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OFK 248- Collins Vs Vaiduoklis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 2078 p4p, 2713 weight class) and Nico DiAngelo (ranked 267 p4p, 329 weight class). Alela comes into the arena with Cryin' Like a Bitch blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sao Alela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alela lands a leg kick that knocks DiAngelo off balance momentarily.
Alela lands with a kick to the temple. DiAngelo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DiAngelo goes for a double leg but Alela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alela continues to drive forward.
Alela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DiAngelo at a distance.
Alela misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from DiAngelo misses.
A good leg kick by Alela.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alela. That's going to slow DiAngelo down.
Alela misses the shot to the body.
Alela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DiAngelo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
DiAngelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alela 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.
Alela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alela showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela is trying to control the action in half guard but DiAngelo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DiAngelo is pressing down on Alela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alela wants to control from the top but DiAngelo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela chips away with some ground and pound.
Alela controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DiAngelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alela not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alela drops back looking for a leg! DiAngelo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DiAngelo manages to kick Alela off! Alela jumps back into DiAngelo's guard.
DiAngelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alela is one step ahead there.
Alela trying to control but DiAngelo is working from the bottom.
Alela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alela content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DiAngelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DiAngelo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alela manages to get himself to full guard.
Alela wants to stand and escape but DiAngelo is having none of it.
DiAngelo postures up in Alela's guard and throws a big left but Alela blocks it.
Alela keeping moving, preventing DiAngelo from controlling successfully.
DiAngelo postures up and lands a big shot to Alela's brow.
Alela pushes DiAngelo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by DiAngelo or perhaps it was just good defense by Alela, which made it look bad.
Alela throws out a powerful jab.
DiAngelo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alela.
Alela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alela throws a lazy uppercut
and DiAngelo counters with a nice leg kick.
DiAngelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alela throws a combination. DiAngelo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Alela finds it's target.
Alela lands with a straight right. DiAngelo didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DiAngelo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.
DiAngelo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alela did well to prevent DiAngelo getting side control.
DiAngelo seems to be working for a kimura but Alela defends the submission attempt.
Alela is defending against the submission attempts here by DiAngelo.
Alela makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alela thuds a left hand into DiAngelo's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Alela as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Alela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alela throws out a powerful jab.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DiAngelo can do to turn this around?
Alela lands a nice hook to DiAngelo's body. DiAngelo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DiAngelo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DiAngelo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alela connects with a right hand. DiAngelo shakes it off.
Alela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DiAngelo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 DiAngelo is rocked!
DiAngelo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DiAngelo is still on wobbly legs! Can Alela finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Alela.
Alela cracks DiAngelo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! DiAngelo falls to his knees and Alela doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sao Alela!
Sao Alela made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 1934 p4p, 2238 weight class) and Herbert Mullin (ranked 255 p4p, 282 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Herbert Mullin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullin shoots in for a double leg but Plutov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mullin throws a combination that misses
and Mullin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mullin slips a jab from Plutov.
Mullin looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutov is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Mullin.
Plutov wants to clinch.
Plutov throws a right hand that Mullin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mullin also avoids with ease.
Mullin lands a nice hook to Plutov's body. Plutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mullin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plutov as he avoids it easily.
Mullin scores with the left hand. Plutov knows he should have avoided that one.
Plutov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Mullin.
 It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
Mullin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mullin shoots in looking for a takedown. Plutov tries to sprawl out of it but Mullin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plutov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wasyl Plutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plutov.
Plutov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plutov throws out a powerful jab.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mullin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plutov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plutov throws out a loose jab but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov sets himself, and Mullin steps forward looking for the clinch! Plutov avoids it this time.
Mullin swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Mullin throws a head kick that Plutov semi-blocks.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Plutov misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mullin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Plutov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mullin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mullin dives in and scores a takedown into Plutov's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Plutov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mullin is working for takedown but Plutov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mullin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
Mullin looking for a takedown.
Mullin wants a takedown.
Plutov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mullin.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov pushes Mullin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullin avoids the elbow strike from Plutov, against the cage.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mullin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plutov trying to stall but Mullin improves his position.
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
Mullin looking for a takedown.
