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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Griffin (ranked 23939 p4p, 5667 weight class) and Broken Bones Jones (ranked 545 p4p, 512 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Broken Bones Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffin is able to avoid easily.
Griffin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Griffin as the two fighters clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Griffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Peter Griffin has been cut.
Griffin trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Griffin into the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Griffin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Griffin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Griffin can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Griffin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Griffin wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griffin with a body shot.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Griffin's defenses.
Peter Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stands up from half guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Griffin pushes him away.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Griffin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griffin avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment.
Peter Griffin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones decides to return to a standing position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Griffin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands an elbow just above Griffin 's eye.
Jeez, Peter Griffin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Griffin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Broken Bones Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tater Salad (ranked 5341 p4p, 25013 weight class) and Saul Good (ranked 331 p4p, 353 weight class). Tater Salad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tater Salad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Good!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good fails to land the takedown.
Good throws a head kick that misses.
Good fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salad throws a hook to the side of Good's head but Good sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salad.
Good closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salad circles away.
Tater Salad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Good.
A right-left combo lands from Salad.
 Good is rocked!
 It looks like Saul Good has been cut.
Salad closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Good! Salad dives in looking to finish! Good is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tater Salad!
During a confident post fight interview, Tater Salad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milton Cooke (ranked 24951 p4p, 5333 weight class) and Derrick Smith (ranked 534 p4p, 496 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milton Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooke misses with the combination.
Cooke clinches up against the cage.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to clinch there but Cooke circles away.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Cooke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milton Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cooke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Cooke shrugs off.
It looks like Milton Cooke has been cut.
Cooke prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cooke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith avoiding damage as Cooke throws knees to the body.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Cooke is trying to break free.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Cooke is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milton Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Smith.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooke avoids it.
Smith looks winded!
The referee calls for Cooke to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cooke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Cooke shrugs off.
Cooke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Smith prevents Cooke from breaking the clinch.
Cooke keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith tries to break free but Cooke pushes him back against the cage.
Cooke wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to break free.
Cooke wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Cooke keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Cooke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooke circles away.
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooke throws an elbow but misses.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Cooke throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cooke pushes him off.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Smith was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cooke pushes him off.
Cooke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith keeps control of Cooke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith wants to break free but Cooke has control.
Cooke is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Cooke takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Derrick Smith has been cut.
Cooke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooke clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Cooke dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Milton Cooke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooke wants to break free but Smith has control.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Cooke tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Cooke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Milton Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Cooke wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Cooke, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Cooke against the cage but Cooke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cooke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooke.
Smith has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Cooke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cooke wants to break free but Smith has control.
Cooke is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cooke has his back to the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cooke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Cooke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Milton Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cooke is defended easily by Smith.
Milton Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cooke is in Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith is working an open guard so Cooke takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Smith.
Cooke closes the distance and clinches.
Cooke has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith taking a breather.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke fails to pull guard.
Cooke stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith prevents Cooke from breaking the clinch.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Cooke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cooke is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stall.
Cooke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cooke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Cooke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooke tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cooke lands a right hand.
Cooke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith keeps control of Cooke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cooke's defenses.
Cooke is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Cooke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cooke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cooke is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Cooke can't get the takedown.
Cooke can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Cooke moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Cooke dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooke.
Smith wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Cooke moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Cooke fails to pull guard.
Cooke tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cooke tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to stall but Cooke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cooke has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Cooke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Cooke is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Cooke tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooke can't break the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooke sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Smith's defenses. It connects perfectly with Smith's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milton Cooke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lars Plazibat (ranked 5182 p4p, 5516 weight class) and Ramon Dekkers (ranked 322 p4p, 339 weight class). Ramon Dekkers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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, Lars Plazibat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dekkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dekkers lands a leg kick that knocks Plazibat off balance momentarily.
Dekkers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dekkers lands a head kick!
Plazibat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plazibat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away.
Plazibat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plazibat keeps control of Dekkers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dekkers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plazibat lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers is looking to break free of the clinch but Plazibat has double underhooks.
Dekkers manages to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Dekkers.
Plazibat instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a front kick but Plazibat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plazibat throws a series of punches but Dekkers avoids them all with ease.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plazibat misses with a two punch combination.
Plazibat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dekkers.
Plazibat slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers fails to land with a series of punches.
Dekkers scores with a head kick.
Dekkers's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dekkers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dekkers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dekkers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plazibat avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
A left and a right from Dekkers both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Dekkers both land. Nice combination.
Dekkers thuds his shin into the meat of Plazibat's side.
Plazibat throws a head kick that misses.
As Plazibat backs off Dekkers throws a huge counter combo but Plazibat manages to avoid it all.
Plazibat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dekkers counters with a nice body shot.
