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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bilkington (ranked 23640 p4p, 23593 weight class) and Asaki Hanaki (ranked 564 p4p, 607 weight class). Hanaki has chosen The HU - Wolf Totem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bilkington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asaki Hanaki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanaki throws a push kick but Bilkington slaps the foot to one side.
Bilkington drives through and clinches with Hanaki against the cage.
Bilkington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bilkington tries to clinch there but Hanaki circles away.
Bilkington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanaki lands a leg kick that knocks Bilkington off balance momentarily.
Hanaki misses with a combination
and Bilkington counters by clinching up.
Bilkington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilkington is looking to clinch but Hanaki is avoiding it.
Hanaki misses with an uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hanaki enables Bilkington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hanaki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bilkington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bilkington postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanaki keeping full guard, as Bilkington tries to pass.
Bilkington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanaki is pulling down on Bilkington's head. It's preventing any offense from Bilkington, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanaki 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bilkington is just out of range.
Bilkington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bilkington is looking to clinch but Hanaki is avoiding it.
Hanaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanaki sprawls well. Hanaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bilkington gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanaki throws a head kick that misses.
Bilkington shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanaki sprawls well. He's pushed Bilkington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilkington. Bilkington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hanaki as Bilkington shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bilkington or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanaki, which made it look bad.
Hanaki connects with a leg kick.
Hanaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanaki 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.
Hanaki wanted to stand there but Bilkington had control of the position.
Bilkington is looking to stand up but Hanaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Bilkington has control of Hanaki's left arm, preventing Hanaki from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington has a closed guard, preventing Hanaki from standing up.
Hanaki is stalling in the full guard.
Hanaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilkington can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilkington wants to control but Hanaki is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asaki Hanaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bilkington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanaki.
Hanaki misses with the combination.
Hanaki throws a leg kick but Bilkington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hanaki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bilkington is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilkington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanaki is on him like a limpet, forcing Bilkington back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilkington lands a shoulder strike.
Hanaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bilkington.
Bilkington jumps guard but Hanaki stands there with Bilkington around his waist. Bilkington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bilkington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bilkington looks for a takedown but Hanaki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bilkington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilkington tries for a takedown but Hanaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanaki throws a low kick, looking for Bilkington's leg but Bilkington calmly moves out of range.
Hanaki lands a nice hook to Bilkington's body. Bilkington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bilkington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanaki's waist but Hanaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bilkington off to one side.
Asaki Hanaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Bilkington wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanaki won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington looking to slow down the pace here.
Hanaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bilkington uses from the top position.
Bilkington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanaki working a defensive guard here.
Hanaki 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.
Hanaki keeping moving, preventing Bilkington from controlling successfully.
Hanaki has his foot on Bilkington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bilkington works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilkington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington trying to control but Hanaki is working from the bottom.
Hanaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bilkington has picked Hanaki up and slammed him! Hanaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Bilkington manages to pass to side control!
Bilkington trying to control the action but Hanaki is working from the bottom.
Bilkington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hanaki to his feet.
Hanaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bilkington as he jumps to the side.
Bilkington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanaki trying to control the position.
Hanaki looking for a guillotine here but Bilkington defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanaki wants to sweep here but Bilkington controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Asaki Hanaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bilkington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Asaki Hanaki has been cut.
Bilkington wants to clinch
and Hanaki counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Bilkington has closed the distance and engaged Hanaki in a clinch.
Bilkington tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hanaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bilkington is defending well for now.
Bilkington has Hanaki pressed against the cage, preventing Hanaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanaki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bilkington keeping full guard, as Hanaki tries to pass.
Hanaki wants to get up but he can't break Bilkington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilkington seems keen to control Hanaki's posture.
Hanaki wants to pass the guard but Bilkington is keeping the position.
Hanaki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hanaki scores with a one two! Bilkington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bilkington shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanaki sprawls well. He's pushed Bilkington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanaki throws a head kick but Bilkington moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bilkington.
Hanaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bilkington to the mat! Bilkington manages to get full guard.
Hanaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bilkington controls Hanaki momentarily but Hanaki frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bilkington is pulling down on Hanaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanaki, at least for the moment.
Hanaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilkington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanaki is one step ahead there.
Bilkington controls Hanaki momentarily but Hanaki frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bilkington blocks the strikes from Hanaki.
Hanaki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hanaki is refusing to be controlled, as Bilkington sits in half guard.
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.
Hanaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bilkington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanaki trying to control but Bilkington postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asaki Hanaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asaki Hanaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Asaki Hanaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Math Riddle (ranked 4418 p4p, 4924 weight class) and Keanu Reeves (ranked 519 p4p, 560 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Keanu Reeves enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Math Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keanu Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Reeves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reeves shoots in and bounces Riddle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reeves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riddle tries to buck Reeves off but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reeves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riddle is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves tries to move to mount but Riddle blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle is trying to improve his position.
Reeves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riddle's legs.
Reeves keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Riddle!
Reeves wants to take his opponent's back but Riddle doesn't allow it.
Reeves moves to the back position.
Riddle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reeves.
Riddle tries to roll but Reeves sticks to his back.
Reeves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Riddle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Riddle for a finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reeves gets his hands free as Riddle looks to control.
Reeves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Riddle is defending well though. Reeves let's go of the attempt for now.
Riddle turns into Reeves and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reeves is keeping the position for now.
Riddle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeves's head.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Riddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reeves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Riddle tries to pass.
Riddle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Riddle trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
Riddle is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Reeves has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Riddle is looking to defend but Reeves has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Riddle! Reeves pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Riddle taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keanu Reeves!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Wilson (ranked 2301 p4p, 2540 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 296 p4p, 323 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Under the knife. Shape Shifter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shifter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shifter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shifter is not content to let Wilson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter punching from the bottom.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shifter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shifter.
Shifter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wilson frees his head nicely. Oh but Shifter has switched to an armbar! Wilson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yar Bol (ranked 1629 p4p, 2120 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 214 p4p, 273 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yar Bol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieskiego scores with a nice body kick.
Sobieskiego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobieskiego pushes Bol up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Sobieskiego on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bol.
Bol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bol fails to land.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Sobieskiego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego misses with the head strike.
Bol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Sobieskiego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego breaks from the clinch.
Bol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sobieskiego walks into a straight right hand from Bol.
Sobieskiego blocks the body kick.
Sobieskiego scores with a leg kick.
Bol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook.
Sobieskiego scoring well with a low kick there.
Bol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Sobieskiego.
Bol works Sobieskiego's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobieskiego thows a leg kick but Bol checks it
and Bol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jana Iii Sobieskiego has been cut.
Bol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bol checks a low kick from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego wants to clinch but Bol slips to the side
enabling Bol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobieskiego avoids the head kick by Bol.
Sobieskiego unleashes a big counter combination but Bol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sobieskiego throws a lazy head kick
and Sobieskiego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Sobieskiego misses
and Sobieskiego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bol keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieskiego takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sobieskiego throws a hook but Bol avoids it easily.
Bol sends Sobieskiego crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bol is motioning to the referee to let Sobieskiego up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Sobieskiego is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobieskiego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bol lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sobieskiego falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bol dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 2034 p4p, 2523 weight class) and Niko Ahonen (ranked 261 p4p, 321 weight class). Niko Ahonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moritz Zimmerman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Zimmerman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ahonen to the ground. Zimmerman is now in Ahonen's guard.
Zimmerman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zimmerman has managed to get both his arms back between Ahonen's legs - danger averted.
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimmerman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Zimmerman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahonen has escaped and now he's on top!
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimmerman is retaining full guard.
Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahonen is aware though and is defending well.
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahonen defends it easily.
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Ahonen pushes his legs off easily.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahonen is aware though and is defending well.
Ahonen advances to half guard.
Ahonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Ahonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahonen defends well.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen keeps trying to improve his position.
Zimmerman is striking from the bottom but Ahonen uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Ahonen looking for a submission but Zimmerman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Ahonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zimmerman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zimmerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Zimmerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.
Ahonen has his foot on Zimmerman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zimmerman works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahonen is keeping the position for now.