Mullin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plutov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mullin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Plutov kicks Mullin off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Mullin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mullin.
Mullin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plutov has time to react.
Mullin throws a head kick but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov moves into the clinch.
Mullin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mullin lands a takedown into guard.
Plutov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mullin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Plutov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mullin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Plutov regains guard immediately.
Plutov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mullin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Plutov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mullin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plutov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mullin has Plutov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Plutov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mullin looks winded!
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wasyl Plutov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but Mullin ducks down to avoid it.
Plutov swinging wildly here.
Mullin throws a sloppy head kick and Plutov moves out of range easily.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutov misses with a left hand
and Mullin counters with a series of strikes. Plutov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mullin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Plutov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mullin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mullin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plutov is trying to get back to his feet.
Mullin taking a break here but Plutov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mullin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plutov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov pushes Mullin off looking to stand but Mullin dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plutov defends it well.
Plutov is trying to stand back up but Mullin is controlling him
Mullin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plutov defends it well.
Plutov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wasyl Plutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mullin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plutov defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mullin is working for a submission of some sort.
Plutov is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Plutov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mullin, pushing him back against the cage.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Mullin managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
Plutov is pressed up against the cage. Mullin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plutov down to the mat. Plutov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mullin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mullin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Herbert Mullin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mullin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Mullin.
Mullin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
Plutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mullin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Plutov throws a right and a left that Mullin avoids nicely.
Mullin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mullin.
Plutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Mullin.
Plutov throws a jab when Mullin was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plutov sprawls well. Plutov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mullin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a straight right.
Mullin throws a body kick that misses.
Mullin avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Mullin cracks Plutov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Plutov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Plutov takes one to the side of the head.
Mullin avoids the body shot from Plutov.
Mullin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Plutov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov misses with a two punch combination.
Mullin feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Mullin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wasyl Plutov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Mullin swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Mullin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Plutov blocks it well.
Plutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mullin.
Mullin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plutov's sensitive parts.
Plutov throws a right hand that Mullin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mullin also avoids with ease.
Plutov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Plutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Mullin there.
Plutov throws a combination that misses
and Mullin counters with a thumping low kick.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mullin tries a head kick but it misses.
Plutov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mullin counters with a stiff right hand.
Mullin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Plutov defends well and Mullin ends up having to push Plutov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov throws a front kick that sends Mullin stumbling back into the cage.
Mullin moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Mullin throws a leg kick which misses Plutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Plutov tries to avoid it.
Mullin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mullin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutov tries to clinch
and Mullin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mullin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mullin connects with a high kick.
Mullin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov throws a combination. Mullin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Plutov takes one to the side of the head.
Plutov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mullin should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Mullin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Plutov throws a body punch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mullin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Plutov. No joy for Mullin on that attempt.
Plutov throws a counter high kick but Mullin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Plutov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mullin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mullin drops back looking for a leg! Plutov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plutov manages to kick Mullin off! Mullin jumps back into Plutov's guard.
Plutov has his feet on Mullin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Plutov misses the target.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mullin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plutov as he avoids it easily.
Wasyl Plutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
Mullin tries for a takedown but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Plutov misses its target.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mullin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plutov is looking for a counter combo.
Plutov throws a right and a left that Mullin avoids nicely.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plutov as he jumps to the side.
Mullin looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Mullin moves out of range easily.
Mullin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but Mullin moved out of range nicely.
Plutov rushes Mullin and presses him up against the cage.
Plutov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mullin as Plutov tries to tie him up.
Mullin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plutov after a bit of a struggle.
Mullin wants to take the fight to the mat but Plutov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mullin avoids the damage to the body.
Wasyl Plutov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mullin is defending well for now.
Mullin is trying to drag Plutov to the mat but Plutov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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 Wasyl Plutov.
I think Plutov 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1115 p4p, 3747 weight class) and Peter Golles (ranked 160 p4p, 458 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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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 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golles enables Hedegaard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hedegaard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Golles wants to stand up but Hedegaard is controlling him.
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Golles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golles manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Golles's guard.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Golles is retaining full guard.
Hedegaard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hedegaard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golles is looking to stand up but Hedegaard isn't so interested in that idea.
Hedegaard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hedegaard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Golles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hedegaard working the ground and pound.
