foley has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Foley trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foley is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley is looking to control Barnes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foley avoid being mounted?
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes throwing shots but Foley is blocking nicely.
Foley is staying active underneath Barnes , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foley wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Foley defends it.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foley is looking to improve his position.
Foley is looking to control Barnes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foley avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes winds up and cracks Foley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Foley is defending well.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Foley is defending well.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Foley's head.
Foley tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Foley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foley moves into full guard.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Foley's head.
Ground and pound from Barnes .
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes is nestled in close to Foley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes prevents Foley from improving his position.
Foley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is nestled in close to Foley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foley managing to control the position.
Foley is continuing to stall.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Foley.
Foley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foley won't be happy with that.
Foley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Foley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Foley some visible discomfort.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes cracks Foley with a big right hand but Foley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes trying to control the action but Foley is working from the bottom.
Barnes cracks Foley with a big elbow.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Foley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Foley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!
Barnes can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Foley misses with an elbow to the head.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foley can do to turn this around?
Foley scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Barnes is looking for a way out.
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Foley is trying to stick to Barnes 's back but Barnes is turning into Foley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Foley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes passes Foley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Foley is having none of it.
Foley is trying is best to control the position here.
Foley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes .
Derrick Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Foley tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foley's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Foley tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barnes lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Foley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Foley is rocked!
Barnes cracks Foley with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Barnes !
An out of breath Derrick Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 272 p4p, 673 weight class) and Schwartz Gomez (ranked 44 p4p, 94 weight class). Do Urden comes to the cage accompanied by Junna Through the fire and flames. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomez's choice of entrance music: POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. Schwartz Gomez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Do Urden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Do Urden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Gomez gets a clinch.
Do Urden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Gomez gets through Do Urden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez scores with a jab. Do Urden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Do Urden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Do Urden moved out of range.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez moves out of range as Do Urden strikes.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Do Urden throwing a counter right hand but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Do Urden loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Do Urden's knee but Do Urden avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Do Urden.
Do Urden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Do Urden throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Do Urden's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Do Urden motions for Gomez to come forward. Do Urden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Do Urden misses.
Gomez blocks a leg kick.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Do Urden keeps it at a distance.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Do Urden stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Do Urden lands a nice shot that snaps Gomez's head back.
Gomez scores with a three punch combo!
Do Urden moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Urden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gomez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Do Urden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Gomez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Do Urden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomez.
Do Urden misses with a punch to the body.
Do Urden tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Do Urden back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Do Urden avoids the damage to the body.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Do Urden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Do Urden pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Do Urden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez forces Do Urden back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez lands an overhand right.
Do Urden slips a jab from Gomez.
Gomez with a jab.
Do Urden wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Do Urden connects with a right hand. Gomez shakes it off.
Do Urden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Do Urden.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Urden misses the target.
Gomez lands a jab to the nose.
Do Urden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Do Urden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomez's head backwards.
Gomez is rocked!
Do Urden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Do Urden finish him?
Do Urden drops Gomez with a big left hand! Gomez is injured, injured bad! Do Urden jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drizzt Do Urden!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Drizzt Do Urden waved his t-shirt featuring Pound Town INC's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Line (ranked 104 p4p, 774 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 15 p4p, 106 weight class). Line comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Line!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates with a poor takedown
and Line counters with a left to the body.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Line as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Line works the jab nicely.
Bates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Line moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Line's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line with a nice calf kick.
Bates gets tackled into the cage by Line. Line maintains the clinch.
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Bates blocks the low kick.
No luck for Bates with that takedown attempt.
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Line to the ground. Bates is now in Line's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Line is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
Line is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Line haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Line controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
Line has Bates pulled in close to control his posture.
Line might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Line wants to stand and escape but Bates is having none of it.
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Bates wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Line is trying to keep Bates in close.
Bates trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big right from Line misses.
Line leaves Bates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Line connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.
