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SUPREME 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Erceg (ranked 5060 p4p, 5225 weight class) and Francisco Pinto (ranked 543 p4p, 562 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Erceg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francisco Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erceg leaves Pinto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erceg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pinto.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Erceg is avoiding it.
Pinto shoots for a takedown but Erceg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Erceg lands a body shot.
Pinto gets the takedown into side control.
Pinto happy to just control the position for now.
Pinto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erceg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erceg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pinto is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erceg sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice body kick from Erceg.
Erceg misses with a straight right.
Pinto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Erceg!
Erceg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pinto is controlling him well.
Erceg dodges the ground and pound from Pinto.
Pinto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinto throws a strike aimed at the side of Erceg's head but Erceg avoids it well.
Pinto is working to tighten his grip on Erceg's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Erceg has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pinto is really squeezing tight and eventually Erceg passes out! Pinto breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francisco Pinto!
Pete Erceg spoke after the fight, saying 'I thank my family and fans for their continued support and I’m gona bounce back even stronger than ever for the next one, you havnt seen the end of the Viper'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Estrada (ranked 3558 p4p, 5826 weight class) and Diloktham Singhapat (ranked 231 p4p, 316 weight class). Singhapat has chosen Stillborn as his entrance music. Pepe Estrada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diloktham Singhapat's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pepe Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diloktham Singhapat!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada lands an overhand right.
Singhapat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Estrada scores with a jab. Singhapat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 Singhapat is rocked!
Singhapat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Singhapat is still on wobbly legs! Can Estrada finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Estrada engages and cracks Singhapat with a massive lead left hook - Singhapat tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Estrada is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepe Estrada!
A very excited looking Pepe Estrada rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McNightNight (ranked 5256 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Brad Taves (ranked 478 p4p, 425 weight class). Steve McNightNight looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve McNightNight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Taves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Taves misses
and McNightNight counters with a takedown into side control.
McNightNight trying to control the action but Taves is working from the bottom.
McNightNight tries to advance to mount but Taves denies him.
Taves is trying to get back to half guard.
Taves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McNightNight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McNightNight decides to stand back up. McNightNight steps back and let's Taves get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McNightNight is out of range.
McNightNight tries to counter with a takedown but Taves is quick to defend against it.
Taves misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNightNight walks into a straight right hand from Taves.
McNightNight is breathing heavily.
Taves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNightNight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taves pinned against the cage. Taves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNightNight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McNightNight tried to counter with a leg kick but Taves avoided it.
The crowd cheers as Taves lands an impressive looking overhand right. McNightNight doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Taves misses.
Nice shot by Taves.
Taves throws a leg kick that is checked
so McNightNight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNightNight prevents Taves from getting back to his feet.
McNightNight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taves is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McNightNight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNightNight stops Taves from standing up.
McNightNight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNightNight postures up in Taves's guard and throws a big left but Taves blocks it.
Taves uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Taves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brad Taves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taves throws a leg kick that is checked
and McNightNight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taves's guard.
McNightNight advances position into side control!
McNightNight is trying to get an arm triangle but Taves is defending well.
McNightNight trying to control the position but Taves is working away.
McNightNight is trying to get an arm triangle but Taves is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNightNight stands up.
Taves throws a combination that misses
and McNightNight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taves won't be happy with that.
Taves is looking to regain half guard here but McNightNight keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Taves tries to escape but McNightNight is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Taves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taves connects with a body shot that sends McNightNight's belly button to the back.
Taves throws a right and a left that McNightNight avoids nicely.
Taves lands a left and a right that send McNightNight crashing to the mat, dazed. Taves thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 McNightNight is rocked!
 It looks like Steve McNightNight has been cut.
No joy there for Taves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh McNightNight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taves misses with a head kick.
Taves wobbles McNightNight with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Taves dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts McNightNight to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brad Taves!
