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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mabahong Tae (ranked 4360 p4p, 3735 weight class) and Vik Arora (ranked 453 p4p, 420 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabahong Tae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vik Arora!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tae closes the distance and pushes Arora back into the cage.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tae lands an uppercut.
Arora is looking to break free of the clinch but Tae has double underhooks.
Arora breaks from the clinch.
Arora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tae manages to avoid it.
Arora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tae takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tae throws a shot to the body.
Arora scores with a body shot.
Tae fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arora, pushing him back against the cage.
Arora is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Arora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tae.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arora throws a punch but it's blocked by Tae.
Tae landing knees to the head.
Tae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arora wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but Arora blocks with his arms.
Arora lands a left hand.
A short left from Tae.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tae is looking to control Arora's arms but Arora gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tae has his back to the cage.
Tae tries a knee to the head but Arora blocks it.
Arora throws a head punch that misses.
Arora manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tae unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arora has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arora has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arora has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tae is leaning against Arora and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arora is trying to push Tae away but Tae has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Tae.
Arora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arora.
Tae lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arora lands a nice shot to the body.
Arora tries to keep at a distance but Tae has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arora stalling.
Arora lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tae.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tae tries to work over Arora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Tae has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Arora takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tae is pushing Arora up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Tae.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arora.
Arora content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but Arora blocks with his arms.
Tae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arora backwards.
Tae misses with a knee strike.
Arora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arora has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tae as Arora tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tae.
Tae misses with a punch on the inside.
Tae taking a breather.
Tae tries to throw a body punch but Arora avoids it by throwing Tae back against the cage.
Arora wants to break free but Tae has control.
Tae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Arora is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arora breaks the clinch.
Arora connects with a body shot.
Arora scores with a jab to the body.
Tae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arora is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tae with a body shot.
Arora misses with a hook. Tae ducked under it nicely.
Arora throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Arora throws a shot to the body.
Arora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tae was well out of range. Poor timing from Arora.
Tae doesn't manage to clinch there - Arora circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mabahong Tae dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arora throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Arora is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tae rather than just go for the knockout.
Arora throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arora is still on wobbly legs! Can Tae finish him?
Tae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arora can do to turn this around?
Arora circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Tae. Arora falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Tae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mabahong Tae!
After the fight, Mabahong Tae was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonz Novak (ranked 2964 p4p, 3983 weight class) and Tom Roberts (ranked 363 p4p, 460 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonz Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Novak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberts gets through Novak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Novak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
Novak manages to break the clinch.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novak forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.
Roberts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak is trying to force a seperation but Roberts has the dominant position.
Roberts lands a shot to the body.
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Novak gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Novak throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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.
Novak is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts defending against the ground and pound.
Roberts is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Roberts parries the strikes from Novak easily there. Novak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Roberts to escape.
Novak scores with punches from side control.
Roberts takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Novak trying to control the position but Roberts is working away.
Roberts dodges the ground and pound from Novak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Roberts to see if he's OK.
Novak tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Novak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here as Novak stalls from top position.
Novak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Roberts is avoiding damage well.
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roberts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Novak lands a nice short elbow.
Novak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roberts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Novak sits in half guard.
Novak throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Roberts taking some punishment here, with Novak in his half guard.
Novak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
Novak working Roberts over with strikes.
Roberts is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a big elbow - Roberts is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Novak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mawashi Geri (ranked 2973 p4p, 4578 weight class) and Lukasz Patryk (ranked 341 p4p, 469 weight class). Lukasz Patryk acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mawashi Geri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukasz Patryk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Geri.
Patryk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geri throws out the jab.
Geri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patryk throws a head kick that misses
and Geri counters with a three punch combo that has Patryk backing up. Patryk nods at Geri to acknowledge the strikes.
Geri throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Patryk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patryk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Geri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Geri.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patryk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geri's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Geri misses.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt - Geri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geri looks to land a combination but Patryk avoids it well.
