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BB 58 - White vs Tavares PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Fitzgerald (ranked 2738 p4p, 23313 weight class) and Jaden Stuart (ranked 334 p4p, 592 weight class). Fitzgerald comes into the arena with It's Bedtime by Ninja Sex Party blaring out of the sound system. Greg Fitzgerald is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaden Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuart closes the distance but Fitzgerald moves to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald works Stuart's body with a nice hook.
Stuart tries to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stuart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stuart tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stuart tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at LA Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stuart wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fitzgerald!
Stuart wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Stuart tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Stuart.
Stuart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuart looks to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp one two that drops Stuart! Fitzgerald thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stuart to his feet! Stuart is in big trouble!
 Stuart is rocked!
Fitzgerald cracks Stuart on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stuart falls backwards against the cage. Fitzgerald follows up with more strikes that drop Stuart to his knees. Fitzgerald keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stuart! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Fitzgerald!
An intense looking Greg Fitzgerald took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'When I took this fight, I thought maybe I was missing something. "No way would they match me up against this kid if he didn't have something." Thought he must be better than what's on paper. Nope, I've just fallen this low... If anyone wants to get beat up by an old man, you know where to find me. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kosmodrom Baikonurov (ranked 1386 p4p, 2527 weight class) and Jamie Hull (ranked 73 p4p, 145 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hull!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baikonurov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Baikonurov is retaining full guard.
Hull keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baikonurov can't do much from the bottom here.
Hull is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baikonurov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hull swings around for an armbar but Baikonurov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hull's guard.
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baikonurov is stalling in the full guard.
Baikonurov wants to stand but Hull has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baikonurov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hull has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baikonurov has managed to get both his arms back between Hull's legs - danger averted.
Baikonurov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baikonurov defends well.
Hull is trying to keep Baikonurov in close.
Baikonurov content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baikonurov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baikonurov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hull is controlling Baikonurov's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Hull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Baikonurov misses.
Hull shoots in but no luck this time.
Hull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baikonurov.
Baikonurov looks to land a right hand but Hull moved out of range.
Hull has a takedown stuffed.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Hull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baikonurov sprawls well. Baikonurov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hull gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baikonurov missing with a left hand there. Hull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but Baikonurov shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hull gets a takedown into half guard.
Baikonurov kicks Hull off and gets back to his feet.
Hull closes the distance and clinches up with Baikonurov, looking for a takedown. Hull pushes Baikonurov against the cage but Baikonurov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baikonurov misses with a straight right.
Hull tries for a takedown but Baikonurov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baikonurov takes a swing at Hull's ribcage but misses.
Hull fails with a takedown attempt.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Baikonurov stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Baikonurov. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hull is looking to clinch but Baikonurov is avoiding it.
Baikonurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baikonurov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hull somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull moves in looking to clinch but Baikonurov pushes him off.
Hull tries to clinch but Baikonurov is having none of it.
Hull shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baikonurov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baikonurov trying to control the position here.
Baikonurov 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.
Hull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hull postures up.
Hull looking to pass the guard.
Baikonurov pulls Hull in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hull looking to pass the guard.
Hull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baikonurov's guard.
Hull looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baikonurov tries to get to full guard but Hull has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hull is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hull seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Baikonurov has recovered full guard.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Baikonurov is retaining full guard.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Baikonurov.
Hull looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Baikonurov.
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baikonurov is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baikonurov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hull tries to clinch there but Baikonurov circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Baikonurov as Hull shoots in.
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baikonurov counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hull avoids the body shot from Baikonurov.
Hull is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baikonurov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baikonurov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hull moves out of range of the body kick from Baikonurov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jamie Hull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hull goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baikonurov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hull's guard! Nice work there by Baikonurov!
Hull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baikonurov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baikonurov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baikonurov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baikonurov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baikonurov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baikonurov trying to pass the guard but Hull defending well.
Well, if Baikonurov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baikonurov trying to pass the guard but Hull defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baikonurov in particular looking to stall.
Hull looking for a kimura from the bottom but Baikonurov passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Hull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baikonurov decides to stand back up. Baikonurov steps back and let's Hull get back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baikonurov.