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedegaard lands an elbow.
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Golles is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Golles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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!
Hedegaard has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Golles is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hedegaard yanks on the arm and Golles is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hedegaard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Hedegaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Hedegaard made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Spice (ranked 2034 p4p, 1896 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 291 p4p, 282 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunner.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunner connects with a nice looking jab.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Spice misses.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice lands with a kick to the temple. Gunner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Spice lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spice.
Gunner stuns Spice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunner swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Spice slips under a jab from Gunner.
A jab from Gunner does it's job there.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Gunner instigates a clinch.
Spice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunner closes the distance and pushes Spice back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Spice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Spice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spice's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Gunner prevents Spice from breaking the clinch.
Spice lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Spice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spice swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner digs a right hand underneath Spice's ribcage. Spice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spice's defenses.
Gunner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gunner wants to take the fight to the mat but Spice manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Gunner.
Spice takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Akimbo Spice has been cut.
Spice is trying to break the clinch but Gunner has him pressed against the cage.
Spice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spice's brow.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Spice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunner told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Gunner keeps control of Spice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunner scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Spice cracks Gunner with a nice body shot.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Gunner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Spice.
Spice avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Spice.
Spice tries to break the clinch but Gunner is controlling the position.
Gunner lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunner.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Spice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spice is defending well.
Spice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunner throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Spice takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Spice. No joy for Gunner on that attempt.
Akimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner.
Spice throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunner.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spice.
Gunner misses the shot to the body.
Gunner connects with a jab.
Spice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Spice is just out of range.
Spice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunner.
Akimbo Spice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner stalks Spice and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spice's face. Spice staggers backwards, shaken.
Gunner cracks a nice hook into Spice's ribs.
Gunner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spice throws a right hand that Gunner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunner also avoids with ease.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spice misses with a straight left.
Gunner connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Gunner moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Spice misses with a straight left.
Gunner drives through and clinches with Spice against the cage.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Spice is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunner has double underhooks.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Spice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spice takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spice as he avoids it easily.
Spice jabs Gunner right on the nose. Gunner blinks but takes it well.
A head kick from Spice lands but Gunner takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jet Gunner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Spice's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunner gets a clinch.
Spice misses with the head strike.
Gunner works on Spice's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunner.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Spice swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Spice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spice is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunner has double underhooks.
Gunner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spice's elbow.
Spice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunner.
Spice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akimbo Spice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spice wants it to stay on the feet.
Spice throws a lazy right hand but Gunner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spice misses with a double jab
and Gunner counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunner clinches with his opponent.
Spice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spice tries to work over Gunner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Gunner.
Spice tries to break the clinch but Gunner is controlling the position.
Spice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spice working hard to break the clinch.
Spice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spice swings for the body but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Gunner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Gunner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunner throws a leg kick which misses Spice's front leg but catches the back leg as Spice tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner lands a jab to Spice's midsection.
Gunner lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner blocks a head kick by Spice.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spice has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Spice is trying to break free.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spice or not.
Gunner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Spice has had enough of the clinch but Gunner keeps him there for the moment.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Spice is trying to push Gunner away but Gunner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner lands a right hand.
Gunner scores with a hook to the body.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spice fails to land.
Gunner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spice is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Spice in his tracks for a moment.
Gunner takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Gunner.
Gunner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spice lands with a left to the head.
Spice has had enough of the clinch but Gunner keeps him there for the moment.
Gunner gets through Spice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunner leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Spice.
Gunner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spice.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Gunner.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner tries a body shot but Spice blocks it.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Spice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spice throws a head kick that misses
and Gunner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner scores with a head kick.
 Spice is rocked!
Gunner throws an overhand right that drops Spice like a sack of potatoes! Gunner dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Gunner!
A relieved looking Jet Gunner 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 1435 p4p, 2141 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 147 p4p, 204 weight class). Gay G is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Down. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gay G's waist but Gay G gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loco off to one side.
Gay G scores with a sloppy right hand. Loco should have avoided that one.
Gay G has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gay G comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gay G lands with a good body shot.
Gay G keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gay G bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loco's head backwards.
Gay G with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Gay G finds it's target.