Geri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patryk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geri pinned against the cage. Geri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patryk connects with a single shot there.
Patryk tries to clinch but Geri moves out of range.
Geri throws a big counter combination but Patryk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Geri stuffs the takedown attempt from Patryk. Patryk gets slowly back to his feet.
Mawashi Geri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geri is looking for a counter combo.
Patryk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Geri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patryk shoots in but no luck this time.
Geri throwing a counter right hand but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Geri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mawashi Geri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Geri.
Patryk is looking for the big counter here.
Patryk throws a nice looking combination but Geri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patryk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patryk misses with a two punch combination.
Geri throwing a counter right hand but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Geri is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Patryk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Geri.
Patryk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Geri scores with a head kick. Patryk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
 It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patryk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geri was well out of range. Poor timing from Patryk.
Geri throws a big counter combination but Patryk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Geri throws a head kick that Patryk semi-blocks.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geri misses with a double jab.
Patryk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geri.
Geri throws a lazy head kick
and Patryk moves into the clinch.
Geri is trying to break free.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Geri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patryk.
It looked like Geri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geri throws a sloppy head kick and Patryk moves out of range easily.
Geri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patryk. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geri looks to land a right hand but Patryk moved out of range.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but Geri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Geri throws a head kick but Patryk moves out of range.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt
and Geri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geri throws a front kick that sends Patryk stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Patryk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geri throws a head kick that half lands.
Patryk tries to land a leg kick but Geri saw it coming and moves away.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patryk avoids a kick to the body.
Patryk tries to clinch up but Geri circles away and keeps his distance.
Geri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Geri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mawashi Geri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Geri keeps the fight on the outside.
Geri throws a head kick that misses.
Geri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patryk can do to turn this around?
Geri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patryk thows a leg kick but Geri checks it
and Geri counters with a straight that turns Patryk's legs to rubber! Geri pushes forward with more strikes and Patryk goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawashi Geri!
Mawashi Geri took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 3902 p4p, 3722 weight class) and Fotis Vassilakos (ranked 433 p4p, 419 weight class). Vassilakos has chosen Zorba's Dance as his entrance music. Bunny Anstey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fotis Vassilakos!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey throws a lazy right hand but Vassilakos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anstey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vassilakos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anstey rushes Vassilakos and presses him up against the cage.
Vassilakos lands a left hand.
Vassilakos looking to stall.
Anstey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vassilakos regains guard immediately.
Vassilakos is looking for a triangle here but Anstey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vassilakos manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassilakos looking for submissions off his back.
Vassilakos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vassilakos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anstey content to control rather than advance.
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.
Vassilakos is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vassilakos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vassilakos.
Vassilakos working for a triangle but Anstey defends it easily.
Vassilakos working for a triangle but Anstey defends it easily.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vassilakos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vassilakos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Vassilakos's legs - danger averted.
Anstey stands and throws Vassilakos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anstey tries to move to mount but Vassilakos blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos is looking for a sweep.
Vassilakos regains half guard.
Vassilakos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
Anstey working over Vassilakos with some ground and pound. Vassilakos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vassilakos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anstey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vassilakos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vassilakos looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vassilakos misses with a looping right.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vassilakos.
Vassilakos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Vassilakos.
A swing and a miss from Anstey.
Anstey lands a nice shot that snaps Vassilakos's head back.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anstey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vassilakos to the ground. Anstey is now in Vassilakos's guard.
Vassilakos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vassilakos keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vassilakos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vassilakos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vassilakos is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
Vassilakos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey 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.
Vassilakos trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey trying to control but Vassilakos is working from the bottom.
Vassilakos trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vassilakos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vassilakos is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
Anstey distracts Vassilakos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vassilakos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Vassilakos's legs - danger averted.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey stays in close to Vassilakos's body and controls the position.
Vassilakos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vassilakos can do to turn this around?
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vassilakos's head.