Baikonurov tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Hull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but Baikonurov shows good takedown defense.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hull shoots in but no luck this time.
Baikonurov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Hull shoots in but Baikonurov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Baikonurov misses its target.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baikonurov scores with a body shot.
Baikonurov misses with a body shot.
Baikonurov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hull on the side of the head.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baikonurov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov is winning the standup battle so far.
Baikonurov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hull on the side of the head.
Hull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hull slips a jab and a cross from Baikonurov.
Baikonurov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baikonurov jabs Hull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baikonurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hull can do to turn this around?
Baikonurov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hull walks into a stiff left hand from Baikonurov.
Hull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baikonurov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hull tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baikonurov smiles and moves away.
Hull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baikonurov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baikonurov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hull's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baikonurov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hull's head.
Hull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baikonurov as he avoids it easily.
Baikonurov throws a body punch but Hull moves out of range.
Hull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baikonurov swivels and escapes.
Baikonurov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hull tries to move into range but Baikonurov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baikonurov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baikonurov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baikonurov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baikonurov stuffs the takedown.
Baikonurov misses with an uppercut.
Hull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baikonurov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hull somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosmodrom Baikonurov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baikonurov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
Kosmodrom Baikonurov wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Kosmodrom Baikonurov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Voltsz Diesel (ranked 1588 p4p, 1657 weight class) and Fiore Azul (ranked 230 p4p, 243 weight class). Diesel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outerspass - Frosty. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Voltsz Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fiore Azul!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel tries to clinch there but Azul circles away.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel swings for the body but Azul moves out of range.
Azul throws a counter combo.
Azul throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diesel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azuls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Azul both land. Nice combination.
Diesel rushes Azul and presses him up against the cage.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diesel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azul's brow.
A short uppercut from Azul.
Azul misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Azul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Azul's head.
Our sources have told us that Diesel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Azul digs a right hand into Diesel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diesel's gas tank.
Azul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azul's elbow.
Diesel tries to work over Azul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel pushes off an throws an elbow but Azul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Azul.
Azul wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Azul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azul throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Azul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Azul tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Azul tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Azul takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Fiore Azul has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Azul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azul.
Azul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Azul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Azul is in close to Diesel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Azul lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azul trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azul landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Azul is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel won't allow Azul to sweep him here.
Diesel postures up.
Azul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Azul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fiore Azul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fiore Azul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Azul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azul clinches with his opponent.
Azul is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Azul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Azul misses the target.
Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Azul breaks away and moves out of range.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Azul keeps it at a distance.
Azul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diesel with a body shot.
Azul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diesel checks it well.
As Azul tries to get set, Diesel tries to push him back and clinch up but Azul manages to avoid the attempt.
Azul loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Azul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diesel digs a good hook to Azul's body.
Azul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Azul.
Fiore Azul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Azul missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azul blocks an uppercut.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Azul blocking some punches.
Azul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Azul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azul pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azul is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Azul tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Azul tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Azul back against the cage.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Azul's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Azul.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Azul.
Azul is working for takedown but Diesel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Voltsz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiore Azul.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel pushes Azul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Azul tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Azul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azul.
Azul lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Azul.
A nice left hand lands by Azul.
Diesel tries a body shot but Azul blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Azul.
Azul blocking some punches.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Azul shrugs off.
Azul looking for a takedown.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Azul controls the action.
Azul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voltsz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Azul misses with some punches.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Azul lands with a right to the head.
Azul takes an elbow to the temple.
Azul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diesel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azul's elbow.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Azul.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Azul working aggressively here.
Azul misses with the head strike.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azul.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azul can do to turn this around?
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azuls head.
A short right from Azul.
Azul avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Azul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel checks a low kick from Azul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azul throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Azul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Azul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Voltsz Diesel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fiore Azul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body. Azul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel thuds his right hand into Azul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Azul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Azul in a clinch.
Azul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Azul working aggressively here.
Azul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Azul avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Azul fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azul lands a body shot.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azul backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azul breaks the clinch.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Azul swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel lands a jab to the head.
Azul slips a jab and a cross from Diesel.
Diesel checks a low kick from Azul.
Azul throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel avoids the head kick by Azul.
