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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 2612 p4p, 20764 weight class) and Billy Quinn (ranked 331 p4p, 566 weight class). Patterson comes to the cage accompanied by I'm So High. Nashville Pussy. Quinn has chosen Bad MF as his entrance music. Derek Patterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great 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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson moves out of range as Quinn throws a body kick.
Quinn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quinn misses with a shot to the body
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Quinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Quinn throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Quinn scores with a body shot.
Quinn lands with a cross.
Quinn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Patterson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Quinn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Patterson tries to buck Quinn off but Quinn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Patterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Patterson prevents Quinn from improving position.
Patterson is trying to control Quinn's posture but Quinn avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Patterson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patterson struggling a bit here.
Quinn trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quinn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Patterson dodges the ground and pound from Quinn.
Patterson manages to get back to half guard.
Patterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quinn is working away from the top position though.
Quinn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quinn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Patterson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Patterson manages to get to full guard.
Patterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quinn postures up.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn pushes down on Patterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quinn trying to control from half guard but Patterson is working away.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Quinn thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.
Quinn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quinn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patterson defending well though.
Patterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quinn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Patterson to regain full guard.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quinn wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Quinn postures up in Patterson's guard and throws a big left but Patterson blocks it.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson controlling Quinn's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Quinn.
Quinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn throws a right hand that Patterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Patterson also avoids with ease.
Quinn misses with a looping left.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Quinn throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Quinn dominated that round.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quinn pushes Patterson away with a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Quinn on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Patterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quinn with a poor takedown
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Billy Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quinn looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Quinn throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Quinn controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Quinn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Quinn controlling him for the moment.
Patterson pulls Quinn in close to his closed guard and prevents Quinn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quinn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quinn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quinn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patterson has momentary wrist control but Quinn slips an elbow through the middle.
Quinn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Patterson keeping full guard, as Quinn tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quinn trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Patterson is controlling Quinn's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billy Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Patterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patterson lands a jab.
Quinn misses with a leg kick
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Derek Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
A big left from Patterson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Quinn wants to clinch but Patterson slips to the side
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinn is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Patterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patterson throws a jab when Quinn was well out of range.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Quinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quinn. Patterson shrugs it off though.
Patterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
Quinn throws out a counter right but Patterson avoids it with no problem.
Quinn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quinn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Patterson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson checks a low kick from Quinn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinn fails with the takedown.
Derek Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quinn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quinn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quinn misses with a leg kick
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson misses the jab.
Quinn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson tries to move into range but Quinn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 Derek Patterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Quinn throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson digs a good body shot into Quinn's ribs.
Quinn moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
Patterson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quinn moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
Quinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Patterson circles away.
Quinn darts in trying to clinch
and Patterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Quinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quinn.
Patterson swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Quinn's head but Quinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Patterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quinn doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quinn, as that shot connected.
Quinn moves to clinch but Patterson breaks away
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Quinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quinn moves into the clinch successfully.
Quinn has Patterson pressed against the cage, preventing Patterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Quinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quinn is trying to drag Patterson to the mat but Patterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quinn connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Patterson missing with a left hand there. Quinn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quinn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Patterson misses the target.
Quinn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quinn is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
Patterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Quinn tries for a takedown but Patterson manages to get underhooks.
Derek Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Quinn.
Patterson is trying to force a seperation but Quinn has the dominant position.
Patterson pushes Quinn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
The referee calls for Patterson to work.
Quinn lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is pressed up against the cage. Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patterson down to the mat. Patterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Quinn throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quinn can pounce on him.
Quinn darts in looking for a takedown but Patterson gets double underhooks and turns Quinn into the cage.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quinn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working.
Patterson wants to control but Quinn postures up.
Patterson tries to buck Quinn off but Quinn is having none of it.
Patterson is not content to let Quinn control the position.
Quinn tries to advance to mount but can't.
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 Derek Patterson.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Derek Patterson made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Billy Quinn had this to say: 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Reaper (ranked 2131 p4p, 4582 weight class) and Jake Rodrigues (ranked 139 p4p, 247 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws the kick towards the body but Reaper avoids it.