Vassilakos working for a triangle but Anstey defends it easily.
Vassilakos is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Vassilakos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vassilakos wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey trying to control but Vassilakos is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Anstey scoring with some ground and pound.
Anstey stays in close to Vassilakos's body and controls the position.
Vassilakos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anstey stacks Vassilakos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anstey!
Anstey is working Vassilakos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vassilakos wants to control but Anstey postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vassilakos stops Anstey from passing to mount.
Vassilakos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vassilakos down.
Vassilakos is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vassilakos rushes Anstey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vassilakos has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Vassilakos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vassilakos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vassilakos lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anstey as Vassilakos tries to tie him up.
Anstey has Vassilakos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vassilakos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vassilakos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vassilakos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Anstey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Anstey and Vassilakos goes tumbling to the canvas! Anstey follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Vassilakos is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Vassilakos is looking to improve his position.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vassilakos gets back to full guard.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Vassilakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vassilakos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anstey stacks Vassilakos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anstey!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Vassilakos looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Anstey turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joon Sang Hun (ranked 2393 p4p, 4516 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 165 p4p, 269 weight class). Acerbi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. Joon Sang Hun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Panfilo Acerbi's chin.
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25
146
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23
143
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang Hun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acerbi misses with a straight right.
Sang Hun just misses with a punch to the body.
Sang Hun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Sang Hun throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Acerbi. Those never looked like landing.
Sang Hun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sang Hun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Acerbi takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Sang Hun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Acerbi tries a body shot but Sang Hun blocks it.
Sang Hun working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi lands a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sang Hun misses with some punches.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
A short left from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Acerbi controls the action.
Acerbi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sang Hun digs a right hand into Acerbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acerbi's gas tank.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the side of Acerbi's head.
Acerbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Acerbi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sang Hun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sang Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acerbi misses with some punches.
Sang Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Acerbi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Acerbi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun pushes Acerbi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun presses Acerbi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Acerbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sang Hun successfully pulls guard.
Sang Hun looking for a sweep. Not yet Sang Hun, not yet.
Acerbi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sang Hun is keeping the position for now.
Sang Hun controlling Acerbi's posture.
Sang Hun 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun seems keen to control Acerbi's posture.
Sang Hun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Acerbi defends easily.
Sang Hun controls Acerbi momentarily but Acerbi frees himself.
Sang Hun wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Acerbi is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sang Hun is looking to control Acerbi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sang Hun avoid being mounted?
Sang Hun is defending against the submission attempts here by Acerbi.
Sang Hun controlling the position well.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Acerbi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Acerbi rushes Sang Hun and presses him up against the cage.
Sang Hun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acerbi walks away with a smile on his face. Sang Hun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Sang Hun moves out of range.
As Acerbi backs away, Sang Hun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Acerbi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Acerbi tries to get set, Sang Hun tries to push him back and clinch up but Acerbi manages to avoid the attempt.
Sang Hun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi lands with a short shot to the head.
Sang Hun lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi decides to pull guard.
Sang Hun controlling from the top position.
Sang Hun looking to pass the guard.
Sang Hun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acerbi can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sang Hun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sang Hun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sang Hun preventing the sweep.
Acerbi working for a triangle but Sang Hun defends it easily.
Acerbi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sang Hun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sang Hun controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sang Hun prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Sang Hun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acerbi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sang Hun is looking to advance position but Acerbi won't allow it.
Acerbi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sang Hun manages to pass to mount!
Sang Hun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acerbi is working to get back to half guard.
Sang Hun tries to control but Acerbi wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi can't escape the position.
Sang Hun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acerbi regains half guard.
Sang Hun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sang Hun controlling from mount.
Sang Hun prevents Acerbi from getting the reversal.
Sang Hun controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun tries to control but Acerbi wriggling away.
Sang Hun controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sang Hun wants to control the pace but Acerbi is squirming around nicely.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Acerbi gets a clinch.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Acerbi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sang Hun fails to land.