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zimmerman is aware though and is defending well.
Ahonen controls Zimmerman momentarily but Zimmerman frees himself.
Ahonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Ahonen is looking for a triangle but Zimmerman pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a leg! Ahonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahonen manages to kick Zimmerman off! Zimmerman jumps back into Ahonen's guard.
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Ahonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Zimmerman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahonen has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahonen pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Ahonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moritz Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahonen lands a jab to the nose.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Ahonen didn't expect that.
Ahonen looking to control.
Ahonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zimmerman defends it easily.
Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimmerman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahonen trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahonen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ground and pound from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Zimmerman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahonen defending well though.
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Ahonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Ahonen gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahonen has his foot on Zimmerman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zimmerman works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zimmerman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zimmerman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen is trying to control the position but Zimmerman postures up.
Ahonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zimmerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimmerman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahonen wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is keeping the position.
Zimmerman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
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.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahonen wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is keeping the position.
Ahonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimmerman has his foot on Ahonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahonen controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Ahonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimmerman is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz Zimmerman dominated that second round.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zimmerman defends it easily.
Zimmerman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahonen has wrist control.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimmerman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahonen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zimmerman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Niko Ahonen!
Niko Ahonen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 819 p4p, 1658 weight class) and Deividas Vilkas (ranked 124 p4p, 229 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vilkas's choice of entrance music: Fortunate Son. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230
6 - 2 - 0 |
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5 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deividas Vilkas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske cracks a nice hook into Vilkas's ribs.
Vilkas swings widly with a right hand
and Vilkas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Deividas Vilkas has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalske.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kalske tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vilkas struggling a bit here.
Vilkas is looking for a sweep.
Kalske in side control, throwing shots but Vilkas defends.
Kalske looks up at the clock and then as Vilkas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kalske smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vilkas defending against the ground and pound.
Vilkas regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske is looking to stall here but Vilkas recovers full guard.
Vilkas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vilkas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalske throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalske throws a strike but Vilkas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalske looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalske, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilkas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalske is retaining full guard.
Kalske manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilkas manages to get himself to full guard.
Kalske looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalske accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalske postures up in Vilkas's guard and throws a big left but Vilkas blocks it.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing.
Vilkas 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.
Vilkas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalske throws an elbow that misses. Vilkas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalske's guard. Nice move by Vilkas!
Kalske throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vilkas escapes and throws Kalske's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kalske is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas taking a breather here.
Kalske manages to get back to half guard.
Vilkas is thwarting Kalske's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalske wants to improve his position but Vilkas is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kalske tries to roll over but Vilkas keeps him under control.
Vilkas wants to take a breather but Kalske is having none of it.
Vilkas prevents Kalske from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske wants to get back to full guard but Vilkas has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deividas Vilkas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kalske closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kalske slips a nice elbow through Vilkas's hands, connecting with Vilkas's forehead.
Kalske missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalske missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kalske not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalske looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kalske seems to be working for a kimura but Vilkas defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalske lands a nice short elbow.
Kalske throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vilkas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kalske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilkas can do to turn this around?
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vilkas controlling Kalske's posture.
Vilkas 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.
Vilkas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kalske is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vilkas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vilkas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalske has his foot on Vilkas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilkas works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas stopping the sweep attempt from Kalske.
Kalske has his foot on Vilkas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilkas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalske wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vilkas takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
Kalske has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vilkas breaks from the clinch.
Vilkas missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalske connects with a single shot there.
Vilkas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vilkas.
Kalske was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilkas misses with a straight right.
Vilkas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalske tries to clinch there but Vilkas circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalske throws a wild body kick that Vilkas sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilkas! But no joy.
Vilkas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deividas Vilkas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vilkas throws a hook to the side of Kalske's head but Kalske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilkas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kalske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vilkas rushes Kalske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vilkas misses with some punches.
Kalske is trying to pull guard but Vilkas has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkas misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilkas.
Vilkas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vilkas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalske is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vilkas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalske.
Kalske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalske lands a shoulder strike.
