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AFC #19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nassourdine Magomedov (ranked 4534 p4p, 5138 weight class) and Nicholas Spence (ranked 480 p4p, 504 weight class). Spence has chosen Flashpoint as his entrance music. Nicholas Spence is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nassourdine Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicholas Spence!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Spence misses.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Spence misses with a hook.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spence sprawls and moves away.
Spence throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Spence is quick to defend against it.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spence.
Good standup being displayed there by Spence as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spence, as that shot connected.
A jab from Spence finds it's way through Magomedov's defenses.
Spence connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Spence swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Spence takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spence stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spence is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Spence lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Magomedov moves forwards but Spence connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spence digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Nicholas Spence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spence cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spence scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 Magomedov is rocked!
Nicholas Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spence scores with a jab.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spence drops Magomedov with a naaaaasty hook - Magomedov is in real trouble here! Spence dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas Spence!
Nicholas Spence seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Sierrra (ranked 2201 p4p, 2376 weight class) and Aziz Mehamedov (ranked 193 p4p, 211 weight class). Aziz Mehamedov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateo Sierrra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aziz Mehamedov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierrra tries to clinch up but Mehamedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mehamedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sierrra.
Decent striking displayed by Sierrra there.
Mehamedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mehamedov content to stall in guard here.
Mehamedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mehamedov is in close to Sierrra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sierrra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mehamedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierrra has momentary wrist control but Mehamedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mehamedov controlling from the top position.
Mehamedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sierrra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mehamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mehamedov advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mehamedov controlling the pace.
Mehamedov working over Sierrra with some ground and pound. Sierrra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Mehamedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mehamedov is nestled in close to Sierrra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sierrra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sierrra tries to get out of the position.
Mehamedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mehamedov winds up and cracks Sierrra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sierrra with the active half guard here but Mehamedov passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov controls the position from side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
It looks like Mehamedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mehamedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sierrra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mehamedov is in Sierrra's guard.
Mehamedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sierrra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov postures up in Sierrra's guard and throws a big left but Sierrra blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Sierrra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Sierrra.
Mehamedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sierrra.
Sierrra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mehamedov looking to score a takedown here. Sierrra is defending well but Mehamedov drives through and ends up in Sierrra's guard.
Mehamedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mehamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mehamedov passes Sierrra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Mehamedov seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mehamedov uses his free foot to push down on Sierrra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sierrra.
Mehamedov controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehamedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mehamedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sierrra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mehamedov on the ground.
Mehamedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mehamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Sierrra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov cracks Sierrra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sierrra taking shots to the head.
Sierrra wants to hold on but Mehamedov pushes him away.
Mehamedov controlling the pace for now.
Mehamedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mehamedov lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehamedov content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov looking to finish Sierrra with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sierrra!
Mehamedov controlling his opponent.
Mehamedov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mehamedov controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sierrra?
Aziz Mehamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Sierrra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sierrra is rocked!
Mehamedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Sierrra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mehamedov controlling from mount.
Mehamedov raining down shots from the mount!
Mehamedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mehamedov controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Mehamedov 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!
Sierrra misses the jab.
Mehamedov wants to counter the offense by Sierrra and move into the clinch position.
Sierrra seems to have got his legs back now.
Sierrra looks to land a left hand but Mehamedov moved out of range nicely.
Mehamedov drives through with a takedown into Sierrra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mehamedov stands and throws Sierrra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mehamedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mehamedov scores with punches from side control.
Mehamedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierrra taking a bit of punishment here - Mehamedov scoring with strikes.
Mehamedov controlling from side mount.
Mehamedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Mehamedov.
Sierrra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mateo Sierrra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
The referee asks Mehamedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mehamedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sierrra.
Sierrra misses the jab.
Mehamedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mehamedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sierrra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mehamedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sierrra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mehamedov has passed into half guard!
Mehamedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehamedov feints and as Sierrra raises his hands in defense, Mehamedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Mehamedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mehamedov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Mehamedov!
A victorious Aziz Mehamedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Davies (ranked 1862 p4p, 3289 weight class) and Teddy Dalrymple (ranked 291 p4p, 470 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Dalrymple!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davies rushes Dalrymple and presses him up against the cage.
Dalrymple escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalrymple throws a combination that misses
and Davies counters with a straight right hand.
Davies misses with a straight right.
Dalrymple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dalrymple throws a leg kick which misses Davies's front leg but catches the back leg as Davies tries to avoid it.
Davies moves in looking to clinch but Dalrymple pushes him off.
Davies circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalrymple thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalrymple counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dalrymple tries to work over Davies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalrymple takes a shot to the head.
