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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Nauman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Nahwatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahwatsu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Two Towers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buakaw Nahwatsu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Nauman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buakaw Nahwatsu! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nauman.
Nahwatsu drives through with a takedown into Nauman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nauman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nauman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nahwatsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Nahwatsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nauman is aware though and is defending well. Nahwatsu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nauman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Nauman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nahwatsu checks it well.
Nahwatsu dives in and scores a takedown into Nauman's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nahwatsu wanted to stand there but Nauman had control of the position. Nauman is pulling down on Nahwatsu's head to control his posture.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nahwatsu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nauman is proving hard to escape from.
Nauman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nahwatsu defends well.
Nauman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nahwatsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nahwatsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nauman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nahwatsu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nauman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nauman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nauman is pulling down on Nahwatsu's head. It's preventing any offense from Nahwatsu, at least for the moment.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nahwatsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nauman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nahwatsu wants to stand but Nauman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nauman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nahwatsu is aware though and is defending well. Nahwatsu with a flurry of punches that miss. Nauman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Nauman pulls Nahwatsu in close to prevent any damage. Nauman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nauman has his foot on Nahwatsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nahwatsu works his way back into a safe position though. Nauman seems keen to control Nahwatsu's posture.
Nauman kicks Nahwatsu off and gets to his feet. Nahwatsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nauman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nauman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nahwatsu to the ground. Nauman is now in Nahwatsu's guard. Nahwatsu wants to improve his position but instead Nauman has moved into half guard.
Nauman controlling the action here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Nauman wasn't doing enough on the ground. Nauman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nauman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nahwatsu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nahwatsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nauman looks for a takedown but Nahwatsu sprawls well. Nahwatsu throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nauman gets a clinch. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Nauman dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nahwatsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nauman was well out of range. Poor timing from Nahwatsu.
Nahwatsu gets a takedown into half guard. Nauman gets back to full guard.
Nauman pulls Nahwatsu in close to prevent any damage. Nauman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Nauman trying to pass the guard but Nahwatsu defending well. Nauman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nauman passes into side control, despite Nahwatsu's attempt to control the position.
Nauman is looking to take a break and control but Nahwatsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Nauman throws a strike aimed at the side of Nahwatsu's head but Nahwatsu avoids it well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nahwatsu is trying to work for a sweep but Nauman has mounted him!
Nauman get's back to his feet. Nauman blocks a head kick by Nahwatsu.
Nahwatsu throws a head kick that misses. Nahwatsu throws a right hand that Nauman ducks under and follows up with a left that Nauman also avoids with ease. Nahwatsu is breathing heavily. Nahwatsu throws a right and a left that both miss. Nauman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nahwatsu defends it nicely. Nauman blocks a head kick by Nahwatsu.
Buakaw Nahwatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nahwatsu stuffs the takedown.
Nauman closes the distance and pushes Nahwatsu back into the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nauman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nahwatsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nahwatsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nauman fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Nauman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nauman gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nahwatsu tries to circle away but Nauman has him pinned against the cage. Nauman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nauman is looking for a takedown.
Nauman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nauman takes a kick to the side of the head. A head kick by Nahwatsu misses
and Nauman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nauman. Nauman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nahwatsu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Nauman looking for a takedown. Nahwatsu landing knees to the head.
Nahwatsu misses with a knee to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nauman. Nahwatsu stalling in the clinch but Nauman improves position. Nauman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nahwatsu pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nauman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nahwatsu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nahwatsu rushes Nauman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nauman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nahwatsu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alistair Nauman will probably get the nod. That's time! Nauman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nauman shoots in but no luck this time. Nauman shoots for a takedown but Nahwatsu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nauman blocks a head kick by Nahwatsu.
Nahwatsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nauman. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Nauman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nahwatsu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nauman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nauman avoids the head kick by Nahwatsu.
Nauman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nahwatsu's waist but Nahwatsu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nauman off to one side. Nauman fails with the takedown and Nahwatsu counters with a series of strikes. Nauman will be more careful next time no doubt. Nice shot by Nahwatsu. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahwatsu closes the distance and clinches. Nauman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nauman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nahwatsu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahwatsu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Nahwatsu prevents Nauman from improving his position. Nahwatsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are battling for position here. Nauman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nauman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nauman looking for a sweep. Not yet Nauman, not yet.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nauman has a closed guard, preventing Nahwatsu from standing up. Nauman managing to control the position. Nahwatsu throws an elbow that misses. Nauman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nahwatsu's guard. Nice move by Nauman!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nauman 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. Alistair Nauman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nahwatsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Nauman sitting in guard here, content to control.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Alistair Nauman just wasn't active enough. A head kick from Nahwatsu lands but Nauman takes it in his stride. Nahwatsu avoids the head kick by Nauman.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Nahwatsu throws a head kick but Nauman moves out of range.