Acerbi lands a shoulder strike.
Sang Hun digs a right hand into Acerbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acerbi's gas tank.
Acerbi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sang Hun won't allow it.
Acerbi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Sang Hun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.
Sang Hun moves into range and clinches up with Acerbi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun scores with a hook to the body.
Acerbi is trying to push Sang Hun away but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
Sang Hun tries to work over Acerbi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang Hun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Acerbi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi blocks an uppercut.
Sang Hun is working Acerbi over against the cage.
Sang Hun lands a nice shot to the body.
Acerbi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sang Hun lands a left hand.
Sang Hun scores with a hook to the body.
Sang Hun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acerbis head.
A head punch on the inside from Acerbi fails to land.
Sang Hun pulls guard.
Sang Hun trying to keep a closed guard but Acerbi is proving a slippery customer.
Sang Hun seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sang Hun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sang Hun is trying to keep Acerbi in close.
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Acerbi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun wants to improve his position but instead Acerbi has moved into half guard.
Sang Hun trying to control but Acerbi postures up.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
Acerbi wants to control but Sang Hun is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
Acerbi is keen to just control but Sang Hun is a slippery customer.
Joon Sang Hun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sang Hun wants to control but Acerbi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acerbi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sang Hun has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Acerbi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Acerbi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sang Hun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acerbi misses with a body shot
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sang Hun clinches with his opponent.
Acerbi blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Acerbi is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Panfilo Acerbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acerbi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sang Hun 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bantam Rooster (ranked 2129 p4p, 1374 weight class) and Unang Zemin (ranked 147 p4p, 100 weight class). Zemin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 부모님 은혜 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Unang Zemin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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26
138
8 - 8 - 0 |
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26
135
12 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bantam Rooster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unang Zemin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooster slips under a jab.
Rooster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Rooster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin throws a shot from downtown. Rooster moves away and avoids it.
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
Rooster misses with an elbow strike.
Rooster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rooster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rooster manages to break the clinch.
Rooster is looking to clinch but Zemin is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Zemin.
Zemin throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rooster crashing down! Rooster tries to stagger back to his feet but Zemin just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rooster asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unang Zemin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Leonov Jr (ranked 2296 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Gaetan Hart (ranked 270 p4p, 214 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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15 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Leonov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaetan Hart!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonov Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonov Jr looks to land a combination but Hart avoids it well.
Leonov Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Hart avoids the body shot from Leonov Jr.
Vadim Leonov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Leonov Jr.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr misses with a wild combination.
Hart ducks under a wild hook from Leonov Jr.
Hart moves out of range as Leonov Jr strikes.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart dodges the punch combination from Leonov Jr.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Leonov Jr finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Leonov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonov Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov Jr throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov Jr.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonov Jr looks to throw the jab but Hart is out of range.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hart staying out of range there.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Vadim Leonov Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov Jr throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hart counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov Jr tries to escape but Hart is in control.
Leonov Jr is trying to improve his position.
Hart working away.
Leonov Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Hart working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leonov Jr to his feet.
Hart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonov Jr throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight left.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Hart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov Jr can pounce on him.
Leonov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonov Jr.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Leonov Jr misses.
Leonov Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Leonov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Leonov Jr misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
Leonov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Good exchange - Leonov Jr coming out on top.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Leonov Jr.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonov Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Hart slips under a jab.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
Hart walks into a jab.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov Jr.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Leonov Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Leonov Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leonov Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
A slow jab from Leonov Jr misses its intended target.
Leonov Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hart walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov Jr.
Hart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Leonov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Leonov Jr misses its intended target.
Leonov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?
Hart staying out of range there.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Leonov Jr misses.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Leonov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr misses with a double jab.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart moves away from the strike by Leonov Jr.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hart blocks a low kick nicely.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leonov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vadim Leonov Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping right.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr connects with a jab.
Leonov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov Jr misses with a right hand
and Hart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov Jr controlling Hart's posture.