Loco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gay G sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco looks for a takedown but Gay G sprawls well.
Loco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gay G smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Gay G.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gay G coming out on top.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gay G defends well and Loco ends up having to push Gay G into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gay G lands a knee to the head.
Loco prevents a body shot from Gay G.
Gay G throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loco blocks it with crossed arms.
Gay G lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Gay G tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loco avoids it.
Loco takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
Loco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gay G has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gay G walks away with a smile on his face. Loco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gay G scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gay G cracks a nice hook into Loco's ribs.
Gay G bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loco's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gay G, as that shot connected.
Gay G lands a jab to Loco's midsection.
Gay G dives in and scores a takedown into Loco's guard.
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay G is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G stays in close to Loco's body and controls the position.
Gay G won't allow Loco to sweep him here.
Loco is trying to keep Gay G in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay G postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Loco is keeping the position.
Gay G throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gay G must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G advances to half guard.
Gay G missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Gay G sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to get to full guard but Gay G has control of the leg.
Gay G working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Gay G is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loco trying to control from the bottom.
Gay G is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gay G can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loco has momentary wrist control but Gay G slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G landing some decent shots from guard.
Gay G connects with a couple of short punches.
Gay G controlling from the top position.
Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet.
Gay G trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gay G manages to get himself to full guard.
Loco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gay G has Loco pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
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.
Gay G loads up on a big right hand but Loco slips the punch.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Loco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G cracks a nice hook into Loco's ribs.
Loco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loco gets a double leg takedown into Gay G's guard.
Gay G seems keen to control Loco's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Gay G gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gay G defends well.
Loco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gay G manages to get himself to full guard.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Gay G controlling Loco's posture.
Loco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G controlling Loco's posture.
Gay G looking to control.
Loco trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.
Gay G 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.
Gay G has Loco pulled in close to control his posture.
Gay G has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gay G looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G trying to control the position.
Gay G has his hands on Loco's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gay G lands a slapping body shot.
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gay G pinned against the cage. Gay G gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G looks to throw the jab but Loco is out of range.
Gay G throws out a powerful jab.
Gay G connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loco's hands.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gay G circles away.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gay G.
Gay G ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Loco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gay G cracks a nice hook into Loco's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay G dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loco. That did some damage!
Gay G scores with a jab to the body.
Gay G jabs at Loco's body.
Loco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gay G sprawls well initially but Loco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gay G looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gay G blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gay G chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loco avoids the body shot from Gay G.
Loco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gay G throws the left hand but Loco avoids the punch easily.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Nice jab there from Gay G.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gay G sprawls well. Gay G wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Gay G with the counter takedown but Loco avoids it easily.
J Gay G seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Loco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gay G feints and as Loco raises his hands in defense, Gay G changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gay G stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Gay G trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco wants to sweep here but Gay G controlling him for the moment.
Gay G cracks Loco with a solid left hand.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gay G trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
J Gay G has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gay G with a nice head shot there.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gay G is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gay G got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gay G has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loco is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gay G accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loco wants to sweep here but Gay G controlling him for the moment.
Gay G working some strikes from top position.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Gay G might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Loco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loco moves out of range of the strikes.
Gay G stuffs the takedown.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gay G manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gay G.
Gay G connects with the punch.
Loco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gay G leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Gay G finds it's way through Loco's defenses.
Gay G lands with a right hand.
Gay G fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gay G throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Gay G displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
Gay G scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries for a takedown but Gay G sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gay G but Gay G pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
J Gay G is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Gay G manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Loco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gay G with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gay G closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gay G comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Loco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gay G's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gay G has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Gay G!
J Gay G seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Ryan (ranked 1219 p4p, 2356 weight class) and Keith Seng (ranked 174 p4p, 294 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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12 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Seng!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seng throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryan lands a nice shot that snaps Seng's head back.
 It looks like Keith Seng has been cut.
Seng has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seng's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seng scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Seng does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Seng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Seng let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Seng appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seng was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Seng follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ryan darts in trying to clinch
and Seng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan is staying tight to Seng's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seng, who protects the arm well.
Seng is trying to buck Ryan off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
An elbow from Ryan crashes against the mat.