We've been told by Reaper's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reaper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Reaper.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reaper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodrigues has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Reaper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reaper lands a jab.
Reaper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodrigues misses with a shot to the body
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues lands a glancing blow to the side of Reaper's head.
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reaper's sensitive parts.
Reaper throws a low kick, looking for Rodrigues's leg but Rodrigues calmly moves out of range.
Reaper misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reaper lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Rodrigues cracks a nice hook into Reaper's ribs.
Reaper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Rodrigues scores with a jab. Reaper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Reaper lands with a hook. Rodrigues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reaper digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Reaper.
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Reaper.
Reaper thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
Reaper is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reaper throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reaper checks it well.
A head kick by Reaper misses
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Reaper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reaper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reaper misses with a hook.
Reaper throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reaper misses with a looping left.
Reaper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues throws a chopping leg kick but Reaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reaper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Rodrigues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A swing and a miss from Reaper.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Reaper does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodrigues follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Reaper lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reaper circles away quickly and effectively.
Reaper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Reaper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reaper might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Reaper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Reaper down with leg kicks.
Reaper digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Good leg kick by Reaper.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodrigues wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reaper has him pressed against the cage.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigues tries to circle away but Reaper has him pinned against the cage.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper taking a breather.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Reaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reaper delivers a nice body kick.
Reaper darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reaper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reaper's head.
Rodrigues keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reaper tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Reaper avoids nicely.
Reaper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodrigues scores with a four punch combination!
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
Reaper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reaper is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Reaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reaper moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reaper counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Reaper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reaper connects with a crisp jab.
Reaper tries a low kick but Rodrigues avoids it.
Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper misses with a body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues works over Reaper's head and body with a nice combination.
Reaper missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Rodrigues walks into a stiff left hand from Reaper.
Reaper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Reaper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reaper.
Rodrigues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body.
Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigues's efforts to push away.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body.
Jake Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodrigues trying to control the position but instead, Reaper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodrigues into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodrigues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigues.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues punishes Reaper's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigues swinging wildly here.
Rodrigues defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Reaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaper also avoids with ease.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Reaper avoids it with no problem.
Reaper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Reaper seems unphased.
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reaper.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues looks to land a combination. Reaper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Rodrigues takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Reaper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Reaper swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Rodrigues finds it's target.
Reaper scores with a jab.
Reaper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodrigues winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Robinson (ranked 1925 p4p, 1996 weight class) and Jacob White (ranked 169 p4p, 176 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob White!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robinson slips a straight right by White.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Robinson avoids the head kick by White.
White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid body kick from White.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a nice leg kick.
Robinson scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson misses with a hook to the body
and White counters with a thumping low kick.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
White throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
White swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
White throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeShawn Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Robinson.
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson lands a shot to the body.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
White blocking some punches.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
White tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
White blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White lands with a right to the head.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Robinson tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Robinson 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.
Robinson avoids the head kick by White.
Robinson avoids the head kick by White.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Robinson.
Robinson 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.
White misses with a wild combination.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
DeShawn Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White lands an elbow just above Robinson 's eye.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White stalling in the clinch.
Robinson blocks an elbow strike from White.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White is working Robinson over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White blocking some punches.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
White effectively controlling the action here.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Robinson misses with some punches.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson being controlled against the cage.
Robinson tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to stall but Robinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White is looking to control Robinson's arms but Robinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from White.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White moves away from the strike by Robinson.
DeShawn Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Robinson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Robinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White slips a jab from Robinson.
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White lands a nice elbow.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
White lands with a right to the head.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
White taking a breather.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
White misses with the head strike.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like DeShawn Robinson has been cut.
White lands a body punch.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Robinson.
Robinson takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from White.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robinson blocks a body shot from White.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from White on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from White.
White wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Robinson blocks an elbow strike.
White lands a nice uppercut.
DeShawn Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilari Rahamies (ranked 600 p4p, 955 weight class) and Dezmond Drake (ranked 53 p4p, 96 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dezmond Drake!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahamies throws a low kick but Drake avoids it.
Drake walks into a jab.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Drake throws out a counter right but Rahamies avoids it with no problem.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rahamies throws a head kick that half lands.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahamies. Rahamies obviously looking to wear him down.