Our winner, Brad Taves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konstanty Stokowski (ranked 4255 p4p, 4611 weight class) and Salamanteri Salamies (ranked 439 p4p, 454 weight class). The key to victory for Konstanty Stokowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konstanty Stokowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salamanteri Salamies!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamies's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stokowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salamies scrambles back to his feet.
Salamies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stokowski sprawls well initially but Salamies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Salamies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stokowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salamies has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stokowski defend it? Salamies steps over the head and cranks it - Stokowski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salamies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salamanteri Salamies!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Haalfson (ranked 3075 p4p, 25227 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 331 p4p, 549 weight class). Bjorn Haalfson 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjorn Haalfson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haalfson misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Materla blocks the low kick.
Materla tries to counter with a clinch but Haalfson shakes him off and moves away.
Haalfson tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materla is defended easily by Haalfson.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Materla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Materla takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haalfson misses with a head kick.
Haalfson works the jab nicely.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Haalfson is breathing heavily.
Haalfson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materla throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Materla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haalfson defends it nicely.
Haalfson misses with a low kick.
Bjorn Haalfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Haalfson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjorn Haalfson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but Haalfson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haalfson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Materla avoids it.
Materla has Haalfson up against the cage in a clinch.
Materla prevents Haalfson from breaking the clinch.
Haalfson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown but Haalfson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Materla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Materla tries to clinch but Haalfson moves out of range.
Materla shoots in and drives through. Haalfson sprawls well.
Materla checks a low kick from Haalfson.
Danga de danga de dang - Materla scores with a four punch combination!
Bjorn Haalfson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haalfson throws a nice looking combination but Materla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Materla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haalfson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla moves in looking to clinch but Haalfson pushes him off.
Haalfson throws a series of punches but Materla moves out of range.
Materla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materla doesn't manage to clinch there - Haalfson circles away.
Materla tries to close the distance and clinch but Haalfson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haalfson scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haalfson blocks a head kick by Materla.
Materla wants to slow Haalfson down by chopping away at his legs.
Materla with a poor takedown
and Haalfson counters with a left and a right that stings Materla.
Haalfson tries a low kick but Materla avoids it.
Materla darts in looking for a takedown but Haalfson gets double underhooks and turns Materla into the cage.
Haalfson gets caught napping as Materla dives in and scores a takedown. Haalfson manages to retain guard.
Materla controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla is standing up over Haalfson. Haalfson looks to escape but Materla dives into side control.
Haalfson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materla tightening his grip on Haalfson, looking for the choke.
Materla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haalfson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Materla thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Haalfson avoids the strikes from Materla.
Haalfson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Haalfson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Haalfson 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.
Haalfson throws a sloppy body shot
and Materla counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Haalfson.
Materla avoids the head kick by Haalfson.
Materla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Materla shoots in for a double leg but Haalfson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haalfson connects with a looping right hand.
Haalfson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Materla.
Bjorn Haalfson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Haalfson throws a hook to the side of Materla's head but Materla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalfson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Materla instigates a clinch.
Haalfson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haalfson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materla can do to turn this around?
Materla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla tries to clinch but Haalfson is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Materla fails with the takedown.
Haalfson lands a big head kick that sends Materla tumbling to the mat! Haalfson takes a step backwards and waves Materla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Materla is rocked!
A head kick misses from Haalfson.
Materla wants to counter the offense by Haalfson and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Materla.
Haalfson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Haalfson as Materla shoots in.
Materla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Materla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materla fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haalfson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No joy there for Haalfson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Materla goes for a double leg but Haalfson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haalfson continues to drive forward.
Materla tries for a takedown but Haalfson circles away easily
and Haalfson counters with a head kick.
Materla shoots for a takedown but Haalfson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Materla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haalfson. Haalfson obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Materla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjorn Haalfson is winning the standup battle so far.
Materla has closed the distance and engaged Haalfson in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haalfson slows down the pace here.
Materla is trying to pull guard but Haalfson has him pressed against the cage.