Seng pushes Ryan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ryan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Seng tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Seng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seng tries to escape but Ryan is in control.
Ryan trying to control the position but Seng is working away.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but Seng denies him.
Seng is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seng is trying to buck Ryan off.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryan tries to move into range but Seng moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryan throws a shot to the body.
Seng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Seng.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seng! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seng circles away.
Seng throws a big counter head kick but Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Seng pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan is pressing down on Seng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seng is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seng is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Seng's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan slips a straight right by Seng.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan is looking to wear down Seng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seng is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Seng circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Seng's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryan cracks Seng with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a body shot
and Seng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seng dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Seng counter with a right hand.
It looks like Eddie Ryan has been cut.
Ryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seng looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Seng is trying to improve his position.
Seng pushes Ryan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ryan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Seng can't do much from the bottom here.
Seng is trying to work for a sweep but Ryan has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seng is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Seng is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng wants to control but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan takes Seng's back.
You can see the frustration on Seng's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ryan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Seng doesn't escape.
Seng rolls, trying to escape but Ryan keeps control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seng defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Seng wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Seng has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Eddie Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan biding his time, controlling Seng.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seng turns into Ryan and is now in his guard.
Seng preventing the sweep.
Seng wants to get up but he can't break Ryan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Seng is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Seng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seng content to stall in guard here.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing Seng from standing up.
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seng is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seng preventing the sweep.
Ryan is working an open guard so Seng takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Seng let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Seng is just out of range.
Seng throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Seng.
A punch combination from Seng misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keith Seng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Seng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Seng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seng misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seng!
Seng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryan is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Ryan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Seng is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seng will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan has control of an arm but Seng manages to advance to Ryan's back!
Ryan is trying to break free.
Seng trying to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
Ryan breaks Seng's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Seng is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Seng wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Seng is looking to improve his position.
Ryan passes to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Ryan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working for a submission but Seng is keeping him at bay.
Seng just holding on.
Seng is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Seng holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ryan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ryan looking to ground and pound but Seng is blocking nicely.
Seng wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
Seng tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
Seng regains half guard.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Seng is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seng pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Seng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seng wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan not doing much here.
Seng is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seng avoid being mounted?
Seng is trying to stand back up but Ryan is controlling him
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.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan misses with a right hand
and Seng counters with a body kick that stops Ryan in his tracks momentarily.
Seng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Keith Seng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seng defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Seng steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Seng walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
A relieved looking Eddie Ryan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 1858 p4p, 1401 weight class) and Aleksi Heimo (ranked 107 p4p, 79 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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Excellent boxer
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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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven looking to score a takedown here. Heimo is defending well but Craven drives through and ends up in Heimo's guard.
Heimo is controlling Craven's posture.
Heimo wants to sweep but no luck.
Heimo is pulling down on Craven's head to control his posture.
Heimo looking to control.
Craven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven cracks Heimo with a solid left hand.
Heimo has control of Craven's left arm, preventing Craven from doing any damage.
Heimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimo working a defensive guard here.
Heimo has momentary wrist control but Craven slips an elbow through the middle.
Heimo looking for a sweep. Not yet Heimo, not yet.
Craven postures up.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven throws a big right hand that misses.
Craven trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Heimo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Craven looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
Heimo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Craven's guard.
Heimo seems to be working for a kimura but Craven defends the submission attempt.
Heimo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craven is looking for a sweep. Heimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimo stops Craven from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven is not content to let Heimo control the position.
Heimo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Craven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heimo stops Craven from getting back to his feet.
Heimo is working for a submission of some sort.
Craven wants to improve his position but Heimo is controlling well.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
Heimo is looking to advance position but Craven won't allow it.
Craven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heimo pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Craven sees it coming and defends easily.
Craven is looking for a sweep. Heimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Craven tries to kick Heimo off but Heimo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Craven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Craven manages to get to full guard.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Heimo from controlling successfully.
Craven can't keep his opponent in guard - Heimo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heimo tries to pass to full mount but Craven defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven pushes Heimo off looking to stand but Heimo dives back in and keeps control.
Craven tries to roll over but Heimo keeps him under control.