Drake moves away from the strike by Rahamies.
A head kick by Rahamies misses
and Rahamies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Rahamies throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake throws a counter combo.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rahamies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Rahamies is rocked!
Rahamies throws a leg kick
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Rahamies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Rahamies is predictable there
and Drake counters with a crisp right that sends Rahamies to the canvas! Drake follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dezmond Drake!
During a confident post fight interview, Dezmond Drake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 422 p4p, 440 weight class) and Hideki Nakamura (ranked 55 p4p, 59 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Costeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Costeau takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Costeau throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Costeau throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Costeau moves his leg out of the way.
Costeau looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Costeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura keeps Costeau at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Costeau.
A slow jab from Costeau misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Costeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Costeau's leg. Costeau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Costeau misses with a body kick.
Nakamura feints a counter leg kick.
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Costeau.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costeau blocks a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Costeau is able to avoid easily.
Costeau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura wants to slow Costeau down by chopping away at his legs.
Costeau closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nakamura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Costeau tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Costeau feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Costeau misses with a looping right.
Nakamura connects with an inside leg kick.
Costeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Nakamura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Costeau scores with a spinning back kick!
Costeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a chopping leg kick but Costeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakamura checks the leg kick.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Costeau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Costeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Costeau's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Costeau counters with a quick kick to the body but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
Costeau throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costeau's hands.
Costeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Costeau misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nakamura.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau walks into a jab.
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!
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Costeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Costeau 's eye.
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Costeau counters with an outside leg kick.
Costeau checks a leg kick.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Costeau.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costeau quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Costeau avoids it.
Costeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Good work by Costeau as he checks the leg kick.
Costeau swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Costeau lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costeau misses with an uppercut
and Nakamura counters with a good low kick that Costeau was not able to check.
A jab from Nakamura finds it's way through Costeau's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costeau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costeau punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura takes a swing at Costeau's ribcage but misses.
Costeau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costeau throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau moved away.
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Costeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costeau staying out of range there.
Costeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nakamura lands a leg kick that knocks Costeau off balance momentarily.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura throws a chopping leg kick but Costeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Costeau throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Costeau misses
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Costeau checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Costeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakamura blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costeau scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Costeau is having none of it.
Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
Costeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Costeau throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau with the inside leg kick.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura tries a quick counter leg kick but Costeau is wise to it.
Costeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakamura rushes Costeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Costeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Costeau.
Costeau throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura with a nice calf kick.
Costeau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range and Costeau settles back down.
Nakamura wants to clinch.
Costeau walks into a left hand.
Costeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Costeau's legs.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Costeau counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Costeau throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Costeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Costeau's shoulder, as Costeau tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Costeau blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costeau scores with a jab to the body.
Costeau is looking to wear down Nakamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Costeau tries to work over Nakamura's front leg with a kick but Nakamura checks it.
Costeau throws a leg kick but Nakamura moved away.
Costeau swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Costeau blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Costeau.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costeau fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakamura just manages to avoid it.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Costeau catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura is looking to chop away at Costeau's legs.
Costeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costeau checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Costeau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau motions for Nakamura to come forward. Costeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Costeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Costeau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to land a body kick
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Costeau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Costeau's body.
Costeau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Costeau lands with a nice body kick.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Costeau moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Costeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Costeau.
Nakamura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Costeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Costeau takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Costeau misses with a kick to the body.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakamura has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costeau throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costeau throws a front kick that sends Nakamura stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Costeau. Beautiful body shot.
Costeau misses with a low kick as Nakamura jumps back.
A low kick lands for Nakamura.
Costeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costeau is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tried to score with a low kick but Costeau checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costeau.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costeau at a distance.
Nakamura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Costeau counters with an inside leg kick.
Nakamura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Costeau checks it.
A low kick lands for Costeau.
Costeau connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura misses with a combination
letting Costeau counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Costeau lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamura is pushing Costeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Costeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costeau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakamura takes one to the chin there.
Costeau throws a leg kick but Nakamura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakamura tests Costeau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costeau takes one to the chin 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 Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau.