Vilkas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalske keeps control of Vilkas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Vilkas.
Kalske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalske breaks from the clinch.
Kalske jabs Vilkas right on the nose. Vilkas blinks but takes it well.
Kalske dives in for a single leg takedown but Vilkas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Vilkas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalske lands a shot to the body.
Vilkas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalske throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas with the inside leg kick.
Vilkas looks for the body kick but Kalske saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske tries to pull guard but Vilkas holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalske drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Kalske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Kalske is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vilkas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalske.
Kalske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalske works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalske scores with a hook to the body.
Vilkas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Vilkas avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
Kalske pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilkas moves out of range of the body kick from Kalske.
Kalske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vilkas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vilkas throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vilkas scores with a leg kick.
Kalske clinches.
Vilkas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalske struggles to land a body shot inside as Vilkas controls his hands.
Hjallis Kalske has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vilkas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalske backwards.
Vilkas trying to stall but Kalske improves his position.
Vilkas can't find room to land a body shot as Kalske controls the action.
Vilkas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalske lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Deividas Vilkas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilkas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalske.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deividas Vilkas.
I think Kalske has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Petit (ranked 897 p4p, 982 weight class) and Maurits Assndrop (ranked 102 p4p, 109 weight class). Maurits Assndrop told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
145
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25
143
7 - 3 - 2 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Luc Petit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assndrop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assndrop has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Assndrop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Petit misses its target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assndrop. That's going to slow Petit down.
Assndrop lands a jab to the head.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petit scores with a spinning back kick!
Assndrop tries to land a leg kick but Petit saw it coming and moves away.
Petit throws a head kick but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petit connects with a leg kick.
Assndrop scoring well with a low kick there.
Petit 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.
Assndrop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petit tries to land a leg kick but Assndrop saw it coming and moves away.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Assndrop slips the punch.
Petit throws a series of punches but Assndrop avoids them all with ease.
Assndrop is looking to score with low kicks.
Petit with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assndrop scores with a nice strike.
Petit checks a low kick from Assndrop.
Petit blocks a jab.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Petit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petit missing with a left hand there. Assndrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petit throws out a loose jab but Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit scores with the left hand. Assndrop knows he should have avoided that one.
Petit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petit throws out the jab.
Petit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Assndrop checks it well.
Assndrop lands a jab to Petit's midsection.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Petit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petit throws a chopping leg kick but Assndrop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assndrop throws a low kick but Petit moves out of range easily.
Good work by Assndrop as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assndrop manages to avoid it.
Assndrop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Assndrop needs to keep his hands up - Petit had a free shot at his head there.
Assndrop swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Petit is looking to chop away at Assndrop's legs.
Petit backing away here, and Assndrop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop throws a front kick aimed at Petit's knee but Petit avoids it well.
Assndrop blocks a jab.
Petit tries to land a leg kick but Assndrop saw it coming and moves away.
Assndrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
It looked like Petit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands the left hand.
Assndrop clobbers Petit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petit cracks a nice hook into Assndrop's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Assndrop checks the leg kick.
Petit throws a leg kick that misses.
Petit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Assndrop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Assndrop blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Assndrop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Assndrop checks it well.
Assndrop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Assndrop does it's job there.
Assndrop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petit at a distance.
Assndrop keeps the fight on the outside.
Petit misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Assndrop.
A jab from Assndrop finds it's way through Petit's defenses.
Petit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Petit slips the punch.
Assndrop motions for Petit to come forward. Assndrop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop tests Petit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assndrop walks into a stiff left hand from Petit.
Assndrop needs to keep his hands up - Petit had a free shot at his head there.
Assndrop misses with a straight right.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assndrop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Assndrop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assndrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petit throws a good cross that connects.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of Petit's head but Petit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Assndrop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petit with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit throws a solid leg kick but Assndrop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petit.
Assndrop throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Assndrop. Assndrop obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Petit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petit lands a really nice looking cross but Assndrop seems unphased.
Petit throws a chopping leg kick but Assndrop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petit thumps Assndrop with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Assndrop.
Petit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Assndrop on the side of the head.