Leonov Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonov Jr, not yet.
Hart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr looking to control.
Leonov Jr looking to control but Hart passes into half guard.
Leonov Jr tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
Hart wants to stand up but Leonov Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Leonov Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonov Jr tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.
Leonov Jr is working hard here to advance position.
That's four 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.
Leonov Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hart manages to mount him!
Leonov Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Hart is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Leonov Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Leonov Jr misses.
A big left from Leonov Jr misses.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov Jr.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Hart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Leonov Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Leonov Jr misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
Vadim Leonov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonov Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leonov Jr with a nice cross.
Leonov Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonov Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Leonov Jr misses.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Leonov Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hart if he has to take too many more of those.
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Leonov Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Leonov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr cracks a nice hook into Hart's ribs.
Leonov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
Leonov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Hart blocks a jab.
Vadim Leonov Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.
Hart dodges the punch combination from Leonov Jr.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonov Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hart scrambles back to his feet.
Hart moves out of range as Leonov Jr strikes.
Leonov Jr misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov Jr misses the target.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hart in his tracks.
Leonov Jr throws a shot to the body.
Leonov Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hart checks it well.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Leonov Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonov Jr throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Leonov Jr.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leonov Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov Jr dips to his left and cracks Hart with an uppercut!
Leonov Jr misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping left.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov Jr throws out the jab.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Leonov Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hart feints the counter takedown.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight left.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Leonov Jr throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
Leonov Jr cracks Hart with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Leonov Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Leonov Jr!
An out of breath Vadim Leonov Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullo Kross (ranked 1110 p4p, 1036 weight class) and David Hanson (ranked 172 p4p, 162 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kullo Kross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kross lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanson ducks under a wild hook from Kross.
Hanson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanson 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.
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kullo Kross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross lands a front kick.
Hanson slips under a jab from Kross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Kross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kross continues to drive forward.
Kullo Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kross wants it to stay on the feet.
Kross is looking to counter punch.
Kross misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kross.
Hanson is working for takedown but Kross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kross landing knees to the head.
Kross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanson can't get the takedown.
Kross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanson is rocked!
Hanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kross finish him?
A shot in the inside from Kross.
Kross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kross scores a nice knee to the body.
Hanson looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kross is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hanson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kross to the mat. Kross regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kross 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.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Kross is keeping the position.
Kross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanson on the ground.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kross keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kross can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Kross regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hanson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Kross is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage.
Kross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanson working Kross over with strikes.
Kross tries to get to full guard but Hanson has control of the leg.
Kross is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanson is working for a kimura but Kross is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kullo Kross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanson clinches up with Kross and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kross just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanson or not.
Kross lands a shoulder strike.
Hanson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kullo Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
Kross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansons head.
Kross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanson looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kross.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kross.
Kross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kullo Kross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kross unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hanson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kross landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Kross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Kross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?
Kross lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kross obliges.
Kross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kross obliges.
Kross using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kross works on Hanson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Kross.
Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kross smiles and moves away.
Kross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kross digs a good hook to Hanson's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson avoids the head kick by Kross.
Kross lands a nice looking body shot.
Kross cracks Hanson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hanson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kross pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hanson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullo Kross!
A victorious Kullo Kross 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Benjamin (ranked 865 p4p, 1023 weight class) and Charles Mesquita (ranked 72 p4p, 90 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class boxer
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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 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benjamin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Benjamin throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benjamin can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Mesquita.
Benjamin scores with a body shot.
Benjamin misses with a body shot
and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benjamin!
Mesquita working the head with strikes.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benjamin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita throwing strikes but Benjamin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita is trying to control Benjamin's posture but Benjamin avoids it.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Benjamin is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benjamin wants to get back to full guard but Mesquita has mounted him!
Mesquita connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita misses with a head shot.
Mesquita working Benjamin over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita looking to control but Benjamin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita looking to finish with strikes here!
Benjamin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mesquita.