Well Nakamura 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Greene (ranked 750 p4p, 485 weight class) and Kratos Karumaa (ranked 54 p4p, 34 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Stepdad- Eminem. Karumaa has chosen MINK'S - Le Gars Là Est Laid as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kratos Karumaa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karumaa throws a body kick that misses.
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Karumaa is quick to defend against it.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown. Karumaa tries to sprawl out of it but Greene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karumaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a jab to the body
and Karumaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karumaa slips a jab from Greene.
Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Greene is out of range.
Greene has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Karumaa avoids it well and moves away.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Greene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karumaa's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Karumaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Karumaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Karumaa lands a jab to the nose.
Karumaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karumaa tries to keep at a distance but Greene has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greene prevents a body shot from Karumaa.
Karumaa blocking some punches.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karumaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karumaa blocks an uppercut.
Greene pulls Karumaa into guard.
Karumaa wanted to stand there but Greene had control of the position.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Karumaa is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greene has his foot on Karumaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karumaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Karumaa wants to stand but Greene is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karumaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Karumaa defends easily.
Karumaa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karumaa wants to get up but he can't break Greene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greene has a closed guard, preventing Karumaa from standing up.
Karumaa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Greene has his hands on Karumaa's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karumaa swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Karumaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Karumaa avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karumaa sprawls well. Karumaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Greene slips a jab from Karumaa.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Greene digs a good hook to Karumaa's body.
Karumaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Greene.
Greene closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karumaa to the mat! Karumaa manages to get full guard.
Greene wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greene forces his way into half guard.
Greene frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Greene trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karumaa really wants to buck Greene off and get back to his feet.
Greene looking to secure an arm triangle but Karumaa defends it well.
Greene is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Karumaa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Karumaa!
Greene is looking for a triangle but Karumaa pushes his legs off easily.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karumaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karumaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karumaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karumaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karumaa tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karumaa passes into half guard.
Greene trying to control but Karumaa postures up.
Greene is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karumaa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Greene is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Karumaa is going to stand back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Ricky Greene will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Karumaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karumaa looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Karumaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Greene tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karumaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greene somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karumaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Karumaa tries to land a leg kick but Greene saw it coming and moves away.
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow Greene down.
Greene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Greene walks into a straight right hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Greene is out of range.
Greene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karumaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Greene's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Karumaa.
Greene is looking to wear down Karumaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa with the inside leg kick.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karumaa moves away.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Karumaa shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa misses the jab.
Greene looking to score a takedown here. Karumaa is defending well but Greene drives through and ends up in Karumaa's guard.
Karumaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to control but Karumaa is working from the bottom.
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karumaa dives on top into guard.
Karumaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Karumaa defends easily.
Karumaa wanted to stand there but Greene had control of the position.
Ricky Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karumaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karumaa tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos Karumaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karumaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
Kratos Karumaa 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Get Wet About Don (ranked 279 p4p, 234 weight class) and Ivan Dochenko (ranked 32 p4p, 27 weight class). Ivan Dochenko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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176
10 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Get Wet About Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Dochenko!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
About Don appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dochenko connects with a crisp jab.
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
About Don shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
About Don rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dochenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
About Don misses the jab.
About Don cracks Dochenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
About Don throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
About Don throws out a loose jab but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
About Don avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and About Don counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
About Don throws a hook to the side of Dochenko's head but Dochenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko wants to counter the offense by About Don and move into the clinch position.
Dochenko tries to bum rush About Don with a series of wild strikes but About Don uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from About Don misses the target.
Dochenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
About Don is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dochenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
About Don trying to hold on to Dochenko's head to control him but Dochenko postures up.
About Don tries to roll over but Dochenko keeps him under control.
Dochenko is looking to advance position but About Don won't allow it.
Dochenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Dochenko prevents About Don from improving his position.
About Don is holding on to half guard well.
Dochenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dochenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dochenko in particular looking to stall.
About Don moves into full guard.
About Don looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dochenko is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dochenko throws an elbow that misses. About Don uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dochenko's guard. Nice move by About Don!
About Don wants to control from the top but Dochenko keeps moving.
Dochenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dochenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dochenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. About Don manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About Don looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dochenko working his ground and pound in the gym.
About Don controls Dochenko momentarily but Dochenko frees himself.
Dochenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
About Don keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Dochenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control About Don haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
About Don is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
About Don 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.
About Don looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dochenko throws a lazy uppercut
and About Don counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dochenko.
About Don waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dochenko.
About Don ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Get Wet About Don is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
About Don lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dochenko throws a jab when About Don was well out of range.
About Don throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dochenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
About Don throws out a loose jab but Dochenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dochenko throws the left hand but About Don avoids the punch easily.
About Don throws a combination that misses
and Dochenko counters with a straight right hand.
About Don looks to score with a jab to the body but Dochenko is just out of range.
Dochenko throws out a counter right but About Don avoids it with no problem.
About Don is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dochenko.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dochenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
About Don throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
About Don bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dochenko's head.
About Don shoots in and drives through. Dochenko sprawls well.
About Don misses the shot to the body.
Dochenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of About Don's head but About Don sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from About Don on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About Don swings and misses with a hook to the body.
About Don throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Dochenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dochenko connects with a body shot that sends About Don's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
About Don closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
About Don misses with a body shot
and Dochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Dochenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between About Don's hands.
Nice shot by Dochenko.
About Don displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
About Don connects with a looping right hand.
About Don lands with a right hand.
About Don staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko walks into a stiff left hand from About Don.
Dochenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dochenko takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
About Don misses the jab.
Dochenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
About Don scores with a hook.
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
About Don throws a lazy right hand but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dochenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
About Don moves out of range as Dochenko strikes.
About Don throwing a counter right hand but Dochenko manages to avoid it.
About Don misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Dochenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dochenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for About Don with that takedown attempt.
Dochenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
About Don looks to land a combination but Dochenko avoids it well.
About Don fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dochenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko misses with a looping right.
Dochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko throws an overhand right that lands on About Don's shoulder, as About Don tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
About Don scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dochenko doesn't seem bothered though.
About Don shoots and misses
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
About Don uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Nice cross by About Don.
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 Get Wet About Don will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
About Don swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a left to the body.
About Don is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dochenko.
About Don gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Dochenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. About Don doesn't seem phased though.
About Don slips under a jab.
Dochenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
About Don on the wrong end of a nice jab.
About Don misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don misses the body punch
and Dochenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
About Don moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko misses with a left hand
letting About Don counter with a right hand.
About Don jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dochenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped About Don in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
An attempted straight right counter from About Don misses the target.
About Don goes for a double leg but Dochenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dochenko continues to drive forward.
A short left from Dochenko.
About Don tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
About Don tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dochenko's elbow.
Dochenko misses with a body punch.
About Don wants to break the clinch but can't.
About Don has a couple of punches blocked by Dochenko.
Dochenko is looking to control About Don's arms but About Don gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dochenko has his back to the cage.
About Don lands a right hand.
About Don prevents a body shot from Dochenko.
Dochenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
About Don is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
About Don wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dochenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About Don manages to pull guard.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
About Don 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.
About Don working for a triangle but Dochenko defends it easily.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but About Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dochenko lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Dochenko looking to sit in guard and control but About Don gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ivan Dochenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dochenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
About Don trying to control but Dochenko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
About Don trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dochenko controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dochenko is on top in guard.
About Don keeping moving, preventing Dochenko from controlling successfully.
Dochenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
About Don looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dochenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of About Don's head.
About Don not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dochenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dochenko!
A relieved looking Ivan Dochenko 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 Marko Kersikov (ranked 98 p4p, 347 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 3 p4p, 23 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kersikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall. Frank Rizzo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov cracks Rizzo with a good jab.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Rizzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rizzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rizzo's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Rizzo saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzo takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Rizzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rizzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rizzo is aware though and is defending well.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Rizzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov motions for Rizzo to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Rizzo stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Rizzo unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Rizzo tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.
Rizzo checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Rizzo misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo throws a counter combo.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rizzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov gets caught napping as Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown. Kersikov manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rizzo's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard.