Davies misses with a punch on the inside.
Davies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalrymple blocking some punches.
Dalrymple lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalrymple blocks an uppercut.
Dalrymple blocking some punches.
Dalrymple gets through Davies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dalrymple stalling in the clinch but Davies improves position.
Dalrymple is trying to pull guard but Davies turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dalrymple successfully pulls guard.
Davies wants to control from the top but Dalrymple keeps moving.
Davies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dalrymple keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalrymple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dalrymple working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davies.
Dalrymple keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
Dalrymple utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies wants to pass the guard but Dalrymple is keeping the position.
Davies postures up.
Dalrymple pulls Davies in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davies connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Teddy Dalrymple has been cut.
Dalrymple looks to land a left hand but Davies moved out of range nicely.
Davies misses with an uppercut. Dalrymple saw that one coming.
Davies sends Dalrymple crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Davies is motioning to the referee to let Dalrymple up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Dalrymple is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Davies misses the target.
Dalrymple is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies finish him?
Davies batters Dalrymple with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dalrymple is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Davies lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dalrymple to the mat with a gruesome thud! Davies is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cole Davies!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constable Odo (ranked 1959 p4p, 1852 weight class) and Devon Collins (ranked 217 p4p, 209 weight class). Odo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Asking Alexandria - Morte et Dabo. Devon Collins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Constable Odo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Collins!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odo misses with a hook.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Odo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Odo's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Odo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Collins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Odo slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Odo is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Odo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odo defends it well.
Collins is working for a kimura but Odo is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Odo is defending the position.
Odo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odo defends it well.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Odo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odo defends it well.
Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Odo sees it coming and defends easily.
Collins works his way into full mount!
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Odo is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to secure an arm triangle but Odo defends it well.
Collins is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Collins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins!
A very excited looking Devon Collins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ton Tyk (ranked 2351 p4p, 1762 weight class) and Brian Boxley (ranked 356 p4p, 271 weight class). Ton Tyk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Boxley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ton Tyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Boxley!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyk moves away.
Tyk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxley sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Tyk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brian Boxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxley stuns Tyk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyk slips a jab and a cross from Boxley.
Tyk attempts a counter takedown but Boxley avoids it well and moves away.
Boxley closes the distance and clinches.
Tyk goes for a takedown attempt but Boxley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxley thuds a left hand into Tyk's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxley lands a right hook to the body.
Tyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyk. Tyk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boxley lands a right hook to the body.
Boxley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boxley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyk.
Boxley cracks a nice hook into Tyk's ribs.
Boxley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyk at a distance.
Tyk is breathing heavily.
Boxley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxley lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxley works Tyk's body with a nice hook.
Boxley moves into the clinch.
Boxley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxley is working Tyk over against the cage.
Boxley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyk backwards.
Boxley lands with a light punch inside.
Boxley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyk is rocked!
Boxley lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyk backwards.
Oh Tyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxley digs a right hand underneath Tyk's ribcage. Tyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyk seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyks head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyk is trying to pull guard but Boxley has him pressed against the cage.
Tyk takes a shot to the head.
Boxley scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyk tries to pull guard but Boxley won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ton Tyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxley drops Tyk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tyk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boxley creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tyk's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tyk drops to his knees and Boxley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Boxley!
A less than humble Brian Boxley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Grave (ranked 1705 p4p, 1423 weight class) and Rio Gracie (ranked 229 p4p, 185 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Grave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves away from the strike by Grave.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grave with a body shot.
Grave thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Grave.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Grave ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Rio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grave finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Grave.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Grave lands.
Grave fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grave lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Grave thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grave will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Grave finish him?
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Rio Gracie's cut even more.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grave swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grave feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grave finish him?!
Gracie slips a jab from Grave.
Jack Grave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Grave.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Grave. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grave.
We've been told by Grave's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grave lands a slapping body shot.
Grave bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Grave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Grave has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Grave steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is holding his hands too far apart here. Grave throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Gracie is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Grave!
Jack Grave decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunt Jernit (ranked 854 p4p, 1356 weight class) and Elim Garak (ranked 83 p4p, 131 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunt Jernit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garak throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit gets tackled into the cage by Garak. Garak maintains the clinch.
Jernit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Garak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jernit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garak.
Garak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Garak is looking to clinch.
Jernit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Garak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak tries to clinch
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Garak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jernit as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Garak tries to counter with a clinch but Jernit shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jernit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garak.
Jernit misses with a jab to the body
and Garak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garak working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jernit's thigh. Jernit counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Garak prevents Jernit from getting back to his feet.