Craven actively working from the bottom here.
Heimo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Craven is just riding it out for now. Heimo eventually gives up the hold.
Heimo wants to pass the guard but Craven is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heimo stalling away here and it's allowed Craven to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Craven 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heimo lands a head kick!
Craven is rocked!
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Craven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Craven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Heimo throws Craven to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craven scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Craven prevents Heimo from improving his position.
Heimo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heimo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Craven is working away from the top position though.
Heimo is doing well to control the position and prevent Craven from advancing to side control.
Craven moves nicely into side control.
Heimo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimo is still trying to improve position.
Heimo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Craven tries to advance to mount but Heimo denies him.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craven lands an elbow.
Craven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heimo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heimo regains half guard.
Craven is looking for a kimura here.
Heimo trying to control here.
Craven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing that Craven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimo is trying to get back to full guard.
Craven lands strikes from half guard.
Heimo gets back to full guard.
Heimo trying to control the position.
Craven chips away with some ground and pound.
Craven working some strikes from top position.
Heimo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heimo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Craven trying to control but Heimo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven won't allow Heimo to sweep him here.
Heimo trying to keep a closed guard but Craven is proving a slippery customer.
Craven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heimo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Craven trying to control but Heimo is working from the bottom.
Craven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heimo is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heimo is trying to keep Craven in close.
Craven stopping the sweep attempt from Heimo.
Craven trying to control but Heimo is working from the bottom.
Craven looking to sit in guard and control but Heimo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck.
Heimo wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.
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 Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Craven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Craven blocks a head kick by Heimo.
Heimo just misses with a punch to the body.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Craven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heimo but Heimo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heimo scores with a push kick.
Heimo jabs at Craven's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heimo.
Craven throws out a loose jab but Heimo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craven's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Craven duly obliges.
Heimo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven thinks about countering with a head kick.
Heimo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Craven.
Craven connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heimo momentarily.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven misses the body punch
and Heimo counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heimo throws a body shot but no joy.
Heimo moves out of range of the leg kick from Craven.
Heimo misses with a wild body shot.
Craven lands a two punch combo.
Craven looks to throw the jab but Heimo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven staying out of range there.
Heimo staying out of range there.
Heimo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Craven rather than just go for the knockout.
Heimo throws a hook but Craven blocks it.
Craven avoids the body shot from Heimo.
Craven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heimo to score with a decent uppercut.
Craven misses with a double jab.
Heimo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Craven.
Heimo is rocked!
Heimo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Craven circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Heimo to the canvas! Heimo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Craven keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Destin Craven!
After the fight, Destin Craven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drake (ranked 1027 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 151 p4p, 174 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Claw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Claw misses with a left hand
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claw moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Claw shoots in and drives through. Drake sprawls well.
A head kick by Claw misses
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drake misses with a hook. Claw ducked under it nicely.
Claw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Claw ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Claw missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Claw. Claw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Claw in his tracks.
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Claw staying out of range there.
Drake lands a nice hook to Claw's body. Claw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake scores with a punch to the head.
Claw throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Claw manages to avoid it.
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Bobby Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Claw.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Claw. Claw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Claw avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a jab to the head.
Claw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Claw swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Claw slips under a jab.
Claw misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.
Drake gets caught napping as Claw dives in and scores a takedown. Drake manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claw preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake seems keen to control Claw's posture.
Drake looking for a sweep. Not yet Drake, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claw has gone for a leg lock! Drake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Claw's guard.
Drake is stalling in the full guard.
Claw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drake passes into side control.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Claw taking punishment in the form of punches.
Claw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Claw lands a jab to the nose.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Claw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake moves away from the strike by Claw.
Drake connects with a jab.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Claw throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake blocks a head kick by Claw.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Claw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claw throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Claw somewhat.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Claw's hands.
Drake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Claw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Claw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drake connects with a decent elbow.
Drake happy to just control the position for now.
Drake lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake scoring with punches from side control.
Claw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Claw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Drake works Claw's body with a nice hook.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Claw lands with a kick to the temple. Drake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Claw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Claw misses with an uppercut
and Claw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Claw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Claw.
Claw misses with a head kick.