Diesel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Azul manages to circle out of the way.
Azul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Azul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diesel tries to clinch but Azul is having none of it.
Azul is looking for the big counter here.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Azul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Azul is avoiding it.
Azul unleashes a big counter combination but Diesel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Azul swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Azul pushes him off.
Azul just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Azul circles away.
Diesel tries to clinch but Azul is having none of it.
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Azul is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel pushes Azul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Diesel.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Azul avoids a wild elbow strike from Diesel.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azul is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Azul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
Diesel takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Azul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Azul.
Azul can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Voltsz Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Azul.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Azul as the two fighters clinch.
Azul throws a head punch that misses.
Azul throws a head punch that misses.
Azul is looking for a takedown.
Voltsz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiore Azul.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Azul tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Azul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Azul controls his hands.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azul's elbow.
Fiore Azul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Azul misses with a body punch.
Azul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azul scores with a hook to the body.
Azul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Voltsz Diesel.
I think Diesel 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Voltsz Diesel!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Voltsz Diesel!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Voltsz Diesel!
Voltsz Diesel wins by unanimous decision!
Voltsz Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 931 p4p, 1542 weight class) and Kobe Bryant (ranked 147 p4p, 226 weight class). Fabinho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Glowed Up - Kaytranada. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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9 - 5 - 0 |
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11 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fabinho. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho connects with a single shot there.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fabinho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Jab by Fabinho.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fabinho in his tracks.
Fabinho throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Fabinho thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fabinho fails with the takedown
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho avoids the head kick by Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Fabinho.
Fabinho moves out of range as Bryant throws a body kick.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Fabinho dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Fabinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant is trying to push Fabinho away but Fabinho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bryant is trying to maintain a safe position but Fabinho gets an underhook and turns Bryant into the cage.
Fabinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Bryant.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho.
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Bryant tries a quick counter leg kick but Fabinho is wise to it.
Fabinho throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Bryant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws a counter combo.
Bryant with a nice cross.
Fabinho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bryant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho lands a slapping body shot.
Fabinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Fabinho.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Fabinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Bryant - just one landing.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Fabinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fabinho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
Bryant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bryant needs to keep his hands up - Fabinho had a free shot at his head there.
Fabinho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant kicks off Fabinho and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut.
Fabinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Fabinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bryant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fabinho landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho tries to pass to full mount but Bryant defends it.
Bryant is trying to control but can't.
Fabinho slows the pace down in half guard.
Fabinho is nestled in close to Bryant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabinho's back!
Fabinho just trying to survive but Bryant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fabinho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fabinho is looking to get to half guard.
Fabinho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Fabinho.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fabinho has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch.
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fabinho.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling him.
Bryant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fabinho controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Bryant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fabinho thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fabinho punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fabinho throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Fabinho.
Fabinho throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabinho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Fabinho with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Fabinho on that attempt.
Bryant works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.
Fabinho cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good work by Fabinho as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.
Fabinho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fabinho shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fabinho.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fabinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho misses with a body punch
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Fabinho keeps it at a distance.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fabinho tries to clinch up.
Bryant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fabinho swivels and escapes.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fabinho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
Bryant is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fabinho misses with a hook to the body
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fabinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
A head kick by Bryant misses
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant tries to escape but Fabinho is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Fabinho.
I think Fabinho 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Kobe Bryant!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedov (ranked 1212 p4p, 1355 weight class) and Samuel Sanchez (ranked 170 p4p, 186 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Magomedov wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Magomedov misses
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magomedov!
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Magomedov's hands, connecting with Magomedov's forehead.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to get back to is feet but Sanchez passes into side control.
Magomedov holding on.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Magomedov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Sanchez throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
That's four 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.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Magomedov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Magomedov tries to land a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov slips a jab from Sanchez.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov with a hook.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Zabit Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustang Jack (ranked 1068 p4p, 1119 weight class) and Sauli Somelainen (ranked 149 p4p, 156 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mustang Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sauli Somelainen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somelainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Somelainen scores with a kick to the body.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somelainen tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
Jack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Somelainen.