Garak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jernit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garak on the ground.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jernit is trying to control the position but Garak postures up.
Jernit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garak controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
Jernit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garak throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garak tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garak moves out of range of the strikes.
Garak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jernit.
Garak moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jernit's guard.
Garak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garak is looking to work some ground and pound but Jernit has wrist control.
Garak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jernit is keeping the position for now.
Garak cracks Jernit with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garak postures up in Jernit's guard and throws a big left but Jernit blocks it.
Garak working some strikes from top position.
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jernit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jernit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jernit!
Garak tries to bench press Jernit off him but Jernit keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garak is not content to let Jernit control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jernit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jernit was covering up waiting for the punch and Garak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Garak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak pushes down on Jernit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit tries to get to full guard but Garak has control of the leg.
Garak trying to control the action but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Garak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Garak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garak is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garak seems to be working for a kimura but Jernit defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garak is looking to stall here but Jernit recovers full guard.
Garak throws an elbow that misses. Jernit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garak's guard. Nice move by Jernit!
Garak controls Jernit momentarily but Jernit frees himself.
Jernit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jernit is stalling in the full guard.
Garak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Garak wants to pass the guard but Jernit is keeping the position.
Jernit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garak throws a big elbow that misses.
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elim Garak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Jernit as he connects with a hook.
Garak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jernit on the side of the head.
Jernit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garak counters with a shoot takedown. Jernit fights it but they end up in guard.
Garak throwing strikes but missing.
Garak landing some decent shots from guard.
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak wants to pass the guard but Jernit is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jernit's guard.
Garak is looking to take a break and control but Jernit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garak is trying to control the action in half guard but Jernit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jernit is looking to improve his position.
Garak misses with a head shot. Jernit uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garak works over Jernit with some ground and pound from guard.
Garak stays in close to Jernit's body and controls the position.
Garak throws a big elbow that misses.
Jernit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garak misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
Jernit defending well as Garak loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garak walks into a stiff left hand from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook. Garak ducked under it nicely.
Jernit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garak finds it's way round the side to connect with Jernit's head.
Garak misses with a wild combination.
Jernit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jernit's head.
Garak trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garak preventing the sweep.
Garak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
Jernit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garak.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garak, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elim Garak really dominated that round.
That's time! Jernit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garak tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit scores with a jab to the head.
Garak shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Garak coming out on top.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit throws a body punch but Garak moves out of range.
Jernit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jernit scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit tries to keep at a distance but Garak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jernit uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jernit's guard.
Garak wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving.
Garak postures up in Jernit's guard and throws a big left but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
Jernit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Garak throwing strikes from guard but Jernit blocks nicely.
Jernit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jernit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garak stopping the sweep attempt from Jernit.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garak wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
Garak tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Garak moves away and avoids it.
Garak darts in trying to clinch
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
No luck for Garak with that takedown attempt.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Garak moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit slips a straight right by Garak.
Garak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garak manages to avoid it.
Garak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Garak moved out of range.
Jernit swats away the attempt to clinch by Garak.
Jernit lands with a straight right. Garak didn't see that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
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!
Garak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Garak with the counter takedown but Jernit avoids it easily.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jernit defends it well.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garak.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garak clinches up with Jernit and pushes him back against the cage.
Garak blocking some punches.
Garak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit breaks the clinch.
Jernit with a nice cross.
Jernit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garak.
Garak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Garak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.
Garak has Jernit up against the cage in a clinch.
Garak is working Jernit over against the cage.
Garak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jernit is working Garak over against the cage.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Garak misses with some punches.
Garak pulls Jernit into guard.
Garak is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jernit frees his head nicely. Oh but Garak has switched to an armbar! Jernit is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Elim Garak!
Elim Garak is the new featherweight champion!
Elim Garak spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karry Mountain (ranked 824 p4p, 1247 weight class) and Will Rock Jr (ranked 112 p4p, 163 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karry Mountain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Rock Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karry Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rock Jr looks to land a left hand but Mountain moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Mountain's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mountain lunges at Rock Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock Jr's hand.
Rock Jr looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Rock Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Mountain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Rock Jr.
As Rock Jr backs away, Mountain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rock Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain throws a jab when Rock Jr was well out of range.
Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Rock Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mountain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rock Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mountain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rock Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short body shot lands from Mountain as the two fighters clinch.
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Mountain thumps Rock Jr with a low kick.
Rock Jr closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mountain managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Mountain avoids the damage to the body.
Rock Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Come on Mountain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Mountain blocks with his arms.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mountain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mountain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mountain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mountain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock Jr controls his hands.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rock Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mountain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock Jr.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Rock Jr.
Mountain avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Mountain slows down the pace here.