Plazibat is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dekkers.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a wild body kick that Plazibat sees coming a mile off.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat.
Plazibat moves out of range of the body kick.
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Dekkers with a nice calf kick.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers unleashes a big counter combination but Plazibat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Plazibat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Plazibat keeps him there for the moment.
Plazibat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers wants to break free but Plazibat has control.
Plazibat looking to stall.
I was talking to Plazibat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plazibat avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Plazibat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Plazibat moves out of range easily.
Plazibat lands with a slapping head kick.
Plazibat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat.
Plazibat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dekkers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Plazibat's head.
Plazibat tries to clinch but Dekkers is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers throws a right and a left that Plazibat avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plazibat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dekkers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plazibat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Plazibat trying to control but Dekkers is working from the bottom.
Plazibat throws an elbow that misses. Dekkers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Plazibat's guard. Nice move by Dekkers!
Dekkers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plazibat moves away.
Plazibat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers 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.
Plazibat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plazibat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plazibat looks to land a body kick but Dekkers moved away.
Dekkers is looking for the big counter here.
Plazibat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekkers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses.
Plazibat rushes Dekkers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Plazibat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dekkers - that will leave a mark!
Dekkers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plazibat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lars Plazibat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dekkers. Plazibat shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers throws a head kick that half lands.
Plazibat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dekkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Dekkers responds with a good body kick, but Plazibat manages to step out the way in time.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dekkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plazibat.
Dekkers lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plazibat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Plazibat backs off Dekkers throws a huge counter combo but Plazibat manages to avoid it all.
Dekkers throws a nice head kick!
Dekkers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dekkers throws a wild body kick that Plazibat sees coming a mile off.
Dekkers misses with a low kick as Plazibat jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plazibat checks a leg kick nicely.
Plazibat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dekkers cracks Plazibat with a good jab.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Plazibat moves out of range as Dekkers throws a body kick.
Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plazibat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Dekkers misses
and Plazibat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Plazibat is trying to control. Dekkers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plazibat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plazibat trying to control the pace.
Plazibat decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Plazibat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dekkers is just out of range.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dekkers misses with a wild body shot.
Plazibat dodges the punch combination from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a head kick but Plazibat moves out of range.
Plazibat throws a head kick but Dekkers moves out of range.
Plazibat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plazibat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Plazibat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plazibat clinches up with Dekkers and pushes him back against the cage.
Plazibat breaks the clinch.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Plazibat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dekkers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plazibat is looking to clinch.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Dekkers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Dekkers lands a head kick!
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plazibat wants to clinch up but Dekkers keeps it at a distance.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Plazibat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plazibat prevents Dekkers from standing back up.
Dekkers pushes Plazibat off and gets back to his feet.
Plazibat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dekkers blocks a head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekkers looks to land a body kick but Plazibat moved away.
Plazibat moves out of range as Dekkers throws a body kick.
Plazibat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dekkers throws a front kick that sends Plazibat stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dekkers.
Dekkers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dekkers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plazibat counters with a one-two to the body.
Dekkers throws a series of punches but Plazibat avoids them all with ease.
Dekkers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plazibat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plazibat tries to clinch there but Dekkers circles away.
Plazibat throws a looping overhand right but Dekkers ducks down to avoid it.
Dekkers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plazibat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dekkers throws the kick towards the body but Plazibat avoids it.
Plazibat keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick.
Dekkers misses with a two punch combination.
Plazibat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plazibat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers lunges at Plazibat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plazibat's hand.
Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Plazibat takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plazibat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dekkers. Dekkers obviously looking to wear him down.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Plazibat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Plazibat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dekkers looks to land a combination but Plazibat avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plazibat. Dekkers shrugs it off though.
Dekkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plazibat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dekkers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plazibat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plazibat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dekkers looks to land a body kick but Plazibat moved away.
Plazibat throws a front kick that sends Dekkers stumbling back into the cage.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers throws a nice head kick!
Plazibat feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dekkers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Plazibat presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Dekkers tries to break free but Plazibat pushes him back against the cage.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling the position.
Plazibat has clasped his hands together around Dekkers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dekkers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers.
Plazibat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dekkers avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Plazibat moves out of range easily.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Plazibat has managed to clinch.
Dekkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plazibat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lars Plazibat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Plazibat.
Dekkers lands with a kick to the temple. Plazibat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plazibat.
Dekkers thuds a left hand into Plazibat's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dekkers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dekkers 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Massif Headingery (ranked 4630 p4p, 4655 weight class) and Sanwich Man (ranked 462 p4p, 463 weight class). Massif Headingery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sanwich Man's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Massif Headingery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sanwich Man!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headingery bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Headingery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Headingery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man wants to control but Headingery postures up.