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Somelainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Somelainen duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack stuffs the takedown attempt from Somelainen. Somelainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Somelainen lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Somelainen wants to slow Jack down by chopping away at his legs.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jack has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Somelainen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somelainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somelainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Somelainen throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with an inside leg kick.
Somelainen throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somelainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Somelainen.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Jack.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Somelainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Somelainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen takes one to the chin there.
Jack throws a low kick but Somelainen moves out of range easily.
Somelainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack.
Somelainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen staying out of range there.
Somelainen misses the jab.
Somelainen slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Somelainen under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Jack.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Somelainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Somelainen's guard.
Somelainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jack puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Somelainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Somelainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back!
Somelainen thows a strike but Jack uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Jack as he ends up in Somelainen 's guard!
Somelainen working a defensive guard but Jack passes into half guard.
Somelainen wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
Somelainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Somelainen wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack controlling the action here.
Somelainen is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Somelainen is looking to control Jack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Somelainen avoid being mounted?
Somelainen wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jack continues to stall.
Somelainen is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack misses with a body kick.
Somelainen slips under a jab from Jack.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Somelainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack throws a good cross that connects.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Somelainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Jack.
A low kick from Somelainen is predictable there
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somelainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Somelainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jack tries to work over Somelainen's front leg with a kick but Somelainen checks it.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack lands with a kick to the temple. Somelainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Somelainen scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Jack misses.
Somelainen misses with a two punch combination.
Somelainen drives through with a takedown into Jack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Somelainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Somelainen postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Mustang Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Somelainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen is in close to Jack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Somelainen throwing strikes but missing.
Jack wants to sweep here but Somelainen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somelainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jack pulls Somelainen in close to prevent any damage.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Somelainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Somelainen throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely.
Somelainen throws a strike but Jack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen working a defensive guard but Jack manages to pass into side control anyway.
Somelainen is looking for a sweep.
Jack tries to advance to mount but Somelainen denies him.
Jack working away.
Jack tries to advance to mount but can't.
Somelainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jack's best efforts.
Somelainen gets full guard.
Somelainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jack is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Somelainen.
Somelainen is looking to regain half guard here but Jack keeps moving and retains side control.
Jack taking a breather here.
Somelainen sneaks back into half guard.
Somelainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jack is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sauli Somelainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jack enables Somelainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Somelainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jack controls Somelainen momentarily but Somelainen frees himself.
Somelainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jack has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Somelainen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Somelainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Somelainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Somelainen coming out on top.
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Somelainen moves his leg out of the way.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen lands with a good body shot.
Somelainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Jack misses with a body kick.
Jack misses with a hook.
Jack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Somelainen fails with the takedown.
Jack misses the jab.
Jack blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Somelainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
The fighters circling - Somelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somelainen. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Somelainen checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Somelainen is predictable there
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mustang Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack misses with a hook
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mustang Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Jack lands with an uppercut that bounces Somelainen off the cage and back into range.
Jack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Somelainen throws a leg kick but Jack moved away.
Somelainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack takes one on the button.
Somelainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Somelainen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somelainen.
Somelainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Somelainen throws a right hand that Jack ducks under and follows up with a left that Jack also avoids with ease.
Jack scores with a three punch combo!
Somelainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Somelainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Somelainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen 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.
Jack throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Jack as he checks the leg kick.
Jack quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Somelainen misses with a body shot.
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Jack.
Somelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Somelainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Jack.
Somelainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Somelainen misses with a head kick.
Somelainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Somelainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jack scores with a jab.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack avoids the body shot from Somelainen.
Somelainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Jack lands.
Somelainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mustang Jack.
Well Jack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Mustang Jack wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 735 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Isaac Vernon (ranked 105 p4p, 185 weight class). Yrkje comes into the arena with As Good As I Once Was blaring out of the sound system. Toby Keith Yrkje is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yrkje shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yrkje misses with a hook.
Yrkje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Yrkje avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Vernon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yrkje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yrkje tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon cracks Yrkje with an open hand slap.
Vernon misses with a hook. Yrkje ducked under it nicely.
Yrkje throws a body shot but no joy.
Yrkje connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vernon momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vernon. Yrkje shrugs it off though.