Nice cross by Nauman. Nahwatsu gets off balance looking for a body kick and Nauman counters with a head kick. A big left from Nahwatsu misses.
Nauman has Nahwatsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nauman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buakaw Nahwatsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alistair Nauman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nauman wants to clinch up but Nahwatsu keeps it at a distance. Nahwatsu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nauman counters with a right hand to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nauman is looking to clinch. Nahwatsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nauman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight! Buakaw Nahwatsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nauman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Nauman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Edgars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Macready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon Macready has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adolf Edgars! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damon Macready! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Macready uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edgars. Edgars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgars scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macready in his tracks. Edgars throws a predictable looking body shot
and Macready counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edgars thinking. A looping hook to the body misses from Edgars. Macready does a little dance to reset his feet. Edgars misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macready tries to clinch but Edgars is having none of it. Edgars attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Edgars misses with an attempted mid kick.
Macready fails in his attempt to clinch. Macready takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Macready displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edgars throws out the jab.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Macready blocks a jab. Macready scores with the left hand. Edgars knows he should have avoided that one. Macready throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Macready throws a big shot that misses. and Macready counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Edgars! He's just covering up as Macready starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damon Macready! A victorious Damon Macready thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guan Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flynn's entrance music is Anthem For The Underdog. A fine choice. Yu has chosen The Battle of Red Cliff as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Guan Yu enters the cage!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Flynn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guan Yu! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yu fails with a takedown attempt. Flynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flynn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yu! We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Flynn trying to control the action but Yu is working from the bottom.
Flynn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Flynn's guard! Nice work there by Yu!
Flynn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yu is aware though and is defending well.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Yu wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yu defends well.
Flynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Yu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Flynn trying to keep a closed guard but Yu is proving a slippery customer.
Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Flynn is adopting a defensive guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is looking for a triangle but Yu pushes his legs off easily.
Yu trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Guan Yu.
Flynn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Flynn won't allow Yu to get back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Yu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Flynn preventing the sweep.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Flynn sitting in guard here, content to control. Yu keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cole Flynn. Yu shoots in for a takedown but Flynn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flynn dives in and scores a takedown into Yu's guard.
Flynn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yu dives on top into guard. Yu wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flynn is trying to keep Yu in close.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yu looking to pass the guard. Yu passes Flynn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Flynn controlling the position for now.
Yu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flynn keeping control of the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flynn looking for submissions off his back. Flynn trying to hold on to Yu's head to control him but Yu postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Flynn dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Flynn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yu is just riding it out for now. Flynn eventually gives up the hold. Yu is looking to escape. Yu trying to hold on to Flynn's head to control him but Flynn postures up.
Yu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Yu trying to control here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Flynn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Flynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Yu is trying to maintain the position but Flynn is very close to passing his half guard.
 OK we're going to have a standup here. Guan Yu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yu tries to sprawl but Flynn drives through with a takedown into half guard. Flynn is looking to take a break and control but Yu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Flynn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Cole Flynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Flynn prevents Yu from improving his position.
Flynn is working for a kimura but Yu is defending it quite comfortably.
Yu is looking for a sweep. Flynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Flynn trying to control from Yu's half guard. Yu has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Flynn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Flynn content to control rather than advance.
Flynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Yu wants to get back to his feet.
Yu wants to get back to full guard. Flynn is keen to just control but Yu is a slippery customer.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Yu is looking for a sweep. Flynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Yu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flynn is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Yu is trying to stand up here but Flynn is controlling him well. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Flynn dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Yu, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Yu against the cage but Yu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flynn looking to score a takedown here. Yu is defending well but Flynn drives through and ends up in Yu's guard. Yu keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully. Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yu is keeping the position for now. Yu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Flynn won't allow Yu to get back to his feet.
Flynn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flynn, into his guard.
Yu drops back looking for a leg! Flynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flynn manages to kick Yu off! Yu jumps back into Flynn's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn looking for a guillotine here but Yu defends easily.
Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Flynn is trying to control the position but Yu postures up. Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Flynn keeping full guard, as Yu tries to pass. Flynn seems keen to control Yu's posture.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yu counters with a shoot takedown. Flynn fights it but they end up in guard. Yu trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom. Guan Yu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn is looking for a triangle but Yu pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Yu looking to pass the guard. Flynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yu's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Yu wants to stand but Flynn is controlling the position. Yu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Yu keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Flynn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flynn has Yu in his guard. Yu wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Yu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now. Flynn wants to improve his position but instead Yu has moved into half guard.
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Flynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yu.
Flynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Yu.
Yu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flynn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yu is looking for a kimura but Flynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yu to get the leverage. Cole Flynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yu is trying to work for a kimura but Flynn is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Guan Yu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Flynn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Flynn! A very excited looking Cole Flynn 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harlem Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harlem Neil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Average Joe'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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Average Joe! 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, Harlem Neil! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Neil's shoulder, as Neil tries to avoid the shot. Neil looks for a takedown but Joe sprawls well. Joe throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe. Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe. Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neil. Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Joe throws a big shot that misses. A big right from Joe misses. Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe. Joe throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Neil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Neil tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard. Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neil is one step ahead there. Neil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Joe keeping full guard, as Neil tries to pass. Neil is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Joe throws out a loose jab but Neil uses good head movement to avoid it. Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Joe misses.
Neil feints and as Joe raises his hands in defense, Neil changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Joe pulls Neil in close to prevent any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neil trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom. Joe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe tries to get out of the position. Joe pulls Neil in close to his closed guard and prevents Neil from doing any damage or advancing position. Neil stopping the sweep attempt from Joe. Joe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Neil doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Neil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one. Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harlem Neil. A big right from Joe misses. Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Neil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joe as he avoids it easily. Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Neil. Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe. Joe misses with a looping right. Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Average Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Joe throws a hook but Neil blocks it. Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Neil slips under a jab from Joe. No luck with that takedown attempt from Neil.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Neil on that attempt. Neil slips under a jab. Neil fails to land the takedown. Joe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Neil's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe throws a jab when Neil was well out of range. Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab. Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Neil on that attempt. Joe throws a lazy right hand but Neil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Joe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joe wants it to stay on the feet. Joe throws a hook but Neil avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Neil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joe swivels and escapes. Neil ducks under a wild hook from Joe. Neil tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neil. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Average Joe will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe. Joe throws a big shot that misses. Joe misses with a hook. Neil ducked under it nicely. Joe throws a looping overhand right but Neil ducks down to avoid it. Neil staying out of range there. Neil moves out of range of the strikes. Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Neil dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Neil's head and hops out. Nice defenses there by Neil. Joe misses with a looping left. Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Joe misses. Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Joe misses. Joe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily. Joe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Joe catches Neil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Joe tries to work over Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Joe tries to circle away but Neil has him pinned against the cage. Joe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neil blocking some punches.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Neil controls his hands.
Neil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joe just stands there and leans against the cage. Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neil misses with a hook from the clinch. Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Neil on the inside. Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neil prevents a body shot from Joe.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Joe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Neil is keeping busy. Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Neil.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe misses with some punches.
Neil tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Neil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joe uses from the top position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Neil looking to control.
Neil looking for a sweep. Not yet Neil, not yet. Joe wants to control from the top but Neil keeps moving.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Neil looks for a takedown but Joe sprawls well. Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harlem Neil.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Neil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but Neil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Joe loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch. A big right from Joe misses. Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Joe loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch. Average Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joe throws a jab when Neil was well out of range. Neil fails with a takedown attempt. Neil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joe.
Joe misses with a straight right. Joe misses with an uppercut. Neil saw that one coming. Neil fails to land the takedown. Joe looks to land a left hand but Neil moved out of range nicely.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target. Joe throws a hook but Neil avoids it easily. Neil shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Neil moves away from the strike by Joe. Joe thows a left - swing and a miss! Joe throws a shot from downtown. Neil moves away and avoids it. Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Neil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away. Joe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Joe throws a looping overhand right but Neil ducks down to avoid it. Joe misses with a looping left. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe. Nice defenses there by Neil. Nice sprawl there from Joe as Neil shoots in. Neil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Neil fails with a takedown attempt. Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily. Joe throws a shot from downtown. Neil moves away and avoids it. Joe throws a lazy right hand but Neil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neil breaks from the clinch.
Neil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away. Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab. Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neil. Joe throws a shot from downtown. Neil moves away and avoids it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Joe misses its intended target.
Joe gets caught napping as Neil dives in and scores a takedown. Joe manages to retain guard. Joe looking to control.