Rizzo throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rizzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Rizzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rizzo, at least for the moment.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov is trying to keep Rizzo in close.
Kersikov pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Rizzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rizzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov is looking to stand up but Rizzo won't let him.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzo is retaining full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is keeping the position.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Rizzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Rizzo jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a jab when Rizzo was well out of range.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rizzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rizzo jabs at Kersikov's body.
Rizzo misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Rizzo misses the jab.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov thumps Rizzo with a low kick.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rizzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov stuns Rizzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rizzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rizzo's back!
Kersikov has the hooks in. Rizzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov is looking to control Rizzo but Rizzo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rizzo trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Kersikov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzo punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Rizzo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Rizzo with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rizzo there.
Rizzo lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rizzo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo wants to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Rizzo's belly button to the back.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Rizzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rizzo.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Rizzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Rizzo throws a shot to the body.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizzo misses with a double jab.
Rizzo misses with a left hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. Rizzo is now in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Rizzo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Rizzo instead regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Rizzo just about did enough to take it.
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.
Rizzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Rizzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Rizzo blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Rizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Rizzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Rizzo clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Rizzo with a nice calf kick.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rizzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Rizzo had a free shot at his head there.
Rizzo motions for Kersikov to come forward. Rizzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Kersikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rizzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rizzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov had his way with Frank Rizzo in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov works Rizzo's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Rizzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov pushes Rizzo away with a front kick.
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov pushes Rizzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rizzo as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries to work over Rizzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo dodges the punch combination from Kersikov.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rizzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Rizzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables Rizzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kersikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rizzo tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Rizzo's leg but Rizzo calmly moves out of range.
Rizzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
As Kersikov backs off Rizzo throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo.
Rizzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov tries to stall but Rizzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Rizzo lands a nice uppercut.
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 Marko Kersikov.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
Marko Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dye (ranked 202 p4p, 791 weight class) and Master Leader (ranked 24 p4p, 102 weight class). Leader has chosen Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Dye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Master Leader!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leader counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dye looks to score with a jab to the body but Leader is just out of range.
Leader throws a fast counter high kick but Dye manages to duck under it in time.
Leader slips under a jab from Dye.
Dye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dye just misses with a punch to the body.
Dye jabs Leader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dye lands a nice looking body shot.
Dye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Leader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
Dye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Leader.
Dye gets through Leader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dye.
Dye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dye misses with the head strike.
Dye tries to stall but Leader uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dye misses with a body punch.
Dye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leader backwards.
Dye tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Leader fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leader.
A body shot lands from Dye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dye lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye tries to clinch up but Leader circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leader!
Leader keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leader. Leader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dye slips under a jab.
Leader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leader steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dye throws a big shot that misses.
Dye jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Dye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dye slips a straight right by Leader.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dye moves to clinch but Leader breaks away
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leader walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Dye misses
and Leader counters with a thumping low kick.
Dye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Dye is out of range.
Dye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dye tries to clinch but Leader moves away
and Leader counters with a low kick, right behind Dye 's knee.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dye lands a really nice looking cross but Leader seems unphased.
Leader takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dye ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dye throws an overhand right that lands on Leader's shoulder, as Leader tries to avoid the shot.
Dye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leader with a nice calf kick.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Dye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dye misses with a body shot.
Leader thinks about the counter body kick.
Dye checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dye dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dye walks into a left hand.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dye.
Dye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Nice body punch from Dye - that landed with a thud.
Dye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leader prevents a body shot from Dye.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leader.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Leader.
Dye can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack Dye has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dye.
Leader breaks the clinch.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader throws a body kick that misses.
Leader swats away the attempt to clinch by Dye.
Dye misses with a wild body shot.
Dye is looking to wear down Leader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dye moves in looking to clinch but Leader pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dye.
Leader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Dye.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader tries to keep at a distance but Dye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leader controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leader throws a punch but it's blocked by Dye.
Leader blocks a body shot from Dye.
Dye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leader can do to turn this around?
Leader misses with some punches.
Leader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye working aggressively here.
Leader taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dye misses with a looping right.