Yrkje throws a leg kick which misses Vernon's front leg but catches the back leg as Vernon tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Yrkje.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Yrkje misses with a straight right.
Yrkje fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Yrkje avoids it with no problem.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Vernon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vernon shoots in for a double leg but Yrkje sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yrkje throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yrkje takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yrkje lands a slapping body shot.
Yrkje looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yrkje chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yrkje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Yrkje throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Yrkje cracks a nice hook into Vernon's ribs.
Yrkje connects with the punch.
A lazy left from Yrkje finds it's target.
Yrkje swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vernon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vernon connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Yrkje throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Vernon checks a leg kick.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Yrkje, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje misses with a hook.
Yrkje connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Vernon blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Vernon.
Yrkje lands a really nice looking cross but Vernon seems unphased.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Yrkje ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Yrkje thumps Vernon with a low kick.
Vernon catches Yrkje with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vernon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vernon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yrkje slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yrkje keeps the fight on the outside.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Yrkje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yrkje throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yrkje connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vernon tries to move into range but Yrkje moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yrkje scores with a punch to the head.
Vernon blocks a leg kick.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yrkje throws a leg kick
so Vernon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yrkje is keeping the position for now.
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vernon trying to control but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
Vernon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Yrkje gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yrkje postures up.
Yrkje tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yrkje is stalling in the full guard.
Vernon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yrkje gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yrkje throws a solid leg kick but Vernon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yrkje.
Vernon moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Vernon as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Vernon throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Vernon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yrkje moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Yrkje with a nice cross.
Yrkje on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vernon. Vernon obviously looking to wear him down.
Yrkje's corner calls for a 1-2. Yrkje obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a looping right.
Vernon checks a leg kick nicely.
Yrkje throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
A jab from Vernon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje jabs Vernon right on the nose. Vernon blinks but takes it well.
Vernon misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje fakes the leg kick and cracks Vernon in the body.
Yrkje is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vernon.
Yrkje tries a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Vernon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yrkje fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Yrkje ducks down to avoid it.
Toby Keith Yrkje is winning the standup battle so far.
Yrkje lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vernon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Vernon tries to move into range but Yrkje moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yrkje. That's going to slow Vernon down.
Yrkje throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yrkje feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vernons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vernon avoids the body shot from Yrkje.
Yrkje is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yrkje throws a low kick, looking for Vernon's leg but Vernon calmly moves out of range.
Yrkje lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Yrkje misses its intended target.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Yrkje avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Vernon.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Yrkje takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yrkje slips a jab from Vernon.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but Vernon checks it.
Yrkje is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Yrkje walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vernon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vernon lands a jab to the nose.
Vernon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vernon lands a front kick.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yrkje.
A head kick misses from Vernon.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Yrkje throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily.
Vernon shoots in and bounces Yrkje off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Yrkje keeps moving.
Yrkje keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon trying to control but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yrkje throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yrkje throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Yrkje on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Yrkje.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Yrkje sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
Yrkje feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yrkje scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Yrkje.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Vernon takes a swing at Yrkje's ribcage but misses.
Yrkje throws a nice looking combination but Vernon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Vernon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yrkje ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
A little jabbing left from Vernon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vernon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon wants to control but Yrkje is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vernon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yrkje sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yrkje sees it coming and defends easily.
Vernon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Yrkje makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yrkje.
Vernon passes Yrkje's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yrkje works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Isaac Vernon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vernon forces his way into half guard.
Vernon wants to advance to full mount but Yrkje doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Yrkje is keeping the position.
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.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Yrkje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vernon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vernon moves out of range as Yrkje strikes.
Yrkje throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yrkje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yrkje.
Yrkje has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yrkje.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yrkje.
A lazy left from Yrkje finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaac Vernon.
I think Yrkje 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Toby Keith Yrkje!
Toby Keith Yrkje wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Toby Keith Yrkje thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 607 p4p, 813 weight class) and Akira Maeda (ranked 89 p4p, 110 weight class). Norton comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akira Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda jabs Norton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akira Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton lands with a hook. Maeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Norton misses with a hook.
Norton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.