Neil stays in close to Joe's body and controls the position. Joe 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. Neil trying to move into half guard but instead Joe has managed to sweep! Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neil controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Harlem Neil was stalling too much, according to the referee. Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe. Joe misses with a looping left. Joe swings widly with a right hand
so Neil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neil is one step ahead there. Joe is pulling down on Neil's head to control his posture.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Neil preventing the sweep.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Average Joe just wasn't active enough. Neil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but Neil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harlem Neil. Joe misses with a hook. Neil ducked under it nicely. Joe misses with a hook. Neil ducked under it nicely. Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Joe misses with a straight right. Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Neil. A punch lands to the side of Neil 's head but he takes it in his stride. Joe loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch. Neil tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sloppy strikes from Joe. Those never looked like landing. Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe. Joe throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Neil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Neil stopping the sweep attempt from Joe. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Neil wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Harlem Neil. I think Joe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Average Joe! Average Joe 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Blackwood! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noob Saibot! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saibot looks to throw the jab but Blackwood is out of range. Blackwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot. Saibot misses with a hook.
Blackwood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blackwood showed some decent athleticism there. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Blackwood not landing any meaningful shots this time. Blackwood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Saibot regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blackwood. Blackwood throwing strikes but missing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Blackwood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Saibot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Blackwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saibot is keeping the position for now. Blackwood sitting in guard, not really doing much. Blackwood with a flurry of punches that miss. Blackwood looking to pass the guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Blackwood lands a couple of elbows. Blackwood is looking to work some ground and pound but Saibot has wrist control. Blackwood throws a big right hand that misses. Blackwood working some strikes from top position. Saibot wants to stand up but Blackwood is controlling him. Blackwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Saibot can't keep his opponent in guard - Blackwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Blackwood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Blackwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Saibot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blackwood. Saibot regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blackwood. Blackwood throws a strike but Saibot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Blackwood wants to stand but Saibot is controlling the position. Blackwood managing to control the position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Blackwood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blackwood tries to get out of the position. Blackwood has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saibot has passed into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blackwood wants to control but Saibot postures up. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Blackwood dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saibot slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackwood, before circling back to the center of the mat. Blackwood shoots in but Saibot avoids the takedown attempt easily. Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown by Blackwood or perhaps it was just good defense by Saibot which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Blackwood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Saibot lands a body shot.
Blackwood fails with a takedown attempt. Blackwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saibot's waist but Saibot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackwood off to one side.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Blackwood's head. Nice cross by Saibot.
Blackwood gets a double leg takedown into Saibot's guard. Blackwood wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving. Blackwood throwing strikes from guard but Saibot blocks nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Blackwood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Blackwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Blackwood connects with a couple of short punches.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Saibot is looking to stand up but Blackwood isn't so interested in that idea. Blackwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Saibot keeping moving, preventing Blackwood from controlling successfully. Blackwood controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Blackwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Blackwood throwing strikes but missing. Blackwood with a nice head shot there. Blackwood landing with the ground and pound. Blackwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Blackwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Blackwood throws an elbow that misses. Saibot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blackwood's guard. Nice move by Saibot! Saibot is fighting to break Blackwood's control of his arms but Blackwood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Saibot won't allow Blackwood to sweep him here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Blackwood seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Blackwood wants to sweep but no luck.
 Hugh Blackwood has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Saibot misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Saibot thows a body shot but no joy. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hugh Blackwood will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Saibot misses. Saibot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Saibot lands the left hand. Saibot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackwood. Blackwood shoots for a takedown but Saibot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nice defenses there by Saibot. Blackwood fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Blackwood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Saibot lands a really nice looking cross but Blackwood seems unphased.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Blackwood working the head with strikes. Blackwood throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Saibot works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Blackwood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Blackwood throws a strike but Saibot avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Blackwood chips away with some ground and pound. Blackwood postures up in Saibot's guard and throws a big left but Saibot blocks it. Saibot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Blackwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blackwood with a nice head shot there. Saibot wants to stand and escape but Blackwood is having none of it. Blackwood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saibot's head. Saibot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Blackwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Blackwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Saibot wants to stand up but Blackwood is controlling him.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Blackwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Blackwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Blackwood trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom. Blackwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Blackwood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saibot gets caught flat footed, as Blackwood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Saibot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Saibot keeping moving, preventing Blackwood from controlling successfully. Saibot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Blackwood throws a big elbow that misses. Blackwood postures up in Saibot's guard and throws a big left but Saibot blocks it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Saibot keeping moving, preventing Blackwood from controlling successfully. Blackwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Hugh Blackwood showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackwood, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Blackwood!
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