Mesquita landing strikes from the mount.
Mesquita lands a big shot there that rocks Benjamin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mesquita landing punches.
Mesquita tries to push Benjamin's head away but Benjamin is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mesquita lands a nice shot to the head.
Mesquita has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benjamin's face.
Benjamin is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita throwing strikes here but Benjamin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Benjamin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mesquita with a couple of short strikes.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benjamin is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mesquita.
Mesquita is landing with some decent strikes but Benjamin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Benjamin wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Mesquita throws some wild stikes that Benjamin manages to avoid easily.
Mesquita breaks from Benjamin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita landing strikes from the mount and Benjamin is in trouble!
Mesquita has hold of Benjamin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benjamin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mesquita breaks from Benjamin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
 Benjamin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita 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.
Mesquita tries to clinch but Benjamin is having none of it.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
Mesquita is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Benjamin throwing a counter right hand but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Benjamin throws a head kick but Mesquita moves out of range.
And Mesquita tries to counter it with a takedown but Benjamin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Benjamin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Benjamin throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjamin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benjamin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamin defending well though.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Mesquita with the ground and pound but Benjamin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benjamin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita postures up in Benjamin's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin blocks it.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benjamin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamin is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benjamin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mesquita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to move into range but Benjamin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luuk Benjamin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick from Benjamin lands but Mesquita takes it in his stride.
Mesquita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benjamin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Charles Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benjamin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benjamin.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
A quick step to the side and Benjamin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Benjamin.
Luuk Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mesquita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benjamin.
Mesquita swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Benjamin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses.
Benjamin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot.
Benjamin throws out a leg kick but Mesquita moves out of range and Benjamin only half commits.
Mesquita wants to clinch but Benjamin slips to the side
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
Benjamin throws a lazy body kick
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Benjamin is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benjamin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Benjamin defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Benjamin is having none of it.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita wants to control but Benjamin is keeping him busy.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Benjamin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mesquita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benjamin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjamin is retaining full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin tries to land a front kick but Mesquita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benjamin defending well as Mesquita loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin walks into a left hand.
Mesquita doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mesquita is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benjamin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mesquita connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Benjamin. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luuk Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Benjamin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Benjamin.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Benjamin.
Mesquita is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benjamin with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mesquita 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 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Rivers (ranked 214 p4p, 298 weight class) and Vinicius Honorio (ranked 30 p4p, 40 weight class). Honorio has chosen Through the Darkness by Vinicius Honorio as his entrance music. Clint Rivers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinicius Honorio's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Rivers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Honorio!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honorio slips under a jab.
Honorio throws out a counter right but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Honorio 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.
Rivers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Honorio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivers is looking to sweep but instead, Honorio has passed into half guard.
Rivers is trying to maintain the position but Honorio is very close to passing his half guard.
Honorio lands strikes from half guard.
Honorio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Honorio stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Honorio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers is controlling Honorio's trapped leg to prevent Honorio from advancing to side control.
Rivers wants to control but Honorio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rivers tries to roll over but Honorio keeps him under control.
Honorio trying to control from half guard but Rivers is working away.
Rivers trying to control here.
Honorio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers is trying to get back to full guard.
Honorio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rivers is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honorio looking to control but Rivers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Honorio landing shots from mount.
Honorio controlling his opponent.
Honorio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rivers gets back to half guard.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard but Honorio has passed into side control.
Honorio controlling the position.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Honorio connects with a decent elbow.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Honorio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Honorio trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers struggling a bit here.
Rivers sneaks back into half guard.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is trying to control but can't.
Honorio passes to full mount!
Rivers is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers tries to hold on but Honorio pushes him away.
Honorio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rivers is bucking up trying to escape but Honorio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Honorio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honorio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Honorio dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rivers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivers fails to land the takedown.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honorio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Honorio.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honorio was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Honorio misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivers throws a body punch but Honorio moves out of range.