Materla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haalfson blocks it with crossed arms.
Haalfson breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Haalfson as Materla shoots in.
Haalfson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjorn Haalfson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haalfson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Materla tries to counter with a clinch but Haalfson shakes him off and moves away.
Haalfson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haalfson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Materla blocks a head kick by Haalfson.
Materla blocks a head kick by Haalfson.
Materla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haalfson defends it nicely.
Materla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haalfson as he avoids it easily.
Materla blocks a head kick by Haalfson.
Materla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haalfson swivels and escapes.
Haalfson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haalfson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Haalfson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Haalfson misses with a double jab.
Haalfson throws a right hand that Materla ducks under and follows up with a left that Materla also avoids with ease.
Materla cracks Haalfson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haalfson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materla shoots in for a double leg but Haalfson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Materla dives in and grabs Haalfson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haalfson pushes down on Materla's head and hops out.
Haalfson throws a sloppy body shot
and Materla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Materla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haalfson sprawls well. Haalfson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Materla gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjorn Haalfson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materla drives through and clinches with Haalfson against the cage.
Haalfson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haalfson misses with a head kick.
Materla darts in and clinches Haalfson up against the cage.
Materla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haalfson walks away with a smile on his face. Materla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice leg kick from Haalfson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materla shoots in but Haalfson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haalfson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haalfson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haalfson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haalfson wants it to stay on the feet.
Haalfson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haalfson with a nice calf kick.
Haalfson throws a leg kick which misses Materla's front leg but catches the back leg as Materla tries to avoid it.
Materla fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haalfson throws a nice looking combination but Materla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Materla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haalfson is fending him off so far but Materla persists. Nope, Haalfson circles away and we're back to standing.
Materla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haalfson looks to land a combination but Materla avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalfson swats away the attempt to clinch by Materla.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materla is defended easily by Haalfson.
Materla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haalfson throws a lazy head kick
and Materla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haalfson thinking.
Materla darts in looking for a takedown but Haalfson gets double underhooks and turns Materla into the cage.
Materla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haalfson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Haalfson. No joy for Materla on that attempt.
As Materla looks to move away, Haalfson throws a big counter combo but Materla just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick from Haalfson.
Haalfson with a nice calf kick.
Haalfson slaps away a takedown attempt from Materla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haalfson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haalfson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haalfson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haalfson wants it to stay on the feet.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Haalfson throws a leg kick but Materla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Materla steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Haalfson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Materla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjorn Haalfson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalfson throws a head kick but Materla moves out of range.
Materla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haalfson scores with a spinning back kick!
Michal Materla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Materla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haalfson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Materla somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Haalfson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haalfson, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Haalfson!
Our winner, Bjorn Haalfson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulisses Campbell (ranked 3930 p4p, 3602 weight class) and Pablo Deuxiemo (ranked 205 p4p, 192 weight class). Ulisses Campbell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Deuxiemo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulisses Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Deuxiemo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deuxiemo slaps away a takedown attempt from Campbell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deuxiemo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campbell.
Campbell fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Deuxiemo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulisses Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deuxiemo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deuxiemo takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Campbell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deuxiemo quickly recovers to half guard.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deuxiemo is trying to control but can't.
Deuxiemo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
 It looks like Pablo Deuxiemo has been cut.
Campbell trying to control the action but Deuxiemo is working from the bottom.
Campbell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Pablo Deuxiemo's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deuxiemo defending well though.
Deuxiemo trying to control but Campbell postures up.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
The cut above Pablo Deuxiemo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pablo Deuxiemo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ulisses Campbell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Boran (ranked 4508 p4p, 3640 weight class) and Xla Noman (ranked 427 p4p, 373 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Boran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xla Noman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noman closes the distance and clinches.
Boran jumps guard.
Noman wants to pass the guard but Boran is keeping the position.
Boran might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boran pulls Noman in close to prevent any damage.
Noman controlling from the top position.
Boran looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noman on the ground.