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!
Claw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Claw is breathing heavily.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Bobby Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drake is working Claw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake passes Claw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake winds up and cracks Claw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Claw is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Claw is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw is trying to stand back up but Drake is controlling him
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Claw is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Claw is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drake working Claw over with strikes.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Claw wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake winds up and cracks Claw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drake is trying to control. Claw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Claw's head.
Claw is rocked!
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Claw is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?
Drake working over Claw with some ground and pound. Claw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drake is controlling the pace.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Drake is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Claw is hurt! He's hurt bad - Drake fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Claw from any more punishment! Congratulations to Drake! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minerva Wulf (ranked 726 p4p, 946 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 39 p4p, 53 weight class). Wulf comes to the cage accompanied by Sanctus Dominus. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Minerva Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryokale did well to prevent Wulf getting side control.
Wulf is thwarting Ryokale's attempts to control the position.
Wulf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wulf is looking to advance position but Ryokale won't allow it.
Wulf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryokale is looking for a sweep. Wulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wulf is pressing down on Ryokale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryokale is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Wulf's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wulf working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wulf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryokale keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryokale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryokale looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wulf pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wulf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryokale is looking to escape.
Wulf controlling from the full mount.
Wulf working the ground and pound effectively.
Ryokale is looking to get to half guard.
Wulf looking to control but Ryokale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wulf looking to finish Ryokale with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryokale!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ryokale is trying desperately to improve position.
Wulf lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ryokale is trying to escape the mount.
Wulf looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Wulf looking to control but Ryokale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryokale holds on, trying desperately to control.
Wulf tries to control but Ryokale wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf looking to finish Ryokale with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryokale!
Wulf landing strikes from the mount.
Ryokale is rocked!
It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
Ryokale is working to get back to half guard.
Wulf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ryokale is now in Wulf's guard. A big mistake from Wulf there, giving up the dominant position!
Wulf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wulf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wulf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryokale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryokale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wulf is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryokale holds on and takes a little breather.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryokale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryokale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wulf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wulf is pushing down on Ryokale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryokale is fighting to maintain full guard but Wulf has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wulf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryokale's half guard.
Wulf tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ryokale.
Wulf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryokale!
Wulf avoids the attempt from Ryokale to control.
Wulf working Ryokale over with strikes here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf looking to control but Ryokale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wulf cracks Ryokale with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryokale manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf is looking to stall here but Ryokale recovers full guard.
Wulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryokale can do to turn this around?
Wulf looking to pass the guard.
Ryokale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wulf.
Ryokale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wulf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryokale is keeping the position for now.
Wulf tries to stand but Ryokale is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wulf controlling from the top position.
Ryokale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wulf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryokale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryokale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wulf escapes and throws Ryokale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ryokale takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The cut above Ruddo Ryokale's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf lands an elbow.
Wulf working away.
Wulf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryokale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryokale being controlled for a moment.
Wulf trying to control the position but Ryokale is working away.
Wulf wants to stand but Ryokale has his arm trapped.
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.
Wulf lands a few punches from side control.
Ryokale is trying to get back to half guard.
Wulf throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ryokale works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Minerva Wulf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wulf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryokale sees it coming and defends easily.
Wulf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ruddo Ryokale's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ruddo Ryokale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Minerva Wulf!
Minerva Wulf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cadence Collins (ranked 252 p4p, 389 weight class) and Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 29 p4p, 46 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cadence Collins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Collins dives in and grabs Vaiduoklis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaiduoklis pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Collins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Collins stops Vaiduoklis from getting back to his feet.
Vaiduoklis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins wants to control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him busy.
Vaiduoklis trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Vaiduoklis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
Vaiduoklis is looking to improve his position.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Vaiduoklis defends it.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins is thwarting Vaiduoklis's attempts to control the position.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vaiduoklis is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins is trying to control. Vaiduoklis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaiduoklis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins looks for a takedown but Vaiduoklis sprawls well.
Collins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Vaiduoklis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaiduoklis keeps working.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vaiduoklis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Collins tries to score with some ground and pound. Vaiduoklis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.
Collins wants to control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Collins.