Rivers misses with a body shot
and Honorio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio looking to pass the guard.
Honorio content to stall in guard here.
Rivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio preventing the sweep.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honorio won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Honorio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vinicius Honorio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honorio wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honorio is still trying to improve position.
Honorio trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Honorio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully.
Rivers 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.
Honorio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honorio wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
And Honorio tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Honorio works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Rivers finds it's target.
Honorio throws a series of strikes that have Rivers backpedaling.
Honorio lands a slapping body shot.
Honorio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Honorio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honorio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honorio.
Honorio misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Honorio tries for a takedown but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Honorio wants to counter with a clinch but Rivers pushes him away.
Honorio walks into a left hand.
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Honorio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clint Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
Honorio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rivers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rivers lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers drops an elbow to the side of Honorio's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is thwarting Honorio's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rivers connects with a nice short shot to Honorio's temple.
Rivers working Honorio over with strikes.
Rivers slips a nice elbow through Honorio's hands, connecting with Honorio's forehead.
Rivers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivers working the head and body with strikes.
Honorio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.
Honorio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rivers working Honorio over with strikes.
Rivers content to control rather than advance.
Rivers trying to control from half guard but Honorio is working away.
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 Clint Rivers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Honorio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivers in his tracks.
Honorio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Honorio throws a series of strikes that have Rivers backpedaling.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Honorio is just out of range.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Honorio moved out of range nicely.
Rivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Honorio.
Rivers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Honorio blocks the body kick.
Honorio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Honorio shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Honorio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Honorio scores with a takedown into Rivers's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honorio looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Honorio won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Honorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honorio is one step ahead there.
Honorio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Honorio trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Honorio is trying to get back to full guard.
Honorio keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Rivers there.
Honorio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.
Rivers lands strikes from half guard.
Rivers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Honorio gets full guard.
Honorio has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers postures up.
Rivers lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers distracts Honorio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Honorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivers postures up.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers with a nice head shot there.
Rivers postures up in Honorio's guard and throws a big left but Honorio blocks it.
Rivers stopping the sweep attempt from Honorio.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers throwing strikes from guard but Honorio blocks nicely.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Rivers clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Honorio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinicius Honorio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honorio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Honorio ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Honorio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rivers lands a glancing blow to the side of Honorio's head.
Honorio looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Honorio throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Honorio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Honorio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivers counters with a left to the body.
Honorio ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Honorio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honorio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivers.
Rivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Honorio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Honorio is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Honorio is now in half guard.
Rivers is looking to improve his position.
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honorio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rivers!
Rivers regains half guard.
Honorio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Honorio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivers gets full guard.
Honorio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rivers working a defensive guard here.
Honorio wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Rivers working a defensive guard but Honorio manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Honorio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rivers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Honorio wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Rivers isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Honorio is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Honorio is working Rivers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Honorio is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rivers is looking for a sweep. Honorio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Honorio dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rivers throws a hook but Honorio blocks it.
Rivers digs a good body shot into Honorio's ribs.
Honorio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
No luck for Rivers with that takedown attempt.
Honorio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honorio scores with the left hand. Rivers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivers lands a nice hook to Honorio's body. Honorio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivers scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers is looking to wear down Honorio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rivers leaves Honorio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio takes one on the button.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Honorio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Honorio showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers keeping hold of Honorio's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honorio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honorio's back!
Rivers scores with strikes from the back.
Rivers lands punches and elbows.
Honorio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Honorio actively working from the bottom here.
Honorio tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
Rivers trying to control from half guard but Honorio is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honorio gets back to full guard.
Honorio looking to control.
Rivers working some strikes from top position.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
Rivers content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Honorio has locked up a guillotine! Honorio's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rivers is holding on here and Honorio must be using up a lot of energy. Rivers has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Honorio gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vinicius Honorio!
Vinicius Honorio is the new welterweight champion!
Vinicius Honorio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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