Petit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petit lands with a nice body punch.
Assndrop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Assndrop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petit.
Petit throws a leg kick but Assndrop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petit throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Petit moves away and avoids it.
Assndrop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Petit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Assndrop.
Assndrop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Petit backing away here, and Assndrop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Assndrop scores with a punch to the head.
Assndrop scores with a leg kick.
Petit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
Assndrop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petit misses with a low kick as Assndrop jumps back.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Petit misses.
Assndrop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Assndrop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Assndrop thuds his right hand into Petit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Petit missing with a left hand there. Assndrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petit throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assndrop checks a leg kick.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Assndrop slips the punch.
Petit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petit slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Petit blocks the leg kick.
Jean Luc Petit is winning the standup battle so far.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Petit is looking to counter punch.
Assndrop misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Assndrop.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Petit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Assndrop is out of range and Petit settles back down.
Petit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop throws a jab when Petit was well out of range.
Petit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut. Petit saw that one coming.
Assndrop swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Petit tried to counter with a leg kick but Assndrop avoided it.
Petit swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petit.
Assndrop tries a quick counter leg kick but Petit is wise to it.
Petit scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop misses the jab.
Petit throws a low kick but Assndrop moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petit.
Assndrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Petit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Assndrop throws a leg kick
and Petit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Petit with a nice calf kick.
Assndrop throws a leg kick that misses.
Petit tried to counter with a leg kick but Assndrop avoided it.
Assndrop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petit is out of range.
Petit tries to land a leg kick but Assndrop saw it coming and moves away.
Assndrop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Petit misses
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petit.
Assndrop takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Assndrop.
Assndrop wants to slow Petit down by chopping away at his legs.
Petit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assndrop throws the left hand but Petit avoids the punch easily.
Petit is looking to slow Assndrop down with leg kicks.
Petit lands a jab.
Assndrop throws out a loose jab but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assndrop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assndrop blocks a low kick nicely.
Assndrop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Assndrop misses with a hook. Petit ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petit.
Petit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Petit scores with a nice right hand.
Petit tried to score with a low kick but Assndrop checks it.
Assndrop tries a quick counter leg kick but Petit is wise to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Assndrop can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Petit dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Petit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Assndrop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Assndrop tenderised Petit's leg. Petit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Assndrop there.
Assndrop wants to slow Petit down by chopping away at his legs.
Assndrop misses with a low kick as Petit jumps back.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petit thuds his right hand into Assndrop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assndrop misses with a hook. Petit ducked under it nicely.
Assndrop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Petit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Assndrop checks the leg kick.
Assndrop tries to score with a low kick but Petit moves his leg out of the way.
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Petit moves away and avoids it.
Assndrop moves away from the strike by Petit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assndrop.
Petit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Assndrop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petit pushes Assndrop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Assndrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petit tries to land a front kick but Assndrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petit checks a low kick from Assndrop.
Petit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Assndrop. Assndrop obviously looking to wear him down.
Assndrop is looking to chop away at Petit's legs.
A low kick lands for Assndrop.
Assndrop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Assndrop moves away from the strike by Petit.
Assndrop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Assndrop blocks the leg kick.
Petit tries to land a leg kick but Assndrop saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petit throws a solid leg kick but Assndrop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Assndrop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Assndrop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petit backing away here, and Assndrop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petit throws a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petit's knee momentarily.
Petit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Petit is predictable there
and Assndrop counters with a good low kick that Petit was not able to check.
Petit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop slips under a jab.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Petit slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Assndrop as he connects with a hook.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Petit didn't see that one coming.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Petit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Assndrop tries a low kick but Petit avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop throws a leg kick that misses.
Petit checks a leg kick.
Petit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Assndrop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petit on the side of the head.
Assndrop throws a chopping leg kick but Petit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Assndrop cracks Petit with a good jab.
Petit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Assndrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Assndrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Assndrop. Assndrop obviously looking to wear him down.
Petit is looking to slow Assndrop down with leg kicks.
Assndrop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Petit.
Petit tries a low kick but Assndrop avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Petit.
A slow jab from Petit misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Assndrop.