Headingery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Headingery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Headingery tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Headingery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to control Headingery's posture but Headingery avoids it.
Headingery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Headingery is working to tighten his grip on Man's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Man has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Headingery is really squeezing tight and eventually Man passes out! Headingery breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Massif Headingery!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Summittwo Agano (ranked 3991 p4p, 3924 weight class) and Isduby Cool (ranked 404 p4p, 398 weight class). Isduby Cool will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Summittwo Agano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isduby Cool!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cool!
Agano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cool's shoulder. That is not cool.
Agano in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cool is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Summittwo Agano!
During a confident post fight interview, Summittwo Agano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peacock Mantis Shrimp (ranked 5180 p4p, 3370 weight class) and Finley Costa (ranked 491 p4p, 373 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peacock Mantis Shrimp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Finley Costa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mantis Shrimp's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Mantis Shrimp misses the target.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Mantis Shrimp throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Mantis Shrimp with a nice cross.
Costa throws a right hand that misses
and Mantis Shrimp counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Finley Costa has been cut.
Mantis Shrimp takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mantis Shrimp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Costa misses.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mantis Shrimp misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa connects with a solid leg kick.
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mantis Shrimp blocks an uppercut.
Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Costa 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.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Costa.
Mantis Shrimp tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mantis Shrimp is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Costa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mantis Shrimp backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Mantis Shrimp down.
Costa throws a front kick that sends Mantis Shrimp stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantis Shrimp misses the target.
A low kick lands for Costa.
Mantis Shrimp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circling - Mantis Shrimp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costa throws a head kick but Mantis Shrimp moves out of range.
We've been told by Mantis Shrimp's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costa blocks a jab.
Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mantis Shrimp's sensitive parts.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantis Shrimp throws a big shot that misses.
Costa flicks out a counter leg kick but Mantis Shrimp steps away.
Mantis Shrimp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costa connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Costa misses.
Costa thumps Mantis Shrimp with a low kick.
Mantis Shrimp blocks the body kick.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a hook
and Costa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Costa.
Mantis Shrimp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantis Shrimp has Costa pushed against the cage.
Costa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mantis Shrimp can't break the clinch.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costa lands a left hand.
Mantis Shrimp throws a head punch that misses.
Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mantis Shrimp.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Mantis Shrimp's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantis Shrimp tries to avoid it.
Costa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantis Shrimp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mantis Shrimp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantis Shrimp was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Mantis Shrimp throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mantis Shrimp's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Costa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp moves away from the strike by Costa.
Costa throws a head kick that Mantis Shrimp semi-blocks.
Mantis Shrimp lands with a right hand.
Costa clinches.
Mantis Shrimp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Costa pushes Mantis Shrimp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mantis Shrimp working aggressively here.
Costa working aggressively here.
Mantis Shrimp throws a head punch that misses.
Mantis Shrimp struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mantis Shrimps head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantis Shrimp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Costa.
Costa has Mantis Shrimp pushed against the cage.
Costa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa lands a left hand.
Mantis Shrimp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finley Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finley Costa's cut.
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.
A good leg kick by Costa.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantis Shrimp throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a hook.
Costa throws a series of punches but Mantis Shrimp avoids them all with ease.
Mantis Shrimp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mantis Shrimp digs a good body shot into Costa's ribs.
Mantis Shrimp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mantis Shrimp is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Costa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantis Shrimp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mantis Shrimp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Costa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mantis Shrimp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mantis Shrimp throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
A right-left combo lands from Costa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantis Shrimp throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Costa tenderised Mantis Shrimp's leg. Mantis Shrimp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantis Shrimp cracks Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mantis Shrimp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mantis Shrimp throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Mantis Shrimp swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Costa counters with an outside leg kick.
Finley Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mantis Shrimp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Mantis Shrimp misses.
Costa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mantis Shrimp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Mantis Shrimp throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
Costa takes a swing at Mantis Shrimp's ribcage but misses.
Mantis Shrimp throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Costa feints and then cracks Mantis Shrimp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mantis Shrimp down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantis Shrimp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantis Shrimp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantis Shrimp misses with a shot to the body
and Costa counters with a good low kick that Mantis Shrimp was not able to check.
Mantis Shrimp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costa lands with a slapping head kick.
Costa thumps Mantis Shrimp with a low kick.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantis Shrimp is just out of range.
Costa slips a straight right by Mantis Shrimp.
Costa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Mantis Shrimp fails to land.
Costa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Costa prevents a body shot from Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa lands a body shot.
Costa pushes Mantis Shrimp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Costa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantis Shrimp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantis Shrimp.
Mantis Shrimp blocks a jab.
Mantis Shrimp throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Costa.
Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantis Shrimp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mantis Shrimp looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Mantis Shrimp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantis Shrimp. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa flicks out a counter leg kick but Mantis Shrimp steps away.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Mantis Shrimp saw that one coming.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Costa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Costa lands a right hand.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantis Shrimp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costa.
Costa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantis Shrimp. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
A lazy left from Costa finds it's target.
Mantis Shrimp misses with an uppercut.
Costa has managed to clinch.
Costa presses Mantis Shrimp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa throws a hook but Mantis Shrimp avoids it easily.
It looked like Mantis Shrimp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Costa misses.
Costa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finley Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Finley Costa's cut.
That's time! Mantis Shrimp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Costa blocks a jab.
A head kick from Costa lands but Mantis Shrimp takes it in his stride.
Mantis Shrimp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costa.
Mantis Shrimp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mantis Shrimp finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head.
Costa defending well as Mantis Shrimp loads up on a big left hand.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantis Shrimp.
Costa scores with a nice right hand.
Costa clinches up with Mantis Shrimp and pushes him back against the cage.
Mantis Shrimp tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa lands a left hand.
Mantis Shrimp is trying to stall.
Costa lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Costa gets through Mantis Shrimp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finley Costa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa digs a right hand into Mantis Shrimp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mantis Shrimp's gas tank.
Costa lands with a short shot to the head.
Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costa.
 Mantis Shrimp is rocked!
Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Mantis Shrimp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costa lands a big right hand that drops Mantis Shrimp! The killer instinct kicks in and Costa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley Costa!
Finley Costa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Jonsson (ranked 2022 p4p, 3898 weight class) and Tim Towers (ranked 237 p4p, 396 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Martin Jonsson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Martin Jonsson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 St Petersburg, Martin Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Towers!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jonsson misses.
Towers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonsson.
Jonsson cracks Towers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Towers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jonsson finish him?
Towers is rocked!
It looks like Tim Towers has been cut.
Jonsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Towers is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonsson finish him?
Jonsson looks to land a left hand but Towers moved out of range nicely.
Towers seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonsson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Towers out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Jonsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Schultz (ranked 2787 p4p, 3144 weight class) and Jakobe Barker (ranked 317 p4p, 344 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sterling Schultz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sterling Schultz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sterling Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakobe Barker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz connects with a nice looking jab.
Schultz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schultz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schultz throws a shot to the body.
Schultz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barker walks into a stiff left hand from Schultz.
Barker is rocked!
Schultz throws an overhand right that drops Barker like a sack of potatoes! Schultz dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sterling Schultz!
Sterling Schultz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Dukes (ranked 1892 p4p, 2338 weight class) and Striking Old Fox (ranked 225 p4p, 276 weight class). Dukes comes to the cage accompanied by I saw the Light. Striking Old Fox acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Dukes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Striking Old Fox!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Old Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Dukes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Old Fox tries to get set, Dukes tries to push him back and clinch up but Old Fox manages to avoid the attempt.
Old Fox tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range.
Old Fox takes one to the chin there.
Old Fox moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.
A head punch on the inside from Old Fox fails to land.
Dukes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Old Fox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.
Old Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Dukes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Old Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Old Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Old Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dukes has Old Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Old Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Old Fox slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Old Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Old Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Old Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukes blocks an uppercut.
Old Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Dukes is trying to force a seperation but Old Fox has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Old Fox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Still in the clinch, Old Fox scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes is trying to maintain a safe position but Old Fox gets an underhook and turns Dukes into the cage.
Old Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Old Fox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Old Fox gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Old Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dukes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Dukes is trying to drag Old Fox to the mat but Old Fox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Old Fox back against the cage.
Old Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Old Fox has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
Dukes is trying to force a seperation but Old Fox has the dominant position.
Old Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Old Fox lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Old Fox.
Old Fox misses with a punch on the inside.
Old Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dukes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dukes has had enough of the clinch but Old Fox keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Old Fox lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukes.
Dukes trying to control the position but instead, Old Fox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dukes into the cage.
Old Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dukes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Old Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Old Fox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Old Fox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukes blocking some punches.
Old Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dukes.
A short uppercut from Old Fox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Striking Old Fox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dukes misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Old Fox! But no joy.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Dukes's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Old Fox forces Dukes back against the cage and clinches.
Dukes blocking some punches.
Old Fox tries a body shot but Dukes blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Old Fox.
Old Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukes.
Old Fox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dukes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Old Fox blocks an elbow strike.
Old Fox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Old Fox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dukes's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Old Fox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Old Fox prevents Dukes from breaking the clinch.
Striking Old Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Old Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Old Fox.
Old Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Old Fox pushes Dukes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Old Fox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dukes is rocked!
Old Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Old Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Old Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Old Fox dips a shoulder and cracks Dukes with a mighty uppercut! Dukes falls back against the cage and Old Fox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dukes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Old Fox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striking Old Fox!
Striking Old Fox is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Johnny Dukes had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.
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