Norton throws a head kick that misses
and Maeda counters with a takedown into side control.
Norton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maeda.
Maeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Norton wants to get back to his feet.
Norton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norton wants to get back to his feet but Maeda drags him back down.
Norton taking a bit of punishment here - Maeda scoring with strikes.
Maeda working the ground and pound but Norton is defending the strikes.
Maeda throws a strike aimed at the side of Norton's head but Norton avoids it well.
Norton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maeda is controlling him well.
The referee asks Maeda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maeda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Norton tries to escape but Maeda is in control.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Maeda throws a strike aimed at the side of Norton's head but Norton avoids it well.
Norton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Norton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maeda is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Maeda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norton to see if he's OK.
Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Norton to see if he's OK.
Norton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maeda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Norton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton lands a nice hook to Maeda's body. Maeda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maeda cracks Norton with a good jab.
Maeda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maeda digs a good hook to Norton's body.
Maeda clobbers Norton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Norton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maeda.
Norton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maeda staying out of range there.
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Norton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maeda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maeda swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Maeda misses its intended target.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Norton misses the jab.
Norton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Norton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda lands with a shot to the body.
Maeda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norton on the side of the head.
Maeda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maeda cracks Norton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Maeda.
Norton working aggressively here.
Maeda misses with some punches.
Maeda has Norton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
Norton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Maeda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maeda throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maeda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Norton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maeda scores with a jab. Norton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Maeda lands with a straight right. Norton didn't see that one coming.
Maeda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norton under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maeda.
Norton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maeda.
Maeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norton but Norton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maeda. That did some damage!
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maeda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Norton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norton avoids the body shot from Maeda.
Maeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Norton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Norton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maeda jabs Norton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maeda lands a jab.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maeda misses with a body punch
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton moves in looking to clinch but Maeda pushes him off.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maeda cracks Norton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton tried to counter with a leg kick but Maeda avoided it.
Norton lands a big head kick that sends Maeda tumbling to the mat! Norton takes a step backwards and waves Maeda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maeda is rocked!
Akira Maeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Norton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norton continues to drive forward.
Maeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Norton walks into a stiff left hand from Maeda.
Maeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Maeda. Beautiful body shot.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Maeda works Norton's body with a nice hook.
Maeda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maeda thinking.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norton stuffs the takedown.
Norton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Maeda finds it's way through Norton's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akira Maeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Norton sends Maeda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Norton is motioning to the referee to let Maeda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maeda.
Norton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maeda scores with a jab.
Maeda scores with a jab. Norton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maeda digs a good body shot into Norton's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maeda.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Maeda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maeda lands a lovely overhand right.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maeda stuns Norton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maeda misses with a jab to the body
and Norton counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton cracks Maeda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maeda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Norton finish him?
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Norton throws a series of punches but Maeda avoids them all with ease.
Maeda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Norton moves in looking to clinch but Maeda pushes him off.
Maeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maeda throws out the jab.
Maeda throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maeda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norton rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
Maeda throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maeda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Norton moves out of range as Maeda strikes.
Maeda lands a jab to Norton's midsection.
Norton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton throws a leg kick which misses Maeda's front leg but catches the back leg as Maeda tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Norton blocks nicely.
Maeda stops Norton from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maeda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Maeda misses.
A punch lands to the side of Norton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norton throws a low kick but Maeda moves out of range easily.
Jab by Maeda.
Norton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maeda.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Norton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norton continues to drive forward.
Norton walks into a left hand.
Maeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akira Maeda.
I've got Maeda 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Akira Maeda!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Akira Maeda!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Akira Maeda!
Akira Maeda wins by unanimous decision!
Akira Maeda took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 396 p4p, 338 weight class) and Li Xiaodong (ranked 51 p4p, 45 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaodong lands a glancing blow to the side of Apollo's head.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Xiaodong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
I was talking to Apollo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xiaodong scores with a shot to the side of Apollo's head.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong - that landed with a thud.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Xiaodong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong won't allow it.
Apollo works on Xiaodong's body with a couple of short punches.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo decides to pull guard.
Xiaodong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xiaodong wants to get up but he can't break Apollo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiaodong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xiaodong sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apollo is proving hard to escape from.