Noman pushes down on Boran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noman is looking for a kimura but Boran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noman to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boran tries to roll over but Noman keeps him under control.
Noman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boran is trying to get back to full guard.
Boran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boran is trying to stand back up but Noman is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noman uses his free foot to push down on Boran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boran.
Noman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Noman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Noman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xla Noman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Messier (ranked 5488 p4p, 3301 weight class) and Floyd Sayweather (ranked 306 p4p, 214 weight class). Gaston Messier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Floyd Sayweather's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaston Messier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floyd Sayweather!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Sayweather.
Messier staying out of range there.
Messier wants to clinch.
Messier throws a right hand that misses
and Sayweather connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Messier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Messier misses with an uppercut. Sayweather saw that one coming.
Messier misses with an uppercut. Sayweather saw that one coming.
Sayweather throws out a counter right but Messier avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messier throws an off balance right hand
letting Sayweather counter with a right hand.
Messier clinches.
Messier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayweather is trying to pull guard but Messier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Messier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Messier throws a head punch that misses.
Sayweather tries to pull guard but Messier won't allow it.
Sayweather jumps guard but Messier stands there with Sayweather around his waist. Sayweather gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Messier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gaston Messier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Sayweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Messier.
Sayweather jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Messier walks away with a smile on his face. Sayweather gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Messier wants to clinch.
Messier throws a shot from downtown. Sayweather moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Messier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Messier.
Messier throws an off balance right hand
and Sayweather counters with a nice uppercut.
Messier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sayweather keeps the fight on the outside.
Sayweather lands with a right hand.
Messier is looking to clinch.
Messier closes the distance but Sayweather moves to the side
and Sayweather counters with a left to the body.
Sayweather lands with a nice body punch.
Sayweather avoids the body shot from Messier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sayweather avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Messier misses with a hook
letting Sayweather counter with a right hand.
Messier closes the distance but Sayweather moves to the side
and Sayweather connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Messier lands.
Messier drops his hands momentarily and Sayweather takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sayweather misses the target.
Sayweather slips a jab from Messier.
Sayweather now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Messier is looking to clinch but Sayweather is avoiding it.
Messier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sayweather throws out a counter right but Messier avoids it with no problem.
Messier is looking to clinch but Sayweather is avoiding it.
Sayweather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Messier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sayweather throws out a counter right but Messier avoids it with no problem.
Messier throws a shot from downtown. Sayweather moves away and avoids it.
Messier tries to clinch up but Sayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Sayweather lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sayweather throws a body punch but Messier moves out of range.
Sayweather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messier misses with a hook.
Messier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messier fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Sayweather. Beautiful body shot.
Sayweather misses with the combination.
Gaston Messier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayweather throws a lazy right hand but Messier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Messier tries to counter by clinching up but Sayweather breaks away and moves out of range.
Sayweather ducks under a wild hook from Messier.
Messier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Messier.
Sayweather connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Messier momentarily.
Sayweather scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Messier.
Messier walks into a jab.
Sayweather lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Messier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sayweather misses.
Messier misses with a right hand
and Sayweather counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messier.
Messier slips a jab and a cross from Sayweather.
Messier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayweather blocks a jab.
Sayweather is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Messier moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Sayweather has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Messier.
Sayweather wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sayweather is trying to push Messier away but Messier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Messier misses with a body punch.
Messier tries to throw a body punch but Sayweather avoids it by throwing Messier back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Sayweather dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Messier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sayweather misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Messier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sayweather.
Messier has closed the distance and engaged Sayweather in a clinch.
Sayweather tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Messier works on Sayweather's body with a couple of short punches.
Messier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Messier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Messier lands an elbow just above Sayweather 's eye.
Messier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sayweather backwards.
Sayweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Messier has Sayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Sayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Sayweather's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Messier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sayweather's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Messier.
It looks like Floyd Sayweather has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messier lands an elbow inside.