Assndrop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Assndrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assndrop works Petit's body with a nice hook.
Petit misses with a head kick.
Jab from Assndrop.
Petit thumps Assndrop with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Assndrop.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Assndrop.
Assndrop checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assndrop lands with an uppercut that bounces Petit off the cage and back into range.
Petit thumps Assndrop with a low kick.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurits Assndrop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Assndrop 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop!
Maurits Assndrop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divine Intervention (ranked 997 p4p, 1363 weight class) and Hassan Fezzik (ranked 148 p4p, 190 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Divine Intervention!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Fezzik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fezzik staying out of range there.
Intervention misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fezzik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
A shot to the body from Intervention misses
and Fezzik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Divine Intervention has been cut.
Intervention throws an off balance right hand
and Fezzik counters with a nice uppercut.
Fezzik ducks under a wild hook from Intervention.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intervention connects with the punch.
Fezzik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Intervention wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Intervention throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fezzik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Intervention 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fezzik moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Intervention finds it's target.
Intervention misses with a lunging right hand
and Fezzik counters with a nice body shot.
Intervention moves away from the strike by Fezzik.
Intervention misses with a left hand
and Fezzik counters with a big left hand that crumples Intervention! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hassan Fezzik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Contreiras (ranked 745 p4p, 911 weight class) and Never Hurry (ranked 114 p4p, 141 weight class). Never Hurry told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Contreiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurry slips a straight right by Contreiras.
Hurry scores with a shot to the body.
Hurry loads up on a big right hand but Contreiras slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Contreiras on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Hurry misses.
Contreiras throws out a loose jab but Hurry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contreiras. Hurry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contreiras misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Contreiras misses the target.
Contreiras has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Contreiras.
Hurry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contreiras.
A slow jab from Hurry misses its intended target.
Contreiras throws a hook but Hurry avoids it easily.
Hurry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Hurry misses its intended target.
Hurry cracks Contreiras with an open hand slap.
It looks like Victor Contreiras has been cut.
Contreiras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurry throws out the jab.
Hurry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreiras throws a shot from downtown. Hurry moves away and avoids it.
Contreiras takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Contreiras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hurry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurry misses the target.
Contreiras throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreiras throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hurry misses the shot to the body.
Contreiras missing with a left hand there. Hurry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Contreiras has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Contreiras there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hurry throws the left hand but Contreiras avoids the punch easily.
Contreiras blocks a jab.
Contreiras slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hurry just misses with a punch to the body.
Contreiras punishes Hurry's body with a nice straight punch.
Contreiras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hurry misses with a looping left.
Contreiras lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hurry lands with a shot to the body.
Contreiras throws a hook to the side of Hurry's head but Hurry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurry throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hurry. That snapped Contreiras's head back.
Contreiras misses with a looping right.
Hurry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Contreiras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contreiras takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurry defending well as Contreiras loads up on a big left hand.
Hurry lands a body shot.
Contreiras ducks under a wild hook from Hurry.
Contreiras gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Victor Contreiras's cut is getting worse.
Contreiras with a hook.
Contreiras moves out of range of the strikes.
Contreiras takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hurry clobbers Contreiras with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hurry throws a poor cross that misses
and Contreiras counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Hurry misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Contreiras misses the target.
Hurry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurry misses with the combination.
Hurry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Contreiras slips under a jab from Hurry.
Hurry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Contreiras misses with a hook
and Hurry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Contreiras finds it's way round the side to connect with Hurry's head.
Hurry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hurry misses with a hook. Contreiras ducked under it nicely.
Contreiras throwing a counter right hand but Hurry manages to avoid it.
Hurry misses with a hook. Contreiras ducked under it nicely.
Hurry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurry defending well as Contreiras loads up on a big left hand.
Hurry looks to score with a jab to the body but Contreiras is just out of range.
Contreiras throws a right hand that misses
and Hurry counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contreiras manages to avoid it.
Contreiras swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hurry misses with a double jab.
Hurry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Contreiras had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Contreiras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurry manages to avoid it.
Hurry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hurry lands a head shot.
