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AFC #11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xi Jang (ranked 5251 p4p, 24887 weight class) and Johnny Liew (ranked 363 p4p, 387 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xi Jang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Liew!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liew takes the fight into the clinch.
Liew is pressed up against the cage. Jang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liew down to the mat. Liew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Liew moves into the clinch successfully.
Jang is working for takedown but Liew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liew looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Liew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liew takes the fight into the clinch.
Liew misses with an elbow strike.
Jang tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Jang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liew tries to land a knee to the head but Jang blocks with his arms.
Jang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liew after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liew gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jang.
Liew has clasped his hands together around Jang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Liew content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Liew politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Liew prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jang is looking to reverse the position.
Jang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Liew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jang actively working from the bottom here.
Liew slows the pace down in half guard.
Jang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liew pulls his head out easily.
Liew is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang looking for submissions off his back.
Liew perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Liew trying to mount his opponent but Jang defends it.
Liew takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liew pulls his head out easily.
Jang looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liew seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Liew is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liew pulls his head out easily.
Liew slows the pace down in half guard.
Liew tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jang has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Liew. Oh but Jang has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Liew goes limp - he's gone! Jang jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xi Jang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sandi Cid (ranked 4747 p4p, 4943 weight class) and Arj Rick (ranked 517 p4p, 525 weight class). Arj Rick has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sandi Cid's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandi Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arj Rick!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid swats away the attempt to clinch by Rick.
Rick gets a clinch.
Rick lands a shoulder strike.
Cid lands a takedown into guard.
Cid won't allow Rick to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cid has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rick looking to stall.
Cid is trying to pull guard but Rick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rick.
Cid has Rick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cid jumps guard but Rick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandi Cid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cid has him pressed against the cage.
Rick looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Rick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick lands a right hand.
Rick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rick tries a body shot but Cid blocks it.
Rick is trying to stall.
Rick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rick breaks from the clinch.
Rick darts in and clinches Cid up against the cage.
Rick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rick can turn it around.
Cid blocks a body shot from Rick.
Cid goes for a takedown attempt but Rick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rick throws a shot to the body.
Arj Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick is looking to clinch.
Rick takes the fight into the clinch.
Rick lands a left hand.
Rick scores with a hook to the body.
Rick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cid is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rick.
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!
Rick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rick lands a shot to the body.
Rick breaks from the clinch.
Rick tries to clinch but Cid is having none of it.
Cid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rick sprawls and moves away.
Rick drives through and clinches with Cid against the cage.
Rick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cid's face.
Rick manages to break the clinch.
Rick fakes the leg kick and cracks Cid in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cid seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rick pushes Cid up against the cage in a clinch.
Rick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cid.
Cid takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Rick.
Rick with a knee to the head.
Cid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rick lands a big head kick that sends Cid tumbling to the mat! Rick takes a step backwards and waves Cid back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Cid is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick connects with a nice cross there... Cid is looking wobbly and Rick recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Cid to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rick jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arj Rick!
After winning the bout, Arj Rick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Morina (ranked 3370 p4p, 6099 weight class) and Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 389 p4p, 525 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Morina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adunga Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adunga Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Miguel Morina has been cut.
Morina is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adunga Jr's half guard.
Adunga Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Morina keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Adunga Jr just leaning against Morina, taking a breather.
Morina drags the fight down to the ground.
Morina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adunga Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morina has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Adunga Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Morina has managed to lock this one up! Can Adunga Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Morina on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miguel Morina!
Our winner, Miguel Morina, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Zeal (ranked 4141 p4p, 3728 weight class) and Hal Hawkes (ranked 480 p4p, 449 weight class). Zeal comes into the arena with War eye blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Zeal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hal Hawkes!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Zeal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawkes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zeal finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawkes's head.
 It looks like Hal Hawkes has been cut.
Hawkes staying out of range there.
Hawkes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zeal misses with a hook.
Hawkes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeal misses the jab.
Zeal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hawkes throws a body punch but Zeal moves out of range.
Zeal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawkes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawkes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zeal on the side of the head.
Zeal is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkes cracks Zeal with a left hook right on the temple and Zeal goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hawkes lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zeal is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hal Hawkes!
After winning the bout, Hal Hawkes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Chris Zeal was interviewed post fight and said 'I got no time to jibba-jabba'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Del Monte (ranked 3454 p4p, 2925 weight class) and Theo Leoni (ranked 416 p4p, 364 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefano Del Monte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Theo Leoni!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Monte ducks under a wild hook from Leoni.
Del Monte throws a poor cross that misses
and Leoni counters with a one-two to the body.