Line misses with a double jab
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bates or perhaps it was just good defense by Line, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Line. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Line looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Bates tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates lands a shoulder strike.
Bates scores with a shoulder strike.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Line scores with a nice hook to the head.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bates.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates looking to throw knees to the head but Line is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Bates lands a hook that snaps the head of Line backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Line wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Line misses with the head strike.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bates.
Bates lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
A shot in the inside from Line.
Line is trying to break free.
Bates tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Line dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line lands a head shot.
Line darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line prevents a body shot from Bates.
Gustav Line has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bates presses Line against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Line manages to break the clinch.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
Line misses the jab.
Bates goes for a double leg but Line avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Line continues to drive forward.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Bates. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Bates drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Line defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Line misses
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line is trying to get back to full guard.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?
Line looks like he's trying to stand up.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Line is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.
Line controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
Line is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bates is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
Bates trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Line is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bates presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bates misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
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!
Line tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands with a left to the head.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Line pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates working aggressively here.
Line gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bates lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line lands with a right to the head.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Line's head.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Line blocking some punches.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Line misses with the head strike.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
A short left from Line.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Bates has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates fails to land the takedown.
Line seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Line with a nice calf kick.
Line misses with a hook.
Line rushes Bates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Line dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Line sprawls well. Line wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
Bates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Line to the mat! Line manages to get full guard.
Bates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Bates trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Line is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line trying to control the position.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Armad Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Line looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Line has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Line is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
Line working for submissions but it's allowed Bates to get to half guard.
Bates is working for a kimura but Line is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold.
Line pushes Bates off and gets back to his feet.
Bates has his takedown stuffed
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates tries for a takedown but Line sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Bates feints the counter takedown.
Line scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line slaps away a takedown attempt from Bates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a leg kick but Bates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bates shoots for a double leg takedown but Line sprawls well. He's pushed Bates's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Line tries to score with a low kick but Bates moves his leg out of the way.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
Line lands the left hand.
Bates takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Line did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Line is looking to get back to is feet but Bates passes into side control.
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!
Line manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bates's best efforts.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
Line is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line gets back to full guard.
Line is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Line keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Line is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bates slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Line clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Line tries to avoid it but Bates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Line to the ground. Line escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bates is defended easily by Line.
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Line's half guard.
Bates passes to full mount!
Line is trying to escape the mount but Bates keeps good control and instead manages to take Line's back.
Line tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Line's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Line preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bates.
Bates has his opponent's back but Line is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates dives in and grabs Line's left leg, looking for a takedown. Line pushes down on Bates's head and hops out.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line clinches up with Bates and pushes him back against the cage.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates prevents a body shot from Line.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line cracks Bates with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Line lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Bates lands a left hand.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Line scores with a nice short uppercut.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line misses with a body punch.
Line is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bates working aggressively here.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Line lands with a left to the head.
Bates scores with a hook to the body.
Line lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates lands a right hand.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates lands a body shot in the clinch.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Line.
Bates tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates lands a shoulder strike.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Bates with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Line had his way with Armad Bates in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Line tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Line wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold.
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line actively working from the bottom here.
Line is pressing down on Bates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted.
Bates passes into half guard.
Line wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Line is in trouble now - Bates has advanced to mount!
Line really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bates jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Line manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Line knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Line tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates wants to control but Line is keeping him busy.
Line bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Line did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Bates is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Line.
Line wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bates working away.
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Line knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Line gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bates prevents Line from getting the reversal.
Line wants to hold on but Bates pushes him away.
Bates looking for a guillotine from mount but Line is having none of it.
Bates can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Line is looking to escape.
Bates is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Line to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Line shrugs it off.
Line wants to control but Bates is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bates seems keen to control Line's posture.
Bates trying to control the position.
Armad Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bates has a closed guard, preventing Line from standing up.
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Line trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bates's guard.
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armad Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Line has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!
Gustav Line retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Gustav Line 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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