Rock Jr misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Mountain.
Mountain can't break the clinch.
Rock Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Rock Jr on the inside.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain cracks Rock Jr with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.
Rock Jr blocking some punches.
Rock Jr lands a body punch in 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!
Mountain is pushing Rock Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rock Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock Jr working aggressively here.
Rock Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karry Mountain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mountain throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rock Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mountain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock Jr.
Mountain misses with a hook. Rock Jr ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Rock Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Rock Jr.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock Jr throws a low kick, looking for Mountain's leg but Mountain calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr tried to score with a low kick but Mountain checks it.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Rock Jr manages to avoid it.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rock Jr looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Rock Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rock Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karry Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock Jr misses the shot to the body.
Mountain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rock Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock Jr walks into a left hand.
Rock Jr throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Mountain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mountain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Mountain manages to duck under it in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain checks a leg kick.
Rock Jr looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock Jr tries to land a leg kick but Mountain saw it coming and moves away.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Mountain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with an inside leg kick.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rock Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mountain scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain slips under a jab from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Rock Jr misses with a straight left.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock Jr throws a low kick but Mountain avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr misses with a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Mountain there.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mountain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock Jr slips under a jab.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Rock Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Mountain shakes him off and moves away.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Rock Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock Jr staying out of range there.
Rock Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karry Mountain dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rock Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Mountain tried to score with a low kick but Rock Jr checks it.
Rock Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain keeps Rock Jr at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rock Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock Jr staying out of range there.
Rock Jr tries to clinch there but Mountain circles away.
Rock Jr avoids the head kick by Mountain.
Mountain dips to his left and cracks Rock Jr with an uppercut!
Rock Jr wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Rock Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rock Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock Jr has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain stalling against the cage.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mountain is defending well for now.
Mountain pushes Rock Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock Jr can do to turn this around?
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain is struggling to control the position.
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!
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock Jr controls his hands.
Mountain avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr.
Mountain tries to stall but Rock Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mountain working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Will Rock Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mountain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.
Mountain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rock Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mountain gets through Rock Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mountain blocks it with crossed arms.
Mountain avoiding damage.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mountain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mountain blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mountain is defending well for now.
Mountain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rock Jrs head.
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Rock Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain checks a low kick from Rock Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rock Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mountain.
Mountain looking to stall.
Rock Jr tries to work over Mountain'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.
Karry Mountain clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rock Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Mountain blocks a low kick nicely.
Rock Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mountain throws a push kick but Rock Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rock Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock Jr slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr wants to slow Mountain down by chopping away at his legs.
Mountain connects with a looping right hand.
Rock Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mountain missing with a left hand there. Rock Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock Jr thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain is looking to score with low kicks.
Mountain catches Rock Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mountain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rock Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr misses with a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock Jr thinking.
Mountain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock Jr. That did some damage!
Mountain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock Jr. Rock Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr misses with a double jab.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick
and Mountain counters with an inside leg kick.
Mountain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Rock Jr misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock Jr. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mountain.
Mountain lands with a right hand.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Rock Jr moved out of range nicely.
Rock Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rock Jr blocks a jab.
Rock Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mountain stuns Rock Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain misses with a hook.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up
and Mountain counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr instigates a clinch.
Mountain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock Jr tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Rock Jr.
Mountain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock Jr backwards.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mountain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karry Mountain had his way with Will Rock Jr in that round.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Mountain.
Mountain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Rock Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Mountain shakes him off and moves away.
Mountain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick but Mountain moved away.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock Jr missing with a left hand there. Mountain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Mountain misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr wants to land a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock Jr throws a low kick, looking for Mountain's leg but Mountain calmly moves out of range.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rock Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Rock Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with a low kick, right behind Rock Jr 's knee.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mountain with a jab.
Mountain lands with a hook. Rock Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Will Rock Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock Jr.
Mountain cracks Rock Jr with an open hand slap.
Rock Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain scores with a jab to the head.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr throws a solid leg kick but Mountain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rock Jr.
Mountain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rock Jr just manages to avoid it.
Mountain stuns Rock Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock Jr misses the target.
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock Jr has time to react.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands with an overhand left.
Rock Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Mountain - just one landing.
Mountain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Rock Jr off balance momentarily.
Mountain connects with a body shot.
Mountain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain delivers a nice body kick.
Rock Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain lands with an uppercut that bounces Rock Jr off the cage and back into range.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mountain feints and then cracks Rock Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock Jr down.
Mountain lands with a right hand.
Mountain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Mountain.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
A low kick lands for Mountain.
Rock Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karry Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mountain 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karry Mountain!
Karry Mountain retains his lightweight title!
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