Dye throws a nice looking combination but Leader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader throws a fast counter high kick but Dye manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye moves out of range of the leg kick from Leader.
Dye tries to clinch but Leader moves out of range.
Leader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dye with a body shot.
Leader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader connects with the punch.
Leader with the inside leg kick.
Dye throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dye digs a good body shot into Leader's ribs.
Dye connects with a right hand. Leader shakes it off.
Leader throws a combination. Dye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dye is looking to clinch.
Leader is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jack Dye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dye misses with a few strikes there.
Leader tries to keep at a distance but Dye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leader blocks a body shot from Dye.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Leader fails to land.
Leader looking to stall.
Leader stalling the fight.
Leader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leader blocks a body shot from Dye.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
Leader working aggressively here.
Leader has a couple of punches blocked by Dye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dye creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Jack Dye will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leader looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Dye.
Dye pushes Leader up against the cage in a clinch.
Leader lands with a short shot to the head.
Leader throws a punch but it's blocked by Dye.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dye.
Leader lands a right hand.
Dye misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dye. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leader avoids the body shot from Dye.
Dye cracks Leader with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leader throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dye to counter with a crisp jab.
Dye staying out of range there.
Leader with a hook.
Dye tries to clinch there but Leader circles away.
Dye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Dye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Dye slips under a jab from Leader.
Leader lands a head shot.
Dye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leader throws a shot from downtown. Dye moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye lands a glancing blow to the side of Leader's head.
Dye tries to clinch but Leader is having none of it.
Dye connects with the punch.
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!
Dye throws a looping overhand right but Leader ducks down to avoid it.
Dye throws a body punch but Leader moves out of range.
Leader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leader takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Dye.
Leader misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
Leader swings widly with a right hand
and Dye counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader misses with a hook.
Dye feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leaders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dye wants to clinch but Leader slips to the side
and Leader counters with an outside leg kick.
Leader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dye is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Leader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack Dye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Dye.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leader tries to move into range but Dye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Dye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leader throws a big counter head kick but Dye avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Dye does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dye just misses with a punch to the body.
Leader looks to land a right hand but Dye moved out of range.
Dye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leader is looking to slow Dye down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dye cracks a nice hook into Leader's ribs.
Leader swings for the body but Dye moves out of range.
Dye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dye lands with a good body shot.
Dye throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dye 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 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dye!
Jack Dye gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary 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 Zachary Klimenko (ranked 6 p4p, 264 weight class) and Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 1 p4p, 35 weight class). Klimenko comes to the cage accompanied by WEED & MEMORIES. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zachary Klimenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiryu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klimenko's sensitive parts.
Kiryu throws a low kick, looking for Klimenko's leg but Klimenko calmly moves out of range.
Kiryu swings widly with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kiryu motions for Klimenko to come forward. Kiryu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiryu throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu misses with a body kick.
Klimenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kiryu looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko with a nice cross.
A left lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kiryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a big right hand that sends Kiryu crashing to the mat! Klimenko stays standing though and waves Kiryu back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiryu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko tries to clinch up.
Klimenko scores with a hook.
That has opened up Kazuma Kiryu's cut even more.
A punch combination from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Kiryu misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Klimenko misses the body punch
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu lands with a hook. Klimenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Kiryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu misses the jab.
Klimenko is looking for a counter combo.
Klimenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kiryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Kiryu moved away.
Klimenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimenko.
Klimenko connects with a body shot that sends Kiryu's belly button to the back.
Jab from Klimenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu lands with a nice body kick.
Klimenko lands with a nice combination. Kiryu backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko slips under a jab from Kiryu.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kiryu avoids it.
Klimenko lands a jab to the head.
The cut above Kazuma Kiryu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kiryu misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiryu thumps Klimenko with a low kick.
Klimenko motions for Kiryu to come forward. Klimenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kiryu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kiryu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kiryu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klimenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Klimenko connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiryu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiryu feints a counter leg kick.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazuma Kiryu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kiryu looks to land a body kick but Klimenko moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kiryu throws a head kick but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko darts in trying to clinch
and Kiryu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kazuma Kiryu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Zachary Klimenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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