Collins wants to control for a moment but Vaiduoklis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaiduoklis keeps working.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaiduoklis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Collins is thwarting Vaiduoklis's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cadence Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vaiduoklis lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Vaiduoklis keeps Collins at a distance using the push kick.
Vaiduoklis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Vaiduoklis throws a right hand that misses
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaiduoklis sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vaiduoklis keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins misses with a left hand
letting Vaiduoklis counter with a right hand.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Collins or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaiduoklis, which made it look bad.
Collins backing away here, and Vaiduoklis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaiduoklis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Vaiduoklis lands with a straight right. Collins didn't see that one coming.
Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Vaiduoklis counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins is looking to clinch but Vaiduoklis is avoiding it.
Vaiduoklis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Collins wants to clinch but Vaiduoklis slips to the side
and Vaiduoklis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Collins clinches with his opponent.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Collins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Vaiduoklis fails to land.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
A short left from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaiduoklis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vaiduoklis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vaiduoklis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collins tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands an uppercut.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaiduoklis misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses.
Collins tries to clinch up but Vaiduoklis circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaiduoklis. That snapped Collins's head back.
Collins is looking to clinch but Vaiduoklis is avoiding it.
Vaiduoklis is looking for the big counter here.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Vaiduoklis moves away and avoids it.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaiduoklis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a big counter combination but Vaiduoklis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to clinch up but Vaiduoklis keeps it at a distance.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Vaiduoklis in a clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Collins takes a step back to recover.
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vaiduoklis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vaiduoklis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Vaiduoklis can't do much from the bottom here.
Vaiduoklis trying to control but Collins flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vaiduoklis rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis trying to control the hands but Collins won't let him.
Collins trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vaiduoklis doesn't escape.
Vaiduoklis trying to control but not successfully.
Collins working for a choke but Vaiduoklis is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vaiduoklis wants to escape the position.
Collins looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand back up.
Collins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis trying to control the hands but Collins breaks the grip.
Collins working for a choke but Vaiduoklis is defending well.
Collins gets his hands free as Vaiduoklis looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Vaiduoklis right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cadence Collins clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good exchange - Vaiduoklis coming out on top.
No joy there for Vaiduoklis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaiduoklis misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaiduoklis.
Collins attempts a counter takedown but Vaiduoklis avoids it well and moves away.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Vaiduoklis shows good takedown defense.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis lands a high kick!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the body
and Collins counters by clinching up.
Collins tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaiduoklis walks away with a smile on his face. Collins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis with the inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaiduoklis sprawls well. Vaiduoklis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Vaiduoklis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vaiduoklis to the ground. Collins is now in Vaiduoklis's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins is in close to Vaiduoklis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vaiduoklis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins trying to control but Vaiduoklis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Vaiduoklis keeps moving.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaiduoklis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaiduoklis tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaiduoklis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vaiduoklis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis lands with an overhand left.
Vaiduoklis cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
Collins dives in and grabs Vaiduoklis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaiduoklis pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins throws a low kick but Vaiduoklis avoids it.
A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaiduoklis can pounce on him.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
Collins blocks a jab.
Vaiduoklis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaiduoklis tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaiduoklis to the ground. Vaiduoklis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vaiduoklis punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vaiduoklis tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vaiduoklis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Vaiduoklis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vaiduoklis checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick from Vaiduoklis.
Collins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Collins looks for a takedown but Vaiduoklis sprawls well.
Vaiduoklis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vaiduoklis cracks Collins with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collins is defended easily by Vaiduoklis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses.
Collins scores with a takedown into Vaiduoklis's guard.
Vaiduoklis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vaiduoklis pulls Collins in close to his closed guard and prevents Collins from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is trying to keep Collins in close.
Vaiduoklis is trying to hold Collins in close to prevent damage but Collins has managed to pass into half guard.
Collins working Vaiduoklis over with strikes.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaiduoklis is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaiduoklis keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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.
Vaiduoklis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Vaiduoklis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Vaiduoklis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins drops his hands momentarily and Vaiduoklis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins instigates a clinch.
Vaiduoklis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis won't allow it.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Vaiduoklis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaiduoklis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is the new featherweight champion!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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