Victor Contreiras's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Contreiras throws a hook but Hurry blocks it.
Contreiras misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurry lands a right hook to the body.
Contreiras ducks under a wild hook from Hurry.
A little feinted left hand from Contreiras on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurry.
Hurry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Contreiras is breathing heavily.
Hurry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurry works Contreiras's body with a nice hook.
Hurry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Hurry.
Hurry with a jab.
Jeez, Victor Contreiras's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hurry connects with the punch.
 Contreiras is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Contreiras's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Never Hurry!
Never Hurry decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kain Mack (ranked 308 p4p, 836 weight class) and Thorvald Nansen (ranked 43 p4p, 113 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nansen's choice of entrance music: Benny Jamz - Torden. Kain Mack had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Nansen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
Nansen throws a jab when Mack was well out of range.
Mack throws a counter high kick but Nansen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nansen under the eye.
Nansen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nansen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mack loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Nansen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mack.
Mack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mack missing with a left hand there. Nansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nansen lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nansen.
Nansen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mack's sensitive parts.
A combination from Nansen does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nansen.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Nansen moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Mack's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mack throws a combination. Nansen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nansen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nansen, as that shot connected.
Nansen is looking to clinch.
Nansen shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Nansen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen tries to clinch but Mack moves out of range.
Mack throwing a counter right hand but Nansen manages to avoid it.
Mack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Nansen.
Mack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nansen.
Nansen throws a hook but Mack blocks it.
Mack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nansen throws a big shot that misses.
Nansen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nansen checks the leg kick.
Nansen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mack misses.
Nansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack moves out of range of the body kick from Nansen.
Mack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nansen.
Nansen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nansen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nansen takes a kick to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Mack misses
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nansen connects with a crisp jab.
Mack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nansen misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Nansen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nansen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen shoots in and bounces Mack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Mack controls Nansen momentarily but Nansen frees himself.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Nansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nansen trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thorvald Nansen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nansen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mack manages to break the clinch.
Mack stuffs the takedown.
Mack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy body kick from Nansen
and Mack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nansen's knee momentarily.
A jab from Mack finds it's way through Nansen's defenses.
Mack misses with an uppercut. Nansen saw that one coming.
Mack throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mack defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen is trying to work for a kimura but Mack is defending well.
Nansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nansen winds up and cracks Mack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nansen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mack is not content to let Nansen control the position.
Nansen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nansen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Mack has his hands on Nansen's head, controlling the position.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Nansen preventing the sweep.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mack keeping full guard, as Nansen tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nansen connects with a couple of short punches.
Nansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nansen on the ground.
Mack can't keep his opponent in guard - Nansen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mack is looking to control Nansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mack avoid being mounted?
Nansen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mack's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen working Mack over with strikes.
Nansen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nansen is trying to control. Mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nansen seems to be looking for submissions.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
Nansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nansen lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack tries to roll over but Nansen keeps him under control.
Nansen wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thorvald Nansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mack as he jumps to the side.
Mack keeps the fight on the outside.
Mack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nansen.
No joy there for Mack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nansen throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Nansen misses.
A clash of legs there as Nansen blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mack misses with a right hand
and Nansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nansen darts in looking for a takedown but Mack gets double underhooks and turns Nansen into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Mack misses the target.
Nansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack throws the left hand but Nansen avoids the punch easily.
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Mack walks into a stiff left hand from Nansen.
Mack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mack slips a straight right by Nansen.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Nansen.
A punch lands to the side of Mack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nansen scoring well with a low kick there.
Nansen thuds his shin into the meat of Mack's side.
Nansen lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nansen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mack is trying to defend but Nansen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nansen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nansen wants to pass to mount but Mack is defending the position.
Mack is looking to control Nansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mack avoid being mounted?
Nansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kain Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nansen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nansen lands strikes from half guard.
Nansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nansen drops an elbow to the side of Mack's head.
Nansen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mack's head.
Nansen working over Mack with some ground and pound. Mack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nansen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mack defend it? Nansen steps over the head and cranks it - Mack is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thorvald Nansen!
Thorvald Nansen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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