Del Monte looks to land a left hand but Leoni moved out of range nicely.
Leoni slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Leoni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
Leoni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Del Monte misses with a combination
and Leoni moves into the clinch.
Del Monte ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Monte no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Del Monte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leoni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leoni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Monte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leoni has managed to get both his arms back between Del Monte's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Monte keeping moving, preventing Leoni from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Monte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leoni is posturing up here but Del Monte has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Leoni tries to roll out but it's too tight and Leoni has to tap! Slick submission there by Del Monte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Del Monte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Grave (ranked 2101 p4p, 2610 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrok (ranked 277 p4p, 337 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Grave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grave throws out a loose jab but Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack Grave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grave falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lothbrok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grave staying out of range there.
Grave throws a body punch but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Grave takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lothbrok throws a looping overhand right but Grave ducks down to avoid it.
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut. Grave saw that one coming.
A big left from Grave misses.
Lothbrok dodges the punch combination from Grave.
Lothbrok swings for the body but Grave moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrok connects with a body shot.
Lothbrok digs a good body shot into Grave's ribs.
Grave throws a hook to the side of Lothbrok's head but Lothbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grave slips a jab from Lothbrok.
A little feinted left hand from Grave on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok blocks a jab.
Lothbrok rushes Grave and presses him up against the cage.
Lothbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grave blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grave wants to break free but Lothbrok has control.
Grave tries to break the clinch but Lothbrok is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grave pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grave misses with a left hand
and Grave takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Lothbrok.
A right-left combo lands from Grave.
Lothbrok lands a jab.
It looks like Jack Grave has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Grave. Beautiful body shot.
Grave moves out of range as Lothbrok strikes.
Grave was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok slips a jab from Grave.
Grave definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lothbrok stuns Grave with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Grave misses.
Grave is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lothbrok's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lothbrok lands a nice shot that snaps Grave's head back.
Lothbrok throws a big shot that misses.
Grave misses with a straight right.
Grave throws a head kick but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Grave on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grave shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lothbrok thuds his right hand into Grave's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lothbrok lands with a right hand.
Grave takes a swing at Lothbrok's ribcage but misses.
Lothbrok looks to land a left hand but Grave moved out of range nicely.
Lothbrok throws a big shot that misses.
Grave throws a head kick but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Lothbrok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lothbrok cracks Grave with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok scores with a hook to the body. Grave takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lothbrok moves into the clinch.
Lothbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grave wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lothbrok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lothbrok.
Lothbrok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grave lands a nice shot to the body.
Grave working hard to break the clinch.
Grave wants to break free but Lothbrok has control.
Grave can't find room to land a body shot as Lothbrok controls the action.
Grave struggles to land a body shot inside as Lothbrok controls his hands.
Grave can't break the clinch.
Lothbrok lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Grave's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grave is trying to break free.
Lothbrok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graves head.
Grave tries to circle away but Lothbrok has him pinned against the cage.
Lothbrok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grave is trying to push Lothbrok away but Lothbrok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lothbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grave backwards.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
Grave looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lothbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grave wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Lothbrok.
Grave blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok scores with a shoulder strike.
Grave takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grave blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrok lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Grave's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot.
A jab from Lothbrok misses.
Lothbrok ducks under a wild hook from Grave.
Good shot there by Grave.
Grave looks to land a combination but Lothbrok avoids it well.
Lothbrok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lothbrok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Lothbrok coming out on top.
Lothbrok throws a hook to the side of Grave's head but Grave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lothbrok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grave thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grave scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooh!!! Grave has knocked Lothbrok down with a huge combo! Grave steps away and waves a wobbly Lothbrok back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Lothbrok is rocked!
It looks like Ragnar Lothbrok has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grave tries to bum rush Lothbrok with a series of wild strikes but Lothbrok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lothbrok is still on wobbly legs! Can Grave finish him?
Grave waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lothbrok.
A big left from Grave misses.
Lothbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grave misses with a combination
and Lothbrok counters with a stiff right hand.
Grave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lothbrok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lothbrok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lothbrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grave misses the body punch
and Lothbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grave is rocked!
Lothbrok seems to have recovered his senses.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Grave got wobbled bad by a big combination! Lothbrok presses forward with punches and knees until Grave stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Grave closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Lothbrok!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baba Yaga (ranked 1999 p4p, 3158 weight class) and Peter Aerts (ranked 316 p4p, 463 weight class). Peter Aerts will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baba Yaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Aerts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Yaga misses its intended target.
Aerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yaga sizes up Aerts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aerts jabs Yaga right on the nose. Yaga blinks but takes it well.
Yaga throws an overhand right that lands on Aerts's shoulder, as Aerts tries to avoid the shot.
Yaga misses with an uppercut.
Yaga throws a shot from downtown. Aerts moves away and avoids it.
Baba Yaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aerts scores with a body shot.
Yaga cracks Aerts with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yaga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aerts to stand back up!
Aerts is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaga darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Aerts's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Yaga before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baba Yaga!
A very excited looking Baba Yaga rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Walsh (ranked 1902 p4p, 2945 weight class) and Captain Blood (ranked 249 p4p, 363 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaiden Walsh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Captain Blood!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood misses with a body shot.
Walsh dips to his left and cracks Blood with an uppercut!
Walsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walsh throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Walsh misses.
Walsh tries to clinch up
and Blood counters with a two punch combo.
Walsh misses with a straight left.
Walsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Blood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaiden Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood slips under a jab from Walsh.
Blood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walsh throws out a loose jab but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Walsh's shoulder, as Walsh tries to avoid the shot.
Walsh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walsh wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood looks to throw the jab but Walsh is out of range.
Walsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walsh loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch.
Blood unleashes a big counter combination but Walsh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walsh manages to avoid it.
Walsh connects with a nice looking jab.
Blood is rocked!
Blood drops his hands for a split second and Walsh immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Blood face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Walsh follows up with a right hand that knocks Blood into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kaiden Walsh!
Kaiden Walsh is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kaiden Walsh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Baker (ranked 1445 p4p, 1851 weight class) and Alexei Obolensky (ranked 175 p4p, 226 weight class). Alexei Obolensky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Baker !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexei Obolensky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Obolensky gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage.
Obolensky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker wants to break free but Obolensky has control.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Obolensky's takedown attempt.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obolensky.
Donnie Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Obolensky.
Obolensky tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obolensky has Baker pressed against the cage, preventing Baker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obolensky wants a takedown.
Baker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obolensky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Obolensky dives in and scores a takedown into Baker 's guard.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obolensky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obolensky landing with the ground and pound.
Obolensky slips nicely into half guard.
Obolensky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker 's head.
Baker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Obolensky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obolensky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Obolensky prevents Baker from improving his position.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obolensky wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
Obolensky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baker is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obolensky trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
Obolensky lands strikes from half guard.
Obolensky moves nicely into side control.
Baker is trying to control Obolensky's posture but Obolensky avoids it.
Obolensky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Obolensky seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Obolensky tries to move to mount but Baker blocks the move with his legs.
Obolensky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Obolensky tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Obolensky off and has taken his back!
Obolensky is taking damage to the body and head.
Baker is trying to stick to Obolensky's back but Obolensky is turning into Baker . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baker 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Obolensky.
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baker working for a triangle but Obolensky defends it easily.
Baker wants to stand but Obolensky is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obolensky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obolensky throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obolensky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
Obolensky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been informed that Obolensky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Obolensky wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Obolensky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baker 's head.
Obolensky trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obolensky advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
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!
Baker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Obolensky's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Obolensky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Obolensky fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Obolensky shoots in.
Baker connects with a right hand. Obolensky shakes it off.
It looks like Alexei Obolensky has been cut.
Alexei Obolensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obolensky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Obolensky is trying to control the action in half guard but Baker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obolensky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baker wants to improve his position but Obolensky is controlling well.
Baker lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obolensky trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Obolensky works his way into full mount!
Obolensky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Obolensky raining down shots from the mount!
Obolensky trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Obolensky landing strikes from the mount and Baker is in trouble!
Obolensky lands a big shot there that rocks Baker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baker can't escape the position.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
Obolensky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Obolensky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Obolensky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker gets back to half guard.
Obolensky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Obolensky is stalling here. Baker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Obolensky seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker cracks Obolensky with a big elbow.
Obolensky gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obolensky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Obolensky wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obolensky on the ground.
Obolensky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Obolensky wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexei Obolensky has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obolensky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Obolensky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baker 's guard.
Baker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Obolensky wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Obolensky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Obolensky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Obolensky is controlling him
Obolensky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obolensky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Obolensky uses his free foot to push down on Baker 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baker .
Obolensky raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to hold on but Obolensky pushes him away.
Obolensky breaks from Baker 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Obolensky with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Obolensky connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Obolensky landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Baker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baker is rocked!
Baker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Obolensky's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Obolensky!
Alexei Obolensky is the new heavyweight champion!
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