Apollo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiaodong controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xiaodong misses with a hook
and Apollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Xiaodong works on Apollo's body with a couple of short punches.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xiaodong smiles and moves away.
Xiaodong misses with a two punch combination.
Apollo moves into range and clinches up with Xiaodong.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong trying to stall but Apollo improves his position.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Xiaodong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Apollo tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Apollo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xiaodong can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Xiaodong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo letting Xiaodong take a breather here.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Apollo struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
Apollo manages to pull guard.
Xiaodong trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiaodong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiaodong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo is looking to clinch but Xiaodong is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiaodong circles away.
Apollo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xiaodong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiaodong.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Xiaodong catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Xiaodong looks to clinch
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiaodong misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apollo misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollo. That snapped Xiaodong's head back.
Xiaodong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiaodong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaodong blocks a low kick nicely.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Xiaodong off balance momentarily.
Apollo tries to work over Xiaodong's front leg with a kick but Xiaodong checks it.
Xiaodong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xiaodong is looking to clinch.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Xiaodong stumbling back into the cage.
Xiaodong tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Xiaodong.
A jab from Apollo does it's job there.
Xiaodong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Apollo moves into range and clinches up with Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li Xiaodong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apollo.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Xiaodong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a looping left.
Apollo throws a body punch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Xiaodong moved away.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Xiaodong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Apollo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiaodong finds it's way round the side to connect with Apollo's head.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Li Xiaodong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Apollo throws a front kick that sends Xiaodong stumbling back into the cage.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xiaodong misses the shot to the body.
Xiaodong clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiaodong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong won't allow it.
Xiaodong takes a shot to the head.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Apollo scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Xiaodong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiaodong throws out the jab.
Xiaodong moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaodong darts in trying to clinch
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apollo misses with a low kick as Xiaodong jumps back.
Xiaodong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiaodong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xiaodong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apollo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Apollo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiaodong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiaodong's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiaodong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong checks the leg kick.
Xiaodong throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiaodong misses with a few strikes there.
Apollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong is looking to clinch but Apollo is avoiding it.
Xiaodong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo cracks Xiaodong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiaodong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xiaodong's knee momentarily.
Xiaodong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Apollo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiaodong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Xiaodong coming out on top.
A thudding body kick lands there by Apollo!
Nice shot lands for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xiaodong keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Xiaodong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Apollo thumps Xiaodong with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a straight right.
Apollo with a jab.
Apollo moves out of range as Xiaodong strikes.
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollo.
Apollo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Apollo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo 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 Xiaodong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiaodong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiaodong gets a clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong is trying to break free.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xiaodong smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xiaodong.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiaodong is just out of range.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo wants to clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a good low kick that Xiaodong was not able to check.
Xiaodong clinches up against the cage.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollo.
Xiaodong lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is working Xiaodong over against the cage.
Xiaodong working aggressively here.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Apollo decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xiaodong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xiaodong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xiaodong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Apollo is trying to control Xiaodong's posture but Xiaodong avoids it.
Apollo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xiaodong working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Apollo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Lindsay Apollo!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Li Xiaodong!
Lindsay Apollo wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Lindsay Apollo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor White (ranked 231 p4p, 232 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 33 p4p, 34 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTavares.
A big right from White misses.
White lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
White cracks Tavares with a right hand to the side of the head.
White works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White misses with a looping left.
Tavares throws a big counter head kick but White avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from White.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
White backing away here, and Tavares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
White scores with a nice strike.
White lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Tavares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Thor White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White lands with a hook. Tavares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
White misses the shot to the body.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Thor White has been cut.
White scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor White dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
White misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares slips a straight right by White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White lands with a good body shot.
White with a jab.
White looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tavares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh, that's a big right hand from White and Tavares goes tumbling to the canvas! White follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Tavares is rocked!
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavares defends it well.
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavares is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
Tavares is trying to get back to full guard.
White looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
White avoiding Tavares 's attempts to control his hands.
White working for the choke.
White is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tavares has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tavares won't enjoy being in this position. White looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tavares is tapping - it's over boys! White picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thor White!
Thor White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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