Messier misses with the head strike.
Messier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sayweather is trying to force a seperation but Messier has the dominant position.
Messier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sayweather's defenses.
Sayweather is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messier lands an elbow just above Sayweather 's eye.
Sayweather is still on wobbly legs! Can Messier finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Messier lands a big elbow that drops Sayweather! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sayweather is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Messier!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Darius (ranked 3872 p4p, 3236 weight class) and Kiba Yamasaki (ranked 246 p4p, 208 weight class). Black Darius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kiba Yamasaki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Black Darius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiba Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamasaki.
Yamasaki lunges at Darius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darius's hand.
Yamasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Yamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamasaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Darius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice jab there from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki misses with the combination.
Yamasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamasaki sizes up Darius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Darius seems unphased.
Yamasaki looking to score a takedown here. Darius is defending well but Yamasaki drives through and ends up in Darius's guard.
Yamasaki throws a strike but Darius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yamasaki pulls Darius in close to prevent any damage.
Yamasaki has a closed guard, preventing Darius from standing up.
Yamasaki has his hands on Darius's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki 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.
Yamasaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamasaki seems keen to control Darius's posture.
Darius stands up and waves to Yamasaki to follow him.
Darius gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yamasaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yamasaki stands up over Darius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yamasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki with a nice head shot there.
Darius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamasaki defends it easily.
Darius has momentary wrist control but Yamasaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Yamasaki cracks Darius with a solid left hand.
Yamasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yamasaki 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.
Yamasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Yamasaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamasaki with a nice head shot there.
Yamasaki works over Darius with some ground and pound from guard.
Yamasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darius is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki wants to control from the top but Darius keeps moving.
Darius lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Yamasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamasaki prevents Darius from getting back to his feet.
Yamasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Darius is breathing heavily.
Yamasaki cracks Darius with a solid left hand.
Yamasaki stops Darius from standing up.
Yamasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Yamasaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darius's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Darius is retaining full guard.
Yamasaki stands up over Darius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yamasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamasaki is working Darius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Darius is rocked!
Yamasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Darius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamasaki works over Darius with some ground and pound from guard.
Yamasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamasaki distracts Darius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yamasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Darius's head.
Darius has momentary wrist control but Yamasaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Yamasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yamasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiba Yamasaki 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.
Yamasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yamasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darius misses with a wild combination.
Yamasaki scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Darius looks to land a combination but Yamasaki avoids it well.
Darius walks into a stiff left hand from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki digs a good body shot into Darius's ribs.
Black Darius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiba Yamasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darius takes one on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Yamasaki.
Sloppy strikes from Darius. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Darius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yamasaki scores with the left hand. Darius knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yamasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darius doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Yamasaki coming out on top.
Yamasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Black Darius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Yamasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darius in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Yamasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darius doesn't seem phased though.
Yamasaki throws an overhand right that drops Darius like a sack of potatoes! Yamasaki dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiba Yamasaki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Van Der Lin (ranked 2250 p4p, 3047 weight class) and Gilberto Dos Angos (ranked 302 p4p, 376 weight class). Van Der Lin comes to the cage accompanied by Trophies - Drake. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dutch Van Der Lin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilberto Dos Angos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Angos ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Lin.
Despite the aggression on Dos Angos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Der Lin scores with a nice head shot.
Van Der Lin throws a shot from downtown. Dos Angos moves away and avoids it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dos Angos.
Van Der Lin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dos Angos is controlling him well.
Dos Angos trying to control the position but Van Der Lin is working away.
Dos Angos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Der Lin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Der Lin wants to get back to his feet.
Van Der Lin is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Dos Angos take his back! Uh oh - Dos Angos has got a rear naked choke here! Van Der Lin is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gilberto Dos Angos!
Gilberto Dos Angos is the new light heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Dutch Van Der Lin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its just too bad he didnt want to go toe to toe with me. He would have got knocked out. Youll see me back here really soon'.
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